Traditional Gansey Patterns: The Fabric of a Nation

The intricate world of fashion is as vast and varied as the seven seas. Yet, every now and then, a singular style emerges from the depths, casting its net far and wide,...

Gansey: Guernsey fisherman’s jumpers and sweaters guide

Last month the better half and I decided we needed a little rest so we headed up north to Whitby in North Yorkshire. While we were there we took note of some...

Guernsey Fishermen: Traditional Clothing and Maritime Heritage

Nestled in the sea, the island of Guernsey tells a tale soaked in salty maritime traditions. Fishermen, braving the waves, have long been part of this story, dressed in their unique array...

Mont Bell

My attention has recently been drawn to lightweight, technical outdoor Japanese brand Mont Bell. The brand was founded by climber Isarmu Tatsura in 1975 and they produce garments that focus on an...

E.G. SPECIAL PART FOUR: EVERYDAY SHIRT

Earlier this year The Bureau got a good update of E.G. Workaday stuff in, with a couple of new styles added to the offering. I made a few purchases from the selection;...

E.G. SPECIAL PART THREE: BAL COAT

What happens when Bet Lynch meets Travis Bickle? The answer? This season’s Engineered Garments Bal Coat. Ain’t it something? Sadly this version is Japan only, but the Bureau are carrying a nice...

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GOLDEN GARB Nº1: DANIEL PLAINVIEW

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Great idea here from one of Stitched & Stitched’s good friends over at Noncollective. A classic pair of heather grey Vans is given a nice heritage twist with the addition of leather...

MIAMI TWICE

Just got back from my second trip to Miami with work, hence the lack of posts lately. Really great trip, but glad to be back in good old bad-weather-blighty. Never before have I experienced...

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

The stylish young man in this picture was the man who introduced me to the term “Graphic Designer” when I was 11 years old. Around this time he gave me an old...

TOO MUCH FIGHTING ON THE DANCE FLOOR

Today marks the 30th anniversary of The Specials’ seminal record Ghost Town, which to this day is still a startling reminder of the early days of Thatcher’s Britain. There’s a great article on...

KEMPER C. BOYD

This quote from James Ellroy’s American Tabloid tickled me the other day. Pretty sure I’ve had the same conversation with my boss.

LINEN LESSONS LEARNT

I’ve got a few Bedford jackets from Engineered Garments in different fabrics and cuts and they’re always a staple garment throughout the seasons and get lots of heavy wear. However, I’ve had...

GOOD DARN IT!

I was very excited to find this article about darning denim at Self Edge NYC. I didn’t even realise this was something that was possible. I have a pair of A.P.C. New...

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