Put a jumper on

& Daughter AW22

“Put a jumper on” is a phrase I’ve already got used to hearing and it’s only early autumn. In truth, I’m a jumper queen. I even wear them in summer. While fashion people love to rave about cashmere (which I do love too), it’s not the be all and end all and it’s certainly not the warmest.

My go-to for warm knitwear is Shetland and mohair. Thanks to Michael Williams (of A Continuous Lean fame), I’ve just learnt about ‘Shaggy Dog’ sweaters. These fuzzy Shetland wool sweaters seem to be everywhere on the menswear circuit; Mr DRG likes the Drake’s version (below), while Williams recommends the endless colourways from J Press (below). (more…)

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29 September, 2022

Uniqlo LifeWear: Salut, Paris!

Uniqlo’s LifeWear magazine continues to be a masterclass in branded printed content. This season’s issue has a collab with L’Etiquette magazine, showing off the best in French casual style (above), plus an interview with John Pawson (who knew he was a Uniqlo outerwear stan?) and a wholesome photo portfolio of Harvard athletes off-duty (think Take Ivy with a sportswear twist – below). (more…)

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22 September, 2022

Perfect pairing: watch and bangle

Jennifer Alfano watch

A single chunky chain bracelet or slim bangle with a steel sports watch make a perfect pairing.

Rather than a stack of Love/Juste un Clou bracelets, or Van Cleef Alhambras, I prefer a less identifiable bangle from Le Gramme or a chain from Sophie Buhai* or Jennifer Alfano. It’s a good fall-back look for adding a suggestion of glam to plain sweaters or shirts, as demonstrated in this Jennifer Alfano profile, (above).

Alternatively, how about a watch with a chain strap? (more…)

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15 September, 2022

Konfekt reset

Konfekt autumn 22

The latest issue of Konfekt magazine is just the cool, calm reset we need after a summer of chaos.

Konfekt champions craftsy international design and refreshingly steers clear of the shouty, capital-F fashion of other glossies. When it features Celine or Dior, it’s the hand-wrought and rustic pieces like a Celine chunky cable knit or Dior riding boots. The brands may be aspirational, but the styling is achievable. (more…)