03/01/2014
As a child of the Cold War era and avid reader of spy novels, Berlin has always been a place holding a certain mystique for me. So when recently looking around for a fun destination to spend a reasonably priced weekend, Berlin popped up as an interesting choice. Given that it is serviced by the low-price airlines and seemingly packed…
13/12/2013
Welcome to part 3 of my denim guide. Part 1 was about the history of denim, covering what denim actually is, and where it comes from. Part 2 took a look at the all important matter of washes and cuts, or to out it plainly: what it looks like. This part is about how to look after your denim, and what…
09/12/2013
Welcome to part 2 of my denim guide. Part 1 was about the history of denim, covering what denim actually is, and where it comes from. This part will take a look at the all important matter of washes and cuts, or to out it plainly: what it looks like. [Disclaimer: Denim is a very serious business, with serious guys…
20/11/2013
Welcome back to part three of my tips for what to wear this Autumn. If you haven’t already read part one, covering head and shoulders, and part two, which was all about the upper body, you might like to read them before continuing. General and above the shoulders Upper body wear Legs and feet (this post) Or maybe a new backpack? At…
21/10/2013
If there ever was a type of clothing that never goes out of fashion, it has to be denim. The styles and looks change over time, but the fact is that the popularity of denim, or blue jeans, has been near constant for the better part of 60 years. The basic sturdy blue cotton fabric has shown quite amazing persistence and…
12/08/2013
The New York Times recently published a piece about how “Daddy-style” jeans are supposedly making a comeback. If you’re not sure what this style looks like, we’re talking stonewashed, high-waisted, baggy jeans, some say 90’s retro, though I seem to recall they made an appearance in the 80’s as well. Hell, let’s call it like it is, they’re around all…
10/08/2013
Being of the age I am, denim has always been a part of my life, in some form or another. From the stonewashed jeans of the 80’s to the increasingly boringly styled and baggier jeans of middle-age, I’ve never been without a pair or two, even though other types of trousers have come and gone. And while I wouldn’t characterize…
09/08/2013
Whilst wandering down Berwick Street in Soho, London recently, looking for the new Universal Works shop, I happened across the newly opened Nudie Repair Centre. The Swedish Nudie jeans have been around for a few years now and have gained a quite wide following, growing from a brand catering to the cult of raw, selvedge denim to a wider audience…
09/04/2013
Denim is a tricky topic, it being almost all things to all men. There’s a denim to suit almost anyone, from young to old, poor to rich and for whatever kind of use you’d imagine. So, with all the choice available it can be hard to find the denim that will suit you. Today’s post is about Hiut, one of…