What I Learned About Power Dressing by Channeling Five British TV Icons for a Week
This experiment started as a bet with my nephew James. I was out having drinks with him. He’s 28 and lives in Shoreditch now. Works in tech. Thinks wearing a…
Date Night Dressing: What Actually Impresses in 2025
Last week at an industry dinner – one of many this has happened at – I caught a watch enthusiast doing a double take at my wrist. He leaned in,…
Why British Summer Dressing is Like Trying to Date Someone Who Won’t Text You Back
We’ve all been there. British summertime arrives, the mercury reaches a promising 22 degrees, and suddenly everyone loses their collective shit. I’ve experienced it personally, just last week. Picture me…
The John Lewis Menswear Section Deserves More Respect
Do you know what is massively underrated in British menswear? The John Lewis menswear department. No joke. I know that as a fashion editor I’m supposed to ramble on about…
The British Guide to Wearing Trainers With Tailoring Without Looking Like a Commuter
There’s a type of British man you’ll see on almost every commute during peak hours if you look hard enough. He’s wearing a perfectly fine suit jacket and trousers, but…
Why I’m Obsessed with That Weird British Thing Where Rich Guys Look Homeless
A few years ago, I attended a house party in the Cotswolds – friend of a friend type situation, randomly invited along as extra company. Our host, whom we’ll call…
The British Man’s Guide to Looking Good in the Rain Without Technical Gear
I didn’t realise I had a problem until I arrived soaking wet at a Savile Row show during London Collections: Men, four years ago. I thought I was suitably outfitted…
15 Pieces That Actually Matter: Building a Wardrobe That Works
Capsule Wardrobe Essentials: The 15 Items You Actually Need Last year I had a closet meltdown. Well, not literally. But I did reach a point where I realized I had…
Finding Clothes That Fit When Nothing Ever Seems to Fit Right
I’ll never forget when my friend Carlos let me take him shopping for the first time. He and I had been lifting weights together for around six months, and I…
Beyond Cologne: The Grooming Details That Actually Matter
When I first started wearing cologne, it did not go well. It was a middle school dance and as someone who had never worn fragrance before, I was prepared about…