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Now the guys’ turn. Here’s how we feel about the…

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Now the guys’ turn. Here’s how we feel about the upcoming PK.

What detail do you like best on the PK?
“The straight sleeve is modern and versatile. I can wear it like a tee or

dress it up.”

“The three button neck and the back yoke. It feels tailored.”
“The details are ageless. Other polos seem stodgy and outdated.”

How will you wear it?

“Untucked with denim.”
“Jeans.”
“With everything. It may become my summer staple.”

Which color do you prefer?
“The blues. They’re classic.”
“White. I feel like the details make this white a departure from the uniform polo. It goes with everything.”

“The antique blue (yet to be named). It’s a color you don’t see all the time in a collared shirt.”

Any last words on the PK?
“This is the first time in years I’m considering a polo. I’m looking forward to it.”
“The fabric is relaxed and light. I might have to get one in every color.”

“Anyone can wear this. Seriously. Anyone.”

Apr30

THE PK.Forget what you know about the polo. Introducing a dress…

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THE PK.
Forget what you know about the polo. Introducing a dress shirt reimagined for summer.

Arrives May 7.

Apr26

Will you still be selling the silk blouse with the old collar? I was about to purchase one, but then I forgot! I love the new mandarin collar, but I was really interested in the other one as well.

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Yes, you can still find our rounded collar in six colors here.

Mar29

Post GoodFridayRoll conversation about why the Brits have bad…

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Post GoodFridayRoll conversation about why the Brits have bad teeth..

Mar25

I’m still getting messages/emails about “navy”…

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I’m still getting messages/emails about “navy” vs “airforce blue” – so read on.

FYI – Originally posted early 2011 & I never got around doing a post comparing John Lobb to Crockett & Jones, unfortunately I won’t be.

mostexerent:

Navy or Airforce?

There are times when navy (French or English) is too formal – especially days when you still need to suit up. This is when airforce blue shines – literally in the case of this particular cloth from Loro Piana as there is mohair mixed in with the wool. For those that are not familiar, mohair has a slight sheen that lights up when natural light hits it. Other times it will have a slight lustre or as I say DISCO..

Because of this lustre, I choose to downplay with more sombre items such as black shoes, mini butcher striped shirt & a rep tie. It’s all in the balance & the delivery.

Although we are in the last month of winter in Sydney, the weather is sunny with the air crisp & dry that just begs for drinking at the end of the day. The mornings & evening are still cool, whilst the middle of the day challenges ones choice of suiting.

Suddenly wearing flannels or heavy worsted cloths are a challenge as we live in a world of controlled environments.

This is when wool mixed with other fibres come to play as well as high performance wools

So, are you in the Navy or Airforce today?

Details | Suit & shirt – P Johnson for GW | Tie & PS – Drakes for The Armoury | Shoes – John Lobb “Phillip II” for Leather Soul

* & yes I will do a write up on shoes, in particular the difference between the “Philip II” by John Lobb versus the “Belgrave” by Crocket & Jones. Even though they are at different price scales, the style is very similar.. Or should it be on how I tie a double four in hand (though that may require a video)..

Mar21