The Asprey workrooms, London
While there are many workrooms in central London dedicated to menswear, most of them are given over to tailoring, or occasionally shoemaking. There are a handful of leather factories in east and north London, such as RJ Simpson and Dunhill, and som...
The Asprey workrooms, London
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I can remember being in Asprey on my first visit to London in March 1986. Very different then. Asprey was still in its original prime glory and probably the most expensive store in London. Malachite and Lapiz Lazuli jewe...
Wallets: reader question
Dear Mr Simon, Let me first say that I always admire your passion and insight into gentlemen’s garments. I am a fan of Permanent Style and I have been hooked on it for years. I have one long-standing question: what kind of wallet shou...
Wallets: reader question
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Okay, thanks, Simon....
Hype luggage: Review
Hype iPad cover, £150 There is a surprising lack of good, mid-market leather products and bags out there. By mid-market I mean those stitched by machine rather than by hand (which adds considerably to the price) but otherwise using the highest ...
Hype luggage: Review
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I don't have one myself, so I'm not sure of its thickness, but there isn't much room to play with inside with the sheep's wool I'm afraid...
