Introducing: The New Friday Polo

September 22nd 2023

The Friday Polo was one of the first proper products we ever developed on Permanent Style and has gone through several iterations - spread collar, button-down, lightweight and heavy, short sleeve and long. But in the eight years since it launched, ...

Introducing: The New Friday Polo

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If it looks natural, it can be nice and relaxed. If you like that type of look, also try tucking the shirt in but lifting up your arms to let it untuck as much as it needs to, and just not worrying if it gets untucked du...

September 22nd 2023

Nicola Cornacchia grey summer suit: Review

June 1st 2020

This summer suit from Sartoria Cornacchia was made for me last year, and I would like to apologise for the delay in covering it. I didn’t get around to shooting the suit until the end of the Summer; events and the pop-up then got in the way; a...

Nicola Cornacchia grey summer suit: Review

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Hey George, Sounds nice. My instinct would be black loafers, or very dark brown if not. I would definitely wear socks (sockless is far too casual) and I would wear a tie (it is meant to be an important occasion after all...

SuitsJune 1st 2020

Is bespoke worth it?

September 4th 2019

A reader recently commented that, as a newcomer, he struggled to see why he would get into bespoke tailoring - given the number of negative experiences I often report. It made me realise that I rarely set out the case for bespoke (both for and agai...

Is bespoke worth it?

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Yup, here it is: https://www.permanentstyle.com/2018/11/bespoke-v-made-to-measure-eduardo-de-simone-jackets.html...

September 4th 2019

Nicola Cornacchia: Bread and murals in Puglia

October 12th 2018

It’s easy to draw conclusions about a tailor from their surroundings. The big houses of Savile Row certainly benefit from this, in particular those with wonderful interiors like Huntsman or Anderson & Sheppard. But they can be misleadi...

Nicola Cornacchia: Bread and murals in Puglia

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I don't, no sorry. I will check with them when I get to the post though...

SuitsOctober 12th 2018