Tokyo: A sartorial shopping guide – 2023 Up...
Tokyo is one of the most varied, creative and stimulating retail experiences in the world. Not only is the city huge, but each area has a distinct feel and atmosphere, reflected in its shopping. There are small, niche brands everywhere, as...
Tokyo: A sartorial shopping guide – 2023 Up...
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Ok, thanks for letting us know Dharm...
The Japanese Bespoke Symposium, Tokyo
I was more nervous than usual at this, our first Symposium in Japan. Partly I think it was because of the speakers: sitting alongside Kamoshita-san (above) is intimidating for anyone. But mostly it was cultural. I was very conscious of being the onl...
The Japanese Bespoke Symposium, Tokyo
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I don't know of any Dominic, no, and to be fair haven't tried Yamagami's work either. I think it's fair to say that the shoemakers have really stood out for delivering work better than some places they trained with - tha...
Sartoria Ciccio: Noriyuki Ueki, bespoke tailor, J...
Of all the tailors we visited in Japan last year, Ciccio was the one I was excited about seeing. I'd seen and tried on examples of his work on friends, and more importantly heard good things about his attitude to style and working with customers. We...
Sartoria Ciccio: Noriyuki Ueki, bespoke tailor, J...
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Perhaps it is worth noting that Ciccio’s house style is a ventless jacket, for both single and double breasted suits. Quite a big point to take note for those considering commissioning with them!...
Robb Report: The beauty of bags, and Japanese art...
The most recent issue of Robb Report UK included a couple of my pieces: a column singing the praises of good leather accessories, and a feature highlighting the Japanese artisans we visited last year. I have reproduced the column below. The detail ...
Robb Report: The beauty of bags, and Japanese art...
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Definitely dark brown... I know tan is tempting, but brown will be so much subtler and still have a nice deep colour over time...
