We came, we saw, and then bid Pitti Uomo 97 a hasty adieu, in part because of the carnage left by a night of unfiltered, Caffè Gilli-fuelled conviviality at Palazzo Rake which would leave the Medicis blushing, meaning we had to make way for the restorers. In an incredibly jam-packed four days, we've seen no end of stunning classic menswear items which we at The Rake will be excited to share with you in AW20.
Read MoreThere’s something about the way Drake’s design and create that enable their scarves to be worn with any ensemble, in any situation. I’ve obsessed over the kilim-styled wool and silk scarf for quite some time for several reasons. In addition to the styling elements which I touched upon initially, you’re always going to have a great quality piece.
Read MoreI met up with the talented Luke Alland to shoot this tone-on-tone combination in East London.
Read MoreTopshop, Topman and long-term charity partner, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, launch the Care Sewn In initiative and 13-piece capsule collection to coincide with World Mental Health Day and their Let What’s Inside Out campaign.
Read MoreFrom a simple style accessory to a lifelong promise and bond, the ring is one of the most versatile pieces of jewellery one can wear. In my second guest article for Alice Made This, I cover the history behind the ring, and how important a role it plays in today’s society.
Read MoreAt the beginning of this year, I decided to make a conceited effort to shoot more on film. Specifically 35mm. I’ve had the camera for a few years and have used it relatively sparingly. Rolls of film would be developed, and I’d go through the images which often captured fleeting little moments, often months apart. See how 2019 unfolded.
Read MoreWhen it comes to gifting, the general consensus is that men are the hardest to shop for. Whilst I admit that gifting for men isn’t exactly a walk in the park, I wouldn’t completely underestimate the difficulty in finding the perfect gift for her. I run you through the best pieces from jeweller, Alice Made This.
Read MoreTen years, 587 projects and 1085 collaborators. Wallpaper* Handmade has curated and paired some of the finest creative talents and rising stars with the most outstanding makers and manufacturers, including Turnbull & Asser.
Read MoreI wrote about my experience with failure and disappointment, where it took me, and what I learned from it for Issue 46 of The Essential Journal in association with The Campaign Against Living Miserably.
Read MoreWe were recently invited by Walpole to visit the new Manolo Blahník exhibition, An Enquiring Mind, at The Wallace Collection. Built during the 18th and 19th Centuries by the Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, the museum is steeped in artistic excellence which spans over 800 years.
Read MoreIn an editorial centred around the menswear industry, I wrote about dressing well and the impact it has on mental well-being. @photographybymiles shot some of London’s most prominent tailors, brands, writers, bloggers and content makers, and I spoke to them all about their individual stories. From struggles and experiences with depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia to why dressing well has helped them in an otherwise cutthroat industry.
Read MoreThe Old Truman Brewery played host to 2019’s London Coffee Festival. The big guns were out in full force over the course of the weekend with espressos, teas, cocktails and flyers being dished out left, right and centre. Read how it all went down.
Read MoreAs part of #MoreThanABarber, Murdock have trained some of their staff in Mental Health First Aid, and are selling an exclusive CALM grooming kit. Decent. I went down to Murdock, camera in hand, to find out more and to recount my experiences of the barbershop environment. Featured in the shoot are Anthony Komodikis and Singh Gentry.
Read MoreVintage shopping is usually more miss than hit, but on the odd occasion, hidden amongst the relics, in a dimmed corner of a leather-scented wood-panelled store overrun with shadows, slogan wall hangings, rolls of film and films of dust, your gaze will stumble across the smallest spec of colour shying away behind the brown and green bombers.
Read MoreI was invited down to Boots Opticians’ #FeelGoodFrames Studio in London to explore their new selection of designer glasses.
Read MoreFollowing the launch of the Selvedge Denim Jeans as part of the Weekend Collection, Turnbull & Asser visited Blackhorse Lane Ateliers to get a closer look at how the jeans were made. I wrote a blog and took pictures for Turnbull’s Off The Cuff blog.
Read MoreBoys get sad, too. They get quiet. They allow themselves to become alienated. They isolate themselves. They say they hate themselves. They question their existence. They brush it off. They pick themselves up. They carry on.
Read MoreA random impulse enabled us to embark on our first ever couple’s shoot, and the outcome was rather dreamy. Check out the blog and photos courtesy of Tales by Varun.
Read MoreSustainability is the fashion buzzword of 2019, and I’m absolutely here for it. From the situation at hand, to buying better, creating capsule wardrobes and decluttering, I talk all things sustainability in my latest blog post.
Read More“Okay so, I have an idea…” were the exact words I said to Allon Zloof, milliner and owner of Tom Smarte, about a hat I had in mind. To be fair, I’m surprised he didn’t run for the hills the second I said it.
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