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Review of Semir Products and Services

I've known Patrick of Semir for around three years now. I came to know him when I first bought Saphir products after I bought my first...

How Many Tailors Does One Need?

People sometimes ask me who my tailor is. My answer, much like how I answer clients, is usually "it depends." It would obviously be ideal...

Huntsman Leather Kennedy II Cap-Toe Oxfords Review

I was invited by Jin, the founder of Huntsman Leather, to review their newly-launched Goodyear Welted shoes. Their shoes looked...

2019 London Super Trunk Show

A few weeks ago I attended the 2019 London Super Trunk Show. Here is a quick coverage and my thoughts on the event. This is by no means a...

The Universal Genève Polerouter Date Review

The design was what pulled me in. But there is more to the Polerouter than just the design. The more I read about the brand and the...

Permanent Style's Pop-Up Event

I went to the last day of Permanent Style's pop-up event at Savile Row. During the second week, the pop-up showcased products from, among...

A&E Tailors Blazer Review

After my go-to tailor stopped tailoring altogether to become a tattoo artist, I was on the look out for a new tailor. After being...

George Cleverley Adelaide Captoe RTW Review

George Cleverley probably needs no introduction. I've come to know the brand a few years back when I first got into fine leather shoes...

George Cleverley x IWC x The Rake Event in London

Special thanks to George Glasgow Jr., CEO and owner of George Cleverley, for inviting me to their event with IWC, the Rake and Evolution...

The Omega Speedmaster Reduced Japan Limited Edition Review

It’s been three years since I bought my Speedmaster. It is definitely the most popular watch on my Instagram (I constantly receive offers...

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