Sebastian has an interesting story - a clothing story with distinct phases. He’s a long-term reader (just over 10 years) and has worn many different styles, many different brands. But he's another PS reader in essence - always a little similar to the last, always a little different. We’ve met...

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27.11.2023

Wythe: Tasteful and accessible Americana – Permanent Style

Peter Middleton is an affable Texan with a real passion for fabrics. We talked previously for a PS piece on Navajo rugs, and also for an article about the design side of Ralph Lauren, where Peter (above, right) worked in fabric research. But when we had dinner in New York...

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29.11.2023

Manish’s five bespoke lessons: Working with a tailor – Permanent Style

By Manish Puri I’ve been commissioning made-to-measure and bespoke garments for six years. In any other sphere, that amount of experience might qualify me as an expert. So, it’s telling about the nature of bespoke - the slow production times, the incremental improvements to a pattern, the subtle differences in...

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01.12.2023

The weekend gilet or vest – Permanent Style

As colder weather has arrived recently, there have been a few questions from readers about gilets or vests. It’s not a category we’ve covered in much detail, so Alex and I took a bunch to the studio last week and had a play with a few outfits - in order...

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Reader profile: Sebastian – Permanent Style

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The weekend gilet or vest – Permanent Style

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