Loveday Pride explores the inevitable step into digital fashion with Gucci’s recent release of VR sneakers.
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Sundry Style with Jake Wigham: on a (collar) roll
Jake Wigham talks about working as a bricklayer, opening his tailoring business during a pandemic, and his inclination for Ivy Style.
Sundry Style with Nick Foulkes: “I dug deeply into the surface of things”
In this instalment of Sundry Style we interview Nick Foulkes, a journalist who has for over 30 years written for every glossy magazine imaginable. He has also published over 20 books, ranging from 19th and 20th century social history to art, horology, and material culture.
“You come round to the Wordsworthian view of communing with nature is better than Cartier clock buying. But actually, I can see the charm in buying a Cartier clock as much as I can in rolling around in nature.”
Sundry Style with Benedict Browne: “You can learn something from everybody”
The biggest problem with Savile Row is that the rents are too high and not sustainable for craft businesses. The whole street needs to come together and complain, but also put forward a solution. I think they’ll pull it off; they have to.
Sundry Style with Aleks Cvetkovik: The Prince of Podcasters
Osian chats with Aleks Cvetkovik. Who, fresh out of Oxford only some six years ago, quickly found a niche for himself as a menswear journalist at The Rake Magazine. He then moved on to become deputy editor of luxury men’s magazine The Jackal before turning freelance two years ago to try his hand at making podcasts.
Sundry Style with Drake’s: 5 Minutes at No. 9 Savile Row
On a recent excursion to the capital, your correspondent headed straight to Savile Row to visit one of his favourite haberdashers, Drake’s. Your intrepid reporter in the field spoke with Liam, who described himself as the “made-to-measure guy”.
Sundry Style with Sam Nowell: Summed Up and Sussed Out
Over a pint of Guinness and a cup of tea, I asked Sam about his new collection, the importance of identity, and why you shouldn’t sum people up.
Has the Boohoo Scandal Changed The Tide on Fast Fashion?
Sasha Mills writes about the recent Boohoo fast-fashion scandal, questioning whether this type of industry will have a place any longer.
Sundry Style with Jamie Ferguson: A Fashion Photographer of Quiet Ebullience
Osian enjoys an interview with menswear photographer Jamie, a mustachioed man who talks to him like he’s an old mate.
Sundry Style with Simon Crompton: “my aim in life is simply to look well dressed”
In this installment of Sundry Style, Osian chats with Simon Crompton; the author of several books on men’s style as well as the founder of the online magazine Permanent Style.