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  • Review: The Ivy Shirt from John Simons

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    I’ve been on the hunt for some new Oxford cloth button-down (OCBD) shirts for a while, but couldn’t find any that met my requirements, until I landed on “The Ivy Shirt” line from John Simons. The description on the website promised everything I was looking for, including a traditional 1960s cut with tapered tails, 3.5”…

  • Review: Barbour x Baracuta Porton Wax Jacket (Harrington G9)

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    I’ve had a Navy Harrington jacket in my wardrobe for several years, but have barely worn it because I was unhappy with the material and fit. When news broke of the collaboration between Barbour and Baracuta to produce what is essentially a waxed Harrington G9, I knew I would end up getting one at some…

  • Packing Light: a Week in Shropshire

    Last week we were on holiday in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. November holidays usually bring a mix of weather, so it was important to make sure I had flexible pieces that would enable me to cope with everything from heavy rain and near-freezing temperatures to sunny autumn days. I love to travel light on trips, and aim…

  • Shopping for Knitwear

    As summer turned into autumn, I noticed some of my knitwear was looking a bit tired, and decided it was time to look for replacements. Full of good intentions, I got rid of two old items to make space in the wardrobe for two new ones. I ended up buying four. Oops. One of them…