Tag Archives: Anderson & Sheppard

Rule No. 8 of The Middle Ground. Embrace Timeless

Posted on May 12, 2014 by TheElegantologist

Look at some older photos and the clothing is as relevant now as it was cool then. How old do we think that HRH Prince Charles’ A&S English drape suit is? Or his tie? Hard to guess. This is “timeless” … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Past

Posted on March 10, 2010 by TheElegantologist

Having just finished “One Hundred Years of Menswear” (Cally Blackman) and just started “American Fashion Menswear” with superb commentary by this man, I’ve been revisiting my sartorial past when most of my aesthetic centered on the drape cut of the … Continue reading →

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Taking the Measure of Elegance of A Suit

Posted on October 27, 2009 by TheElegantologist

Well, now that we’ve navigated the minefield that is smart casual, I’d like to turn our eyes to the ever elegant suit. What’s that? You’ve seen some dubious suits lounging about? Hmmm… What is it that makes a suit more … Continue reading →

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