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The polo coat, as it’s name suggests, was originally designed to keep polo players warm before, during, and after matches. Polo had been brought back to Britain by cavalry officers serving  in India, where the modern version of the game had been introduced in Manipur around the middle of the nineteenth century.

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Not sure what to ask for Christmas? Looking for inspiration on the best gift for a gentleman? Here are a few ideas of some our favorites to help make the search easier.

There is a whiff of autumn in the air and with the, “Cambio di Stagione” we are all starting to think about our winter wardrobe. At this time of year Italian mothers are organising the traditional, “Ribaltare”, when the summer clothes are cleaned and put away, and the winter wardrobe is brought out of storage. Too much bother, you think? In this case the old adage, “Mother always knows best”, should be taken seriously. Caring in the correct way your clothes will keep them looking better, and lasting much longer. From suits to shirts to shoes here are some useful tips and techniques for both general and seasonal maintenance.

Ball season is upon us again. While for the ladies this is the best opportunity to sparkle, the gentlemen need to take a more informed approach to dressing. 

While women can bare or dare, for most men sartorial summer means suffering in sweat. However with thoughtful consideration regarding cloth and construction one can feel comfortable and look elegant, even in the hottest of climates.

The Bespoke suit Process

As the name suggests Polo shirts were first created in the second half of the nineteenth century, in India, for playing Polo and, by the 1920’s, were also seen at European tournaments.

Made from cotton piqué jersey they usually had short sleeves, were relatively close fitting allowing for ease of movement without excess fabric flapping around. Perfect for a fast moving, athletic chukker.

Tweed, that quintessential British cloth redolent of country pursuits and aristocratic estates; think Downton Abbey. Well yes, we all know that, but what is tweed?  Where did it originate and why has it kept its place in British style and fashion through the decades? To answer some of these mystical questions, we turned to Budapest’s London trained bespoke tailor, Simon Skottowe.

There is an art to taking care of high quality clothes which unfortunatelly has  been somewhat lost over the years. Given the time and expense of having a high quality bespoke suit made it is worth following some basic rules which will ensure the long life of your cherished garments. 

There are two distinct area in suit-care, storage and cleaning. Cleaning can also be divided into different parts: after each wear, occasional pressing and full cleaning.

„Clothes Make The Man” - Mark Twain

When all is said and done good manners and being well groomed shows discipline and that you care. In the end, a man can go a long way with a nice haircut, a great smile and polished shoes.

As the great Hardy Amies said: „A man should look as if he has bought his clothes with intelligence, put them on with care and then forgotten all about them.”

"Good dressing is like having a love affair with your clothes, playing with patterns and teasing
the colours into a harmonious relationship.„