Buying GuideSilk ties and pocket squares
How to choose a silk tie (2026): what to check before you buy
Width: 7.5 to 8.5 cm is classic and balanced with most lapels; skinny ties date quickly.
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Buying GuideMen’s leather jackets
How to choose a men’s leather jacket (2026): what to check before you buy
Leather: calf and horsehide are tough; lambskin is soft and light but scuffs; suede needs a protector spray.
Buying GuideMen’s suits and blazers
How to choose a men’s luxury suit (2026): what to check before you buy
Construction: full-canvas jackets drape and mould to you; half-canvas is a good middle ground; fused jackets lose shape sooner.
Buying GuideWomen’s luxury down jackets
How to choose a women’s luxury down jacket (2026): what to check before you buy
Fill power: 700+ fill power down gives more warmth for less weight; check also the fill weight.
Buying GuideWomen’s designer boots
How to choose designer boots (2026): what to check before you buy
Calf fit: knee boots vary widely in shaft width; check the circumference, not only the size.
Buying GuideMen’s dress shoes
How to choose men’s dress shoes (2026): what to check before you buy
Construction: Goodyear-welted and hand-welted shoes can be resoled many times; Blake-stitched shoes are sleeker but resole fewer times.
Buying GuideWomen’s leather jackets
How to choose a women’s leather jacket (2026): what to check before you buy
Leather: lambskin is soft and light but delicate; calf and goat are tougher.
Buying GuideMen’s luxury boots
How to choose men’s luxury boots (2026): what to check before you buy
Construction: welted boots can be resoled and handle wet weather better than cemented ones.
Buying GuideWomen’s luxury coats
How to choose a women’s luxury coat (2026): what to check before you buy
Fabric: a high share of wool or cashmere (80%+) keeps you warmer than blends with polyester; double-faced wool is warm…
Buying GuideMen’s luxury sneakers
How to choose luxury sneakers for men (2026): what to check before you buy
Sole: a stitched cupsole or Margom sole can be resoled and lasts years; glued chunky soles are not repairable.