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What to wear to work when it is baking hot
2 Jul 2015

What to wear to work when it is baking hot

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 15

One of my popular posts was how to look elegant in bad weather, as it addressed how to dress in London most of the time. Conversely this post is only relevant in the UK for ten days a year. Or so … Continued

cotton, dresses, heatwave, linen, menswear, shorts, silk, summer, work
Menswear – looking at Mad Men
15 May 2015

Menswear – looking at Mad Men

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration, Style advice | 4

Mad Men is nearly over and I admit I am a tiny bit bored now. At the beginning I loved the programme. Mainly because I liked Don and his story although it became more or more contrived as it progressed. … Continued

checks, Mad Men, menswear, tonic
Menswear Friday – An audience with Christopher Raeburn at the V&A
17 Apr 2015

Menswear Friday – An audience with Christopher Raeburn at the V&A

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing | 6

Last Friday my husband suggested a date night! This consisted of a cycle across the Park (Hyde Park), a melamine plate of rice and duck with a side of broccoli at Oriental Kitchen, then an evening talk by Christopher Raeburn, … Continued

Christopher Raeburn, menswear, Recycling, Young British Designers
Men’s style – Patrick Grant
10 Apr 2015

Men’s style – Patrick Grant

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 10

When I went to see Women, Fashion, Power, I was a little surprised to see Mr Patrick Grant giving an interview at the end on the history of women’s fashion. Like me you may have known this guy from the … Continued

double breasted, menswear, Patrick Grant
Menswear – what about a Kilt?
20 Mar 2015

Menswear – what about a Kilt?

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 11

I have been meaning to write about kilts for a while, but now they have featured on the Great British Sewing Bee, the time has come. Neil’s was really nice, and Patrick looked good in his. History It is widely … Continued

GBSB, kilt, making a kilt, menswear, Patrick Grant, Scotland, tartan, tweed
Fashion on the Ration – Clothes in the Second World War
5 Mar 2015

Fashion on the Ration – Clothes in the Second World War

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion | 12

Utility Clothes Ever since I was a teenager I was interested in vintage clothes and one of my favourite periods was the 1940s. I used to particularly seek out the Utility brand, with its distinctive CC41 tag, in order to … Continued

1940s, cc41, Childrenswear, Digby Morton, Hardy Amis, menswear, Utility clothing
Men’s wear – choosing the right accessories
30 Jan 2015

Men’s wear – choosing the right accessories

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 2

Most mens’ business wear is rather conservative and predictable, especially in terms of colour – grey or blue. So well-chosen accessories can make all the difference and can say that you care, that you have taste and style, and allow … Continued

Accessories, cufflinks, hankerchief, men's bags, menswear, pens, scarf, shoes, socks, style advice for men, watch
Menswear – Sartorial Socks
23 Jan 2015

Menswear – Sartorial Socks

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 8

This interesting picture tells us something very important about mens’ style. Tony Blair, then PM of Britain, is sitting next to the most powerful man in the world, Bill Clinton, President of the USA. Tony would love to be more … Continued

Bill Clinton, Italian style, Jon Snow, menswear, Nigel Hugill, socks, Tony Blair
Guest blog – An interview with Nana Yaa Aboagyewaa
19 Jan 2015

Guest blog – An interview with Nana Yaa Aboagyewaa

by fabrickated | posted in: Guest blog | 2

Nana Yaa is one of our office services team, here at Notting Hill. Sometimes Nana is on reception and greets me, and everyone else, with such warmth and interest. I told her about her blog, and she told me about … Continued

African fabrics, Ghana, Kente cloth, menswear, trainers
Menswear – Knitwear?
31 Dec 2014

Menswear – Knitwear?

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 5

A jumper is not just for Christmas   Jumper giving is part of Christmas. If you received one this year,  I hope it is the sort of thing that you can incorporate into your wardrobe and wear all year round. … Continued

cashmere, Daniel Craig, hand knit, Icelandic sweater, jumpers, knitwear, men, menswear

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