Making Life more Beautiful
I often stare at menswear in shop windows. And look at mens’ fashion shows. And there is something that I have noticed that makes traditionalists (like my husband) get rather angry. Do you know what it is? Here is a … Continued
I am hooked on the Netflix series The Crown, which I find a marvellous accompaniment to my knitting project (the Lore jumper for my MANSWAP). I more or less know the story so it doesn’t matter too much if I … Continued
Last Saturday I posted about my new skirt, and said I would explain my companions’ outfits at a later date. Here goes. When London won the Olympics the team were unmistakable. In their matching Jeff Banks (who also dressed the … Continued
Cedi is a great friend. When I first met him he was running Kush, a London housing association. As a handsome, 6′ 6″, charismatic black man he was bound to make an impact. As I got to know him better … Continued
Even in today’s more casual work place most men need to wear a suit. Here are some things to think about when choosing a good suit colour texture style (eg single or double breasted, height of front fastening and number … Continued
There is an annual contest called Sewing with a Plan, or SWAP for short. It is organised by the Stitchers’ Guild, and is an amazing opportunity to work on your own projects along with others, world-wide. The skill level is … Continued
My father Druce Barlow second on the left, with what looks like Princess Margaret, and my mother on the far right, next to Johnny Clough, the short man to her left. The picture was sent to me by Simon Buckley … Continued