Journal — Tailoring

Written by Ethan Newton So..You’ve built a classic wardrobe, every piece is an investment in craft and beauty, every occasion that could warrant a tailored garment is covered. You have your navy flannel, your grey sharkskin. There is a Solaro suit for summer in a temperate climate and a dove grey fresco for the tropics. You’ve a grey flannel double breasted cut with all the slouch of Frederick Scholte, and an evening suit sharp enough to slice through every contender in a rented tux.

Written by Ethan Newton Being of an age where the things I own can sometimes feel like they own me, taking up more bandwidth than the joy they should bring, I have been thinking more and more about the things that do bring joy, the things that I truly value. I realise that I am in a fortunate position, owning my own brand and working with some of the greatest producers of men’s garments in the world. But the theory of being a consumer is the same - the scale of things may vary, but embracing a little stoicism and learning...