This view was driven home for me when I spent an hour or two yesterday trying to buy a pair of slim-cut, summer-weight, tailored trousers. I looked everywhere in a major shopping centre (Kingston upon Thames). All I could find was jeans, chinos and the odd pair of trousers which were cut so slim in the calf that I could hardly get them on, let alone off (and I'm slim). I'm hoping that a trip into central London will turn up what I want in Hackett or somewhere similar.
This adventure reinforced my view that there is, on our high streets, a dearth of classical, reasonably-priced yet well-made and stylish clothing suitable for the mature man of style. I talk about that in this article.
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To read it, see here on the Menswear Insight website, or here in the digital format of the magazine (see page 13). Have a look and see what you think. I'm sure you'll respect my view even if you disagree. I'd be happy to hear from you by e-mail (contact above) or by comment below.
By the way, Menswear Insight is much more than just an industry journal, it's an excellent read for anyone interested in style. I would be ideal for those for whom GQ, Esquire etc, don't hit the spot in terms of mature reporting of menswear fashion and style.
By the way, Menswear Insight is much more than just an industry journal, it's an excellent read for anyone interested in style. I would be ideal for those for whom GQ, Esquire etc, don't hit the spot in terms of mature reporting of menswear fashion and style.