What British Fashion People Actually Buy in Charity Shops
I noticed Julian browsing in the rails at an Oxfam up Hampstead last month. Julian Chen – fashion director at GQ-style monthly magazine that runs pictures of people dressed as…
Why I Spent Three Years Learning the Hard Way About Overcoat Shopping (And What Actually Matters)
tl;dr – invest in a quality overcoat if you can afford it, spend $150-$250 for a high street option if you can’t. Don’t waste money on cheap coats. Ok, one…
I Wore Only Charity Shop Clothes for a Month and Saved Over £500
Don’t judge me – it began as a bet. Okay, scratch that. If we’re being completely honest: it started when I was slagging off my friend Marcus for buying an…
The British High Street Brands Actually Worth Shopping at in 2024
Let me paint you a picture. Picture London in mid-August. Blazing hot sunshine, zero wind, sweat pouring down your upper body by ten o’clock in the morning. Perfect shopping weather.…
Why I Still Hunt Through Charity Shops for Quality Menswear (And You Should Too)
Do you know how you’re rifling through rails of generic polyester shirt-blouses/the same jumper your mother-in-law wore last Christmas/SOFIA MAXWELL for Target when your fingers brush against a slice of…
Beyond the British High Street: Independent Menswear Shops Worth Seeking Out
Look, I’ll admit it: I’ve feared the death of the British high street as much as anyone. I’ve endured the depressing procession of Topman closures and House of Fraser downsizings…
I Challenged Myself to Shop Only Thrift Stores for a Month – Here’s How I Saved $600
Look, I’ll confess to something right off the bat – I started this project because my friend Marcus was being a colossal asshole, again. It was Saturday night, we were…
I Watched Every Guy at This Coffee Shop and Realized We’re All Just Following Different Style Rules
I was sitting at a coffee shop Lincoln Park last Tuesday. It was supposed to be work sipping cafe au lait and reading campaign briefs, but really I just had…