In The Back Garden

Extract Of Ian Jacks Write Up In The Guardian

I could not have said better myself...

'The Eton-Harrow match declined as a social occasion in the years after the war. Hardly anyone goes now apart from the pupils, some very reluctantly, and the dress code is "smart casual": if a photographer wanted to re-create Sime's picture, he might be faced with five boys dressed much the same, in jeans and brand names. Giving a superficial impression of equality, the picture would be even more of a lie than before.'

Here is the article: THEGUARDIAN
Courtesy of Ian Jack and The Guardian.

Jimmy Sime

Courtesy of Jimmy Sime/ Gettyimages

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FASHION IS A FORM OF UGLINESS SO INTOLERABLE THAT WE HAVE TO ALTER IT EVERY SIX MONTHS

Oscar Wilde

East London (1932)

Seldom Collars

Decarlos

A short train ride from Soho to JC for a change, i came across an amazing Bespoke shop.

A well dressed man Decarlos is the man behind it. He describes his store's style to be Colourful, Classic, Old World meets modern qualities and he works in Bespoke and designs too.

He does alterations for women and men, re-construction of suits and vintage garments. He is developing a great website at the moment which is coming very soon. The address is as follows:

411 Monmouth St

Jersey City NJ

07302

2012160770

Details On A Day Out

Jay Kos

Jay Kos, the menswear designer with a great eye for detail and contrasting colours locates in Manhattan's Lexington Avenue. He Launched his clothing brand in 1996 and continues to push aside the mass produced labels with his exclusivity and well made garments. He has a great store with beautiful vintage trinkets placed meticulously that give his shop the right touch.

For Sale Items...

Baby Machine From 40s

Parking My Pashley Phantom!