No matter the level of toil that goes into making new jeans look old, they don’t. Not truly. I have yet to see an industrial level process that accurately captures the unmistakable result of prolonged wear. Whether sand blasted, enzyme washed or honeycombed with laser… Read More
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Strong on a scruffy and emaciated east London chancer
Just last week, these jackets were sold out. I’d actually started some typically meandering and next to useless copy about them, then noticed Union only had a small left in stock. So I stopped writing and had a bag of Nik-Naks. And that was that.… Read More
I like Tunnocks chocolate teacakes
Not sure why I would buy a jacket that has been, “reconfigured for garden use”. But I did. That’s Japanese brand Sassafras’ ethos, it’s angle if you will – gardening. But like, no one’s going to drop a couple of ton on a jacket then… Read More
Dead man’s coat
In this my last missive from Rome, I’d like to draw your attention to the Borghetto Flaminio Flea Sunday Market. If you are not planning a trip to Rome and have no intention of going to Rome, this post will still prove extremely rewarding. You’ll… Read More



