Standing next to graffiti ups your cool rating by 43%. That’s scientific fact. In fact, once you excuse the non-existence of ‘cool’, the impossibility of measuring a notion and the lack of any credible studies that illustrate an increase in ‘cool’ while in the proximity… Read More
All posts tagged “Oliver Spencer”
Swaddled, like an ageing ranch hand
Typically, I have a fear of denim jackets. I mean, imagine you throw your jeans on first thing, then reach for a jacket, and it’s denim… Denim on top. Denim on the bottom. Is that too much dude? And then, what if you’ve absent-mindedly tossed… Read More
Wangsters piling up towers of garms
“Excuse me.” “Sorry dude.” “Sorry bruv.” Three people excusing themselves past me, in different directions, simultaneously. Such is the cut and thrust of the Folk/YMC/Oliver Spencer Sample Sale. Absurdly middle-class patrons, desperately wanting to avoid offence, while just as desperately wanting to swag the best… Read More
When I go outside in an outside shirt, I have to remember to take an inside shirt with me
How many times are you wearing a shirt inside, but then you want to go outside? Or like, sometimes, you might be wearing a shirt during the day, but then all of a sudden it’s night – and you’re still wearing the same shirt. Thank… Read More
Two reasons for menswearists to be in East London this weekend
If you’re not planning on being in East London this weekend, you might want to reconsider your position. There are two bang-on reasons why you should be. There’s a Folk/YMC/Oliver Spencer sample sale going on. And a Pop Up Flea Market, featuring Detroit brand Shinola,… Read More
Fear does not exist in this dojo
Trousers for the urban Judo-ist? Anyone? This is a big look for big men. Men for whom the ‘crane technique’ is second nature, even after three Beck’s and a packet of Tyrrells Ludlow Sausage. There’s a lot of trouser after the jump. So those easily… Read More





