The Journal

Notes from
the bench.

Care guides, fitting know-how and the odd story from my Exeter alterations workshop, written between jobs whenever I get a quiet moment at the bench.

The anatomy of a perfect trouser break

A quarter-inch decides whether your trousers look considered or careless. Here is how we judge the break on the stand.

The right button is felt before it is noticed. Horn, corozo or mother-of-pearl each tell a different story.

A seasonal once-over catches loose buttons and tired hems before they become emergencies.

No appointment needed for a first chat. Bring the garment, bring the shoes, and we will take it from there.

The thread

Less reading, more wearing?