‘Arbiter Elegantiae’ Category
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A definition of style
0October 29, 2015 by Ville Raivio
“Style is what happens when a person bends fashion to his personality.” – G. Bruce Boyer in his recent interview …
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Hardy Amies on balance in clothing
0August 10, 2015 by Ville Raivio
“Balance is the ultimate test of a finished coat. It is really the hang, the look, and the feel of …
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The Duke&Duchess of Windsor Society
0April 13, 2015 by Ville Raivio
The Duke&Duchess of Windsor Historical Society has but one purpose: to preserve and disseminate all thing DoW-related. The society has …
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Paul Press of J. Press: A Quasi-Official Yale Man
1March 21, 2015 by Ville Raivio
Here’s a little something I found online, an interview with the scion of the American J. Press tailoring company, purveyors …
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Marc Chevalier, the vintage menswear expert
0March 5, 2014 by Ville Raivio
Marc Chevalier is on a mission. Raiding vintage tombs both online and in real life, he aims to uncover the …
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