1. Interview with Russell Howarth

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    April 22, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    ‘Russell Howarth, 44, Head Cutter at Graham Browne Bespoke Tailors with 8 Years City and Guilds apprenticeship. When I was a teenager I …
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  2. Kangaroo Leather Characteristics

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    April 21, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    Kangaroo leather is, if not the hardiest, among the most hard-wearing leathers available. Unlike cow and calf leather, the most …
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  3. The Ivy League Look

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    April 21, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    The Ivy League Look is a minimalist blog dedicated to presenting a historical view through articles, photographs, reminiscences, and advertisements, of …
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  4. Interview with Masaru Okuyama

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    April 21, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    ‘I’m 36 and a shoe maker, graduated from Nihon (Japan) University college of art. I have a wife and 2 children.  My wife …
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  5. Charles Dickens

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    April 21, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    ‘Probably every new and eagerly expected garment ever put on since clothes came in falls a trifle short of the …
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