Giacomo Casanova’s powers of seduction may be legendary – his name, after all, was a byword for lovers not only in his
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Touching Cloth: Milano Unica’s AW17 Pre-Collection
Starting a new tailoring collection is an exciting time and I always approach a new season with the optimism that it will
La Belle et la Bête: Birkin & Gainsbourg
For a pair of lovers whose passionate and tempestuous affair made them the glamorous poster couple of their era, their first encounter on
The Ten Most Rakish Man-Eaters Of All Time
Prudishness, get thee to a bordello: a warm welcome, please, to our ten favourite polyamorous women
The Young Tailors Symposium at Pitti: A Retrospective
It’s true that a few weeks ago I penned a story lambasting the needless pretension and idle peacocking that has reached an
Paul Newman Daytona: Birth of a Legend
Paul Newman’s best-known roles were like photographic negatives to his true, almost-supernatural talent, offering insightful — if not fleeting — glimpses to
How To Master Morning Dress
Following on from the sage advice of our sartorial specialist, Christopher Modoo, on rakish wedding attire, I thought that it might be an
Altarations: The Rake’s Guide to Wedding Suits, Part I
Congratulations! You are getting married. There will be many decisions to make whilst planning your wedding – some of which you may
Destroy The Interwebs: The Lost Art of Love Letters
The first time you have your heart blown apart as a young man is an unforgettable experience. It’s akin to having your emotional
Pre Nup Ups and Downs
Nutting out a pre-nuptial agreement isn’t the greatest way to kick off a marriage. You’re basically planning your divorce before you’ve even

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