Simon Crompton on the Integral Collar Jumper
Is it a jumper? Is it a polo shirt? Menswear journalist Simon Crompton investigates.
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Elevating the Polo, with Simon Crompton
Simon Crompton looks forward to summer in our linen-silk waffle knit polo.
Simon Crompton on the Blanket Blouson
Simon Crompton braves the elements in our cosy corduroy blanket blouson.
Simon Crompton on the Selvedge Cords
There's something peculiarly satisfying about clothes made from dead-stock cloth. I suppose it's similar to the appeal of a limited edition: it's restricted, special, never to ...
Simon Crompton on the Drake's Raincoat
Permanent Style's Simon Crompton ponders the simple pleasures of a good piece of outerwear, while trying out our new cotton twill raincoat.
Simon Crompton: My Shawl Collar Cardigan
Simon Crompton casts his mind back to the day his Drake's shawl collar cardigan entered his life, and the adventures it has accompanied him on ...
Waxing Lyrical: The Return of the D-43
Permanent Style's Simon Crompton sings the praises of waxed cotton, to celebrate the return of our ever-popular D-43 field jacket. Photography by Jamie Ferguson.
The Connotations of Cord
Permanent Style's Simon Crompton tells us why corduroy is the perfect trouser for the contemporary gentleman.
The Right Pair of Trousers
Permanent Style's Simon Crompton talks trousers with us - which ones to invest in, how to wear them and what to pair them with.
