Spring/Summer 25 on the Permanent Style shop
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by Simon Crompton
17h ago
Hello lovely readers, Here’s our regular update on what’s coming into the PS Shop over the next few months. There are one or two new things, but mostly restocks and new colours in the existing, popular pieces.  Feel free to ask any and all q... > Read more ..read more
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Tommy & Giulio Caraceni bespoke tailoring: Review 
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by Simon Crompton
2d ago
Last year, I wrote about how one of my favourite tailors in Milan - Ferdinando Caraceni - was closing. It was an interesting article about the challenges of running a bespoke tailor today, but sad for all the customers that had built up a re... > Read more ..read more
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Meyrowitz, a workshop in the Thames – or, the best way to get glasses made for you
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by Simon Crompton
5d ago
There are quite a few islands in the Thames, once you get out beyond Hammersmith to the west. Most of them aren't used for much other than boat clubs, but Platt’s Eyott is a an exception.  There's an industrial area with workshops and record... > Read more ..read more
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Announcing: The Permanent Style Showroom
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by Simon Crompton
6d ago
So this is pretty exciting. We've just completed on our first physical space for Permanent Style - a showroom and office on Harley Street, a couple of blocks from Oxford Circus. The plan is that this will have two functions: an office for me... > Read more ..read more
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Assisi double-breasted navy blazer: Review
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by Simon Crompton
1w ago
I’ve settled into a bit of a rhythm with Korean tailors Assisi now. I love their soft-but-elegant style, I trust their fit and execution, and I know their double-breasted in particular is something I wear the hell out of.  So my next commiss... > Read more ..read more
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The Permanent Style awards 2025: Results
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by Simon Crompton
1w ago
Three weeks ago, we ran our annual Permanent Style awards where you, lovely readers, voted for your favourite brands and favourite things. There were over 400 responses - on the article and on social - and I’ve produced some of the results b... > Read more ..read more
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The three-way suit: Breaking up a suit into jacket and trousers
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by Simon Crompton
2w ago
There are certain articles that arise from readers asking about a topic again and again. Or rather from the fact that when they ask, I don’t have an obvious place to point them to, so I have to repeat the same advice. This is one of these ar... > Read more ..read more
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Bespoke mohair suit from J Mueser: Review
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by Simon Crompton
2w ago
I commissioned this suit from J Mueser in New York last year - in black mohair, using the bespoke service they offer alongside the normal (and more commonly used) made-to-measure.  The idea was to explore different ways of using mohair, give... > Read more ..read more
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Assisi coming to London for the first time
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by Simon Crompton
2w ago
Assisi, the Korean tailors I have enjoyed using so much over the past year, have announced they are coming to London for the first time. They will be here at the end of February, from Friday February 28th to Sunday March 2nd. The location is... > Read more ..read more
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The different kinds of sale
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by Simon Crompton
3w ago
We're doing our first ever sale on the PS Shop today. I thought it would make a good subject for a post as well, as I find the psychology and perception of sales interesting.  People that are into crafted clothing (such as myself) are natura... > Read more ..read more
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