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Savile Row Protest. April 2012.
Dear Rowley, Much excitement on Savile Row today as The Chap editor Gustav Temple mustered an army of tweed-clad ladies and gentlemen dressed in their retro bespoke best to protest about the opening of Abercrombie & Fitch Kids at No 3. … Continue reading
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The King’s Speech January 2011
Dear Rowley, Thrilled that Colin Firth won the Golden Globe for The King’s Speech. I remember having a chat with the costume designer way back when about the possibility of inviting King George VI and the Duke of Windsor’s Savile … Continue reading
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The Duchess of Windsor’s Jewels
Dear Rowley, Wouldn’t you just die without cornflowers? As promised, the view from my office in Bloomsbury Square overlooking the Duke of Bedford’s private gardens. It’s like being in a Fragonard darling. Thanks for the get well soon note. There … Continue reading
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