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Best of Britannia. October 2012.

Dear Rowley, An interesting week when one learns who is on side and who is off. Yesterday I was invited to an event called Best of Britannia at the Farmiloe Building in Clerkenwell. It was a celebration of craftsmanship and … Continue reading →

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The Fencing Master. May 2012.

Dear Rowley, An invitation to the Wallace Collection to preview the new exhibition The Noble Art of the Sword: Fashion and Fencing in Renaissance Europe curated by Toby Capwell. Hertford House on Manchester Square is quite simply one of the most … Continue reading →

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One For The Road. February 2012.

Dear Rowley, Formal occasions do tend to give one’s life punctuation marks. Twice a year, Savile Row gathers at the MTBA (Master Tailors’ Benevolent Association) dinner at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall in the City to raise funds for members of … Continue reading →

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And Another Thing…June 2011

Dear Rowley, I do feel desperate for the Greeks, don’t you? They are being held to ransom by the European Union. Now I’ve got nothing against the EU, except I think it’s populated by venal, money grubbing career politicians who … Continue reading →

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Fashion at Royal Ascot 12th May 2011

Dear Rowley, Will somebody take a super injunction out on the Duchess of York? If any broad deserves a gagging order, it’s she. I was frankly quite appalled that the Duchess went on Oprah to share her ‘heartache’ at not … Continue reading →

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Best of Britannia. October 2012.

The Fencing Master. May 2012.

One For The Road. February 2012.

And Another Thing…June 2011

Fashion at Royal Ascot 12th May 2011

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