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check please

By James | Published: 15. April 2011
I made this jacket a while back, only I never got the chance to show it off. The cut is quite 60s, slim and short with narrow lapels. I've used quite a complicated check pattern but all the colours are of a similar tone so it's (perhaps surprisingly) versatile. It works really well with a checked shirt and tie. However, I think my favourite combination is [...]

second in line

By James | Published: 8. April 2011
Emboldened by the success of the leather tote, I decided to make some more bags. Simply because I want more bags. I have used the same shape as before but mixed the leather with canvas and changed a few of the details to give it a more utilitarian look. (more…)

the leather tote

By James | Published: 24. March 2011
I'm not exactly sure when I dreamt up this bag, but I do know I've wanted it for a long time. I've had bags in similar shapes before and think that kind of soft, slouchy bag is perfect for long summer days, when you're carrying things from morning to night. Only the others have always been made from canvas, and what I really wanted was one in leather. [...]

worth the wait

By James | Published: 17. March 2011
I was looking for a pair of brown leather shoes like these last summer. I saw a few guys with round-toed leather oxfords and thought they looked great with rolled jeans and chinos, or even tailored shorts. The only problem was that (other than a Prada pair that I couldn't really afford), they weren't easy to find. Thankfully this summer there are plenty [...]
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