History

Brummell, Dandyism and the History of Men’s Style

Simplicity, cut, elegance: hallmarks of men’s fashion today you might say, but how often have we considered the origins of these style principles? Of course, within men’s fashion there is still a great deal of variation, with many choosing to express themselves idiosyncratically, but one need look no further than many high street shops to […]

We Will Remember Them: How World War One Shaped the Modern World

The 11th November 1918 saw the end of the ‘Great War’. An estimated 15-19 million people had been killed, a further 23 million military personnel had been wounded, and 8 million civilians had also lost their lives. How far was World War I a turning point for the way the world works today? The First […]