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August 27, 2013
A Visit To Walker Slater In Edinburgh, Scotland
While I was in Edinburgh this past week, performing in the Fringe Festival, I took the opportunity to stop by…
January 23, 2013
Shetland Ponies In The Shetlands Wearing Shetland Knits.
A++. Would view again. (Thanks, Max!)
October 21, 2011
Ghillie And Flannel
ethandesu: Ghillie and Flannel This photo is a perfect illustration of the power of flannel trousers. See how pleasing the…
September 27, 2011
A Basic Cashmere Wardrobe For Men
It doesn’t get much more versatile than a simple v-neck sweater in a basic, solid color. It doesn’t get much…
June 8, 2011
The Guardian’s Lovely Video On Harris Tweed
The Guardian’s lovely video on Harris Tweed I went to Scotland as a very small child, and my mother was…
February 9, 2011
Patrick Grant, Owner Of The Savile Row Tailor Norton & Sons
http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1 PTO Pal Nick Sullivan of Esquire teams up with joins with Patrick Grant, owner of the Savile Row tailor…
February 9, 2011
Q And Answer: What’s The Difference Between Plaid, Tartan And Madras?
Michael asks: I have looked for an explanation of the difference (or relationship) between plaid, madras, and tartan. The results…
January 8, 2011
It’s On EBay: Vintage Pringle Cashmere Sweater (42)
I’ve said it before, but there is no better second-hand target than high-quality cashmere. If its in good shape and…
December 21, 2010
Shetland Hand Knits: A Recommendation
It’s rare that I offer an out-and-out product recommendation on this blog, but I want recommend Louise Irvine and her…
December 7, 2010
I Just Bought Two Cashmere Turtlenecks On EBay
I just bought two cashmere turtlenecks on eBay. One is gray, by Black Fleece. The other is cream, by Pringle…
November 26, 2010
EBay User Lulabel167 Is Offering Cashmere Scarves This Year
eBay user Lulabel167 is offering cashmere scarves this year – she lists them as by a “luxury Scottish mill,” but…
February 15, 2010
Regional Tartans
A few readers have emailed us to point out that those of us in the U.S. of A have our…
December 4, 2009
What To Look For When You’re Buying Cashmere
The Economist has an excellent summary of what to look for when you’re buying cashmere. In the past 15 years,…