Crisp black and white

I visited tailor Susannah Hall shortly after London Collections:Men. She showed me bunches of beautiful fabrics from Johnstons of Elgin which contained one of my favourites, a Prince of Wales, or Glen check. I also saw a limited edition black knitted silk tie, specially made by Augustus Hare. Inspired by the many monochrome geometric checks on display at LC:M, we put together this image of black and white crispness. 

Just imagine yourself in the check suit with this shirt and tie and a pair of smart, Northampton-made shiny black Oxford shoes. I'm sorely tempted.

Shirt, made in the UK, from Susannah Hall (£95).
Prince of Wales check suit fabric, made in Scotland by Johnstons of Elgin (for tailoring prices contact Susannah Hall).
Knitted silk tie made in Italy, by Augustus Hare  (Limited edition £70 at Susannah Hall).

Augustus Hare ties and Grey Fox interview

I had the privilege of being interviewed on the Augustus Hare website this week for their Autumn Interviews series. I'm a great admirer of their English-made silk print ties, Italian knitted silk ties and pocket squares. The green/blue Zola knitted tie in the image below is one of my most-admired ties.

To read the interview and see their selection of beautifully-made products, go to Augustus Hare. Jacket - Hackett, shirt - Smyth & Gibson, chinos - Lyle & Scott, belt The Worcestershire Leather Co.