The London Lounge

Thank you for your valuable input, gentlemen. Yes cost is a concern, how I wish it isn't! What concerns me more than pure cost is what I get for the amount of money spent. I am happy to part with £3000 if the suit I get in return is beautifully made, fits me perfectly and of a style that compliments...

I have used and broken my fair share of Riedel glasses over the years but I think it is a fair price to pay for the beautiful balance between function and aesthetics. For champagne I find the Vinum series vintage shape to be very satisfactory, the bubbles rise up in an elegant stream due to the roug...

Thanks very much for the advice, where do I find CAP in the LL? I would like a recommendation for shirt, suit and shoe artisan in London. I certainly do not want to be chasing after fame or label, personal recommendations are what I seek. To give more information, I am in my late 30s, medium build, ...

This is a question not only for Alden but also for all you knowledgeable gentlemen: how and where would you start building your wardrobe? I have read Alden's excellent post regarding "minimum wardrobe", but even then it is a big task to accomplish. May I rattle your brains to reveal how you started,...