Journal

Talking Shop - Shoreditch

Talking Shop - Shoreditch

We recently headed east to our Shoreditch store to catch up with manager Steven Quinn to find out what he's got his eyes on in...

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A Life in a Day... with Toby Bateman

A Life in a Day... with Toby Bateman

The former Managing Director of MrPorter.com talks us through his lockdown experience, his musical influences, the role of style and what the future holds for...

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Pedalling Style

Pedalling Style

As we've just launched our new Brompton blazer - a collaboration with Brompton Bicycle - we thought it would be a good time to curate...

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A Life in a Day... with Nihal Arthanayake

A Life in a Day... with Nihal Arthanayake

We caught up with the acclaimed broadcaster and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter to talk about his musical and style influences and to discover how...

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5 steps to a low-footprint wardrobe

5 steps to a low-footprint wardrobe

With everyone housebound in self-isolation, there has never been a better time to reassess your wardrobe and reduce its carbon footprint. It's time to separate...

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A riot of collars

A riot of collars

A shirt is a shirt is a shirt. Right? Well, not quite. Yes, most shirts follow a similar cutting pattern, but where they deviate (and...

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The Right to Bare Arms

The Right to Bare Arms

Our freedoms might be curtailed for now but we still have the right to bare arms! Upgrade your spring/summer wardrobe with our collection of new...

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#OSathome with Thom Corbishley

#OSathome with Thom Corbishley

We recently caught up with photographer Thom Corbishley to see how quarantine was treating him, and to also hand him a bunch of SS20 clothing...

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Talking Shop - Soho

Talking Shop - Soho

Now that lockdown has lifted somewhat, we're getting the lowdown on what's what at each of our stores, kicking off with Store Manager Koji Samuels...

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Rocky Road: the story of Paraboot

Rocky Road: the story of Paraboot

One of our favourite shoe brands at the Oliver Spencer Studio, Paraboot’s story is one of audacity, innovation, and risk-taking. Discover why the iconic French...

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Why we're channelling The Talented Mr Ripley this summer

Why we're channelling The Talented Mr Ripley this summer

Anthony Minghella’s 1999 adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel of the same name provides endless (and timeless) summer style inspiration that you can apply to...

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Details: The Tab Collar Shirt

Details: The Tab Collar Shirt

Traditionally it was a formal style of shirt collar, but Oliver Spencer has given the tab collar shirt a casual twist for the modern wardrobe.

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An Ode to the White Shirt

An Ode to the White Shirt

A hero of menswear that fell on hard times, the white shirt is never 'just' a white shirt...

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Four Summer Vacations And What To Wear On Them

Four Summer Vacations And What To Wear On Them

From fraternising on the riviera to camping staycations, these are the four looks that will easily upgrade your holiday style.

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Father's Day at Oliver Spencer Studio

Father's Day at Oliver Spencer Studio

Oliver Spencer Studio Store Manager Ed Nelson makes a failsafe curation of last-minute gifts for Father's Day.

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Social Distancing & Customer Safety at Oliver Spencer

In order to keep you as safe as possible while shopping in our stores, we're following government guidelines to minimise the risk of Covid-19 transmission,...

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Trail blazers

Trail blazers

Award-winning photographer Garcon Jon took to the cobbled streets of Florence to shoot our new Brompton Blazer on a who’s who of menswear figures, proving...

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Tailored for two wheels - introducing the Brompton Blazer

Tailored for two wheels - introducing the Brompton Blazer

With cycling more relevant than it has ever been, we've collaborated with Brompton Bicycles to create a unique blazer that marries sartorial form with commuter...

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The Riddle of Vivian Maier

The Riddle of Vivian Maier

Her images rival those of Cartier-Bresson and Brassaï, but she never showed them to a single soul. We explore the remarkable hidden life of a...

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Blamo Podcast

Blamo Podcast

Blamo!, hosted by Jeremy Kirkland, is one of the style industry’s most illuminating podcasts. This week’s guest is none other than Mr Spencer himself. Go...

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Embrace the crumple: the joy of linen

Embrace the crumple: the joy of linen

It's one of the most sustainable fabrics around, is lightweight, has a beautiful drape, and boasts a subtle tactile finish. Here's why your summer wardrobe...

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We choose our fabric wisely...

We choose our fabric wisely...

For as long as we can remember, we’ve made a concerted effort to make business decisions that help us become a more environmentally sustainable brand....

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Outerwear for all elements

Outerwear for all elements

Unlike in winter, when you just throw on a coat, summer outerwear requires a deft touch. The key is layering with lightweight pieces that add...

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How to wear khaki this summer

How to wear khaki this summer

Khaki green, also known as olive drab, has a rich military heritage that makes it the perfect base colour for a summer wardrobe. Here’s how...

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Unpacking the perfect holiday shirt

Unpacking the perfect holiday shirt

Holidays are back on the agenda and with them your holiday wardrobe. This week we look at the fulcrum of your resort garb - the...

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Alain Delon and the glory of the shirt

Alain Delon and the glory of the shirt

One of menswear's greatest style icons eschewed fashion's bells and whistles for that most common of garments, the shirt. And boy did he look good...

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Summer Smarts

Summer Smarts

Tailoring doesn't have to be stuffy or even formal. At Oliver Spencer, we've long championed using it in a more casual and versatile context. Discover...

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Loungewear to live in

Loungewear to live in

Is loungewear the new normal? Being on lockdown has certainly afforded us all some time to reflect on how we dress at home and what...

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Dreaming of La Dolce Vita

Dreaming of La Dolce Vita

The tourism industry will be key to getting Italy back on its feet after the coronavirus, so when it does eventually reopen for business, these...

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Lockdown Basics: sweating it out

Lockdown Basics: sweating it out

Sweatshirts are the ultimate lounging choice for the modern man: comfortable, easy-to-wear and approved by some of the most stylish men in history.  

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