Journal
Talking Shop - Notting Hill
We took a trip west this week to speak with Jamahl Gafa of our Notting Hill store to find out his favourite pieces from our...
From high altitude to high fashion: the history of the bomber jacket
Ever since the 20s, the bomber jacket has been one of the most popular outerwear shapes around. We take you on a journey along its...
4 Weekend Fits to Cover All Bases
Four fits for four weekends away (but staying close to home). From an outdoorsy look to a smart tailored rig, we've got all the boxes...
A Brief History of the Grandad Collar Shirt
The exact origins of the grandad collar shirt are contentious, but as with much of modern menswear, the genesis probably lies somewhere between necessity and...
What to wear to a summer wedding
Summer weddings are back on, so it’s time to upgrade your tailoring options to ensure you look the part.
Short-sleeved Cinema
Short-sleeved shirts are having a renaissance thanks to big-screen cameos in films such as Call Me By Your Name. With the summer on our collective...
Jaws: style to get your teeth into
One of the greatest films ever made and one of the first true blockbusters also did a sideline in quietly assured menswear. Forty-five years ago...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
#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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
An Ode to the White Shirt
A hero of menswear that fell on hard times, the white shirt is never 'just' a white shirt...
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.
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...