Journal
A Gift For Me, A Gift For You!
Still looking for Xmas shopping inspiration? Find out what our team are buying themselves and loved ones this year.
A Walk on the Style Side
Nothing quite beats a brisk winter walk to blow out some cobwebs, clear your head, or give you an excuse to get to the pub....
Music For Your Ears: Sounds Like Christmas
Soho Radio DJ and Bloomsbury neighbour Miles Copeland has pulled together a must-listen alternative Xmas playlist so we don't all go mental over the next...
Prepping for a Christmas at Home or Away
Whether you're staying put this Christmas, travelling to see your family, or getting the hell out of Dodge, we've curated some necessary kit to get...
On the Fly - Adventures with Snow Peak
We were lucky enough to be invited fly fishing in Wiltshire with Snowpeak recently, which gave us an opportunity to field test our new outerwear...
The One Time it's OK to get Fleeced...
We love great fabrics here at Oliver Spencer, and when it comes to winter collections one of our favourite cloths to work with is fleece...
Clowning Glory: the inimitable art of Tom Gaskin
Clown, juggler, model and actor, Tom Gaskin was born to perform. We caught up with him at the place he calls home, the Hippodrome Circus...
Table Manners: OS meets Resy's International Editor, David Paw
We recently caught up with David Paw, International Editor at the city restaurant guide and booking app, Resy, to find out what's floating his boat right...
Nap time: the wool flannel suit
The milled nap that gives wool flannel its characteristic handle makes it a soft, textural fabric perfect for suiting. It has come a long way from its...
For the love of cardigans
Versatile and easy to style, find out why the cardigan is a perennial favourite at Oliver Spencer.
Oliver Spencer x Solovair New Styles for Autumn
New Season goodness courtesy of our ongoing collaboration with Northamptonshire shoe-making icon Solovair.
A Family Affair: meet three generations of Oliver Spencer customers
The Albert family has style in their veins and Arsenal in their hearts. From 19 to 80 years young, Zach, Paul and Stan are living...
Music is the answer - a Q&A with three of our favourite Shoreditch customers
As the season becomes cooler and autumnal, we catch up with three of our favourite Shoreditch store customers and London-based music creatives Dan Harris, Johnny...
Modern Style: the art of opposition
Beauty, whether in fashion, art, or architecture sometimes requires the fusing of two apparent opposites to spark a creative synergy. This season, we've created a collection full of stylish contradictions.
From polo fields to college campuses: the rise of the button-down shirt
It was the first iteration of the polo shirt, but today the button-down shirt is a statement of casual style, and we've got plenty to...
The evolution of British Preppiness
Ever since Ralph Lauren commercialised 'collegiate cool', preppy style has been associated with the Ivy League, but don't be fooled - the Brits did it first....
Like water off a duck's back...
These two transitional jackets have been specifically designed to withstand the elements as we move into the more tumultuous days of autumn.
New Season! The Autumn 22 collection is here
The new Autumn 22 collection by Oliver Spencer has arrived on-line and in store. Inspired by the creative history of Bloomsbury - home of Oliver Spencer...
Circling back to 51.5222N 00.1185W
Every Oliver Spencer product contains a tab with the coordinates 51.5222N 00.1185W on it. Find out why this jumble of numbers and letters does more than just put us on the...
Rethinking your Back-to-Work Wardrobe
You may be in the process of denial, but we have news for you: you need to swap the villa in Greece for the grinding...
LASSCO - meet the mavericks of architectural antiques
We caught up with George Amos and Chris Martin of the architectural design and salvage experts Lassco to discuss the unique establishment that is Brunswick...
A pocket guide to Lisbon
The summer ahead is full of optimism and one where we can look to travel again. On the top of our list is one of our favourite...
OS in Conversation: Curator and Designer Alan Eckstein
Curator and designer Alan Eckstein is one of New York’s most in-demand taste-makers. Born and raised in Great Neck, New York, Eckstein initially followed his...
A trio of British beaches and what to wear to them
Head to the coast in style this weekend as we round up three of our favourite beaches and what we're wearing to them...
Holiday in style with the 'resort-collar' polo
Ditch the classic three-button placket for the polo shirt and you turn it into an even more casual garment perfect for dressed-down summer looks.
Why we love... The Milford Jacket
Discover why our new Milford jacket is the lightweight overshirt your summer wardrobe has been looking for.
How to wear a cream or beige suit this summer
Cream or beige suits are the perfect smart casual option for summer events. We'll show you two simple ways to style them for sophisticated effect.
William Gilchrist - A love letter to Naples
Welcome to Naples or to paraphrase Goethe “See Naples and live”. A city that was founded upon the spot where a siren / mermaid, Parthenope,...
From Key West to Naples - Summer 22 has landed
Taking inspiration from vintage Miami style and Neapolitan tailoring, the new Summer 22 collection is a well-heeled vision of relaxed menswear.
Sun, sea, sand, suits, and separates
Discover the secrets to nailing that casually tailored look mastered by discerning Mediterraneans since the 20s.