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Modern Style: the art of opposition

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.

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From polo fields to college campuses: the rise of the button-down shirt
Style

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...

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The evolution of British Preppiness

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....

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Like water off a duck's back...

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.

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New Season! The Autumn 22 collection is here

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...

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Circling back to 51.5222N 00.1185W

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...

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Rethinking your Back-to-Work Wardrobe

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...

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LASSCO - meet the mavericks of architectural antiques
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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...

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Photo of Lisbon skyline
Travel

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...

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OS in Conversation: Curator and Designer Alan Eckstein

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...

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A trio of British beaches and what to wear to them
Style Travel

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...

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Holiday in style with the 'resort-collar' polo

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.

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Why we love... The Milford Jacket

Why we love... The Milford Jacket

Discover why our new Milford jacket is the lightweight overshirt your summer wardrobe has been looking for.

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How to wear a cream or beige suit this summer
Style

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.

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William Gilchrist - A love letter to Naples
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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,...

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From Key West to Naples - Summer 22 has landed
Style Travel

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.

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Sun, sea, sand, suits, and separates
Lifestyle Style Travel

Sun, sea, sand, suits, and separates

Discover the secrets to nailing that casually tailored look mastered by discerning Mediterraneans since the 20s.

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Versatile, unstructured, relaxed... meet the new Mr. Porter tailoring range
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Versatile, unstructured, relaxed... meet the new Mr. Porter tailoring range

Mr. Porter approached us to develop a range of soft, unstructured suiting for the modern wedding; relaxed but tailored with edge. Smart yet versatile, these...

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London Craft Week: In Conversation with Dharma Taylor
Culture

London Craft Week: In Conversation with Dharma Taylor

As part of London Craft Week, Oliver Spencer is showcasing the work of multidisciplinary designer Dharma Taylor. We caught up with her to discuss her work and...

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Indigo: Into the blue
Style

Indigo: Into the blue

Indigo, aka Blue No.2, is one of the most important dyes in the world, giving colour to the entire denim industry. Rich, deep and vibrant,...

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Sprezzatura and the summer wedding
Style

Sprezzatura and the summer wedding

Oliver Spencer's modern approach to tailoring ditches the old stereotypes in favour of a more relaxed aesthetic you can wear to summer weddings and events.

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How we’re wearing suits this season
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How we’re wearing suits this season

Oli has never believed in the ‘suit as uniform’. Instead, tailoring for him is more often than not about a relaxed structure that blurs the...

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New! Three summer-ready shoe styles from the Solovair collaboration
Style

New! Three summer-ready shoe styles from the Solovair collaboration

These three new styles from the ongoing Oliver Spencer x Solovair collaboration are perfect fodder for your summer shoe rotation.

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Weekend Escapes: Oli's three getaways and what to wear to them
Style Travel

Weekend Escapes: Oli's three getaways and what to wear to them

Looking for a spring escape before the summer kicks in proper? Whether you're after some Mediterranean sun or a bit of urban culture closer to...

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Blooming Revelation - meet Arthur Parkinson

Blooming Revelation - meet Arthur Parkinson

The face of our new Oliver Spencer x Niwaki collaboration, Arthur Parkinson is nothing short of a blooming revelation, bringing a whole new fresh and...

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Gardens of style

Gardens of style

To celebrate the launch of our new Niwaki collaboration, we reveal some of the world's most stylish gardeners, as well as revealing some of the...

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Reproduction of Found: vintage military sneakers

Reproduction of Found: vintage military sneakers

Menswear has a lot to thank vintage military clobber for, but Japanese sneaker maker Reproduction of Found is going one step further by creating stylish...

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Timeless inspiration: the heritage pieces that inform modern menswear

Timeless inspiration: the heritage pieces that inform modern menswear

At Oliver Spencer, we love taking classic heritage menswear silhouettes and adding our very own spin to them. Here are some of this season's coats...

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A Stitch in Time - In Conversation with Richard McVetis
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A Stitch in Time - In Conversation with Richard McVetis

We recently caught up with the brilliant hand embroidery artist Richard McVetis to explore his work, creative process, inspiration and personal style.

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Kings of cool - four stylish creatives past and present
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Kings of cool - four stylish creatives past and present

Creatives, whether artists, musicians or writers, often apply a similar aesthetic signature in their wardrobes as they do their creative mediums. Here we highlight a couple of...

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