The Journal

Observations,
properly considered.

Seasonal notes from the house on dress, proportion, materials, and the management of atmosphere.

On Proper Brim Proportions

A brim should shelter the profile without competing with it. We consider the narrow margins between authority, theatricality, and rain.

An Afternoon in Grasse

Leather, lavender, and the enduring belief that the air may be improved through thoughtful preparation.

Autumn Layers

Texture, weight, and the difficulty of preserving a decisive silhouette beneath a travelling cloak.