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5 steps to a low-footprint wardrobe
Style Sustainability

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
Style

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
Style

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
Style

#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
Style

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
Lifestyle Style

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
Culture Style

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
Style

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
Style

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
Style Travel

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
Lifestyle

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
Lifestyle Style

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
Lifestyle Style

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
Culture

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
Style

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
Style Sustainability

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
Style

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
Style

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
Style Travel

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
Style

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
Lifestyle Style

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
Style Travel

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
Style

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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Small changes make for significant results
Lifestyle Sustainability

Small changes make for significant results

Environmental improvements needn't require dramatic changes to your lifestyle. Scaling up small improvements across society can have a significant beneficial effect.  

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Maine Line: Quoddy
Lifestyle Style

Maine Line: Quoddy

Using centuries-old construction methods, Quoddy shoemakers of Maine continue to produce some of the finest moccasins in the world.  

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The Interview: Jonah Hauer-King
Culture Style

The Interview: Jonah Hauer-King

Jonah Hauer-King is fast becoming Britain's most recognisable young actor. With a leading role in the BBC hit series World On Fire in 2019, this...

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How To Master Transitional Style
Style

How To Master Transitional Style

When the weather is temperamental in these early months, versatility is key. That’s why layering with transitional pieces will tick all the style boxes while...

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