RLV musings
This is bound to raise some sharp reactions and emotions especially with those directly in this business. OK, so let’s do an imaginary survey…. If your numbers don’t add up to anything substantial, then is it true that formal wear is dead? The world is changing fast. That is the case always for any century. […]
They say the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is in the details… and in bespoke tailoring, those details begin with the fabric! Why do some suits command attention from the moment you step into the room, while others fade into the background? It’s not just about the cut or the fit, it’s the fabric that […]
“Elegance is refusal.” These words, famously spoken by Coco Chanel, capture the spirit of the Autumn-Winter 2024 menswear season. This is a time when refinement isn’t about excess but about selecting only the most purposeful, polished pieces… This season, menswear trends draw from rich histories, capturing the essence of elegance while embracing new, understated forms […]
There’s a quiet grace in custom craftsmanship, a whisper of artistry that weaves through the fabric with tradition, skill, and time. Isn’t it? Recently, while speaking with an acclaimed architect about wooden louvres, an intriguing truth emerged before us. Despite decades of mastery, the challenge they face is that the seasoned work crew- the traditional […]
To clean the oceans, if you stay in a land-locked place, might require one to take a flight or a train and burn some more carbon. Ironical right? Yet, the path to environmental stewardship doesn’t always lie in grand gestures or large-scale policies. Sometimes, the journey begins with a simple, profound realisation: waste isn’t waste, […]