Where the 1700 sits in the traditional New Balance lineage, the 991 — part of the 900-series — reads as something a little more modern. This article introduces the 991, including a yellow model that has become one of my most-reached-for pairs.

New Balance has been part of my rotation for over twenty years. On days off, sneakers are almost always what I reach for — and New Balance is the brand I keep coming back to. This article introduces the 1700 series, part of the small-N UK line I've worn for years.

An account of passing on a pair of Berluti Alessandros to a younger colleague — and the realisation, through that process, of what this old maison has been doing quietly, as a matter of course, since long before the word 'sustainability' existed.

An introduction to the Leica M3. In an age when smartphones let you take as many photographs as you like, there's something compelling about shooting on film — where exposure and focus are entirely manual, and each frame is made with care.

An introduction to the Rolex GMT Master with its red-and-blue "Pepsi" bezel. The example I own is a reference 1675, made in 1964 — from the mirror dial era. The aging on this piece has developed naturally over the decades, and it has become one of my most treasured watches.

A summer staple: the Schiesser Revival Karl-heinz henley-neck T-shirt. Made from high-quality cotton with reinforced ribbing that holds its shape, it wears close to the body in a fitted silhouette.

An article about the Cavallo jacket, made to measure at Brunello Cucinelli. A spring/summer piece crafted by artisans in Solomeo, Italy — light in weight, easy in silhouette.

Originally made for cowboys, the 101-Z sits higher in the rise and cuts a slightly roomier silhouette than the 501.

I love American vintage, but this time I'm shifting my focus to Europe — French vintage in particular.