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It's a Bullseye

Country Life magazine has published an article on the English Bull Terrier, which highlights the appearances made by the Mason & Sons bullies, Purdey (pictured), Lulu and Vesper, in various promotional campaigns spanning two decades.

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It's a Bullseye

With the brawn of a bulldog and the brains of a terrier, this much-maligned breed has the ability to rouse adulation or antipathy. Yet beneath...

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Triumph: The Movie Star Motorcycle

Founded in 1902, Triumph is not only one of the world's oldest and most recognised motorcycle brands, their ruggedly handsome machines possess a natural screen...

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How Slim Aarons Captured High Society

George "Slim" Aarons was an American photographer who captured images of the leading socialites and celebrities of the 20th century. He was born on 29th...

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The History of Sunspel: Estd. 1860

Sunspel is a British luxury clothing brand with a proud heritage of innovation. Since 1860, the company has been crafting elevated wardrobe essentials from the...

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Summer Suits by Pope & Bradley

The sun finally began to shine in London this week, so we thought we should remind everyone of the Spring/Summer collection of suits offered by...

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Birth of the Cool: Suckers for Seersucker

  Miles Davis knew the secret of staying on track when things got hot, dressing in both linen and the coolest of cotton cloth, seersucker....

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Amalgam Collection: The World's Finest Model Cars

  Emerging from the fertile grounds of architecture and product design, Amalgam Collection has ascended in the past decade to become the paragon of model...

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The Prettiest Car

  For classic car junkies, The Italian Job is undeniably a film that fuels the addiction. From the opening scene featuring the brilliant "Aranico" Lamborghini...

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Mr Fish: Making a Splash in The Italian Job

  The Italian Job was filmed in 1969, long before product placement and brand sponsorship became the industry it is today, but somehow, Michael Caine’s...

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Mutt Motorcycles: A Mongrel with Pedigree

This British company, launched in 2013, has swiftly risen to prominence in the world of retro-styled motorcycles. Known for their vintage aesthetics, robust engineering, and...

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Linen: Perfect for Sticky Situations

  James Bond has worn linen throughout his cinematic career - from dinner jacket to drawstring pants - keeping cool when the heat is on....

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George Cleverley - Bespoke Shoemaker

  George Cleverley (pictured above) came into the world on August 10th, 1898, born into a lineage of shoemakers in London. He moved to Colchester,...

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Introducing Arterton: The Masters of Wardrobe Care

DESIDERATA (noun.): something to be desired, from mid-17th century Latin. Arterton define themselves as a London-based design atelier of sartorial and lifestyle "desiderata". They have...

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Going Underground

Following a spring clean of the car collections hosted by Mason & Sons, we have now reopened "The Garage" with, ahem… a garage. Whether you...

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Eye Spy: The Bespectacled Secret Agent

  Within the vast realm of spy fiction, a unique allure surrounds the archetype of the bespectacled secret agent. From the suave sophistication of James...

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James Bond and Sunseeker

As a naval commander, you'd expect 007 to know a thing or two about seafaring vessels. When it comes to motor yachts, British brand Sunseeker...

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The Thomas Crown Timepieces

Steve McQueen's "Thomas Crown" style didn't stop with the clothes, it extended to all facets of the film including the unusual and distinctive watches. The...

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Global Domination

The style elements encompassed in “The Thomas Crown Affair” run through the character’s wardrobe, garage, and his study (which is dominated by a magnificent globe)....

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Meyers Manx & The Thomas Crown Affair

  By the time Steve McQueen had accepted the leading role in "The Thomas Crown Affair" (1968), he had not only used his acting skills...

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Thomas Crown & The 007 Affair

Probably the most obvious connection between the fictional style icons James Bond and Thomas Crown is that Irish actor Pierce Brosnan has played both roles,...

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How the King of Cool was Crowned

The Thomas Crown Affair is often lauded as the most stylish film ever made. Screenwriter Alan Trustman had originally penned the story under the assumption...

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Corduroy's Tough Journey - From Manchester to Matera

Daniel Craig test-drives his corduroy suit on location in Matera, Italy (2019) From the dark satanic mills of Northern England to the rocky hills of...

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How to Colour Code Black Tie

  With party season not too far ahead of us, we thought it would be useful to run a review of the various options available...

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What to Wear Behind the Wheel of a DB5

J.B. with G.B. Aston One of the most popular outfits ever produced by Anthony Sinclair for Sean Connery has been recreated to form part of...

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Royal Mile: Going the Extra Yard for 007

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise, Anthony Sinclair has created a 60-piece collection of essential spy-wear to commemorate 60 years...

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007 Aston Martin Owners

From rock stars to royalty, the Aston Martin DB5 has gathered numerous notable owners throughout its 60 year history, seven of which we have listed...

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Up Periscope: Check This Out

  During the latter part of 2021, Anthony Sinclair introduced a Special Order version of the three-piece Glen Plaid suit, famously worn by Sean Connery...

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Introducing Linda Farrow

  Established in 1970, the Linda Farrow brand emerged swiftly into the limelight as a purveyor of high-end eyewear. Linda Farrow, herself a former fashion...

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Introducing: Oliver Goldsmith

  After almost a century in the optical industry, Oliver Goldsmith is a brand rooted in British heritage. With knowledge that has been passed down...

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Metal Underwear: Peter Sellers' Car Collection

  British movie legend Peter Sellers had a passion for cars that bordered on obsession. It is said that by the age of 39, he'd...

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