If you are planning to build a comprehensive wardrobe of clothing that has got all bases covered, it makes sense to start at the bottom....

  In 1881, a young 22-year-old entrepreneur, Kintaro Hattori, opened a clock repair shop in Japan. Thanks to his success, he founded his first factory...

  The classic grey melange loopback sweatshirt has made an interesting journey from the track, to the street, and into the comfort of our homes....

  Having reflected on the life of WWII Spitfire flying ace Douglas "Dogsbody" Bader in a previous article, we thought we'd take a closer look...

  Sometimes in life you need to look serious. The addition of a waistcoat to your suit makes a statement. It says you mean business....

  To Aston Martin aficionados, the chance to travel at breakneck speed in something with the initials DB adorning the bodywork is an exciting prospect....

  The brand that has been worn by everyone, from James Bond to Superman, has an incredible history. Peter Nightingale (related to Florence), and his...

  On July 20th, 1963, an all-time classic movie was released. For gentlemen of a certain age, The Great Escape remains a favourite film, and...

  The John Smedley fine-gauge roll neck sweater is arguably the most versatile garment you could ever own. It is both smart, and casual, and...

The Persuaders was a wildly popular British television series, filmed between May 1971 and June 1972, starring Roger Moore and Tony Curtis. Moore played the...

Our models, Scarlett and Amir, kindly presented the latest collection of Ed Scarlett spectacle frames and sunglasses in their natural habitat, Soho. Edward Scarlett opened...

The launch of the E-Type Jaguar in Geneva (1961) Following its introduction in March 1961, Enzo Ferrari is quoted as saying, "Jaguar's E-Type is the...

To commemorate Father's Day, Flora Macdonald Johnston, Head of Editorial at Appear Here Magazine, interviewed David and Elliot Mason in their new Soho store to...

  William "Billy" Fiske was born on 14th June 1911 in Chicago, the son of a wealthy banking family whose ancestors had gone to America from...

    A recent Bonhams sale, featuring "The Personal Collection" of Sir Roger Moore, auctioned what is arguably the most iconic piece of his entire...

  Aubrey Automobiles has announced the completion of ‘Aubrey 001’, a bespoke restoration of a 1973 Land Rover Series III 109 station wagon. Designed for...

Illustrating the thrills and spills of sliding As a prelude to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, I volunteered (in a moment of madness) to travel...

Sinclair fitting Connery with a midnight blue dinner suit for his upcoming role as 007 (1962) In addition to the iconic midnight blue dinner suit,...

Since 2008, the cult magazine Men's File has explored the authentic roots of men's style. The founder, photographer and author, Nick Clements recently popped into...

The London home of Mason & Sons has a rich history, as demonstrated by the blue plaque on the exterior wall of the building that...

  Founded in 1912 as a manufacturer of aircraft engines, the company that now produces over 2 million cars per annum, almost failed to survive...

  On March 24, 1958, Elvis Presley was drafted into the US Army. The Pentagon had presented Presley with the opportunity to join 'Special Services'...

  With rarity being a function of exclusivity, it is argued by some (including Daniel Craig) that the most desirable Bond car is not an...

  Sean Connery had a relatively small wardrobe of tailored clothing in the 1967 James Bond film, "You Only Live Twice", but the two-piece French...

    The DB2 was the first Aston Martin to wear new owner David Brown’s initials, and in later DB2/4 specification it was offered with...

Jimi Hendrix outside his home (1968) The 'Homage to Hendrix' collection of plush velvet tailoring and printed silk shirts, recently released by Mr Fish, inspired...

  Had he lived, American rock musician Jimi Hendrix would have celebrated his 80th birthday on November 27th, 2022. He had been a customer of...

Lotus Type 62-2 at Mason & Sons HQ (Photo: Alex Vincenti) A most exotic and unusual guest recently arrived at the London headquarters of Mason...

  From Goldfinger to No Time To Die, Bond has never been far from his Aston Martin DB5. This car has arguably been part of...

The introduction of the eyeglass is commonly associated with the Venetians, who created convex magnifying lenses in their famed Murano glassworks in the late 13th...