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Following the release of the Dartmouth Films documentary, 'From Roger Moore with Love', Nick Carvell has written a piece for The Telegraph examining Roger's unique style.
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A Brief History of Gentlemen’s Briefs
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....
For Your Eyes Only: Seiko's Precise Story
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...
Keep Your Cool in a Loopback Sweatshirt
The classic grey melange loopback sweatshirt has made an interesting journey from the track, to the street, and into the comfort of our homes....
The Ace & The Alvis
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...
The waistcoat: A bulletproof investment
Sometimes in life you need to look serious. The addition of a waistcoat to your suit makes a statement. It says you mean business....
The Ace DB
To Aston Martin aficionados, the chance to travel at breakneck speed in something with the initials DB adorning the bodywork is an exciting prospect....
John Smedley: The World's Finest Knitwear
The brand that has been worn by everyone, from James Bond to Superman, has an incredible history. Peter Nightingale (related to Florence), and his...
Your Very Own Great Escape
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...
007 Ways to Wear a Roll Neck
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: Aston v Ferrari
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...
Sightseeing in Soho with Ed Scarlett
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...
Beautifying the Beautiful with Brexton Bespoke Luggage
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...
Real-Life Succession
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...
Billy Fiske: The American Who Died For England
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 Trilogy of Topcoats for Under Cover Spies
A recent Bonhams sale, featuring "The Personal Collection" of Sir Roger Moore, auctioned what is arguably the most iconic piece of his entire...
Girl Power
Aubrey Automobiles has announced the completion of ‘Aubrey 001’, a bespoke restoration of a 1973 Land Rover Series III 109 station wagon. Designed for...
An Introduction to Sliding
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...
Semi-Plain James
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,...
Men's File Magazine meets Mr Fish
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...
Imagine a Place Like This
The London home of Mason & Sons has a rich history, as demonstrated by the blue plaque on the exterior wall of the building that...
BMW 507: The Car That Almost Killed The Company
Founded in 1912 as a manufacturer of aircraft engines, the company that now produces over 2 million cars per annum, almost failed to survive...
Back to Work: How Elvis Made His First Comeback
On March 24, 1958, Elvis Presley was drafted into the US Army. The Pentagon had presented Presley with the opportunity to join 'Special Services'...
Toyota 2000GT: The Rarest Bond Car
With rarity being a function of exclusivity, it is argued by some (including Daniel Craig) that the most desirable Bond car is not an...
Second Life: A recreation from You Only Live Twice
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...
An Aston Fit For A King
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...
Three Ways to Wear Velvet
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...
Mr Fish: Homage to Hendrix
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 Blossoms
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...
Aston Martin DB5 Junior
From Goldfinger to No Time To Die, Bond has never been far from his Aston Martin DB5. This car has arguably been part of...
Ed Scarlett: Inventor of the Spectacle Frame
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...