The 'Frankenshirt'

I have just received a sample shirt for Sydney to show some of the details you can choose when ordering your shirts. Pockets can come with a billow (pleat) or not, and with a flap or not. The same for shoulder epilettes.

We really should have done this some time ago for Brisbane. When Andrew returns from NYC we will design a few for the guys visiting the Brisbane shop to see.

the begining of a very expensive habit

This is Boris, he's an entrepreneur, bike rider and all round good guy. He is also a massive fan of Rapha, the english cycling clothing brand. So much so that he was invited to ride with the Rapha Pro team recently in Melbourne. He was also kind enough to bring back a goodie bag for me. Including this sweet little bidon. I just hope this doesnt become a Rapha love affair that I cant afford.

Spring - Summer

We have designed a small range of tonal shirts for the Sydney store as a Summer option. The fabric is a fine Egyptian cotton, and we've finished the shirts with a secondary fabric inside the cuff and collar that is a subtle colour variation.
The collar shape is a small mod style or what we call a #5. Ideal for wearing open or with a narrow(ish) tie.

Ties - just arrived from London!

Our new drop of Summer ties has just arrived from London. We have only ordered a few of each colour - so don't delay in snapping one up before they're all gone.
We've selected a range of colours and all in an easy-to-wear width.

The ties are fully knitted, so they have a great texture and are a mix of cotton, wool and wool/mohair/alpaca.
$89 each.

And the Nominees are...

GQ's 10th Birthday edition has just hit shelves and as well as being their biggest issue ever it contains the nominees for this year's Men of the Year awards.

When the phone rang 2 weeks ago it was surreal to be told we'd been nominated. As excited as we were, the good folks at GQ asked us to keep mum on it til Oct 7th.

Now that the embargo has been lifted we are very excited to announce that we have been nominated in the 'Best Designer' category for our Pistols at Dawn brand.
This is a massive honour for both of us and we'll be pressing up our best tuxedos for the awards night on November 19th.

If you'd like to support the cause and vote for us we'd be very grateful.
Simply go the Men of the Year site or the direct link to vote.



Thanks to GQ for the recognition, and also to all our clients and supporters who have helped us get this far.

*Also congrats to Michael Zavros on his nomination in the 'Artist' category. There may in fact be a few Brisbane boys in their tailored Cloakroom tuxedos on the night.

If in doubt go Classic

We seem to be getting more and more guys coming to see us for a suit to wear on their big day.
Although some want to do something a little out of the ordinary our advice is always the same - keep it classic and sharp.



Congrats to Heath & Penny who tied the knot in Sept.
As you can see Heath's 1 Button Shawl Lapel suit was very sharp with just enough 'dapper' about it for people to know who the groom was.





Details included silk covered buttons, a contrast wool on the lapel and pocket jet (rather than silk) and a skinny shawl lapel. Also Heath went with a traditional hand-pleated tuxedo shirt with french cuffs, but a mid-spread collar rather than wingtip to keep it feeling contemporary.

Very sharp!

Sydney Cloakroom Launch

Thanks to everyone who made it to the launch of the Sydney store.
We managed to get a few snaps taken early in the night, before we got stuck into the wine and cut loose on the dance floor.

My first real off on the beretto

I have had my share of BMX stax. With two younger brothers there was always a make shift ramp in the front yard resulting in at least one split lip and busted handlebars.
This morning on a gentle ride to La Perouse and back I hit a bump in the road and ate it. No where near as bad as it could have been. A little scratch here and there, bent handle bars and a ripped vest.
All in all pretty luck given I'm riding a carbon fork with no specified age!

Reservoir st Neighborhood

A nice piece went up today on the Qantas website about the precinct in Surry Hills where our new store is located.
The 'Sogo' neighborhood is definitely interesting, with a great mix of small businesses, restaurants, cafes, and shops.
The link to the Travel Insider article is here

SS10 Grensons - 2nd Sneak Peek!

A few more of the new season Grensons.

Fragrance now available at The Cloakroom

We are very excited to announce that we will now be stocking a select range of fragrances at The Cloakroom.
For the Sydney store we have selected 2 fragrances from boutique supplier agence de parfum, who are undoubtley at the forefront of bringing niche and small brand Eurpoean fragrances into Australia.

The first fragrance is the Eau De Gloire from Parfum D'Empire. Moroccan born perfumier Marc-Antoine Corticchiato is known for using opulent raw materials coveted thoughout the centuries because of their refinement, medicinal appeal, magic and erotic properties.
Following the scented trail of Napoleon Bonaparte, the Eau De Gloire comes from historical studies of the Emperor and references Bergamont, Neroli, Anise, Leather, Tabacco and Oak Moss among other things.

The second is Idole from Lubin, one of the most revered French perfume houses. Pefumer to the royal courts over the centuries in countries such as France, England and Russia, Lubin was revived in the early 1990s. Now with the release of a handful of fragrances, it again sits in its rightful place at the pinnacle of perfume houses.
Idole is a seductive fragrance very well suited to being worn after dark. Its distinct mix of sweetness and spice make it a fragrance that will make an impression.

At $190 each these 2 fragrances are excellent value and more importantly will give you a standout signature scent that's sure to be memorable.
Great for yourself or as a gift.


*The Brisbane store will be stocking its own fragrances in the next few weeks.

TWOTHOUSAND magazine

It's always great to get local support and we're very appreciative to the guys at TWOTHOUSAND (especially Nadia) for their recent write up.
The number of direct visits we've had from the piece has been amazing.
The link is here

Thanks guys

Sydney Launch

It's been a busy week for us both but our launch on Thurs night made it all worth it.
Thanks to everyone who came along and helped us christen the Surry Hills store. A special thanks to those who made the trip from Bris to be there on the night (Eleisha, Rebecca, Adrian & Ingrid, Liz, Sue & Tony and Roni).


The store is looking fantastic and Josh has received some great new stock this week including new shirts, jackets and a drop of our navy t-shirts in 100% merino wool (NZ).






Our 'house models', James and Roni, now adorn the walls and it was great that Roni was able to make a guest appearance on the night also programming the night's tunes. Unfortunately James's schedule didn't allow for him to join us, but we had a few drinks in his stead.



A special thanks goes to Caroline Bligh and Stoneleigh for their support on the night which ensured everyone's glasses stayed well topped up til quite late.

SS10 Grensons - taking orders now!

Although we don't get our hands on them for a few months yet, we thought we'd give everyone a sneak peek at some of the new season Grensons.

The range of colours and styles are sure to get any shoe enthusiast jumping.

The Australian - we've gone national!

It was a very exciting moment to open The Australian today and see a huge photo and half page on our new Sydney store.
It's not often in life that these things happen, and although they've already started printing tomorrow's newspaper and today's will be rubbish in no time, these fleeting moments do provide something that is both very humbling and quite satisfying.
Many thanks to Georgina and Damien for their fantastic support.

If you missed picking up a copy the online version can be seen here