Blog – Mr.Start

The Summer of Self

The Summer of Self

Bored of summer yet? No, me neither. Waking up every day to blue sky, sunshine… It’s glorious. I hope you’re all taking time to look after yourselv...

Good things come

Someone once told me patience is a virtue. I don’t tend to disagree. You may also have heard that time waits for no man. So which is it to be? We ...

Reasons to be cheerful - Part 4

As we pass through the Summer Solstice and into Summer proper…getting ‘back to normal’ seems to be the way forward. The shop is busy with tourists ...

The race to be human

Before I continue I just wanted to reassure you all that this is being written by a sentient life form. I find it hard to believe that Artificial ...

Time to make your move

Tactically some things are harder to master than others. That's for sure. Chess for instance - a game of pure strategy, perhaps Warhammer too…less...

The man who would be Queen

It would be amiss of me to put pen to paper this week without mentioning the word 'Queen' in some capacity. Freddie Mercury would have been 76 thi...

Perspective is a point of view

The view from the rooftop garden was particularly pleasant these past few days. As I sat and reflected on another week at the shop - a busy period ...

When a man is tired of London

The city changes when it’s bathed in sunlight. The Big Smoke comes to life. The streets hum a cheerful, welcoming song. We head toward green, open ...

The Bomber is back

The thought of Goose and Maverick returning to our screens this summer made me chuckle. Thinking of the (shall we say) slightly mature characters ...

How and when to wear mens knitwear

Knitwear is not just for the autumn and wintertime. Now that clothing is becoming more relaxed, knitwear really comes into its own. The key pieces...

How to care for tailoring and make it last for years

With a little care and a few tips, you can keep all your tailoring (jackets, trousers or suits) looking great for a long time. Here’s our guide. ...

White shirts are always our best-sellers for men

Why is that? Let’s have look….. There is nothing like a crisp white shirt with a collar that stands up without sagging. It looks great with someth...

What to wear if you are a guest at a wedding

You have been invited to wedding or maybe more than one, if your group of friends are all getting married at similar times.Most couples, if the we...