Pontoglio 1883: Crafting Elegance

A Heritage of Italian Textile Craft Founded in 1883 on the banks of the River Oglio in the heart of Lombardy, Pontoglio 1883 began as a visionary manufactory for fine velvet that could rival the ...

Lovat Mill: The Home of Tweed

Nestled on the banks of the River Teviot in the historic Scottish Borders town of Hawick, Lovat Mill stands at the heart of tweed’s birthplace and legacy. The very name tweed itself emerged here in...

Alfred Brown: A Century of British Cloth

Founded in 1915 in Bramley, Leeds, Alfred Brown is one of Britain’s most distinguished woollen mills. Established by Herbert Brown and later guided by his son Alfred, the mill has remained proudly ...

Oliver Brown is Coming to Cambridge

We are delighted to announce the opening of a new store in Cambridge this March, located at 5 Green Street, CB2 3JU. This marks our second location outside of London and a very exciting milestone i...

Festive Attire for Men: A Tailored Style Guide

With the festive season upon us, every occasion calls for a touch of considered style. Whether it’s reuniting with old friends for a Christmas soirée or a Boxing Day stroll, this guide will help yo...

Cocktail Attire For Men: A Complete Style Guide by Oliver Brown

As the festive season begins to unfold and the invitations start to pile up, the phrase ‘cocktail attire’ often appears on the dress code - and you may find yourself wondering exactly what that mea...

Black Tie Dress Code For Men: A Complete Style Guide For 2025

When the invitation says black tie, it’s not just a dress code, it’s a tradition. Steeped in formality and timeless style, black tie occasions often mark life’s most refined celebrations, from wedd...

Made to Measure: The Black Dinner Jacket from our AW25 Evening Wear Collection

From our Chelsea Made to Measure team comes an eveningwear standout from the Autumn Winter ‘25 House Rules collection - a dinner jacket that redefines classic elegance. Crafted in black barathea fr...

What is a Smoking Jacket?

The smoking jacket has stood as one of menswear’s most elegant garments since its origins in the 17th century. In this article, we explore what a smoking jacket is, its fascinating history, how it ...

Winter Weddings: Our Style Guide

As the crisp air of winter sets in and frost begins to lace the countryside, there’s something undeniably magical about a wedding held in the colder months. Candlelit receptions, rich textures and ...