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Of all the styles of classic men’s clothes to have slowly disappeared over the years, the dressing gown might be the easiest to pull off (both figuratively and literally). They’ve gone by the wayside, unfortunately, like most things involving tailoring. Replacing gowns are sweatpants and t-shirts, which I can confirm are not nearly as comfortable. If made well, a gown and a pair of pajamas are just about the best clothes you can wear at home.

I received my first gown last month. Made by Ascot Chang and modeled after something I saw at The Merchant Fox, it features a shawl collar, deep patch pockets, and contrast piping. The mid-grey windowpane flannel comes in at a 13/ 14oz weight, which feels perfect for this kind of thing — heavy enough to drape well, but not so heavy to feel overly warm. Getting out of my bedcovers in the morning has never felt better.

John Lobb Jodhpur II

Ripense DB in Permanent Style Breanish Tweed run

T&A shirt

Loro Piana cashmere tie

Nigerian designer Wale Oyejide from Ikire Jones is back with a FW14 collection he’s calling “Of Saints and Savages”.

I spoke to him about the meaning behind the collection’s name, the jackets and sportcoats having Yoruba names, and his travels among other things.

Read the interview here.

Sid Mashburn Heather Flannel and Oxford Flannel Sport Shirts