The first snow fall here in NYC has truly awoken the Christmas spirit around the city. On Sunday, Central Park was packed with people enjoying the beautiful winter scenes, the quiet and peace of a snow-scape, and of course, the childish fun of a snowy hill. I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen so [...]

Today marks the unveiling of Burberry’s new site Art of the Trench, “a celebration of the trench coat and those who wear it.” The site’s main page is an interactive wall showcasing photos of people wearing Burberry coats of all shapes and styles. The first group of pictures is drawn from sources like The Sartorialist [...]

According to The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through World History the Chesterfield style of overcoat was invented by the 6th Earl of Chesterfield in the 1840s. It was designed without a tight waistline seam to have a looser, more comfortable fit, a big change from the rigid and structured top coats that preceded it. It [...]