To all those brave but slightly mad people who plan their big day in the depths of winter; we salute you. It gives us guys at DCHQ the chance to raid the AW wardrobe and assemble a killer outfit with the potential to upstage the bride…(if we do, more fool her for underestimating her guests). […]
After a summer that seemed to break all records, we can be honest enough to say that, at Dapper, we were looking forward to dusting off the Winter wardrobe and re-discovering everything from the feet upwards. One of our go-to trusted footwear brands is the ever-present G.H. Bass, the stalwart US authority behind iconic product […]
The purpose of visiting trade shows for us at Dapper Chapper is to find, or unearth brands that we may not have already heard of and to get a good old look at the latest street styles to keep ourselves informed. Safe to say, we see many brands that catch our eye and as is […]
We’re now firmly fixed in autumn and loving the delightful autumnal weather we’re experiencing. However, our advice to you is enjoy it while it lasts. It’s time think ahead and turn your attention to arming yourself with a raincoat for when the weather deteriorates; because it will. One brand I’ve always admired from afar is […]
Chaps, I don’t know about you but I’m sort of summered out. Well, that’s not entirely true; I bloody love summer but this year I’ve spent the season doing the norm…indulging in too much drinking, enjoying a couple of vacations (beach holiday and city break) and I must say, I’ve been there, done that and […]
Someone asked me the other day if I was ever tempted to get laser treatment on my eyes so I didn’t have to wear glasses. The answer is no. Without ever really thinking about it the glasses I’ve worn over the last ten years have been the focal point of my style and even an […]
If you hadn’t guessed it already, at Dapper Chapper HQ we just love talking about tailoring, especially when it surrounds an exciting British brand who are steeped in tradition and quality. Lutwyche was founded in 2000, by Tony Lutwyche, and have showrooms in London’s Mayfair and New York’s Madison Avenue. ‘Inspired by the traditions of Savile […]
Last week, renowned British tailors, Chester Barrie, celebrated the launch of their newly refurbished Saville Row store, alongside the unveiling of their new AW collection. Both the stunning new store and the impressive AW18 collection triumphantly represent the brand’s ‘new beginnings’, with Creative Director Simon Kirkby, delivering a visual aesthetic distinction. ‘The new era aims to have […]
Last weekend we worked our way down the M4 towards Bicester Village. I admit, when we were invited to visit I probably should have been more excited than I actually was. I hadn’t visited the Village for about three years and my memories of overcrowded stores and only a handful of staple brands offering limited […]
We meet a lot of people in this job and a lot of new brands, but this one has been one of those that has genuinely got us a little over excited. Limitato is a new label from the trusted, fashion-forward shores of Sweden and a fusion between fashion, music and art – which sounds […]
It was during a recent trip to Florence and Pitti Uomo that we stumbled across Gran Sasso, or Maglificio Gran Sasso to be precise, a brand steeped in heritage from the less well-known region of Abruzzo. As with most of these Italian brands, they all look pretty Dapper, but with Gran Sasso there was an […]
We love a great automatic timepiece at The Dapper Chapper and Oris have once again created a masterpiece in watch engineering. The Carl Brashear oozes sophistication, class and is definitely one for the grail list. Named after Carl Brashear, the late U.S Navy seal diver was one of the most inspirational figures of the 20th […]
Not long back I was lucky enough to visit Biella, a beautiful town nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps. This generous invitation came from my good friends at bespoke tailors Clements and Church. Many of you will recognise several of my most notable looks through collaborations with them in the past – I’ve […]
What kind of traveller are you? The sort that leaves packing until the very last minute, because you’ve got so many episodes of your reality tv fix to catch up on, or the regimented type that packs a week in advance just to be sure they haven’t missed anything? The next time you go to […]
