

Clothes, by and large, are pretty prosaic things. Sure, they’re nice. Some of them are very nice. But you’d be hard-pressed to describe them as anything more than that. Occasionally, though, you come across a piece of clothing made with such extraordinary skill, care and creativity that you’re not sure whether to wear it or hang it on your wall. In these moments, you’re reminded that while clothes are essentially functional items, in the right hands, they can be so much more: something closer to works of art.

Learn more about ART/CRAFT, MR PORTER’s exclusive capsule collection featuring KAPITAL, The Elder Statesman, Gallery Dept. and more

The New School Of Designers Creating Gallery-Worthy Clothes

ART/CRAFT: The Designers Creating Gallery-Worthy Clothes



Luxury gets a bad rap these days. For whatever reason, the word has become synonymous with the worst kind of consumerist excess. Have you seen those TikTok videos of gold-encrusted tomahawk steaks? That’s what people think luxury is.

We pick the accessories, jewellery, watches and menswear items that bring a little luxury to your life

20 Ways To Add A Little Luxury To Your Life (And Wardrobe)



If you speak to those most familiar with victory, it tends to be the near misses that they focus on. When it comes to such fine margins, it is the mistakes that they learn from – or are haunted by. That attention to detail is what takes them to the top of their game and keeps them there. That isn’t the case for the other 99.999 per cent of humanity, however. For us, it’s their moments of glory that tend to stand out. Winning isn’t everything, of course, and the giddy thrill that comes with clinching a prize only lasts so long. But to truly succeed, to be the best while looking your best (that attention to detail on show again), is to live forever in triumph. Here are five men who didn’t just come first, they dressed to win.

What good is victory if you don’t look the part when claiming it? From Mr Muhammad Ali to BTS, the men who didn’t just win but dressed for it, too

Fashion: A Tribute To The Men Who Won In Style

A Tribute To The Men Who Won In Style



Serious about your sneakers? Then you’ll need to get serious about sneaker maintenance, too. And, as you might expect, it isn’t quite as simple as throwing them in the washing machine and hoping for the best. At a stretch, that approach may work for canvas sneakers (even though it’ll inevitably degrade their quality), but it’s a big no-no for leather, mesh or suede sneakers. To ensure your sneakers stay in tip-top condition (and remain so for longer), you’ll need to put in a bit of time and effort. Here’s how it’s done.

Serious about your sneakers? Then you’ll need to get serious about sneaker maintenance, too. Here’s how to keep leather, suede and canvas sneakers in tip-top condition

Fashion: How To Care For And Clean Your Sneakers Like A Pro

How To Care For And Clean Your Sneakers Like A Pro



Summer may have departed, but who says that you are bound to wear muted colours and neutrals just because the mercury has dippedthroughout fall?. Bright colours are having a momentAs we seek to as we lift all want to have our spirits after lifted while powering through a tough year, bright colours, peacocking prints and flamboyant, unapologetic outfits take on a new appeal. Here are seven outfit ideas that pack a statement.

Wearing floral prints is no mean feat for a man, but if you can pull it off you’ll be coming up roses

Fashion: Seven Lively Ways To Wear Prints This Season

Seven Lively Ways To Wear Prints This Season



Of all the inventions to emerge from WWI that are still in widespread use today – zips, trench coats, paper tissues, sanitary towels, stainless steel – perhaps the most unexpected is a dainty luxury wristwatch from probably the world’s most famous jeweller.

One of the most popular and enduring watch designs of all time, the Cartier Tank is a true icon of watchmaking. We explain its design and versatility in our latest short film

Watches: About Time: The Icon That Is The Cartier Tank

About Time: The Icon That Is The Cartier Tank



For most people, first contact with Mr David Byrne’s supersized suit came while watching _Stop Making Sense_, Mr Jonathan Demme’s 1984 document of a live performance by Talking Heads from the previous year. While Byrne had worn the suit for sections of 1983’s _Speaking In Tongues_ tour, it was its appearance on celluloid (and on the film’s posters) that cemented the image of Byrne and his plus-size formalwear in the public mind.

For most people, first contact with Mr David Byrne’s supersized suit came while watching Stop Making Sense, Mr Jonathan Demme’s 1984 document of a live performance by Talking Heads from the previous year. While Byrne had worn the suit for sections of 1983’s Speaking In Tongues tour, it was its appearance on celluloid (and on the film’s posters) that cemented the image of Byrne and his plus-size formalwear in the public mind.


A big entrance: the Talking Heads frontman’s titanic tailoring from the band’s Stop Making Sense show 

One Memorable Look: Mr David Byrne’s Supersized Suit



Earlier this year we welcomed applications for MR PORTER FUTURES, our very first designer mentorship programme. Over the course of the next six weeks we received more than 1,000 applications from more than 70 countries. These were then whittled down to just 10 by an anonymous review process before our mentor selection committee came together to decide on the final three.

Three aspiring menswear talents and their life-changing opportunity to break into the fashion industry with MR PORTER FUTURES In Partnership With Klarna

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