

Kit Harington arrives at our lunch looking fresh-faced and clean-cut. He’s wearing slim jeans and a chunky Loro Piana sweater. Gone are the long curly locks of Jon Snow in _Game Of Thrones_, as is the pronounced beard his character Sir Henry Muck sports in the new season of _Industry_. He has just driven into London after dropping off his two children at the school in the Suffolk village where he lives with his wife, the actress Rose Leslie.

Kit Harington arrives at our lunch looking fresh-faced and clean-cut. He’s wearing slim jeans and a chunky Loro Piana sweater. Gone are the long curly locks of Jon Snow in Game Of Thrones, as is the pronounced beard his character Sir Henry Muck sports in the new season of Industry. He has just driven into London after dropping off his two children at the school in the Suffolk village where he lives with his wife, the actress Rose Leslie.




If Game Of Thrones took the actor to his own metaphorical Wall, HBO’s Industry – despite the eye-popping mayhem – finds him in a better place. Read more in The Journal

Kit Harington Is A Man For All Seasons



There was a time when you wouldn’t want to be called a charro. The term first appears in 16th-century Portuguese and Galician to describe idiots or fools. Vicente de Olea, a Castilian writer of that era, defined it as “crazy”. As it filtered into Spanish, it became a synonym for gaudy and tasteless. By the time it arrived in Mexico with colonial settlers, it was used as a derogatory designation for simple country folk, much like “yokel”, “bumpkin” or even “redneck” might be deployed in English.



“Charrería is a way that we can escape the mundane everyday life.” Why Mexico’s national sport is about more than horsemanship. Read more in The Journal

Inside The World Of El Charro, Mexico’s Legendary Horsemen



We’ve all been there. Maybe not Punxsutawney itself, the town in Pennsylvania, US, at the centre of Groundhog Day. More the metaphorical malaise. That sense of being stuck in a rut, like Bill Murray in the 1993 film of the same name. Reliving the same day over and over again. Or at least wearing the same clothes, in the same colours. Having a curated wardrobe that you can rely on is one thing. But a rotation of clothing should never feel like a treadmill.



Stuck wearing the same clothes over and over again? Here’s our expert advice on breaking out of a style rut. Read more in The Journal 

How To Un-Groundhog Day Your Wardrobe



Sometimes, a rotation of shoes can become a paradox of choice. Too many options only increase the likelihood of being caught on the wrong foot. But if there’s one style of shoe that will see you through most situations, it’s a loafer – the Ivy-style slip-on silhouette that goes with everything. This effortless shoe can take you to both casual and formal occasions. It’s the footwear that every man should own. And as a proven classic dating back to the early 20th century, it’s here for life.



The casual footwear that you can wear to all but the most formal occasions. Here’s how to slip a pair into your collection. Read more in The Journal  

Why The Loafer Is The Hardest Working Shoe In Your Rotation



No one would consider the shorter, darker, colder days to be fertile ground for positivity. With a scroll of the timeline and a quick glance at the TV, we can collectively agree that, at this time of the year, you have to fight for your happiness – it’s not just going to drop in your lap. But like any fight, there are preparations, tactics, even cheat codes, that can give you the advantage. Here’s the inside track on defeating winter blues this season and making it through to the other side like a champion.



From softening up your wardrobe to swimming – how to winter like a winner. Read more in The Journal 

21 Ways To Get Through The Rest Of Winter



Among the more significant trends to have emerged in recent months is the return of the preppy look. A big hit at the autumn menswear shows, it’s set to spill over from early-adopter to full-blown mainstream status this year, exposing to the TikTok generation the timeless appeal of artfully rumpled Oxford shirts, washed-out chinos, argyle sweaters and deck shoes. But if there’s one garment that has emerged as the torchbearer for this trend, it’s the rugby shirt.



It’s a preppy staple that’s steeped in sporting heritage. But you can still wear one in an entirely fresh way. Read more in The Journal 

How To Tackle The Rugby Shirt



We should categorically state that this is not a supergroup. But by bringing such a diverse range of talent from the world of music into each other’s orbit, the idea was floated more than once. Musicians tend to be open, and certainly open to collaboration. And as with any industry, these guys already knew, or at least knew of, one another. Felix White’s band, The Maccabees, had once given Mark Bowen’s band, Idles, a leg up with a support slot on what was supposed to be their final shows. Bowen, in turn, had met Hak Baker when they both made their debuts on the same episode of the BBC TV show Later… With Jools Holland.



Victor Ray, Idles’ Mark Bowen, Hak Baker, The Maccabees’ Felix White and Attawalpa are top of our playlist. Read more in The Journal 

Five Musicians Hitting All The Right Notes

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When it comes down to it, a belt really only has one job: to keep your trousers up. The first examples date back to the Bronze Age, when they were used by our ancestors to holster tools. But from the 20th century, when they usurped braces, this strip of leather or fabric has been our go-to mechanism for holding our pants in place. And in our book, that makes it a need.



Why there’s more to this accessory than just holding your trousers up. Read more in The Journal

Buckle Up For The Rise Of The Statement Belt



It seems obvious to say that you should wear your clothes. That’s what they’re for, isn’t it? However, there’s an understandable temptation to preserve and protect certain items, pieces that you’ve spent a lot of money on or that you hope will always look as good as they did the day you bought them. Personally, I’ve always taken a different approach; that to love something is to use it and to use it often. To watch it age, change, fall apart and be repaired. Clothes, like most things, shouldn’t be preserved in aspic and hidden deep in the archive of your wardrobe.



The case for making the most of our best items of clothing by putting them on – and why wear, tear and repairs will only make them better. Read more in The Journal

Why Now Is The Time To Actually Wear Your Good Clothes



You are a man of many layers, that much is true. And yet, all too often, it’s only the top layer that really counts. It is what most people first encounter, after all. And it’s your first line of defence when it comes to withstanding the elements. Look, we’re not here to delve too deeply into your psychological makeup, merely to point you towards our excellent line of outerwear.



Pick the winter layer that will see you through this season and the next. Read more in The Journal

Which Jacket Is The Right One For You?

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