Men's Fashion Care

The Robert Old Guide to Caring for your Cashmere Our men's Cashmere Sweaters are crafted using the finest undercoat fibres of the Capra Hircus goat from Inner Mongolia. Only the longest and thickest fibres from the raw harvest are accepted to be spun into yarn. Continue reading →

Does your faithful dinner jacket require room for a little festive growth? Or Perhaps your business suits require taking down a size after a successful year at the gym? At Robert Old & Co we have an on site master tailor who carries out all of the work which may be required to perfect the fit of our 'off the...

Art of the 'Pocket Handkerchief'   The Outfit The perfectly fitted suit, a well chosen tie and handmade shoes are a magnificent combination preparing any gentleman for the day ahead. However the magic ingredient is still lacking: a pocket handkerchief made from silk, or perhaps cashmere is a small detail which unites the outfit and takes it from being smart...

Every work of art is an expression of love, research and technique. Santoni Shoe Care - A Guide to cleaning and caring for your Santoni Shoes. Santoni shoes are authentic works of the shoemaker’s art and like any valuable item should be treated with great care. By following just a few simple Santoni shoe care rules, the technical and aesthetic...

Like Achilles and his heel, the most elegant and aesthetically pleasing of tailored ensembles can so easily be ruined by a wrinkled shirt. Taking the necessary time and care to ensure that you have a perfectly pressed shirt will pay dividends. Cotton shirts should not be tumble dried and are best ironed when damp. If the shirt has dried completely...

“Like all relationships, diligent ‘tender love and care’ of your fine shoes will ensure you spend a long and happy life together.” With laces removed and cedar shoe trees in place, prepare for polishing by removing any traces of dust and dirt from the uppers and soles with a horse hair brush. The next step, using two fingers and a...