The Homebody: Traditional British style

"Fashion is going through one of its periodic love affairs with tartan and tweed"... We like to shop, but must admit that we can probably manage with the things we already have.
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Olivia Pollack tells how to wax a Barbour jacket at Country Life.

THE CHAP warns against clothes that aren't really made in England, and have a petition to sign. We hope Barbour has everything made in Britain now.

Saving "The Chap"

One of our favourite magazines, The Chap, was recently in a spot of difficulty. But friends rallied round - read about it here, and join the campaign!

Cup of Brown Joy

For your inner Young Fogey - or Steam Punk. This is surprisingly catchy - join me for a cup of tea and watch! Will you take Earl Grey, and do you prefer Wedgwood from 1920 or Meakin Indian Tree from 1937?

And I would be remiss if I did not offer you this compilation of links to Steam Punk/Neo-Victorian sites. Down the rabbit hole!

The Magic Flute by the Bel Canto Opera

Papageno/Papagena is performed as a love duet between Sloanes.
Note Papageno's Young Fogey costume.
Young Fogey sartorial style
The Bachelor Cookbook has some delightful observations here:
Revenge of the Sloane Ranger