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Something Of The Night

There are many decisions to be made on the journey from man to gentleman. Morally. Emotionally. Sartorially. Do I ask my boss for that raise? Do I stoically accept that small patch of thinning hair...

Never Understated

World-renowned stylist David Thomas reflects on meeting our eponymous co-founder and how a camouflage suit allowed him to combine formality and personality in one look. I remember the first time I ...

That Chat Show Look

Chat shows. A host and some guests. A simple, yet immutable format which has held a place on our screens for over half a century. Here at Richard James we have dressed countless personalities who h...

The Art of Giving

From socks to shirts and everything in between, there is nothing quite like a Richard James gift for Father's Day or otherwise, says India Knight.  There is nothing more pleasurable than giving the...

Suit Care Guide

Good suits have special, some say magical, qualities. More than merely helping you look the part, they bestow self-confidence and make you stand that little bit taller. We think suits are a very i...

Eveningwear Explained

Harry Shum Jr. shone in our burgundy notch-lapel velvet suit at this week's Critics' Choice Awards.  Here, David Furnish (pictured below, middle) explains the allure of our eveningwear.  As one par...

Welcome Woolmark

As Richard (James himself) once said, where would we be without wool? A smaller selection of suits, for sure. Not much knitwear, handmade in Wales or otherwise. A worrying shortage of warming winte...

The Strong Blue Suit

The now much-mimicked blue suit is the piece that sums it all up. The original and enduring ethos of Richard James is 'to produce classic clothing of exceptional quality and push the boundaries thr...