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The romance of hard work cannot be purchased

The romance of hard work cannot be purchased

I started playing guitar when I was 13. I remember the winter Thursday night that me and my dad caught the train from Bramley into Leeds station to spend the £53 on my main Christmas present from Argos. The guitar was (and still is) unplayable but I played it relentlessly until…

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People Like Us

People Like Us

I've always struggled with finding the right lane. I've played in bands, played sport, love fashion, love art and I love football. I do the school run in the morning and in the evening I find myself at fashion shows or similar. I can geek out about luxury fabric as much…

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People Like Us | Sanders & Sanders Ltd.

People Like Us | Sanders & Sanders Ltd.

To have survived for over 6 years on the back of a niche idea still seems crazy, yet here I am writing an article that the stats say is still being read. When I started, I looked at the traditional craftspeople that were out there from blacksmiths to tailors to carpenters…

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We're taking a Summer break

We're taking a Summer break

We're taking a summer break.It's been a long six years since we started this business and six years without a break. Long time followers will know that we look upon the past through the same lens that we look upon the continent, so we're going to take that further by…

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Athletics Dept. 2025

Athletics Dept. 2025

Being involved in sport in one way or another has been a constant for me since I can remember. The older I get now I value its importance even more. Don't worry, what follows isn't me giving out high protein recipes or preaching about the gym. In 2024, I did a…

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Summer 2025

Summer 2025

The allure of Italy has held strong since the early 1990's. Channel 4 on Sunday morning's provided both a lesson in history and football, with James Richardson delivering the weekly news from behind an oversized newspaper. Serie A was what the Premier League is today in the world of football, with the…

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Inspired by the Concorde

Inspired by the Concorde

The school field opposite my house was full of people out to catch a glimpse of the famous Concorde as it descended into Leeds Bradford Airport. I remember it being significant but it also very likely interrupted a game of football with friends. That was the late 1980's yet last year…

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Introducing Atelier by Mallin & Son

Introducing Atelier by Mallin & Son

Introducing Atelier by Mallin & Son where 6 years of work comes to fruition in the form of a vintage boutique and personal styling. My mission is to help men dress better through helping them understand what suits their body and lifestyle best, whilst educating on the benefits of buying…

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How to buy a jacket that fits

How to buy a jacket that fits

If you're reading this then we assume you like jackets. We also assume that you own at least one and if you own one you may likely own five. Such is the way when it comes to wax jackets. This article was prompted by an email we received from one of…

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The Round Up

The Round Up

Welcome to 'The Round Up'.I tried to do this weekly but time has a way of disappearing before my rewaxing table so I offer something more sporadic but equally as rewarding. Let's start with something topical..BagsI recently had a play with taking an old Barbour Gamefair that was un-repairable and…

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