Derek used photos of Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins to explain how trousers can fit differently at the seat. The illustrated thread shows why checking only the front view misses important clues.
After praising the Barbour x Norbit collection, Derek started a follow-up thread for readers concerned about the prices. It explores the brand’s archive and Japanese designers’ reinterpretations of practical clothing.
Derek joined Aaron Levine and Henry the Kidd in MR PORTER’s heatwave guide. Their suggestions included camp-collar shirts, open-neck polos and lightweight layers.
In an essay for MR PORTER’s newsletter, Derek unpacked ready-to-wear, made-to-measure and bespoke tailoring, explaining why custom does not automatically mean better.