🇬🇧 Embark on a journey through the illustrious lineage of the Aston Martin Lagonda, spanning from 1976 to 1990, a testament to automotive luxury and innovation!

👑 Founded in 1913, Aston Martin has become synonymous with luxury, English elegance, and high-performance automobiles. In the early 1970s, it continued to push the boundaries of automotive design and engineering.

🚘 The Aston Martin Lagonda lineup of the late 1970s and 1980s exemplified the pinnacle of luxury automobiles, featuring sleek and sophisticated designs that set new standards for elegance and refinement.

🛞 Beneath their refined exteriors, the Lagonda boasted powerful V8 engines, delivering exhilarating performance and effortless cruising. Their spacious and sumptuously appointed interiors were outfitted with the latest amenities, including plush leather upholstery and polished wood trim.

💡 The Lagonda was known for its innovative use of electronic systems, including digital dashboard displays, onboard computers, and advanced climate control systems, setting new benchmarks for automotive technology and innovation.

💔 Despite critical acclaim and a loyal following, production of the Aston Martin Lagonda ultimately ceased in 1990. One of the key factors contributing to the discontinuation of the Lagonda series was the high cost of production and limited demand in the luxury car market.

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🇬🇧 Thomas Earnshaw Beaufort Anatolia is a wonderful timepiece dedicated to the legacy of Sir Francis Beaufort (1774 –1857), an outstanding Irish hydrographer and esteemed officer in Britain's Royal Navy.

⌚️ Crafted by brand Thomas Earnshaw, the Beaufort Anatolia pays homage to Sir Francis Beaufort's pioneering contributions to navigation and meteorology, as well as his role in the development of the Scale for indicating wind force, named after him.

💎 Featuring a meticulously crafted case adorned with intricate details and embellishments, this exquisite timepiece exudes a sense of grandeur and refinement, reflecting Sir Francis Beaufort's legacy of precision and excellence.

🌟 Beneath its elegant exterior and affordable price, the Thomas Earnshaw Beaufort Anatolia whether worn as a statement accessory or a cherished heirloom, combines form and function in perfect harmony, embodying Sir Francis Beaufort's commitment to innovation and explorations.

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New Balance Made In England 991 “Shy Pink”

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Dr. Martens - Made in England

Dedicated to the man who sold me my first Oxbloods in twenty-five years….. Rolleiflex 3.5F; Ilford Delta 400

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🇺🇲🤝🇬🇧 Embark on a captivating journey through the history of the American Austin Car Company, a pioneering force in the automotive industry that left an enduring legacy on American roads!

🔍 Founded on February 23, 1929, in Delaware, the American Austin Car Company Inc. aimed to revolutionize urban mobility during the Great Depression by producing affordable, fuel-efficient vehicles tailored to American drivers' needs. Licensed from the renowned British Austin Motor Company, the company drew inspiration from European compact cars to create its own unique models.

👑 The parent company, Austin Motor Company Limited, established by Herbert Austin in Longbridge in 1905, experienced significant growth during World War I, fulfilling government contracts and expanding its workforce. Despite its illustrious British roots, the American Austin Car Company faced challenges in marketing tiny Austin cars in the US market.

💡 In 1930, the company introduced its first model, the American Austin, featuring a compact design and economical performance that quickly appealed to urban commuters. With its diminutive wheelbase of only 75 inches and track width of 40 inches, the American Austin stood out as one of the smallest production cars in the USA, gaining popularity for its efficiency and agility.

⚙️ The American Austin Car Company's innovative approach to automotive design paved the way for iconic models like the American Austin Coupe and Roadster, renowned for their streamlined silhouettes and nimble handling. Despite initial success, the company faced challenges during the Great Depression, leading to a decline in sales and eventual suspension of production in 1932.

📉 Despite attempts to diversify production, including the introduction of small-scale pickup trucks in 1934, the company struggled to regain momentum. By 1935, the American Austin Car Company was liquidated, with its assets acquired by Evans Operations, Inc. The formation of the American Bantam Car Company in 1936 marked the end of an era for the American Austin brand.

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CONSIDERATIONS OF A BLACK WATCH PT 1

Navigating the details on modern black watch materials, coatings and finishes can be a confusing undertaking. Ambiguous science with misleading figures all contribute to the marketing nonsense that spews from our beloved and often hyperbolic industry. Many manufacturers will offer black variants in their collections because black is cool and has been since the 14th century! As many of you know black is my go-to and has been since 2012 (after giving up the madness that is premium denim so thick you can't bend your knees!). This was also the time Schofield was thinking about the Blacklamp, which was named for many reasons one of which is a play on lamp black, a black pigment made by collecting the fine soot from the inside of an incandescent lamp. Black means a surface that absorbs visible light and does not reflect it. Ultimately it will have an albedo of 0 (fully reflecting surfaces have an albedo of 1). In 2008 researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute created the blackest material ever - reflecting just 0.1% of light from carbon nanotubes stood on end. By comparison black paint reflects 5-10%. Since that time the same team have improved the coating to reflect only 0.03%. Vantablack developed by Surrey Nanosystems is at 0.045%. Both outfits argue theirs is the blackest. As black dials go, using Vantablack is certainly cool if you are H. Moser & Cie. Schofield spoke to Vantablack before they had made a watch dial but I felt that as soon as you cover it with a sapphire crystal, that reflects light regardless of the coatings, then it's all rather pointless. Black watches are a recent development because there were no readily available black materials or coatings until the mid 1970s other than oxidising, anodising, powder coating or painting and most of these don’t sit comfortably beside platinum, gold or stainless steel in a chart of premium materials. When designing watches we are limited to the materials used because of machining, safety and cost constraints. So when I say black, I also mean dark grey and sometimes with hues of brown, blue or green. I also look at all the material surface characteristics - colour, texture, slickness, temperature and sheen, finding ways to exploit these attributes favourably. These subtleties bring differentiation and make our ‘black’ watches interesting.

Old England Paris vintage

My public service of vintage found around the internet -- as always, I have no commercial connection to these sales unless I say otherwise. My book about all this and much more about classic Paris custom menswear is available at the link in my bio though.

1990s ad for the defunct suitmaker Chester Barrie at Old England Paris. Chester Barrie used to be the best maker of British ready-to-wear suits. The name got separated from the factory, which ended up being owned by Lutwyche before liquidation during the pandemic. 

Here, an actual authentic Harris Tweed sportcoat made by Chester Barrie for Old England, at: https://www.ebay.com/itm/354650469783

Old England shirts, made in Ireland (possibly at the defunct Glenaden) and England, at https://www.ebay.com/itm/195701436900 and https://www.ebay.com/itm/195701445063

Hats by Christy’s for Old England, at https://www.ebay.com/itm/173790555639 and https://www.ebay.com/itm/183682389394

and a tie made for Old England by Charles Hill, which had been the tiemaking division of Turnbull & Asser: https://www.ebay.com/itm/224320681110

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