Archive - Retro Ralph’s Substack

A Father’s Day Gift Guide

For the man who deserves everything, but already bought most of it himself.

Jun 9 •

January 2025

December 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Barbour Jackets

Barbour’s Most Iconic Waxed Jackets and the Stories Behind Them.

Dec 30, 2024 •

A gift guide for the man who has everything

A careful curation of gifts

Dec 12, 2024 •

June 2024

The Definitive Guide to the Top 10 Truly British Men's Shoe Brands

The shoe brands with British soles, and some without

Jun 5, 2024 •

May 2024

The History of Brooks Brothers

An Iconic American Brand

May 27, 2024 •

March 2024

Loro Piana's Heritage vs. Ralph Lauren Purple Label's New World Elegance

Certain brands have risen above the fray to define what it means to dress with distinction and quality.

Mar 5, 2024 •

February 2024

Five UK Menswear Brands Losing Their Way

Once beacons of British fashion, these brands seem to be losing their sheen, drifting from the very essence that once defined them.

Feb 27, 2024 •

Top 5 UK Menswear Brands: Quintessential British Style

The crème de la crème of UK menswear

Feb 22, 2024 •

#nojs-banner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 16px 16px 16px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: red; color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; } #nojs-banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts