The Armoury is a menswear brand that believes in design, craftsmanship and personal style. We are rooted in classic tailoring but with the modern man in mind.
We are passionate about what we sell, sourcing special items the world over as well as creating our own distinctive products with exceptional craftsmen and factories. The Armoury’s curated selection includes an extensive range of custom and bespoke offerings. Our stores in Hong Kong and New York regularly host outstanding tailors, shoemakers and other craftspeople for customers who want not just excellence, but also something unique.
Why Video?
So much of what we care about at the Armoury is only apparent when you can really see and wear the work of these great artisans. We realised that video helps make that gap a little smaller.
With the series Questions & Answers and What am I Wearing and Why?, the Armoury team talks you through what makes The Armoury products stand out.
I felt that navy trouser was a tad too dark for that pink shirt. I would have went with a lighter blue. Not "light blue" but maybe a dusty royal blue? Not too saturated, dark or light. My opinion, of course.
I currently have a very similar jacket purchased from Spier Mackay in sage green linen cloth...seeing this video has indeed given me several options as to how I can pair my jacket with other clothing items and colors, I usually wear the jacket strictly as a full-out casual piece but you have introduced to me ways I can elevate my look to a more "dressy casual" style thanks for always sharing and educating your subscribers on their style potential!
I already own a field jacket which could fit into the same outfits, so I personally would go with the slimmer size. I would call that orange a terracotta, I love warm colors like that and the dusty rose.
Pumpkin spice works as well if you wanted to be cheeky. I am a "dark autumn" and I know I look good on warm and dark colors so I'm right there with you.
Hey Mark can you make a styling video about ties? For example plain ties vs motif or graphic ties? I find that in today’s world motif ties are becoming less relevant. No longer do you see the pheasant ties and motifs similar from RL etc. Could you make a video of how to style motif or graphic ties with outfits as currently it’s just the standard, strip, grenadine, polka dot etc. would love to get your view in how to incorporate them into a wardrobe. Thanks a million!
The jeans are made by a brand called Yankshire - which is an old American brand that was resurrected by a Japanese company called 35 Summers. This same company also owns Rocky Mountain Feather Bed and Anatomica Japan and they are very adept in this kind of Americana aesthetic. - Mark
Oh, it's just in-store only because the website hasn't gotten the updated photos yet. It will in the next week or so. You can always e-mail the online team at nyc@thearmoury.com or even the Hong Kong team at info@thearmoury.com if you'd like to get it before it hits the website. - Mark
Something new was tried with the editing here (during the 'what am i wearing' segment), but in my humble opinion it's rather jarring. The existing format is lovely for its simplicity and authenticity.
Would I be correct in saying you're referring to a bit of extra footage overlaid on top as well as a slightly tighter crop for the video? It's mostly for technical reasons this time, we were short on time and equipment. I do appreciate that you prefer our usual, more stripped down presentation! - Mark
it's an old Armoury Model 3 jacket in a wool/linen blend from maybe 6 or 7 years ago. I believe the fabric was by an Italian mill called Di Pray - Mark
The IMCorona unique clone from Japan is extremely high quality if anyone is looking for a new pipe lighter. Been using the same one for eight years and it is sweet
Hello Mark, thanks for your insights, as ever. You have a definite gift for colour. Can I ask - would you consider a white Oxford button-down to be more versatile than a light blue?
My 2 cents...with the middle blue pants 1..shirt white 2..pocket square white 3....diamond pt bow tie 4...suspenders/braces 5...socks novelty fun socks 6...panama hat 7..watch NATO STRAP 8..Have fun.. 9..peace