Journal

Rayon is a misunderstood and often underrated material. Often misidentified as an ‘artificial’ cloth alongside polyester and nylon, it has a much older and more organic origin than its petrochemical cousins.As early as the 17th century, scientists sought to emulate the unique properties of the silkworm’s secretions, with English physicist Robert Hooke positing that cellulose gum derived from wood pulp might be woven to similar effect. It wasn’t until 1884 however that the magnificently monikered Count Hilaire de Chadonnet, “the Godfather of Rayon’ , was able to refine the process in a practical manner and on an industrial scale, and...

Translating the world of classic garments and kit into something a little softer, a little more feminine, is no small job. Our mission at Bryceland’s has always been to produce beautiful, durable and functional garments that age beautifully - our philosophy is that each garment should be at its most basic on the shop floor, and at it’s best the day before it is retired for valiant service. So it is with great excitement that we are now seeing our womenswear range grow and take form under the talented eye of Janet Wong. The Story Over the past seven years,...

With the launch of our latest collaboration with Wellema Hats, we checked in with founder and master hat maker Cody Wellema from his base in California. The ready-to-wear creation will be available exclusively from our London store, in two colourways: Silverbelly and Charcoal Grey. Cody confided to us about his craft, the DNA of the project and gave us a little of his sartorial wisdom. “At the foundation, these new hats were made with the style and proportions of a time when most people wore a hat. I originally made Ethan a hat many years ago now that had a...

Another award season has wrapped up for the year, leaving us to reflect on some of our favourite, and some of the more dire, cinematic moments of the past twelve months. As menswear enthusiasts, we pay particularly close attention to movie wardrobes, and given our interests, a special eye is cast over historical film productions. Running the costume department for a period piece of film can be a tricky affair. You need to perform a balancing act of sorts: Firstly you need to portray historical accuracy. This needs to be tempered however with an audience’s preconceptions for clothing of the...