The Noir Journal

How to Care for a Leather Jacket: A Guide by Le...

Lambskin, cowhide, hair-on, embossed, patent and vegan leather each age differently. A practical guide to storing, weathering and caring for a leather jacket so it improves with time.

How to Care for a Leather Jacket: A Guide by Le...

Lambskin, cowhide, hair-on, embossed, patent and vegan leather each age differently. A practical guide to storing, weathering and caring for a leather jacket so it improves with time.

Leather Jeans, Considered: How to Choose and We...

Leather jeans are tailoring, not costume. How to choose between straight, wide and slim cuts, smooth and python-embossed finishes — and how to wear them with restraint.

Leather Jeans, Considered: How to Choose and We...

Leather jeans are tailoring, not costume. How to choose between straight, wide and slim cuts, smooth and python-embossed finishes — and how to wear them with restraint.

Isi Agu, Kaftan or Agbada? Choosing Nigerian Fo...

Three garments, three registers. How to choose between the isi agu, the senator kaftan and the agbada for weddings, ceremonies, church and the office — with respect and precision.

Isi Agu, Kaftan or Agbada? Choosing Nigerian Fo...

Three garments, three registers. How to choose between the isi agu, the senator kaftan and the agbada for weddings, ceremonies, church and the office — with respect and precision.

Tropical Wool, Super 100s and Merino: Suit Fabr...

What tropical wool, Super 100s, Super 130s and merino actually mean — and how to choose the right suit fabric for heat, travel and year-round wear.

Tropical Wool, Super 100s and Merino: Suit Fabr...

What tropical wool, Super 100s, Super 130s and merino actually mean — and how to choose the right suit fabric for heat, travel and year-round wear.

How a Suit Should Fit: Shoulders, Waist and Pro...

A clear guide to how a suit should fit — shoulders, chest, jacket length, sleeve and trouser — and how to choose between regular, slim, tailored and loose cuts.

How a Suit Should Fit: Shoulders, Waist and Pro...

A clear guide to how a suit should fit — shoulders, chest, jacket length, sleeve and trouser — and how to choose between regular, slim, tailored and loose cuts.

The Noir Suit: A Guide to Wearing Black Tailori...

The black suit is the most demanding piece in a wardrobe, not the safest. A guide to what to look for, when to wear it, and the CNOIR tailoring that...

The Noir Suit: A Guide to Wearing Black Tailori...

The black suit is the most demanding piece in a wardrobe, not the safest. A guide to what to look for, when to wear it, and the CNOIR tailoring that...