BASIC MATTER: PLAYING OXFORD

With the weather holding cool-ish in Manila, I was certainly singing in the rain. I had hoped to get one more outing for my cashmere pullovers and my parka jacket for this month. But on donning it this morning in front of my mirror convinced me that the jacket's season is definitely over until typhoon season this June, so to the dry cleaners it goes.

I am going to get a full length mirror soon. Should I lose my beard? Not yet!

MY SUMMER LIST:

Basic oxfords


Sexy loafers from the tag team effort of Raf Simmons and Fred Perry. They come in red and black and the collaborative logo has been placed on the inner sole.


Espadrilles, Canvas everyday tote big enough to carry everything and a nice preppy grosgrain belt


and denim trousers from A.P.C