The Legacy Journal
Notes on knitwear, cloth and how to wear it well.
Featured Galle
A Galle weekend outfit: a knitted tee and what to wear with it
A Sri Lanka weekend outfit built around the Ottis Signature Knitted Crew Neck Tee, with shorts, sandals and sunglasses from Sri Lankan retailers.
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Colombo
A Colombo office outfit: the Cuban collar shirt and what to wear with it
An office-to-evening outfit for Colombo built on the Cuban Collar Pattern Shirt, with trouser, shoe and watch suggestions from Sri... Read
3d optical
The evening outfit: a black knitted polo and what to wear with it
An evening outfit for men built on the 3D Optical knitted polo in Black, with trousers, shoes and a watch... Read
Autumn
The autumn weekend outfit: a half-zip and what to wear with it
A UK autumn weekend outfit built around the Essential Half Zip Sweatshirt, with trousers, boots and a cap or scarf... Read
Knitted polo
The smart casual office outfit: a knitted polo and what to wear with it
A UK smart casual office outfit built around the Sorrento Chevron Knit Polo, with named chinos, loafers and a watch... Read
Fit
Knitted polo shirts for men: how they should fit
How a men's knitted polo shirt should sit at the shoulder, chest, hem and sleeve, how it differs from a... Read
Guides
Designer jumpers for men: what to look for and what to pay
What designer means in men's knitwear, how crew necks and half zips differ, how they should fit and layer, and... Read
Fabric
What makes a luxury t-shirt? Fabric, weight and fit
What separates a luxury t-shirt from a basic one: fabric, weight, finish and fit, with advice on knitted against jersey... Read
Colombo
Legacy London is opening its own store at One Galle Face in 2027
One Galle Face has offered Legacy London a standalone unit, opening in 2027: the whole range under one name. Where... Read
Cotton
Sea Island cotton explained
The rarest cotton in the world, why it costs so much, and how to tell a genuine Sea Island garment... Read
Fabric guide
What is mercerised cotton?
A cotton treatment dating to 1844 that gives knitwear its sheen, deeper colour and strength, and how to spot it... Read
Knitted polo
What to wear with a polo shirt: knitted polo outfit ideas
Chinos, jeans, a blazer or a jumper over the top: what to wear with a polo shirt, with five knitted... Read
Cuban collar
