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ASICS GT-2000 10 ($130) $64—50% off

This cushy everyday training shoe features an engineered knit upper that offers a supportive and comfortable foothold, Flytefoam cushioning in the midsole, and rearfoot and forefoot GEL Technology Cushioning System to attenuate shock during impact and toe-off phases, and allows movement in multiple planes as the foot transitions through the gait cycle.

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Nike Invincible 3 Road ($180) $126—30% off

This maximally cushioned everyday trainer serves up cushy comfort in every stride. It’s built on a lightweight ZoomX midsole chassis that absorbs shock and also puts a spring into every step, while the breathable Fllyknit upper keeps your feet cool and comfortable on long runs.

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Smith Resolve Sunglasses ($179) $107—40% off

The Smith Resolve sunglasses serve up a lightweight, minimalist feel with a wraparound fit and maximum airflow for running, hiking, and all types of riding. Interchangeable lenses let you match the light conditions. ChromaPop™ lens tech brings every rock, root and terrain detail to life. Adjustable nose pads and non-slip temples create a secure fit.

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Altra Provision 6 ($140) $103—26% off

The Provision 6 is a cushy zero-drop everyday trainer with GuideRail technology and an Altra EGO midsole that combine to serve up a soft, responsive ride. Altra’s FootShape technology offer more room in the forefoot for toes to flex and splay, which ultimately contributes to a more natural gait cycle.

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 ($140) $120—14% off

The Adrenaline GTS is a comfortable everyday trainer that offers smart support from GuideRails technology that keeps excess movement in check and allows you to stay in your natural stride pattern, even when your legs and feet start to fatigue. The updated midsole features soft and lighter weight DNA LOFT v2 cushioning, while the engineered air mesh upper provides comfort and breathability with 3D Fit Print technology.

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Hoka Clifton 9 ($145) $116—20% off

The ninth iteration of Hoka’s award-winning Clifton franchise is lighter and more cushioned than ever before. Eliminating weight while adding 3mm in stack height, the Clifton 9 delivers a revitalized underfoot experience with a responsive new compression-molded EVA foam and improved outsole design.

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Saucony Triumph 20 ($160) $83—Up to 48% off

The Saucony Triumph 20 is a premium daily trainer with a slightly comfortable fit and a bouncy ride. A higher stack height of PWRRUN+ provides a softer, bouncier, and very fun and lively ride.

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Adidas Terrex Soulstride ($180) $90—Up to 50% off

Tackle the dirt with confidence in these Adidas trail running shoes. The flexible mesh upper provides breathable comfort, while a Traxion outsole offers superior grip and stability on technical terrain. The EVA midsole provides durable cushioning for every stride, so you can keep going longer.

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New Balance FreshFoam Arishi v4 ($70) $55—21% off

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2XU Light Speed High Impact Bra ($70) $30—55% off

The key to a good sports bra is finding one that’s comfortable and supportive on the run. Available in 15 cup sizes for the ideal fit, the Light Speed Hi-Impact Bra is engineered to offer the ultimate in support and comfort when you need it most out on a run.

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Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ ($192) $154—20% off

World-class athletes have driven us to create innovation after innovation, and Flak Jacket takes that to the next level with the latest in performance technology. These stylish shade feature Lightweight O Matter frame material with ellipse metal icon accents, Unobtainium earsocks and nosepads for increased comfort and performance. They have an 8.75 base lens geometry with HDO and Polarized, Iridium and Photochromic interchangeable lens options available.

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Brooks Revel 6 ($100) $76—24% off

The soft, smooth ride of the Revel 6 is a fun, easy-cruiser trainer that can also double as a comfort casual shoe. The sixth edition of this popular model has lighter cushioning, a more breathable upper and a range of bold looks.

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Altra Vanish Tempo ($170) $90—47% off

The Vanish Tempo is bred for speed but defines it with a rocker shape geometry to help propel each step forward along with our Altra EGO PRO midsole foam to cushion each step for mile after mile. Created with Atra’s Slim FootShape Fit, the Vanish T offers a more snug, comfortable fit for racing and training.

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2XU Light Speed Ultralight Jacket ($150) $45—70% off

Engineered from an ultra lightweight, wind and water-resistant ripstop, the Light Speed Ultralight Jacket, is effortless to wear and easy to stow and carry in a packable internal pocket.

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Brooks Ghost 15 ($140) $100—28% off

Built on a cushy DNA Loft 2 midsole, the Ghost 15 serves up pure comfort mile after mile. If you’re looking for an everyday trainer that’s capable of handling long runs, tempo runs and recovery runs, this is the shoe for you.

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On Cloudflyer 4 ($140) $100—28% off

Built on On’s innovative CloudTec cushioning system, the Cloudflyer 4 provides exceptional energy return and supreme comfort. An external heel counter provides a secure fit, while the internal Speedboard helps provide a snappy, lively sensation in every stride.

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La Sportiva Bushido II ($155) $109—30% off

The Bushido II is a trail running shoe with the perfect combination of responsiveness, stability and comfort with bomber protection and reliable traction. It offers enhanced cushioning while also providing a stable, lightweight, sticky and aggressive outsole.

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Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody ($285) $200—30% off

Ideal for north-facing walls, cold-weather backcountry missions, and winter climbing endeavors, the Alpine Start Insulated Hoody provides all-day weather protection with a Schoeller face fabric and mapped Polartec Alpha in key areas for increased insulation.

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Hoka Gaviota 5 ($175) $140—25% off

A modern marvel of a stability shoe, the Gaviota 5 serves up softly structured support and smooth-riding comfort out on the run. It features a stabilizing H-Frame, a breathable creel jacquard upper, and a soft, resilient midsole that delivers inherent stability without compromising cushioning.

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Brooks Hyperion Elite 3 ($250) $160—36% off

The ultra-light Hyperion Elite 3 is built for speed. This max-cushioned advanced road-racing shoe is designed to keep you running efficiently at up-tempo paces and includes a carbon-fiber propulsion plate that propels you forward with every stride.

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Introducing: The dark navy Donegal

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Introducing: The dark navy Donegal

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For our new iteration of the Donegal coat, I wanted to create a version that was the easiest possible colour, weight and pattern to wear. Readers ask so much about versatility - about having one good coat - so I knew making something that could be smart and casual, office and weekend, would be welcome.

The colour, therefore is dark navy; actually a combination of navy and black in the herringbone. There’s a reason navy is the menswear staple, and in the images here I’ve tried to show how that works with both smarter clothing and jeans.

The pattern is herringbone because it creates visual interest (also helps with the versatility) without being a bigger pattern. And the yarn is a slightly lighter merino than the previous Donegals - 680g rather than 720g. This makes it a touch smoother (easier with suits) and a very versatile weight.

Given how popular the article was on jackets that substitute for coats, I know a lot of people are looking for a lighter-weight option, particularly as the world in general warms up. At 24oz, this is a solid mid-weight for a coat.

Here’s a link to buying the coat by the way - I know people say we don’t always include that high enough.

The style of our Donegal - the most popular and probably influential thing we’ve done - is also of course what makes it versatile. The simple fly front and collar mean it doesn’t look dressy with jeans, even in this dark navy.

The outfits hopefully illustrate these points. The coat looks good with my very battered blue jeans above (vintage LVC ones that someone has clearly worn from raw), and would do with a simple white or grey T-shirt as well.

But it’s also effective with a ‘casual chic’ look of dark-brown chinos and a black knit. Those are my Rubato chinos, a Rubato lambswool sweater and black Shanklin boots from Edward Green in the shots below.

I know this is as smart as many people dress these days, so I wanted to include it as an option. I also don’t think readers will have any problem imagining it with a navy or grey suit and tie.

As I’ve commented in the past, a good indicator of the versatility men’s outerwear is whether it can be worn with black and brown shoes. Those two are a decent read on the rest of the outfit, and this coat could equally be worn with dark-brown chukkas, even though both pairs shown are black.

Something else I think it’s worth mentioning is that this dark-navy Donegal would compliment the other colours of outerwear we’ve done in the past - other than the flecked navy Donegal or Bridge Coat.

Readers often ask about that, given our outerwear made by the wonderful Private White VC has been going for seven years, and many already have one piece from the collection - whether it’s the brown, grey or charcoal Donegal, the English Tweed, a Trench Coat or the Wax Walker.

Most don’t want coats that overlap in colour or formality, and the new dark-navy I think would compliment all those non-navy pieces. It’s certainly an easier combination than those readers last year who questioned whether they should get both the English Tweed and Donegal in mid-grey.

We shot the coat in Oxford, both in my college (Trinity) and the city as a whole. It was nice to go back, and it wasn't too hot fortunately, despite it being August.

This of course is also a question that always comes up - what temperatures could you wear this coat in?

It's a hard one to answer because people vary so much - I feel the cold more than most but don't overheat that easily for example. But in general I find this weight of coat is fine in the UK until the real depths of winter, so around freezing.

I just layer up - a thick knit underneath, a T-shirt or undershirt, wool socks and boots, a big scarf and a cashmere watch cap.

And right now in London, with temperatures around 12 degrees and some light rain, I wear the Donegal over a light knit or even just a shirt. Perhaps a knit in the bag or over the shoulders - much like the Rider's Raincoat discussed a couple of weeks ago.

I'm wearing a Medium size in the coat here, and will have it lengthened by a couple of inches at some point (there's good inlay for alterations - unlike most coats). I could wear a Large, but it would be much drapier, a little too big for just a T-shirt or shirt on its own. More sizing info below.

The clothes shown are:

Navy and black Rubato lambswool crewnecks
Vintage Levi's LVC jeans
Rubato brown officer's chinos
Shanklin boots from Edward Green in Utah leather
Piccadilly loafers from Edward Green in calf leather
Hermes 90x90 silk scarf
Vintage Ralph Lauren cap
Vintage Lock & Co suede cap

Ordering:

The coats are available at William Crabtree in London for the next couple of weeks, to try on if you would like to. Purchases are then made online. They will also be at our London and New York pop-up shops.
At the moment it is exclusively available through Permanent Style, on the webshop here. Private White VC will also have the same coat on sale from a week today. Of course, we always appreciate it if readers buy direct from us.
There are sizes from XS (chest 46, size 2) up to XXL.
Have a close look at the measurements below if you're unsure of sizing, and if in doubt compare them to a coat you already own.
The fit is pretty standard, however, so taking your normal size is usually safe.
I am six-foot tall and usually wear a size 50-chest jacket. I am wearing a Medium (4).
As with all PS products, there are free returns should you want to change sizes. Ships from the UK.

Alterations

The coat deliberately has more inlay than other RTW coats, increasing the possibilities for alteration.
Length can easily be shortened - up to 10cm without interrupting much of the balance. It can also be lengthened slightly, by up to 5cm.
The sleeves can be lengthened by around 4cm if required.
And they can be shortened. Shortening by 1.5cm would be easy - more than that would require the wrist strap to be moved.
The sleeve width can be increased from bicep to cuff up to 2.5cm.
The body - chest, waist, and hem width - can be increased by up to 4cm in circumference.

Measurements:

	X-Small/2	Small/3	Medium/4	Large/5	X-Large/6	XX-Large/7
Chest	50.5cm	53	56.5	60	63.5	67
Waist	52	54.5	58	61.5	65	68.5
Bottom hem	58.5	61	64.5	68	71.5	75
Length	108.4	109	110	111	112	113
Sleeve	81	82	83	84	85	86
Cuff (width)	13.8	14.1	14.5	14.9	15.3	15.7

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Wait, Are We Supposed To Tip For Botox?

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I got my first Botox injections at a plastic surgeon’s office. As with any visit to a doctor, I never even considered tipping. Years later, I tried Botox at a local medical spa, and when I went to pay for my service, I was prompted to add a 15%, 20% or 25% tip.

I was thrown off. I had been paying for Botox for years without tipping, and suddenly I was asked if I’d like to add over $100 in gratuity on an already expensive procedure. I had no idea what the etiquette was. In the rules of tipping culture, you’d never add gratuity for a medical procedure, but you would for a spa service. So what happens at a med spa, which offers both medical and spa treatments?

After a fruitless Google deep dive proved that the internet is divided on the issue, I asked three med spa professionals from across the country about whether tipping for Botox is expected, and if they could clear up some common misconceptions around med spa etiquette.

Are people expected to tip for Botox?

If you’re concerned that an added gratuity could impact an already expensive procedure, there’s good news: The med spa professionals I interviewed were in agreement that tipping is not necessary for Botox — or any other injectable procedure — at a med spa.

“It is not industry standard to tip for injectables,” said Michelle Paty, a double board-certified nurse practitioner who is the founder and lead injector at Preva Aesthetics in Encinitas, California. “Since the procedures are performed by licensed medical professionals ... tipping is not something that is expected or that is generally practiced.”

“You should be paying for the service only, without a tip on top,” said registered nurse Selika Gutierrez-Borst, who works as an injection specialist at Impressions Face + Body in Chicago. Since cosmetic injectables “are considered medical treatments,” tipping for them “could potentially blur the lines of the patient-provider relationship,” she said.

Gratuity etiquette depends on the med spa procedure.

However, “people should tip for nonmedical procedures at med spas,” including lash and brow treatments, facials, and waxing, said Tracy Beluscak, an advanced registered nurse practitioner and advanced aesthetic injector at Elase Medical Spas in St. Augustine, Florida. “The pay scale for nonmedical personnel would fall into a category of employees who often depend on tipping as part of their overall compensation package. This rate should follow typical tipping patterns of 15-22%.”

Still, Gutierrez-Borst suggested that tipping for nonmedical procedures at a med spa “can be a bit nuanced.”

“If the med spa is owned by a physician, tipping might be seen as fee splitting, which can be tricky,” Gutierrez-Borst noted. “However, if the med spa is not physician-owned and the service is nonmedical — such as a brow wax or facial — then, sure, tipping is totally acceptable. As for how much? The amount should be whatever the client feels comfortable with; I don’t feel there’s any rule book. Just tip what feels right.”

Here’s more etiquette around cosmetic injectables.

Tipping aside, med spa customers receiving cosmetic injectable treatments should be mindful of potentially rude behaviors.

If possible, remove makeup before your appointment.

“Wearing makeup to your appointment is not preferred,” Beluscak said. “Ensure your skin is clean prior to a procedure to minimize any risk of infection or adverse events. It is a matter of safety.”

“It’s best to arrive with a clean face,” Gutierrez-Borst added. “If that’s not possible, be prepared to remove all makeup to maintain a sanitary environment.”

It’s OK to bring a friend.

“I don’t mind when another adult comes to the appointment with my clients,” Paty said. “Many clients like to have a support person, especially if they aren’t comfortable with needles.”

However, you should make sure your plus-one is “not expecting a free consultation,” Gutierrez-Borst noted.

Drinks and light snacks are allowed.

“Having food or drinks with you is fine. Just try not [to] actively eat or drink during your visit,” Gutierrez-Borst recommended. “Be mindful of where you place these items, especially in the clinic rooms where treatments happen.”

Some people tend to feel dizzy or lightheaded around needles. In such cases, “we welcome clients to bring their own food, and we also provide light snacks,” Paty noted.

Keep phone use to a minimum.

Texting is appropriate in the lobby, but making phone calls is not. And “devices should be silenced during the appointment or consultation to avoid distractions and get the most out of your time with the provider,” Beluscak said.

If you’re unhappy with your results, talk to your provider.

“Most providers really want to make sure their patients are pleased with their outcomes,” Gutierrez-Borst said. “If you’re not happy with your results, be sure to talk to your provider about it. This gives them a chance to understand your concerns and find a solution that works for you.”

“The worst thing to do is to seek out Dr. Google, friends or even other providers who don’t have [the] context of what treatments were done,” Paty added. “If, for whatever reason, a client feels like their provider isn’t taking their concerns seriously, I recommend getting a second opinion. But the first step should always be working with your current provider and making them aware of your concerns.”

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Early Prime Big Deal Days Discounts on Running Shoes and Gear

ASICS GT-2000 10 ($130) $64—50% off

Nike Invincible 3 Road ($180) $126—30% off

Smith Resolve Sunglasses ($179) $107—40% off

Altra Provision 6 ($140) $103—26% off

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 ($140) $120—14% off

Hoka Clifton 9 ($145) $116—20% off

Saucony Triumph 20 ($160) $83—Up to 48% off

Adidas Terrex Soulstride ($180) $90—Up to 50% off

New Balance FreshFoam Arishi v4 ($70) $55—21% off

2XU Light Speed High Impact Bra ($70) $30—55% off

Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ ($192) $154—20% off

Brooks Revel 6 ($100) $76—24% off

Altra Vanish Tempo ($170) $90—47% off

2XU Light Speed Ultralight Jacket ($150) $45—70% off

Brooks Ghost 15 ($140) $100—28% off

On Cloudflyer 4 ($140) $100—28% off

La Sportiva Bushido II ($155) $109—30% off

Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody ($285) $200—30% off

Hoka Gaviota 5 ($175) $140—25% off

Brooks Hyperion Elite 3 ($250) $160—36% off

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