20 Jul 2017
The origin of Smart Casual A combination of both formal and more relaxed clothing choices has been present throughout our sartorial history. The modern interpretation however requires a slight variation on the format of the formal suit as it started to emerge in the Victorian era. The first instance of…
20 Jul 2017
Style Trends Whilst the more fitted cut for suits hasn’t gone away just yet, we are starting to see this paired with suit looks which were more commonly worn on more loosely fitted suits. Because of the slimmer suit we’ve seen progressively over the last ten years or so, other…
26 May 2017
As fashion and tailoring information and imagery have become more accessible between countries over the past few decades, styles around the world have become more standardised, or at least aren’t as neatly defined by geography. Whilst there are still distinct suit looks to be found, these are often preferred on…
26 May 2017
There’s a whole lot of confusion around the rules and etiquette of suits and ties when it comes to formal wear. Whilst in some corners these are still rigidly upheld, gradually the expectations around the sartorial requirements of formal events are shifting towards a more relaxed approach. So where do…
08 May 2017
Spring and Summer Suit Colours The choice of colour for your suit is informed by a number of factors. Tradition certainly plays its part in this, but practical and scientific considerations are also an influence on why we opt for certain colours at particular times of the year. Research has…
04 May 2017
Here are a few areas of consideration which are the fruits of many years’ experience in tailoring: 1. The Shoulder Ideally the fabric of the suit should fit crisply round the shoulder. If the line of your silhouette is disturbed at the shoulder then this can be one element which…
29 Mar 2017
This is especially true of our Made in England suit option, which takes bespoke tailoring to another level. Not only will your suit be cut precisely to your measurements, but in the tradition of fine tailoring, once the garment has begun to be constructed, we’re still in a position to…
15 Mar 2017
Pleated Trousers or Flat Front Trousers This comes both down to individual taste and to the traditions of tailoring. The pleat is a fold in the fabric of the trouser near the waist. A pair of trousers can have one two or three pleats, or in the case of flat…
03 Feb 2017
LAPELS The Peaked Lapel The defining quality of the peaked lapel is, as the name suggests, the peak formed by the jacket’s lapel which points upwards towards the shoulder as it meets the collar. These meeting points are known as the lapel step and the collar step. Although there are…
25 Jan 2017
The Problem There are a number of reasons travel suits are worn. Some decide to opt for a particular suit when travelling for reasons of comfort. For example, if you are going to be jet setting between different continents, you might be arriving in a climate that is different from…
