Author: LWDadmin

or so it feels; and I am back again. I always have a great time in New York and as ever I really enjoyed seeing my regular clients, and this time I had the pleasure of meeting a good number of new clients too.  I now...

01 June, 2010 /

.......And it is looking like one of my busiest trips so far. The Dollar rate is below 1.44, so although the price of a gin and tonic will not be such a bargain for me, one of my Bespoke Suits will certainly be a bargain...

19 May, 2010 /

My recent velvet Dinner Jacket has received a number of compliments and provoked discussions as to the origins of Dinner Suits; so I thought I would share a brief history of it, and there is obviously a clue in the title. In 1860 Savile Row...

30 April, 2010 /

Here is the second fitting on Simon's "Steven Hitchcock bespoke suit". I think your agree its really taking shape now, after trying the suit on earlier as a baiste. Simon agrees that the suit is very light weight and comfortable to wear. He has never before...

21 April, 2010 /

I was commissioned to line this Jacket with a few beautiful Hermes Silk Scarves. I also used the silk scarves to bag out the breast pocket so it could be pulled out and used as a pocket handkerchief, I think this was a great little touch. So here's the...

15 April, 2010 /

I travel to New York to offer my clients who live there the very best of service. I have planed trips for February, May & October 2010. I will be staying in New York at The Helmsley Carlton House 680 Madison Avenue, between 61st & 62nd Streets. I would be delighted to...

09 April, 2010 /

 Here's something you don't see every day. A five button cuff with the top hole on the right matching the colour of the stripe. All these holes are real and sewn on diagonal. ...

07 April, 2010 /

This Dinner Jacket is made from black velvet and has a fine corded silk facing, and silk jetted cross pockets. I believe this to be one of the smartest jackets you can own. Myself and my client where very happy with the outcome, and I look forward...

30 March, 2010 /

      We have now moved on to the first fitting: the pocket baiste, and as this is an untested pattern, I must say I am very pleased with the results so far. The first fitting is for me to get the balance and girth of the jacket...

24 March, 2010 /