Here is a lovely example of how to wear a sports coat. The cloth is from Harrisons of Edinburgh, from their Saltire bunch. The cloth is made from 100% pure cashmere and woven in Scotland. http://www.harrisonsofedinburgh.com/ Here my customer has chosen a single breasted, two button sports...
There are a lot of details in a bespoke suit that you do not see or notice. The ones you do not see are the structural details, such as the hand padding in the canvas, the hand stretched collar canvas and the gentle shrinking and easing...
We are well and truly embedded in our new shop. Patterns, shears, straight edges and all the caboodle are strewn about our boards, draws and shelves. All the confusing technology of broadband, card machines and the tangled wires that seem to multiply overnight, are kept...
The torrential rain came down on Manhattan this morning, and more is expected! However, the rain paused just long enough for a quick photo! Here is Steven in a black mohair suit. Mohair! In the Rain! Yes, Steven is asking for trouble! Mohair is notorious for...
Earlier this year Steven lent a three piece suit to The museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. ( F.I.T ) It has been beautifully displayed, hiding the damages of moths and general aging. http://www.fitnyc.edu/13666.asp The suit is from 1935 and actually made by Anderson and Sheppard. When Steven worked...
With this pink and blue windowpane jacketing from the Sunbeam range by Harrisons of Edinburgh, you can do only one thing. Enjoy yourself! http://www.harrisonsofedinburgh.com/ This fabulous colour is so playful, everyone who sees it stops what they are doing, glance again and then smile. This cloth is...
Mirage, is the new sumptuous bunch from Harrisons of Edinburgh. http://www.harrisonsofedinburgh.com/ This collection of silk gloss cloth is made up of a mixture of wool, silk and linen. It is a jacketing bunch, which has a variety of weaves and glamorous checks. The colours are eye...
Here are some of the suit fittings we are trying on this trip, and Steven wearing his new Foster and Son slippers....
The most exciting tweeds of the year, or of 150 years is the Harrison's of Edinburgh anniversary tweeds. http://www.harrisonsofedinburgh.com/ To celebrate Harrison's 150 years of production, they have produced 10 exquisite British tweeds. The beauty of the tweeds, is that they have been made using all...
We have arrived in Manhattan, and our journey was as smooth as silk. We caught the earlier flight, and so avoiding the manic rush into Manhattan. Our usual mayhem of unpacking and organising our precious cargo was controlled and leisurely. This trip we have rather...