Double Breasted

Putting new commissions on HOLD. I started Steven Hitchcock bespoke in 1999, with the ambition of making the very best bespoke suits in cut, fit, craftsmanship and service. For a long time now I have limited my commissions each year to a number I can happily...

Image above: The Rake and Claridge's invite. Happy New Year to you all! To Start our New Year in style, we were invited to The Rake and Claridge's London collections; Men party. Of course, the elegant evening was held in the ball room at Claridge's. The large...

It is now the season for the ever faithful overcoat. Lets face it, the overcoat is neglected for a large part of the year. Then when it is in use, you wear it every day! Yet, it stays faithful to you. If you treated your...

I would like to thank Celia for writing the blog posts during our New york visit. We have had a great time as always here in New York it is really a great City. I will now take back the rein's of writing the blog when...

 Above is a Steven Hitchcock Bespoke Double Breasted coat.I made this from a Henry Lesser 13oz cloth. On the right person a double breasted can look very smart indeed!...

...But unfortunately this is the only way I can photograph them for the blog, and I am certainly no expert at photography.  I am very fortunate that a very good client recently sent me pictures of him wearing a suit that I made for him and...

I have been making a lot of double breasted jackets lately and it looks like they are coming back in to fashion, not that I am a slave to fashion trends. I just concentrate on my soft tailoring style and the craft of the finest hand made tailoring,...

I have been cutting a few double breasted suits lately and thought I may show off a couple, first a classic style six button, (four to work and two for show), the lapels are pointed upwards towards the shoulder ends, straight x pockets with an...