Yes, The Helmsley Carlton House Hotel has finally called time on me, and they are going to re-invent themselves as apartments. I spent 8 great years at The Helmsley and thank them for their attention. I have decided to move to the Benjamin as it has much...
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...
.......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...
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...
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. ...
And just driving through Savile Row does not count in my book. There was a very interesting article in the Metro recently regarding Savile Row and its’ tradition and how a company has launched a scooter bespoke service, whereby you telephone them, they turn up...
Well it has now moved past that stage. This is the suit mentioned in a previous post, and as the client is also a friend, he has given the OK for its progress to be documented. This morning I cut the paper pattern from his...
Silk or Cashmere that was the question for one of my clients and I think I came up with the perfect solution by sewing silk onto the cashmere, and thereby allowing him the option throughout the day, without having to carry 2 scarves. This...
Well it certainly did to a young client. He loved the Soft Tailoring style that is my trademark but he wanted to add a twist, and I was of course most happy to accommodate his wishes. Not only are the pockets unique, but they are...