My Bespoke Tailoring Article in The Rake Magazine……………..

My Bespoke Tailoring Article in The Rake Magazine……………..

..was published in the most recent issue. The Rake describes itself as 'The modern voice of classic elegance and I would certainly agree with that. Last year I was approached by the Editor-In-Chief, Christian Barker, to make him his first genuine bespoke suit, and being an avid reader of the magazine I was delighted to oblige. Having now read the article it is interesting to know why I was specially selected by Christian when there are obviously a number of Savile Row tailors plying their trade. The reasons given in the magazine were as follows :- He must be schooled in the traditional, time honoured tailoring arts, but must be someone a little more au fait with au courant fit, someone with whom we share common cultural references; I think this refers to my age. It also had to be a legitimate Savile Row bespoke suit, a talent to produce something special, and finally that the price would not break the bank!! Christian, in consultation with myself, picked a 13oz grey Luxury English flannel from j & j Minnis and decided on a 2 button single breasted 2 piece suit with a vivid pink lining. It was a pleasure to make this suit for such a great client and rather than me describe the finished article I thought I would just quote his comments from the magazine, and they were 'As for the end result… Let's just say I'm incredibly pleased with my first foray into bespoke. The suit's a thing of beauty. As Steven promised, and as you'd expect, it fits better than anything I have ever worn before. It looks seriously sharp, and feels fantastic. Soberly businesslike on the outside, a poppin pink trimmed party within, there's a duality to it – despite outwardly appearing incredibly upright and proper, it does feel comfy as pyjamas. I am so glad that Christian was overjoyed at his first experience of Savile Row bespoke tailoring, and if you do not have a copy of the Rake, I will do my best to reproduce the pictures in the not too distant future.

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