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Tailoring Glossary
The terminology used in tailoring can sometimes seem a little overwhelming at first. Our comprehensive tailoring glossary demystifies the most commonly used terms.
How do I assess the quality of a tailored suit?
When purchasing other products we can be assured of the quality by certain benchmarks, measurements or grading...
James Bond – wearing a bespoke suit with disdain.
News that Daniel Craig and his wife, Rachel Weiz, are treading the boards in New York had me wondering whether he will...
How to choose your tailored suit
Trying to choose the right tailored suit can be very confusing. The main reason for this confusion is that various...
Bespoke Prime Ministerial style – Churchill, Disraeli & Cameron
True Englishmen will always have an affinity with Sir Winston Churchill, our greatest wartime leader and undoubtedly...
The Art of the Summer suit
Now that we have caught our breath after Wimbledon and are already reveling in another glorious Ashes series, you may...
Winter Themed Wedding Tips for the Groom’s Party
All too often every aspect of wedding planning is left to the bride, from the flowers and table decorations to the...
Will New Store Opening Spell the End for Savile Row?
Suit lovers everywhere are up in (well-tailored) arms about a new proposal which could irreversibly change the face of...
Groom suits and how to design them
For most of us, choosing a wedding suit is a new and hopefully once in a lifetime experience, which is why it’s...
Yorkshire’s fabric mills – a brief history
From Cobbles to Catwalk – The Incredible Fashion Journey of Yorkshire Fabrics Yorkshire has long been synonymous with...
Jasper Littman’s Tailoring Tips: How to Choose a Fabric for a Bespoke Suit
When ordering your bespoke or semi-bespoke suit (the fabric selection is the same for both) you’ll be guided through...
Inside Jasper Littman’s wardrobe
When visiting clients my own suits often draw a lot of curiosity. People want to know why I chose the fabrics and...
A Fabulous Wedding Gift From Fabric Merchants Holland & Sherry
My relationship with Holland & Sherry goes back twelve years and over that time they have looked after me...
Why A Gentleman Should Never Wear a Belt
The Advantages of Side Adjusters There is an old expression on Savile Row that advises that “A gentleman should never...
Vanity Sizing – Why Most Men Leave Savile Row in Shock
In the retail world there exists a phenomenon known as ‘vanity sizing’. Essentially this means that garment sizes are...
Where to Buy Women’s Tailored Suits on Savile Row
Nooshin offers both bespoke and made to measure women’s tailoring, specialising in business suits and occasion-wear...
What do Super numbers really mean?
When browsing fabrics with your tailor you may have come across bunches labelled as ‘Super 100’s wool’ or ‘Super 140’s...
How to Clean Your Suit and How Often You Should Do It
A bespoke suit is likely to be the most expensive item of clothing you'll ever own, and it's important that you know...
The History of Bespoke Tailoring
Bespoke Tailoring, as we know it today, is the accumulation of many centuries of dedication to the craft of sewing,...
The benefits of Mohair yarn mixes
One of the problems associated with lightweight summer suits is that by its very nature the fineness of the fabric...
Dinner Jackets and Tuxedos
What is a Dinner Jacket and what is a Tuxedo? The two terms are used for the same type of Jacket, depending on which...