How To Make a Savile Row Suit
I've always loved tailored clothing, which means this two-part video from MoMA and iconic Savile Row tailoring house Anderson & Sheppard is basically porn to me.
Episode 48: Online Custom Suits
Online custom suits can be a daunting and confounding prospect. In this episode, I talk about my own experiences with it.
Kathryn Sargent’s Five Secrets of the Perfect Suit
What Joan Rivers did for comedy Kathryn Sargent seems to be doing for bespoke tailoring in a decidedly male-dominated universe. A few weeks ago, the 41-year-old master tailor became the first woman to open her own eponymous bespoke shop on Savile Row. While women have been behind the scenes for a long time as cutters, finishers, and the like, Sargent is breaking new ground, cracking what she calls the “windowpane check ceiling” of Savile Row’s boys’ club.
The Humor, Style and Lack Thereof at the 2015 Golden Globes
Last night was the third and final time Tina Fey and Amy Poehler would host the Golden Globes, which bums me out. They’re fantastic, and they didn’t disappoint last night.
In lieu of seasonally repeating myself with yet another post-awards show piece about the black tie turnout at the 2015 Golden Globes, I went with a podcast about the telecast itself, the comic stylings of our co-hostesses and some of the awards and recipients.
A Little Inspiration from No. 1 Savile Row
A bespoke suit from Gieves & Hawkes at No. 1 Savile Row in London is way out of range for most men, myself included. But Gieves & Hawkes is a great example of a master upholding the tradition of fine…
Surgeon’s Cuffs
Though they're essentially cosmetic, functional sleeve buttons, aka "surgeon's cuffs," are a fun detail that offers a subtle bit of flair to a suit or blazer.
The Discerning Gentleman’s Guide to Suit Tailoring
I recently stumbled upon this smart and handsomely designed guide to tailoring from Next Blog, U.K. Enjoy...
The Custom Suit Experience at Imparali Custom Tailors
For most of us, a bespoke suit is out of reach. It's expensive. Most guys probably grab a 40R off the rack, figuring the fit is close enough, and perhaps take it to a tailor for some refinements and hope…
007 Style: A Celebration of James Bond’s Original Suits
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bond films, the Barbican in London is hosting an exhibit entitled "Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style" from July 6th to September 5th. For the costume exhibition of the show, EON, the…
Monday April 16, 2012
VERY warm day for this time of year. Got the dog run out of the way early while it was still relatively cool. Getting measured today for my first bespoke suit. Much more to come about that. Also working with…