Prince of Wales at Henry Poole: Part 7
This week was the second, forward fitting for this Henry Poole suit. The shape at the back is much improved since Craig and Alex ripped it apart last time – a nice compromise between hiding the shape of my back and highlighting my seat with too...
Prince of Wales at Henry Poole: Part 7
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Yes, the armholes are being lowered slightly and the chest cleared a little more to deal with that. Thanks...
Prince of Wales at Henry Poole: Part 6
An awful lot of handwork goes into a pair of trousers at Henry Poole. Here we see a few examples of that work, with a particular focus on attaching the curtain – the strip of cloth that runs around the inside of the waistband. Before we get to ...
Prince of Wales at Henry Poole: Part 6
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You're in luck Roger, there's a video series coming out soon documenting every stage of the making of a Poole suit, including a purpose-made set. I'll link to it when it's available Simon...
Prince of Wales at Henry Poole: Part 5
First fitting this week on the Prince of Wales double-breasted suit being made at Henry Poole – in the Poole house check with characteristic burgundy overcheck. Craig Featherstone, who cut the suit, is joined here for the fitting by master ...
Prince of Wales at Henry Poole: Part 5
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I love these posts. The details of reading about a suit being made is great to read and it's nice to see all these images. I have to admit though that all the side shots make your beard look pretty funky, as though someo...
Prince of Wales at Henry Poole: Part 4
This, the fourth part of the series looking at the making of a Henry Poole suit, examines the padding of a chest. It is being done here by apprentice James under the watchful eye of John Dryer. First, James takes the three parts of the canvassing (...
Prince of Wales at Henry Poole: Part 4
This, the fourth part of the series looking at the making of a Henry Poole suit, examines the padding of a chest. It is being done here by apprentice James under the watchful eye of John Dryer. First, James takes the thr...
Prince of Wales at Henry Poole: Part 3
The next stage in my Henry Poole double-breasted suit is the cutting (previous post, measuring, here), being done here by cutter Craig Featherstone. Henry Poole characterises itself as a house that tries to achieve ‘balance’ in the cut of...
Prince of Wales at Henry Poole: Part 3
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Hi Mads, Patrick is a friend so I'm not perhaps the best person to ask. Also, I have never had a suit made there, recently or before Patrick took over, so I would have no knowledge to base any opinion of the tailoring on...
Golden Shears: Beautiful details
Every year the Golden Shears throws up some wonderful pieces of tailoring design, and gratifyingly Monday’s show was no exception. The little details are always what stand out. Like the buttons on a detachable cape that are hidden under the...
Golden Shears: Beautiful details
Every year the Golden Shears throws up some wonderful pieces of tailoring design, and gratifyingly Monday’s show was no exception. The little details are always what stand out. Like the buttons on a detachable cape tha...
Prince of Wales at Henry Poole: Part 2
The second post in the Henry Poole series, this illustrates the measuring being done by cutter Craig Featherstone – with Simon Cundey taking notes. (Previous post on the cloth is here.) Craig is refreshingly honest with his references to the va...
Prince of Wales at Henry Poole: Part 2
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I'm sorry if this looks rude, but, as with your A&S suit, the shoulders are too narrow, in this case, your arms are virtually popping out of the tops of your sleeves. The flat front trousers are fitted in a way that make...
Prince of Wales at Henry Poole: Part 1
This is the first post in what will be a series on having a double-breasted suit made at Henry Poole, in Prince of Wales cloth, as in Edward VII, but with the Duke of Windsor’s addition, originally from the Seafield estate, with the exclusive H...
Prince of Wales at Henry Poole: Part 1
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That might be right, I might have the number wrong Gary. I'm afraid I can't remember though from this long ago. If you want to be sure, maybe best to check with P&H?...
Livery at Henry Poole
The way Keith tells it, in the late eighties the Royal Household had a decision to make. The livery of the Household and Royal Mews was in pretty poor shape. It had largely been made in 1902 (for the coronation of Edward VII), some had been remade in...
Livery at Henry Poole
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Hi Michael, I'm not sure on morning coat and black tie, as it's not something I've ever looked into. But I have seen very nice examples at Henry Poole and Anderson & Sheppard. Certainly, I'd want someone with a lot of ex...
Permanent Style in GQ: Field Day
Another short piece in GQ last week, this time telling the world about next Monday, October 11, when Savile Row will be turfed and covered with sheep. Perhaps more importantly for those interested in bespoke tailoring, there is a whole roster of even...
Permanent Style in GQ: Field Day
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Hi Rob - it is absolutely for the lay man. That's the point - to get people to Savile Row and having a look around. Go to the Field Day site and look through the schedule, then go to anything that takes your fancy! See y...
