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No1 Savile Row; Royal tailors Gieves & Hawkes flagship store sold

MasterCut — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:32:38 +0000

Gieves & Hawkes, No1 Savile Row, the best address

After reading the Times newspaper, it is sad to say that the Royal Tailor with the best address on No1. Savile Row; Gieves & Hawkes freehold flagship store has been sold to the parent Chinese group Wing Tai Properties for a whopping £8.5 million

According to Companies House reports Gieves & Hawkes made a loss £2.4 million at the year ending December 2010. Their turn-over was 15.6million as compared to the previous year of £16.6 million. This just basically means that they have made losses for at least two years in a row.

In addition this has led Gieves & Hawkes to close a further 8 concession stores 7 of which are in House of Fraser. Never-less the company still has 4 concessions in Harvey Nichol and Selfridges and there are still 10 stores dotted around.

The original founders were Gieves founded in 1785, and Hawkes founded in 1771. Gieves and Hawkes merged in the late 19th Century. The tailors started as suppliers to the British Army and Royal Navy. It makes bespoke suits for the Royal family such as Prince William and Prince Harry. Gieves & Hawkes are tailors that are not afraid to re-invent it-self. It was the first on Savile Row to make ready to wear suits. To this day 20% of its turnover is from making bespoke suits and the rest from ready to wear but that still has not saved it from the recession that started in 2008 as its brands continue to slowly diminish and fade in the ever challenging UK market.

So what will become of Gieves & Hawkes? Fear not, with my connections in Hong Kong, I managed to speak to an insider from Wing Tai group who does not wish to be named as this is sensitive times and they have re-assured me that apart from the usual cost cutting exercises i.e. closing concession stores, Gieves and Hawkes will continue to operate as normal in the UK but the plan is to increase presence in the Far-East Asian Markets.

I have been told that there is a growing trend of forgotten and diminishing Western brands that are being dusted and brought back to life in these Asian countries, especially brands that are more than 100 years old with great history and heritage. In the Asian market there is a great respect for brands with rich history especially ones with connections to the royal families. Asians love their brands more than any other country that is why the top leading fashion houses such as Gucci and Burberry are growing exponentially in the Asian markets, even in these difficult times. For the ever growing middle class some of these brands maybe out of reach which leaves opportunities for lesser known brands such as Gieves & Hawkes with their rich history and royal connections to cover the gap.

One example I can think of is Aquascutum founded in 1885 and famous for their trench coats. They fizzled out of late and were taken over by a Honk Kong company in 2009 and now have dozens of stores all over Asia keeping the Aquascutum brand going.

I guess to some extent without these takeovers from Asian Groups these brands may just disappear altogether. My next question is which one of the established Savile Row tailors will be next?

Why not come down Savile Row to discuss this further and at the same time book an appointment for a fully bespoke suit at our Savile Row Fitting room.

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Dinner Suits for the Black Tie Event

master — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:55:39 +0000

Peak Lapel Dinner Suit

The dinner suit also know as Tuxedos is one of the most interesting kinds of formal evening wear; it isn’t as stiff and rigid as the white tie events and it isn’t as comfortable as the morning or day suit. It was at its peak of ingenuity between the years of 1930 and 1940. This is wear the crafting of what we call Black Tie wear comes from. They took all the etiquette rules they had at the time and took comfort and class to a whole new level.

Lets look at all the components that go into a Dinner suit or as some people would call it a Black Tie event. This event could be anything from a cocktail party to a formal dinner to a regular party. But it is important to remember never to have or wear your black tie suit before 6pm (hence the term evening wear). That is considered very poor etiquette and is frowned upon in most circles. The pieces of what makes a dinner suit will be listed below.

Fabric colors – The term black tie is a bit of a give-away. Black is the traditional color, black stands out especially with the shirt and bow tie. Although black is the tradition midnight blue is considered the classic. Midnight blue was introduced during the 1930s because the color is able to keep its richness whereas black can seem to fade especially in old suits where the cloth can fade and has a grayish shade especially in parties that start before sunset. In addition black seems rather dull and boring. Today it is rather difficult to find midnight blue dinner suits in off the peg or ready to wear therefore made to measure or bespoke is your best option.

Notch Lapel Dinner Suit

Dinner Jacket - The dinner jacket is normally worn in black or midnight blue I have also seen white ( normally reserve for warmer climates). Your jacket should be made of finished or unfinished worsted wool. Your suit can be either single or double breasted and your lapels can be peaked or have a shawl collar. These lapels can either have the satin face or grosgrain. The grosgrain facing is considered to be more refined but more expensive. Again, you do not normally find grosgrain in ready to wear/off the peg dinner suits. The jacket should have one button for single breasted coats and the sleeve buttons should be covered in the same materials as the lapels and the jacket should not have any vents. The side pocket is double-besomed jetted (slit) hip pocket with the welts trimmed with the same material as the lapel. If the jacket has a flap it should be tucked in. No ticket pockets are allowed and definitely no button hole on the shawl lapel although a button hole on a None Shawl Lapel such as peak or notch is considered appropriate.

The Trousers - This is what makes a suit a suit. The pants should match the jacket and have a single braid down the front of each leg that matches the material of the lapels. This is one of the simplest pieces of the suit no heavy customs here. The pants should be pleated and no cuffs and be cut for suspenders.

White Shawl Lapel Dinner Jacket

Waist wear and Neckwear - You can either wear a waistcoat or a cummerbund whichever you would choose, but it should match the material of the lapels on your jacket. If you are wearing the double breasted jacket you should not wear any kind of waist covering. Your neckwear should be a black silk bowtie that is self tied and can be either batwing style or butterfly shape; your tie should always match your lapels.

The Shirt - The shirt is what makes the dinner suit more comfortable the collar doesn’t have to be detachable. You can have the wingtip collar or the turn down collar is acceptable. The shirt must be made of white material and can have a pleated or pique front, or the standard stiff un-pleated bib is preferred by most aficionados. The shirt should be either fly fronts or French cuffs.

Accessories & Warm Weather Wear- The common accessories found with these type of suits are men’s hosiery of black silk or similar fabric style and texture and must come above the calf, button on suspenders, black, gold, or mother of pearl cuff links, and a white linen handkerchief. You can also wear a over coat for winter and a white silk scarf with tassels at each end. Warm weather wear for these events is similar to cold weather or regular black tie attire. The difference is the jacket can be white or ivory, and made of cotton, wool, or linen. Trousers can be flat black, and the accessories should be dark colored silk and linen. These are small differences that determine what to wear based on the seasons.

Footwear - The most classic and traditional of them all is the black shiny Patent leather Pump with grosgrain bow also known as the Court Shoe. These shoes have been around since the 18th century and were original worn by Aristocrats with knee breaches and silk stockings. If you are going for pumps remember to wear black silk socks. The less formal but more practical is the lace patent leather Oxford shoes. When I say practical I mean these can be worn with other formal wear such as work suits. Patent leather is important as its shinny and compliments the black/midnight blue suit and silk/grosgrain lapel facings. If you haven’t got a pair of black silk socks you can always hide your pair of black any socks it under the Oxford shoes whereas with the Pump it’s a bit harder.

Conclusion
I hope this has been a helpful style tip for those special dinner occasions. I think it is very helpful to know just what to wear at the right time, and for dinner parties and that kind of affair this type of suit is the standard and as they say the suit makes the man. Here at Huality Tailoring we not only make dinner suits to your specification but we also make suits for all occasions so check out our mens suits styles.

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Suit Fabric

MasterCut — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:51:41 +0000

Types of suit fabrics

Ever hear the expression, “The suit makes the man, or woman.” Well have you wondered what makes a suit? We are going to cover what types of suit fabrics make up those beautiful and elegant suits that business men and other professionals have adorned for years. There are many different fabrics out there so pay close attention and find the right one for you. If you are not sure a general rule of thumb is to go for natural wool fabrics.

Natural Fibers

Things that fall under this category are wool, linen, silk, cashmere, cotton, polyester and microFibers. These fabrics are all found in nature and are either grown or harvested. That is what classifies them as natural, being that they come from source and are not manufactured. Not being manufactured just means that they are already a fiber and that there is no creation process to turn them into a usable fiber. It does take some work to get these natural fibers into a workable fabric, but it is not the same as creating the fibers themselves.

Wool

Wool is the best suiting fabric available today. This is a natural fiber that is harvested from sheep and other animals such as goat (Cashmere and Mohair). It can be a light weight and durable material, but has a high tendency to wrinkle. This is probably one of the most versatile fabrics out there right now. It can be dyed almost any color, holds that color well, and breathes well on top of that.

Ways of Processing Wool Yarns

There are two main ways to process the wools into wool yarns. These are worsted and woolen.

Worsted Yarn:

This is when the wool fibers are tightly spun into a smoothly twisted yarn before it is weaved or knitted. It then goes through a second process called combing that removes the unwanted short fibers leaving only the long fibers therefore making it smooth and durable, perfect for suits.

Woolen Yarn:

Woolen spun yarn is not tightly spun. It is softer and fluffy and is best for knitting and sweaters.

Wool Grades and Quality

Different grades of wool are for different application and purposes. This is dependant on the fiber length, fineness, and combinations of other properties such as how it is woven to achieve the end result.

Virgin Wool	This is the wool taken straight from the animal without being woven or any processing done to it.
Tropical Wool	Is a plain weave, 2 ply worsted wool that is light weight wool and is usually used in warmer climate. Can crease quite easily because of its light weight therefore is not durable as the heavier worsted wools.
Worsted Wool	One of the best kinds of wool is called Worsted wool. It is not only the strongest but it is also the most comfortable and durable material that is on the market and has been the star material for suits and elegant clothing for a long, long, and yes I said long time.
Thread counts	When you hear the terms Super 100's, Super 110's, Super 120's, Super 150's up to Super 200’s. This basically means how fine the wool fibers are, the higher the count means the more fibers you can get in a square inch cloth and the finer the fabric is overall. The measurement used are measured in microns, so for a Super 100’s the fiber used must be finer than 18 micron, and for a Super 150s the fiber used must be finer than 15 micron. A super 150s suit maybe finer, lighter, more comfortable and expensive to wear but it will not be durable as a super 100s.
Flannel	Heavy weight wool cloth made using the worsted yarn method that is durable but yet soft and is best use for winter. Flannel fabrics are sometimes are mixed with other materials such as cotton or synthetic fibers.
Tweed	Heavy weight wool cloth made using the woolen yarn method. It is rough but soft and durable. Best used for outdoor and winter wear.
Gabardine	This is a type of Twill fabric that is tightly woven made from worsted wool. It is smooth on one side and is looks and feels ribbed on the other side. Gabardine fabric holds its shape well and does not crease easily.
Merino Wool	This is one of the best wool around today becuase it has long length and very fine fibers making it one of the finest and softest wool. In addition due to its long fiber length it is very durable, perfect for making suits both for warm and cold climate.

Non Sheep Wools

Mohair: Mohair is a soft, silky and shiny fabric made from Angora goats. It is medium weight, warm and durable.

Cashmere: Cashmere is a soft and supple material that comes from the Cashmere goat. This is a very expensive material but is well worth the price for its fine feel and look. It is durable but easy to wrinkle and costly to maintain. It is one of the favored natural fibers to have a suit made of.

Other Natural Fibers

Cotton: Cotton is also a very versatile fiber. It grows on a plant and is harvested making it a natural fiber as well. It can be dyed just about any color, but is found in nature to be white. This fiber is easy to work with and very durable, again depending how it is woven. It a very light weight material and breathes extremely well. It allows air to escape keeping the body cool and is best suited for high temperature zones.

Linen: The last but surely not the least of natural fibers in linen. Made from the flax plant it is a favorite of the tropical islanders and those who live in high temperature zones. It is very light weight, but easily stainable and very easily wrinkled. Not a best choice for someone who has never owned a suit before. It breathes very well and makes it easy to stay cool in high temperatures while wearing this kind of suit.

Non-natural Fibers:

Polyester: Polyester refers to a polymer based product, which in easier terms means that it is made of plastic. This petroleum based product is strong, durable, and can hold up under pressure. It does not wrinkle easily, but also does not breathe well as it traps heat close to the body. This is one of the most common synthetic fibers on the market today. It is synthetic because, again it is man made and not harvested or grown. It will commonly be found mixed in with natural materials to strengthen them and make them less likely to wrinkle easily.

MicroFibers: Is another synthetic fine fiber that is more breathable than Polyester. It is one of the cheapest fabrics out there but not of high quality (you get what you pay for).

Wool mixed/blend: Meaning Wool fiber mixed with other types of fabrics such as cashmere, cotton or even synthetic fibers to save cost. Again anything mixed with non-natural fibers will not be of good quality as natural fibers.

Conclusion

After looking at these different fibers it is important to think of what kind of climate you live in and how often the suit is used before purchasing a suit made of any of these fibers or even a mixture thereof. There are many different types of fabrics out there so give it some good thought before you choose your bespoke suit.

Wedding Suit Guide: What groomswear options do I have?

MasterCut — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:49:43 +0000

Introduction

There are many components to every men’s wedding suit, but there are even more components when it comes to what is right to wear and when.

Do you have a wedding coming up?

Are you stressing about how to outfit yourself, let alone the other guys in your party?

What Groomswear options do I have?

It can be a very stressful time planning a wedding so here is a guide that should help take the guess work out of looking your best on that memorable day.

Things to remember before deciding on your wedding suit

The Bride: First of all you will need to know some fundamental truths when it comes to proper dress on your big day. The first is to always remember what your fiancé’s dress looks like and to pick your suit color accordingly. Ok you got me there, I know you are not supposed to see the dress otherwise its bad luck. Ask the bride to give you subtle hints such as colour, styles and accessories so you can match it. Better still get someone who has seen images of the dress to help you out.

Wedding Theme and Colours: Some weddings will have wedding themes so find this out before you decide. Always remember to keep the look professional because what you’re wearing is what you will be seeing immortalized in your wedding photos from now till death do you part. When you are picking your suit and color schemes remember to keep it simple too many colors may look tacky or out of place especially if you already have a two or even three color scheme. It is also important to pick colors that will compliment each other.

The rest of the wedding party: You must also remember the other people in your party as well as the person giving away the fiancé at the alter. They should all follow the rules above to ensure no one out do the bride with too much color or that looks out of place with not enough; you should all have a uniform look which is the preferred method with some minor tweaks to the groom to make him stand out. When it comes to comfort and fit, nothing else matters. You could spend all the money in the world but if you had an ill fitting suit that was uncomfortable it would mar your proceedings for life. And always remember to do your homework.

What are my options on acquiring the wedding suit?

When it comes right down to it there are pros and cons no matter how you acquire a suit for your wedding. No matter if you buy, rent, or have one custom made, there are ups and downs.Let’s take a quick look at each method and its ups and downs starting from the cheapest to the most expensive.

1. To hire or not to hire

Pros: Here is a look at the ups of rented suits. It is by far and away the cheapest option to have rented suits for yourself and your party. You will have a decent selection at most all renal stores along with an assortment of accessories. Most rental places will have a good range of sizes and you will usually be able to find a good fit. After you’re done with it simply return it and you never have to clean it or look at it again.

Cons: The suit you will be wearing is very likely to have been worn before, your choice is limited to their stock, and you can get a poor fitting suit once in a while. After the wedding you have no keepsake of what you wore.

2. Ready to wear | off-the peg

Pros: Ready to wear suits from the high streets are some of the most affordable suits to buy for a wedding that you will actually get to keep when you are done. The up sides are that you can find some real good deals on this type of suit, and you can always have it altered if it doesn’t fit quite right, not to mention you will have a large selection to choose from and you will get to keep it after the wedding.

Cons: You will often have to pay a lot for top designers but you won’t necessarily get the best fit, and you will be limited to what is in season at the stores. Also if you have the suit altered it could be expensive and you might end up with a different design of suit. After the wedding is over and the guests leave and you finish cleaning up, you will still have to clean and look after the suit.

3. Suit made to your specification

The final method is the bespoke or custom tailor made suit. There are two types the fully bespoke suit and the made to measure suit. Bespoke being the more expensive option of the two but both are made according to your specification and measurements.

Pros: The ups are, although the garment will be very pricy you are guaranteed a great value for your money, your choices and decisions on the details of the suit are only limited by your imagination and the tailors talent, the suit will be custom made for your body. After the wedding you have a custom suit that will likely last you a life time.

Cons: Now for the down side of things, this is the most expensive method out there to acquire a good suit, the choice process can be confusing because of so many choices. The fitting may take up to twelve weeks to complete, and after the wedding you own an expensive suit that should be cared for correctly but hardly worn again.

Summary

	Hire	Ready to Wear	Suit made to Specification
Time	Instant according to availability	Instant according to availability	Can take between 4 to 12 weeks
Uniqueness	Very common and has been worn before	Common but only worn by you	Made especially according to your specification
Price	Lowest	Low to Medium	High
Choice	Limited to what is available at the time	Wide Choice depending on season and collection	Endless combination of styles and fabrics
Size and Fitting	High chance of ill fitting unless you are lucky	OK Fitting but may require alterations which can be expensive	Perfect fit
Post Wedding	Return and re-worn by someone else	Yours to keep, maintain and re-worn	Yours to keep, maintain and re-worn

Conclusion

I did mention custom made to your specification is the most expensive method but you can actually get a made to measure (semi-bespoke) suit for the same price as an off-the-peg. Here at Huality wedding suits starts from £179 so I don’t see any reason going for a ready to wear unless you are short of time. Of course if you have the money then the fully bespoke suit should be your first choice.

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Savile Row Tailors: The established tailors on Savile Row

MasterCut — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:48:08 +0000

Savile Row - Normally misspelt as Saville Row. This is the place where the rich and famous from all over the world such as Royal families, billionaires, footballers, pop stars, film stars and even gangsters get their suit's tailored.

There are as many tailor shops as there are townhouses some would say as you walk down Savile Row. Most people view Savile Row as the Mecca of Tailoring; even Huality Tailoring has a fitting room down the Row.

Savile Row, the east side

This is a look at Savile Row – Who’s Who- The Main Players in the tailor game. The top of the line shops have been called the Godfathers of the Mayfair mafia. But we let you decide what you think of each of them as we cover them.

Savile Row was not only where the most famous tailors in the history of the world have are or were established, but it was originally the home of the rich and wealthy. There is no other way to describe it other than that some bright minded people thought it a brilliant idea to have their shops in close proximity to the upper class, and those who lived in the Savile Row area. The tailors have been there since before the 19th century.

The biggest names in the game are Henry Poole, Dege & Skinner, Huntsman, Gieves & Hawkes, and Anderson & Sheppard. These are some of the best and brightest when it comes to style and class, around the world let alone in the UK. Some would say that style and the creativity that these companies have are the embodiment of passion. Now, let me tell you more about these companies.

Anderson & Sheppard- this is one of the best while they are currently based on Old Burlington St. after a few spats with a landlord. They still make some of the best around. Their style is purely bespoke, and they were made famous by their, limp look, style. It is a softer, and more free form of dress than the other tailors. The company was started by Per Anderson and Sidney Sheppard and brought to Savile Row in 1913. This is a favorite for celebs around the world.

Henry Poole- Started in 1806, this is one of thee oldest and most historic shops along Savile Row. Being credited with as the founder of Savile Row, their goal was to outfit the greats from barons to kings to prime ministers to emperors, and they did. They have outfitted the likes of Napoleon, Churchill, The princes of Wales and other European Royalty. The shop is currently owned by Agnus Cundey.

Dege & Skinner- Started in the later part of the 19th century, and it has created a family tradition they have been in business together ever since. They have built up quite a reputation for getting things done, with their family experience and with the acquisition of several other shops with different specialties as well. They offer a more rigid style of tailor among other things.

Gieves & Hawkes, No1 Savile Row, the best address

Gieves & Hawkes- Has the best address of them all; apparently this shop is run out of No. 1 Savile Row. IT comes from a naval background and is run by Mark Henderson. This is also a wonderful bespoke made to order tailor. Again, moving with the times they mainly deal with ready to wear clothing, even their shop somehow feels like a departmental store.

Huntsman- They came to Savile Row in the early 1900’s and is sometimes referred to tailor to the stars. They apparently have received quite a few star studded orders from celebs around the world. This wonderful self contained shop has the reputation for being the most expensive on the Row. They use a very hearty structured system when making their garments.

Kilgour – Don’t let the contemporary look deceive you. These guys have been around since 1882 and were known at the time as Kilgour French & Stanbury. One of their most famous and favorite customer was Carey Grant. They offer as most tailors do classic and contemporary style bespoke tailoring. Similar to Gieves & Hawkes and keeping with the times, they are not afraid to venture into the ready to wear market.

These are some of only the best and the oldest who are among the talented who belong in the Golden Mile. There are many more we have not even mentioned, let alone the “young guns” as they are referred to on the Row. This is because they are not quite as established as the big boys. These are the likes of Ozwald Boateng and Richard James whose styles are for the young and adventurous such as bright Red/Purple suits with thin lapels and ultra tight trousers. But it is clear no matter what your experience or longevity it seems to reason that it is all about being an amazing front-man.

Why not come down to Savile Row and check the street out for yourself and at the same time book an appointment to visit our Savile Row fitting room for a fully bespoke suit.

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England World Cup 2010 Suits

MasterCut — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:47:10 +0000

Finally the World Cup 2010 in South Africa is here. Since we are suit-a-holics we will discuss the new England Single Breasted 3 piece suit.

Looking at the photo from left to right we have: Theo Walcot, Emil Heskey, Matthew Upson, Steven Gerrard, Michael Carrick, Joleon Lescott, David James,Robert Green, Jermain Defoe, Gareth Barry, Stewart Downing and Shaun Wright-Phillips.

The England squad looks very suited up and very fashionable indeed. This is a Single Breast 2 Button grey suit made from Marks and Spencers. I always prefer two buttons because somehow it looks slicker and defines the body better than a 3 button but more formal than a 1 button. Looking further at the Jacket details we have the notch lapel and slanted pockets, a timeless look.

The waistcoat is simply a single breasted 5 button pointed bottoms, another classic timeless look added to the 3 Piece Suit.

According to my sources, the pure wool with black and white birds-eye woven fabric are made by Alfred Brown, a Yorkshire Mill in Bramley Leeds. This family company has been running since 1915, currently at its third generation and has been suppliers to great Savile Row tailors down London.

As you can see from the picture the tailored suits all fitted beautifully. No doubt these are tailored according to the player’s measurements and body shape.

Where can you get one of these you and how much you may ask? Well the suits are made by Marks & Spencer so no doubt M&S are quick to offer these. The damage, its only £199 but as with all off-the-peg or ready to made wear these are not going to be fitted like the way it fits the players as in the photos.

Not to worry, here at Huality Bespoke Tailoring we can have these tailored made for you. You can either have a Made to measure/Semi Bespoke for £199. That’s right why buy from M&S when you can have it tailored according to your measurements for the same price? If you have the money to burn then why not go for our fully bespoke suit for £700.

Anyway, good luck to England, I don’t want to have my hopes up too much as we all know we have been let down on too many occasions. Let’s hope we have a good tournament.

Come on England!

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First UK TV Political Debate: 3 Men 3 Fitted suits

MasterCut — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:10:53 +0000

I was watching the first televised prime ministerial debate the other day. Due to the fact that this is the first in the UK Election history it is no wonder that there is so much debates about who came out on top in terms of best and worse policy.

For me, not being too political, here you have 3 men in 3 fitted suits, let’s analyse their styles and find the best fitted suit.

David Cameron went for the typical Tory old boy look, blue tie with the Dark blue suit. David Cameron suit costs £3,500 by Richard Anderson of Savile Row. David has started to wear Savile Row suits since late 2009 (before then it was off-the-peg). When news first broke out about his newly fitted suit he was quite embarrassed about it (quoted by the Telegraph) because at the time the Conservative Spin doctors were getting acres of coverage’s about his Wife Samantha Cameron wearing a £65 dress from Marks and Spencers. This did not bode too well for Mr Cameron as his wife is seen as down to earth and in touch with the working people whereas he is donning around in a £3.5k suit.

Clegg(gold), Cameron(blue), Brown(Pink)

Next on the line is Gordon Brown with a very statesmanlike Black Suit, blue shirt. Why did he choose the pink tie and not a red one to represent his party you may wonder? Well Gordon Brown has always been portrayed as a boring, predictable and gloomy so a red tie would be too predictable. The pink tie makes him less predictable, adds a bit for youth and shows he is in touch with his feminine side (very appealing to female voters).

Finally, Nick Clegg in gold tie and light blue Marks and Spencer suit. Nick opted for the Gold tie as it is rare and not popular amongst the tie-buying politicos. I personally think this is a good choice as it stands out especially for someone that is not known by two third of the voters. Also, gold represents the Sun portraying a Sunny outlook in gloomy times.

Nick wants to totally standout between the two Red and Blue parties. His choice of light blue suit just did that compared to the Dark fitted suits of the other two.

Who has the sharpest and most fitted suit?

From top: Brown, Cameron and Clegg

Overall we have to look at the shoulders and the cut. See shoulder pictures on your right (from top we have Brown, Cameron and Clegg).

Nick Clegg’s suit is an off-the-peg. The baggy arm is a dead give away although the shoulder looks about right giving him a very relaxed look. It is fairly hard to find on an off-the-peg suit that fits the shoulder as good as Nick Cleggs one unless you are lucky.

Gordon Brown’s suit is well fitted but the shoulder’s does not do much justice for a Savile Row bespoke suit. The cut on the shoulder is not clean as one would expect. This is down to the armhole being a bit too tight. Also his podgy figuration and short neck does not help either. The suit shoulder gives the impression that Gordon Brown is not very relaxed and a bit rigid.

David Cameron has the sharpest and the best fitted suit. The fittings on the shoulders are cleaned cut from all angles. I am very impressed.

Looking for a Savile Row Bespoke Suit similar to David Cameron or Gordon Brown for a fraction of the price?

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Bespoke Tailoring Back With a Vengeance!

MasterCut — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:00:18 +0000

Huality Tailoring is proud to announce the launch of our new website. After many feedbacks from you we are excited to say that the site has a more vibrant modern look, new content, significant layout updates, features and super friendly.

There is the bespoke styles section that shows some of our many suit styles which was lacking in our old site. We have added easier help and support such as FAQs and a search function for you to find things more quickly and easily.

Our new Blog

Due to popular demand there is now a new Blog to keep you up-to-date with the latest news, style advice, special offers, technical articles about bespoke tailoring and anything interesting about suits.

I would like to say thanks to all the customers, friends and family who took time and effort to provide us with the advice and feedbacks, it was invaluable.

It was your constant enthusiasm and support that has made this Blog come about. We did not realised and are very flattered that so many of you are interested in our journey. From now on it would be my pleasure to update you with everything that goes on within Huality, from latest news to anything interesting about suits and tailoring.

Dying to tell us ways of improving it?

We want our new bespoke suit website to be everything you want it to be and so would love to know your thoughts. You can be as honest as you like, so please give us your feedback and let us know what you think.

Have your say, post us your comments now.

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Our Greatest Ever Free Shirt Give Away

BabbleGeek — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:55:20 +0000

To celebrate the launch of our new website, we are giving away *FREE Made to Measure Shirts with a capital plural 'S'. Yes you can have as many shirts as you like, and no they are not cheap. Each made to measure shirt is worth at least £50. In my BabbleGeek definition this is called BabbleGeek Stupid Give Away (BSGA).

What's the cost? You haven't been listening have you? Nothing! Not a single penny, it's FREE and as many as you like. OK, enough of the Babble ranting and raving, what's the catch?

OK OK you got me there, there is a little catch. All we ask from you are two things:

remain a subscriber to our email newsletter
refer a new customer (not an existing) to us and if they buy a suit we will give you a FREE made to measure shirt.

Don't forget to tell the new customer that you referred to mention your name and email address during the purchase of their new suit. That's all there is to it.

I say no more before I come out with some more BSGAs and get taken away in a straitjacket by the Huality Tailoring Team..

Sign up and get a free shirt

See the Free Shirt Terms & Conditions for more details

*Free Shirts Terms & Conditions

The offer is valid from midnight on March 28th 2010 to August 28th 2010; no correspondence will be entered into.
To claim for the free shirt email us with the code 1003FREESHIRT after the newly referred customer has paid the full amount of the new suit.
- If you are not an existing customer we will send you instructions on how to measure yourself or an existing shirt . Alternatively you can visit us at one of our venues and we will measure you for a fee of £15.
- Once we have your measurements it will take approximately 4-6 weeks to make the free shirt.
- Unsubscribing from the Huality Newsletter while waiting for your free search will automatically invalidate the offer and you may not receive the shirt.
- Once we have your shirt we will contact you for collection. We can courier it to you for a fee of £10.
- Since this is a free shirt any post alterations will be chargeable.
This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Huality.co.uk reserved the right to change or amend the offer at any time.
Huality.co.uk reserved the right to refuse any participant at any time with no required explanation.

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