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Interview with Westwood Hart: Pioneering the Future of Bespoke Fashion

Interview with Westwood Hart: Pioneering the Future of Bespoke Fashion

Westwood Hart is a tailoring company that creates custom tailored, bespoke grade, hand sewn garments, including suits, sport coats, tuxedos, dress shirts and much more for men. But they are much more than that. Founded on a legacy of excellence and craftsmanship, and attention to detail. Westwood Hart is a name that resonates with quality and precision in the world of men's fashion.

How to Dress Up Professionally

How to Dress Up Professionally

First impressions matter, especially in professional settings. Whether you're attending a business meeting, job interview, or networking event, your appearance speaks volumes about your professionalism and competence. Dressing professionally not only boosts your confidence but also commands respect and credibility from others. One versatile piece that can effortlessly elevate your professional look is a men's black bomber jacket. This timeless outerwear not only adds a touch of sophistication but also offers versatility and functionality to your outfits. Let's explore how you can incorporate a black bomber jacket into your professional wardrobe with these stylish outfit ideas.

The history of male tailoring and where we are today

The history of male tailoring and where we are today

From 1800’s male gentry fashion, to 2023’s gender fluid tailoring choices, the world of fashion is evolving decade-by-decade. With e-commerce sites often opting for separating their clothes by gender, we are at a point in the world where brands are moving away from a binary option and creating more fluidity in the world of fashion.

A Tuxedo vs a Suit - Why do we draw such differences

A Tuxedo vs a Suit - Why do we draw such differences

When it comes to formalwear, two options that often come to mind are tuxedos and suits. Although both of them are worn for dressy occasions, they are distinct from each other. Understanding the differences between them is crucial to dress appropriately for various events. The cultural significance of these formalwear options goes beyond just fashion; it reflects social norms and expectations. This paper aims to explore the reasons why we draw such differences between tuxedos and suits.

Custom Dress Suits in NYC: 5 Tips For Choosing Your Tailor

Custom Dress Suits in NYC: 5 Tips For Choosing Your Tailor

If you are getting tired of all the pre-made clothes that simply don’t seem to fit right no matter which size you get, I have a suggestion to make. Why don’t you try finding yourself a tailor in NYC and working with them in order to get the best fitting outfit for you? I would especially recommend doing that if you are looking to buy a suit, regardless of your gender, since we all know that finding one that fits can be rather difficult. Not when it is made specifically for you, though.

The suit isn`t done yet - COVID-19 could spark tailored fashion`s revival according to 3DLOOK

The suit isn`t done yet - COVID-19 could spark tailored fashion`s revival according to 3DLOOK

With consumers expecting better fit, better quality, and greater sustainability, this could be the start of an explosion in demand for made-to-order garments. New remote working practices have prompted dire predictions regarding the fate of the tailor-made suit.

Can made-to-measure survive in the age of social distancing?

Can made-to-measure survive in the age of social distancing?

The pandemic has had a drastic impact on all parts of the fashion supply chain - manufacturers have been forced to halt production, retailers have had to shutter their stores, and consumers have been forced online. According to a report by the Business of Fashion and McKinsey, the industry faces a decline in global revenues of up to 30% in 2020 as a result of Covid-19.

How advances in technology are driving the future of made-to-measure fashion and body measuring

How advances in technology are driving the future of made-to-measure fashion and body measuring

This article is devoted to one of the first stages – taking measurements with the spotlight on technological advances to replace the manual and costly process of hand measurements.

Beat the odds: 3 secrets for MTM businesses to thrive amid challenging 2020

Beat the odds: 3 secrets for MTM businesses to thrive amid challenging 2020

COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for change in the made-to-measure world. In the short term, bespoke apparel businesses will face new challenges in catering to consumers that have been forced online by widespread quarantines. In the long term, they will have to find new ways to appease lingering fears over health and safety. It is apparent that the person-to-person process of manual measuring will no longer suffice.

Responding to Fashion Market Changes With On-Demand Technology

Responding to Fashion Market Changes With On-Demand Technology

Fashion On Demand by Lectra gives manufacturer a competitive edge

Why Tweed Jackets Are The Most Important Piece Of Your Wardrobe

Why Tweed Jackets Are The Most Important Piece Of Your Wardrobe

Going shopping is a ritual on its own. Some people see it as a therapy, some just love it for the subtle rush of adrenaline it brings. Yet, some people shop for style. Thus, jackets become a sort of obsession for them.

How to measure inseam for men's pants

How to measure inseam for men's pants

One way to really show off your style chops is to have perfectly fitting pants. Who doesn't want to look cool and stylish these days, and getting the pants that look tailored to just your body type is one of the most important details to consider when attempting to look cool and modern.

Henry Herbert Tailors are inshoring to honour the traditions of British bespoke tailoring

Henry Herbert Tailors are inshoring to honour the traditions of British bespoke tailoring

UK is looking to grow its manufacturing capability. Working in this direction, rather than off-shoring production as so many Savile Row tailors do now, Henry Herbert Tailors are inshoring - and have invested over £250,000 in the last year recruiting three new ex-Savile Row tailors, two apprentices and a new purpose built London based tailoring workshop to honour the traditions of British bespoke tailoring.

Sumissura presents a customized approach to fashion

Sumissura presents a customized approach to fashion

Since first being opened in 2013, Sumissura has managed to become an e-commerce leader for tailored clothing. The brand's approach to fashion is one that pursues a variety of customization options, aiming to provide women with garment pieces that fit them perfectly.

Made to Measure, The Finest Tailors Around The World

Made to Measure, The Finest Tailors Around The World

When it comes to tailoring, the hardest thing to master is the suit. A well fitted suit can make any man look in good shape and should leave them free to move however they wish. It's an incredible skill allowing this level of flexibility, whilst creating a form flattering silhouette. Very few designers have truly mastered the art of the suit, but these three are true craftsmen.

The Best Kid Fashion Ideas You Should Introduce to Your Daughter

The Best Kid Fashion Ideas You Should Introduce to Your Daughter

Does your daughter want to start dressing more like you? Take a look at these amazing kid fashion ideas you should introduce to your daughter.

Bespoke suits by Harris and Howard

Bespoke suits by Harris and Howard

Harris and Howard Bespoke is an exclusive brand that is known for producing the finest gentlemen's garments. Steeped in the long established traditions of British tailoring, we are recognised for our attention to detail, expert craftsmanship, and customer service. They pride theirselves in creating clothes to make their clients look great, feel comfortable, and receive compliments - no matter what the occasion.

Meet Sartorio at Pitti Immagine Uomo

Meet Sartorio at Pitti Immagine Uomo

The Sartorio brand, with its strong sartorial imprint that is modern and casual, tells the story of a Neapolitan in the World, while the Kired brand is characterized by the combination of artisanal excellence and innovation. The two present their novelties for the first time in a new space at the Cavedio of the Lower Floor (Main Pavilion). Timeless collections that do not fall victim to fleeting trends, but which are in constant evolution, reinterpreting the codes of elegance and good taste.

Paul Smith Made-to-measure service

Paul Smith Made-to-measure service

Create a custom fit and add a personal touch to your next suit with the new Made to Measure tailoring service.

L'Atelier Amsterdam - unique bespoke experience

L'Atelier Amsterdam - unique bespoke experience

L’Atelier is a true host facilitating a tailored experience: advising and inspiring you in getting the best look for the best value. With the right blend of hospitality and retail, their studio welcomes anyone.

Reasons Why You Need A Bespoke Suit

Reasons Why You Need A Bespoke Suit

When people think about fashion, they easily and readily think about women. Indeed, the fashion industry is heavily concentrated on female clientele – from marketing, sales, and production. In 2017, the women’s clothing industry was estimated to be worth around $642.2 billion, in comparison to men with $419 billion.

How to Elevate an Expensive Suit with Long Coats for Men

How to Elevate an Expensive Suit with Long Coats for Men

Any guy that owns an expensive suit knows that covering it up with an overcoat kind of defeats the purpose. You invest money into your suit collection because you’re proud of the brand, the fit and the style. Layering a floor-length coat on top of a luxury designer suit almost feels like a mortal sin. But, what if we told you that you could actually elevate your suit with certain styles of long coats for men?

Never Underestimate the Power of a Suit: Why and When to Dress to Impress

Never Underestimate the Power of a Suit: Why and When to Dress to Impress

It’s 2019… the year of the gentleman, and every modern man today should have at least four to five nice suits hanging up in his closet. Whether it’s for special occasions like attending a wedding or being the arm candy to the lucky lady in his life… however you “chop it up,” suits are a grown man essential that ALL men should have in their wardrobe.

Atelier Peter Bagley Announces the Introduction of probably the most expensive suits in the world

Atelier Peter Bagley Announces the Introduction of probably the most expensive suits in the world

The leading bespoke tailor & private couturier of luxury garment also announced it would be expanding globally with the Superlative bespoke service.

Create your own personal style with Pelikamo

Create your own personal style with Pelikamo

Pelikamo's aim is to create the best possible product. They make clothes and offer timeless essentials that will be yours for years. The brand offer a large business and casual ready-to-wear collection as well as tailoring services to meet all of your needs.

Bespoke and made-to-measure suits by Jack Davison

Bespoke and made-to-measure suits by Jack Davison

Following in the centuries old traditions of Savile Row tailoring, techniques and artistry, the Bespoke suit is both the highest quality class of suit and the ultimate style experience. The Bespoke suit starts with a conversation between you and your experienced tailor. After selecting your fabric from the world’s finest cloth mills and limitless styling details, an in depth set of measurements and body figurations are taken. From here your very own paper pattern will be hand drawn and cut from scratch. This will then be transferred to your chosen cloth to be constructed and sewn by hand ready for your first "basted" Bespoke suit fitting.

Meyer and Mortimer - beautiful clothes in the highest standards of Savile Row bespoke tailoring

Meyer and Mortimer - beautiful clothes in the highest standards of Savile Row bespoke tailoring

Meyer & Mortimer has one of the oldest pedigrees among the Savile Row fraternity. The modern company traces its heritage back to the 1790s when Jonathan Meyer, a tailor from Austria, established a tailoring and military outfitting business at 36 Conduit Street, at the north end of Savile Row. Around the same time in Edinburgh, the Mortimer family was specialising in military outfitting, supplying officers with swords, ceremonial dirks and firearms. Many Mortimer weapons remain in existence.

What is a British Style Suit and will it work for me

What is a British Style Suit and will it work for me

England, the home of bespoke tailoring and the biggest contributor to men’s tailored clothing over the course of history. In some ways, suits can be compared to wines and cheese as every country makes them to have its own style.

French bespoke suits by Kees Van Beers

French bespoke suits by Kees Van Beers

Кees Van Beers, master tailor for four generations, combines the tradition of tailoring with the exclusive know-how of high fashion (haute-couture) by creating the patterns of clothes for Bespoke Tailoring and Custom Tailoring.

Types of suit shoulder styles

Types of suit shoulder styles

When men really love something, they get all close and personal. They absorb all the information they can about it until they can basically recite you facts in their sleep. Whether it’s about cars, watches, or sneakers, they spend time investing in their area of interest and add to their wealth of knowledge.

Semi-bespoke suits by Regent Tailoring

Semi-bespoke suits by Regent Tailoring

Regent offer a semi-bespoke tailoring service. A semi-bespoke service, which is frequently referred to as made-to-measure, yields results that are just as good as a fully bespoke tailor, but at a fraction of the cost and with far fewer fittings after the customer's measurements have been taken.

Carl Stuart bespoke tailor - hand-tailored suits

Carl Stuart bespoke tailor - hand-tailored suits

Carl Stuart started out as a one-man business over fifty years ago by Walter Grimes. It is still a Limited Company with approx. sixty-five staff and is now run by Walter's daughter Jane. The business has enjoyed a huge success since those early days and is now one of the few remaining truly bespoke tailoring businesses in the UK. As well as building a reputation for quality and excellence over this period, it is also interesting to note that many of their customers and staff have remained loyal to us throughout. Indeed some members of staff have been with the company since it's inception.

G Tonino Tailors - finest quality suits

G Tonino Tailors - finest quality suits

Bespoke tailoring is a hand-sewn garment, custom-made to the customer's requirements. With over 50 years of craftsmanship experience, G. Tonino's suits are of the very finest quality, hand stitched and lined with canvas.

Bespoke tailoring by Anderson & Sheppard

Bespoke tailoring by Anderson & Sheppard

Anderson & Sheppard probably has the most individual silhouette on Savile Row (though strictly they are, of course, off the Row on Old Burlington Street). The original, draped style developed by Frederick Scholte has become a firm house style, the soft shoulder, high armhole and large sleevehead now instantly recognisable.

Purchasing Branded Boys Suits For Your Kid's Fashion Statement

Purchasing Branded Boys Suits For Your Kid's Fashion Statement

One of the most difficult tasks for any parent is to make the right selection of clothes for their baby boy. In general, most kids are choosy about making the selection of best clothes to dress up for any occasion. Things get more difficult the moment your kid starts growing in age and are more concerned about fashion statement.

Simon Carter - custom suits and shirts

Simon Carter - custom suits and shirts

Since 1985 when Simon Carter sold his first product - a vintage brooch that he had copied in pewter, to the society jewellers Cobra and Bellamy, he have held fast to some core principles.

Henry A. Davidsen Master Tailors & Image Consultants - finest custom clothing

Henry A. Davidsen Master Tailors & Image Consultants - finest custom clothing

Henry A. Davidsen aim to provide you with a collection of perfectly fitting and classically fashionable garments through personalized service unmatched in any traditional retail environment. They source top quality fabrics and trimmings from around the globe. In today’s value conscious moment, they find that the luxury of custom is in many cases MORE affordable than items off the rack.

Things to Consider When Buying Suits for Boys

Things to Consider When Buying Suits for Boys

Choosing clothes for a new baby boy is fun because you make all the decisions without getting complaints. However, as the child grows, you may have a hard time. Growing boys often feel the need to have a say in what they want and when you ignore them, they may get the feeling that you are being an inconsiderate parent.

Hire5 - boys' suits for your formal event

Hire5 - boys' suits for your formal event

HIRE5 is an independent Formal Menswear Hire and Bespoke business based in Guildford and Kingston, Surrey and Leeds, West Yorkshire. They specialize in formal hire, retail, and bespoke tailoring of suits, kilts, shirts, waistcoats, Ties, Cravats, shoes, and all other types of menswear products.

How a bespoke Santamaria shirt is made

How a bespoke Santamaria shirt is made

Santamaria Shirt Makers is a UK bespoke shirt tailor with a Spanish heritage. Using the finest Italian fabrics to make its shirts, the company has a refined offer that ensures style conscious consumers get beautifully designed and fitted shirts, just as they want, from anywhere in the world. So what goes into making a Santamaria shirt?

Spring 2018 Tailoring collection by Scabal

Spring 2018 Tailoring collection by Scabal

Resolutions are, in fact, best made in spring. It is a season defined by newness, after all, and a gentleman’s wardrobe is no different. Scabal’s Spring/Summer 2018 tailoring collection is, says Head of Design Campbell Crichton Dunn “One that reflects the rejuvenation of social occasions this time of year brings.” “It offers key day-to-night pieces and basics with a luxurious lift. Constructions are lightweight, even when using wool and suede, to create an accessible range shot through with sporty sharpness”.

The lapel buttonhole - purpose, history and usage

The lapel buttonhole - purpose, history and usage

Ever wonder why your jacket has a buttonhole on the left lapel? Ever stranger, there’s no matching button to be found on the right lapel. The most popular explanation is it’s a flower holder inspired by England’s Prince Albert, who after he was presented with a small bouquet from Queen Victoria on their wedding day, made the gentlemanly gesture of cutting a hole in his lapel to hold the flowers.

Sartoria Ciardi - a symbol of elegance in Naples

Sartoria Ciardi - a symbol of elegance in Naples

Sartoria Ciardi is one of the few places where you can still breathe the atmosphere of the old tailors. Renato, the progenitor, learned the art of Neapolitan tailoring at a very young age.The atelier in Naples has become a meeting place for lovers of elegance, travel around the world.

Heritage House - boys' suits

Heritage House - boys' suits

BoysSuits.com is owned and operated by Heritage House, a true specialty retailer. Their niche is boys suits and tailored boys dress clothes that create a style and sense of refinement befitting any special occasion. In a world that caters to the masses, Boys Suits takes a different approach. They believe that certain affairs call for a boy to dress in a style that reflects well not only on himself but on his family and on the dignity of the occasion.

Bespoke British Shirts by Emma Willis

Bespoke British Shirts by Emma Willis

Bearland House is an elegant 18th Century townhouse in the centre of historic Gloucester and home to the Emma Willis Factory. Here their luxury shirts, boxer shorts, pyjamas, dressing gowns and walking socks are made using traditional methods of cutting and sewing, making to the highest standards.

Stefano Ricci presented Spring/Summer 2018 Junior collection

Stefano Ricci presented Spring/Summer 2018 Junior collection

The beauty of being a father, the beauty of being a child: with a common vision for style, appearance, elegance and comfort. The philosophy that is taught from childhood gives a sense of good taste and an etiquette that becomes a lifelong guide.

Bespoke suits by Chris Kerr

Bespoke suits by Chris Kerr

Chris Kerr makes bespoke suits the traditional way – by hand, in Soho, following the long tradition of hand craft tailoring.

Stylish Wardrobe Staples for Men

Stylish Wardrobe Staples for Men

When it comes to wardrobe staples there are certain considerations that you have to take into account to ensure you have the right clothing and garments, such as comfort levels, quality, ability to withstand seasonal weather conditions, and style.

Everything you should know about the lounge suit

Everything you should know about the lounge suit

What about the lounge suit? The meaning, the basics and the code.. these things you are going to find in the next lines.

Lutwyche - luxurious hand-crafted menswear

Lutwyche - luxurious hand-crafted menswear

LUTWYCHE produces luxurious hand-crafted menswear, using traditional English artisan techniques. Offering Made-To-Measure and Bespoke tailoring, all of the clothing is individually hand-cut, made and finished in its own unique workshop in England. The stunning collection receives over 40 hours of hand-crafted tailoring, whilst the ultimate Bespoke approximately 60 hours.