Tunic fever
Updated: 2010-10-31 14:30:30
Have a great Halloweekend, everyone! Love, Pee Wee Cahlo
When I was thinking about the most influential male style icons of the past century (as you do), what struck me most was that they had all found a winning style formula, then stuck with it. Two perennial-style favourites of mine are the Duke of Windsor and Gianni Agnelli (pictured above). While their tastes were [...]
During the World War II era, girls our age who didn’t have stockings due to wartimerationing sometimes drew a black line down the back of their legs for a trompe l’oeil effect. Or at least they did in the movies during that era. Today, tights...
Have you ever had one of those weeks where it seems like your entire wardrobe is a collection of ugly, unacceptable, uncompromising, and unflattering bunch of rags? Did you try on one outfit, decide that it was too bland, then proceed to try on five...
26,000 miles, 28 countries, 9 months, gruelling terrain and extreme temperature conditions aren't usually things we would expect our suits to endure, however a very special suit is doing just that, all in the name of charity.Steve Moore and his team are driving a fire engine around the world to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, The Fire Fighters Charity and The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, in memory of Steve's father Garth who passed away after a brave battle with lung cancer.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll probably notice that girls are always showcasing their latest find from the shoe department. Why is it that women seem to have such an easier time justifying different boots, flats, etc? All I know is, once winter comes around,...
d Westwick currently known as Chuck bass on the hit TV series Gossip Girl, has just got another chance to shine at the GQ Man Of The Year awards, bagging the gong for best breakthrough talent.
Because style is genderless I would like to share this photo of my Grandmother who passed away two years ago. I feel out of all of my family members, she taught me the most about never leaving the house without looking your best. She was one of the classiest women I ever knew and dressed [...]
V presenter Rick Edwards, known for his appearances on Channel 4 and E4, needed something that looked great and was eye-catching on screen. With a regular style column in The Observer, Rick already had an eye for fashion. We caught up with Rick after the suit made its debut appearance to see how it went down!
The thing I like best about colder weather is the opportunity to add layers of visual interest to my attire with sweaters, overcoats, scarves and the odd tailored waistcoat, an item that has reemerged in popularity in recent years. In addition to adding visual interest, a waistcoat (or vest) adds some protection and warmth to [...]
Nowadays most people only ever wear gloves in the dead of winter to keep the chilly air at bay, but as recent as two- or three- hundred years ago it would have been unthinkable to venture out with one’s hands bare. To shake a hand or greet an acquaintance without gloves on would have been [...]
he International Confidence and Communication expert Seán Brickell has agreed to give us some great tips on Confidence dressing. Seán is an entrepreneur and the author of Don't Shoot - I'm Not Well ! Confidence for when you really need it (due out in February 2011). He's also offering A Suit That Fits customers a special rate to attend his confidence masterclass on the 30th October. Here are his thoughts on dressing for confidence:
Be prepared Marmite lovers: A Suit That Fits have tailored a bespoke suit for this year's Marmite pop-up shop - inspired by the iconic brand! his year, the famed Marmite pop-up shops are back in Selfridges stores in London, Birmingham and Manchester. When the f [...]
Not so long ago I confessed to an unexpected appreciation for sock suspenders. Perhaps confirming my gallop towards middle age I now find myself desiring a set of arm bands -like those in the picture, sported by Robert Redford.
Designed for a grubbier age, when even putting pen to paper meant the ruin of a shirt [...]
For a man who acknowledges that his own shoe collection has always been excessive – and in truth, is now simply out of control - my collection of boots is surprisingly modest; one pair of black, and one pair of tan Chelsea boots. Generally speaking, boots, though comforting, cosy-looking and deliciously toasty, have never really [...]
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The E=MC2 Programme is an inspiring entrepreneurial programme run by The Small Business Consultancy and we were delighted to be able to help one of the participants. Under the programme, a group of 4-10 people from hard to reach backgrounds such as substance misusers coming out of treatment, young offenders, and the young unemployed, form a business or social enterprise.They assume directorial and functional roles within the company they've formed based on their individual skills and persona [...]
Ideally, all advice should be seasonal. The weather report is the perfect example of why words of wisdom have a time as well as a place; no one wants to know how sunny it’s going to be in June in the dark hours of December. I have always considered that the fashion world is in [...]
On my phone I carry a photo of Cary Grant which reference every time I get dressed in the morning. I do not look at it and fool myself that I will ever possess the charm, grace, or good looks of such an icon. What I do look at is his simplicity, taste, and restraint. [...]
As winter draws in and we all start to feel the chill we all start reaching for the trusty overcoat. All too often we find last year's garments are looking a little shabby, or our favourite colour didn't really suit us like we thought it did... his is where A Suit That Fits comes to the rescue! We have just expanded our overcoat range to include beautiful ladies coats, and our quality garments will last year on year.This season we have a wider range of overcoat fabrics, in [...]
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re you a budding entrepreneur? Why not check out our directors Warren and David, offering advice to those wanting to enter into an existing market with a new idea. nbsp;Look out for Warren's shark gills in the video - very stylish!
When contacted by Men’s Metals to sample their wares I was more than ecstatic being in desperate need of some new hardware. After receiving the lovely gift wrapped boxes of two pairs of cuff links and one tie bar, the pleasantries continued. My initial impression of the links were how wonderfully heavy they felt in [...]
From the first clap of lightning, to the moment his Lotus 7 looms on the horizon, you know this is a man on a mission! Patrick McGoohan, as Number Six, heralded a new era in British drama, and with it, some of the most sartorially ccentric xamples of British finery, from the day. umber Six’ asual bespoke tyle screamed (suave) rebel. Though he had clearly served Queen and Country - and a brief glimpse of him wearing a tie shows he knew how to [...]
1. Detachable quilted liningThis is by far my favourite new development, as the lining is detachable you effectively get two coats in one. A toasty warm coat for those chilly winter nights with the lining in, take the lining out and you have a coat yo [...]
The X-Factor is now in full swing and we've loved the suits that we've seen so far, worn by both the contestants and the judges. We particularly liked the suit that John Adeleye wore on last Sunday night's live results show, because it was one of our very own! That's right, A Suit That Fits is a supplier to the stars! nbsp;One of the lovely stylists from the X Factor needed sharp suits for the contestants, and we were of course very happy to help. We sent them two suits [...]
My Hamptons Slacks I first had the idea to fashion myself some bespoke casualwear, when I was forced to retire a beloved pair of linen trousers, (or slacks as I often refer to them). I say ‘etire', but what I actually mean is I was perturbed at being sharply dressed all week in the studio only to let myself down at the weekend. I decided that wearing ill fitting garments for leisure would no longer suffice. o I set about replicating [...]
“I’m a recent graduate in the UK, looking to move away from the ill fitting hoodies. I’ve had a massive clearout of all the questionable graphic tees and unflattering jeans, and now I’m figuring out where to start! I’m on a limited budget and I don’t have the need for any suits, so I’d be [...]
Lately I have been debating the argument over stitched versus hand rolled pocket squares and have decided that you can, in fact, let each inhabit your wardrobe. The hand rolled pocket square is a more elegant choice than it’s stitched alternative. Are they superior? Yes. Why? Because the edges create more dimension and depth while [...]
<p ast week the original A Suit That Fits studio in Sun Street moved to new premises. e'd been in the office near Liverpool Street since the company was founded 4 years ago and have seen some amazing times there, and most of our long term customers will have visited us their. on't panic though, we only went down the road - we're now in a more spacious office at 16 City Road. he new studio has a nbsp;great reception area and separate consultation rooms, so [...]
If you are interested in learning the time old tradition of men’s bespoke tailoring I have an excellent opportunity for you. Our master tailor at The Alan Flusser Custom Shop is looking for a young, hungry, and most importabtly PASSIONATE apprentice tailor. His goal is to train you how to make bespoke clothing from some [...]
During these times of belt (or hip adjuster!) tightening, it is important to remember that one can breathe new life into wardrobe staples by simply adding a bit of colour. By this I mean accessorising an existing suit with a different colour palette, to give it a new lease of life, which is where the simple shirt can often come in handy.The Bespoke Shirt lthough a espoke suit is a thing of beauty, in which one cannot help but feel slightly regal, it is not in contact [...]