From Alkebelan to Africa: A Tale of Timeless Textiles

Greetings to our esteemed tailoring maestros! Today, we delve deep into the loom of history, unwinding the vibrant thread of textile tradition that weaves through the continent known to us as Afric...

BLUE DOESN’T EXIST – YOU MADE IT UP…..

Roll up, roll up, my wonderful tailors! Today, we’re going to take a stroll down memory lane, back to a time when a certain colour we hold dear was nowhere to be found. Unfathomable as it may seem,...

BeSuited V2 Is here

BeSuited V2 Releases Friday 24th Feb We have been working day and night to be able to reinvent BeSuited V2. The original BeSuited had some issues regarding performance the overall usage. We quickly...

We Are Now A Carbon Nautral Company

Carbon Neutral Britain is the UK’s leading carbon offsetting initiative – allowing individuals and businesses to offset their environmental impact. WHY CARBON OFFSETTING? Increased Carbon Dioxide (...

The history of the sewing machine

The invention of the sewing machine and who was behind it is probably one of the most greatly asked questions in the sewing industry. With a history that is filled with accusations, failed attempts...

The Mysteries of the Cummerbund

Where did the Cummerbund originate? The Cummerbund began in India around 1850, used as dining wear for British military personnel stationed there. The Indians would wear sashes around their waists ...

The Lapel

The word lapel was first used in the mid 17th century, with ‘lap’ coming from the old English word Lappe, which means flap of a garment. The lapel, usually formed by folding over the front edges of...

The history of braces/suspenders – The Ups & Downs!

Braces, referred to in the United States as suspenders, have existed in one form or another since the birth of trousers or pants. Braces have performed brilliantly for many years in avoiding the ca...

Rian Taylor explains the best fabrics for suits on the red carpet

A Red-carpet event does not necessarily mean sitting alongside “Daniel Craig” winning an award at this year’s Oscars. It could simply mean a fancy corporate do, or an important date with a client o...

COO Journal: A walk down Savile Row

COO Journal: A walk down Savile Row London is a great city. In fact, it is one of the few cities where I can return time and time again, and not get bored. Aside from being a financial powerhouse i...