Suits And Silk Ties The English Way
CMT is an abbreviation for, “cut, made and trimmed?, which was used often as
described in a clothing industry that once flourished across England.
Commonly known as the rag trade, it has suffered many low blows over the past
couple of decades, but never gone down for the count. But this is specific to
mass production. On the other hand the bespoke industry and CMT are the
gathering storm, soon to challenge the conveyor belts on many fronts.
Savile Row has played a major role helping the industry’s survivors, like
local silk weavers, CMT and tie manufacturers. The bespoke market is directly
driven by demand and therefore sustainable, with little impact on our
environment.
If you’re looking for value, there is always something new and exciting, but
not easy to find. “Made in England?
individuality and originality need not cost a fortune, so if your budget is a
little tight, don’t be concerned, because there are brand names that cater to
your needs, at the right price.
One prime example is Timothy Everest, a long time emerging Savile Row
tailor. His designer silk ties (Spitalfield Flower) impress upon you the
conservatism expected of Savile Row, but with a unique originality, affordable
luxury best describes Timothy’s ties, made in England with the Savile Row
stamp of approval, all this for £45.00.
But if you’re looking for a bespoke suit by the same name, then dig deep,
for a few thousand pounds. Remember he dresses David Beckham.
Don’t forget where the first dark suit originated, Brummell rejected 18th
century frills (dandy man). His mandate, a dark blue coat, buff-coloured
pantaloons and waistcoat, black boots and a clean white neck cloth, survives
today asthedark business suit, white shirt and silk tie
He was particularly adamant about the whiteness of his cravats. As he made his
daily rounds from the park, various gentleman’s clubs and fashionable homes,
Brummell would stop and change his cravat as often as three times a day. He
preferred neck cloths that were lightly starched and carefully folded.
The simplicity of Brummell’s uniform was adopted by everyone from many working
men to his friend, the Prince Regent, later King George IV. For the first time,
poorer men hoping to make their way in the world could easily imitate upper
class fashion.
Moving slightly away from the conservative tone of Savile Row, and across
the Thames River
to Battersea, we take a look at Ian Flaherty, a man of substantial artistic
talent. Already renowned world wide for his vibrant , Henry Poole erects an audacious gas illuminated
eagle-and-coronet light show above the facade of No 36: a tradition he repeats
on all great Royal occasions connected to customers of Henry Poole.
About the author
A modest Business man: With a keen interest
in the evolution of styles and the progress of fashion through the ages.
Purveyor of finely crafted men’s fashion accessories: designer silk ties,
handmade silver cufflinks & leather wallets, by British Designers, like,
Vivienne Westwood, Timothy Everest, Ian Flaherty, Veritas Gifts, LBB London and
Victoria Richards, Patrick McMurray and Shane McCoubrey
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