Any Savile Row fans in here?

**Cuttingboard** · 03-09-2012, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by gegarrenton

Good visit yesterday, I've lost so much weight they not only had to take in my trousers but trim up my jacket! Good for the old ego. Apparently the fellow in front of me had a pretty big weight loss as well.

Congrats on the weight loss!!

**gegarrenton** · 03-09-2012, 03:51 PM

Thanks! Been plenty of work.

**jpdunn01** · 03-10-2012, 02:41 PM

Thanks for posting the youtube link. Rather enjoying those BBC Savile Row episodes. Hopefully one day, I will scratch enough together to buy a Saville Row suit!

**gegarrenton** · 06-29-2012, 05:55 AM

So haven't been around lately, been slammed this spring summer with work (bummer!). Got into DC last week for fitting on a new 3 piece which I am totally stoked with.

How is everyone else making out? Any good acquisitions?

**jpdunn01** · 06-29-2012, 03:25 PM

Graham, Who did you meet with in DC? I was able to swing by last week to order a bespoke shirt from Henry Poole when they were in DC. Initial impression was that they were very approachable and definitely a tailor I can see myself going back to in the future. This will be my first bespoke shirt and think I may do a suit in the next year. Hopefully the Poole shirt will turn out well so I can start building my bespoke wardrobe up.

**gegarrenton** · 07-02-2012, 06:35 AM

With Poole, they are my guys. What time were you there? I popped by at 1130. I can't recommend them enough, Simon and Alex are great guys, very approachable and knowledgeable, haven't steered me wrong yet.

**vegasvics** · 07-02-2012, 07:15 AM

I had a G&H suit years ago. I make it to HKG several times a year on business, I get all my suits and shirts made there (and have done for about a decade).

**gegarrenton** · 07-02-2012, 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by vegasvics

I had a G&H suit years ago. I make it to HKG several times a year on business, I get all my suits and shirts made there (and have done for about a decade).

I do HKG for shirts, love it. Can't wait to get back this year (Sept).

I contribute to one blog as a travel writer and on some food/drink and what I don't really call fashion, but menswear really. Just started a series on Hong Kong tailors. Article here. Gonna start a straight razor review also!

**jpdunn01** · 07-02-2012, 09:41 AM

Graham, I just missed you. I was there from 10:30 - 11:00. I am looking forward to receiving the shirt and hopefully will meet up with them again on their next go around through DC in early October. I'll post pics when I receive the shirt.

**gegarrenton** · 07-02-2012, 09:42 AM

Awesome! Look forward to pics.

I will be there in Oct, looking at getting a tweed blazer.

**gegarrenton** · 03-05-2013, 03:21 PM

Gonna head up next week to see the boys and start a suit. Torn between a light gray and a mid gray. Don't have either so far. What does the peanut gallery vote?

I feel like a mid gray and some horn rimmed sunglasses and I could go all Barry Goldwater on you guys.

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**T_M** · 03-05-2013, 03:49 PM

Savile Row tailor Thomas Mahon has a cool blog - here's his top ten list: http://www.englishcut.com/topten/
It doesn't get updated much, but it's an interesting look inside the industry. He was head cutter at Anderson & Sheppard before going out on his own. What these folks do is nearly a dying art, but Mr. Mahon is attempting to take on young apprentices and keep the trade alive. He also visits the US a few times a year - if you've got the cash you can arrange an appointment and begin the bespoke process. Two piece suits start at about $3600 - one of a kind, all hand made, just for you.

---------T_M

**Cuttingboard** · 03-06-2013, 07:33 AM

I love this thread...lots of great info. Would love to visit a fitting to see the process? I've begun wearing more sports coats since the office has gone business casual.

Last week, I received an invitation to go to the Italian Embassy for a party in a couple weeks that's black tie optional. Would love to wear a tux but will have to opt for the navy suit, white shirt and silver/grey tie. Would a charcoal flannel suit, white shirt and navy tie or prince of wales black/white bow tie more be appropriate?

**Cuttingboard** · 03-06-2013, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by gegarrenton

Gonna head up next week to see the boys and start a suit. Torn between a light gray and a mid gray. Don't have either so far. What does the peanut gallery vote?

I feel like a mid gray and some horn rimmed sunglasses and I could go all Barry Goldwater on you guys.

I really like a light grey prince of wales with a brown or blue.

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**gegarrenton** · 03-06-2013, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by T_M

Savile Row tailor Thomas Mahon has a cool blog - here's his top ten list: http://www.englishcut.com/topten/
It doesn't get updated much, but it's an interesting look inside the industry. He was head cutter at Anderson & Sheppard before going out on his own. What these folks do is nearly a dying art, but Mr. Mahon is attempting to take on young apprentices and keep the trade alive. He also visits the US a few times a year - if you've got the cash you can arrange an appointment and begin the bespoke process. Two piece suits start at about $3600 - one of a kind, all hand made, just for you.

---------T_M

Mahon is certainly good. A lot of the A&S expatriates are actually pretty awesome in all honesty. The biggest issue seems to be with A&S themselves these days unfortunately. They seem to be trading off the name and have turned out some pretty bad stuff lately, which is a shame. Not to say you can't get some good pieces there, but it seems a bit hit and miss.

Originally Posted by Cuttingboard

I love this thread...lots of great info. Would love to visit a fitting to see the process? I've begun wearing more sports coats since the office has gone business casual.

I would be happy to have you come see what it's all about if you can make the schedule work. I will be back to DC in June for a basted fitting if that works for you, or in the fall. They make 3 visits to DC a year, so I always try and get there.

Originally Posted by Cuttingboard

I really like a light grey prince of wales with a brown or blue.

I have never been huge on princes of wales checks, but i am actually coming around a bit. The blue overcheck in that is pretty good looking I have to say.

**gegarrenton** · 03-06-2013, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Cuttingboard

Last week, I received an invitation to go to the Italian Embassy for a party in a couple weeks that's black tie optional. Would love to wear a tux but will have to opt for the navy suit, white shirt and silver/grey tie. Would a charcoal flannel suit, white shirt and navy tie or prince of wales black/white bow tie more be appropriate?

Almost forgot second half. Personally, I would go navy suit combo. To me it checks just as many conservative boxes as the charcoal, but in a more aesthetically pleasing manner. I have trouble with white bow ties in anything other than a white tie setting, but that is just me.

Another option if you have it is a dark navy grenadine tie with the navy suit/white shirt. I particularly like that when I go subdued.

**Cuttingboard** · 03-06-2013, 04:24 PM

Thanks Graham, I would love to come see a fitting. After looking at the dates, I could make the June visit and have something made during their Oct. visit, which is my birthday. I would begin with a sportcoat.

You're correct about the navy suit, its solid with a slight herringbone pattern. I have several solid navy ties and but ordered a solid midnight blue grenadine garza grossa from Sam Hober last week like the one in the pic. I hope it makes it in time.

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**Gamgee** · 03-07-2013, 04:43 AM

Originally Posted by Sal

There was an excellent BBC documentary about Savile Row a couple years ago. I think most of the fellas who follow the haberdashery subforum would enjoy it.

First episode below, the rest can be found by the links on the right side of the YouTube page

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD9XVpaRcZU

Much Obliged! :)

**gegarrenton** · 03-07-2013, 05:46 AM

Originally Posted by Cuttingboard

Thanks Graham, I would love to come see a fitting. After looking at the dates, I could make the June visit and have something made during their Oct. visit, which is my birthday. I would begin with a sportcoat.

You're correct about the navy suit, its solid with a slight herribone pattern. I have several solid navy ties and but ordered a solid midnight navy grenadine grossa from Sam Hober last week. I hope it makes it in time.

Here's a nice light grey suit. Love light grey and light brown for spring.

Great, will be in touch.

I dig Drapers material there, but Sterling's got the better cut. Well, more the cut I go for anyway! Not a fan of the swelled lapel edge though.

**winstonage** · 03-09-2013, 12:31 PM

My daughter lives in London, and have thought about going to Savile Row every time we go over for a visit. The problem is, it cost me around $5,000 every time my wife and I go over there. I don't know if spending another $3,000 for a suit while there would sit to well with my wife, as much as I would love to do so. I just may tell her I am seriously thinking about, just to get her to stop complaining about how much I spend on shaving stuff! lol