Waistcoats have, of course, been around for a very long time – since the 17th century at least. While they were once the preserve of English Royalty and noble families, nowadays anyone can enjoy the elegance of this formal item of clothing. Continue reading “Waistcoats – elegant and more versatile than you think”
SuitsMen – for when you need something special
Being smart needn’t cost a fortune and if you are the kind of man who just hates to shop in the High Street but wants something rather special, Suits Men, Clothes for Gentlemen is just perfect for you. Buying online just couldn’t be easier. At every stage, you can filter what you have delivered in your search pane, so you don’t have a bewildering array of clothes, most of which you don’t want! Style, type, colour, fabric – you can choose them all so, if you want a two button suit in wool Lycra, made by Sidney Cope, with longer jacket, pleated trousers, chest 44in; just a few clicks and there it is! So much easier than trawling up and down escalators or dragging through the streets looking for a decent tailor! Continue reading “SuitsMen – for when you need something special”
Well dressed men are wearing suits
We, here at Rupert the Tailor, have been reviewing the February (yes! Feb already!) edition of the GQ magazine and in particular ‘The 50 best-dressed men in Britain’. Continue reading “Well dressed men are wearing suits”
Waistcoats – as individual as you!
2015 is here! I know it’s only mid January but the nights are getting lighter …honest. It is however still cold, with snow and gales being predicted over the weekend. I would therefore like to talk to you about something different – waistcoats. Continue reading “Waistcoats – as individual as you!”
Classic Tweed for a thoroughly Modern Man
Tweed conjures up images of grand stately homes and shooting parties but don’t pigeon hole this elegant but hard wearing fabric. Tweed is all the rage, just look at Matthew McConaughey in the November issue of GQ. We love these images which show the versatility of this fabric, whether you go for the full suit or match a tweed jacket with your favourite jeans. Even a standalone waistcoat can change a look completely. Continue reading “Classic Tweed for a thoroughly Modern Man”
Are you the colourful type?
As previewed on our last posting we are busily putting the finishing touches to our new outfit designer website. You will be firmly in charge of your creation and will be able to see your masterpiece taking shape on screen. There will be lots of material options including tweed, corduroy and velvet. Continue reading “Are you the colourful type?”
Sneak Preview of the Outfit Designer
I share this with you, as I am very excited about what we are doing. We have a plan to make an outfit designer, so that you can put your trousers, jacket and waistcoat together, to see how they look. We do of course have swatches of all fabrics available for you to see too. Continue reading “Sneak Preview of the Outfit Designer”
Help is at hand to make your man look as good as you Deserve
British menswear designer Patrick Grant states that British Men are becoming to “Scuffy” and the feeling is most woman agree.
It was not so many years ago that people associated London with well dressed men wearing perfectly fitted flannel suits, striding through the streets wearing bowler hats and carrying umbrellas. Continue reading “Help is at hand to make your man look as good as you Deserve”
Win A Suit for your Wedding Competition
We have just launched a competition… well a give-away really. We are giving away a wedding suit to a groom for his wedding. To enter, all you have to do is answer a few simple questions. The choice for you is any style, and any size and any colour. So which will you go for?
An Exciting time at Rupert The Tailor
I have never put myself up for an award before. My business is about customers, and my customers know how I try to look after them, and their commendations have always been enough. so going in for two this year, is a bit of an over kill, and to be nominated for them both, is very exciting! Continue reading “An Exciting time at Rupert The Tailor”