The London Lounge

I am thinking about having some traditional, cavalry twill trousers for wear with my blazer (and other coats for relatively casual, business casual situations). I am curious, we trousers in cavalry twill, covert cloths, cottons, etc. (basically military and riding inspired trousers) traditionally do...

It sounds as if Stephen has quite a good reputation and people on here that are using him are pleased. Has anyone used Sean and what is the prevailing view on his work? Is he recommended? Curiously, has anyone happened to try Richard Anderson's for bespoke shirts? I know that they also outsource to...

Manself wrote: And if that isn't enough he says he once made shirts for Cary Grant.

funny, i am pretty sure Mr Lachter also made for Cary Grant? Given the latter's interest in clothing, perhaps it is not that surprising that numerous artisans can make the same claim.

MildlyConsumptiv wrote:Are Huntsman's jackets narrow? I have never heard this before.

perhaps 'narrow' was not the most appropriate term, however, certainly think of a trim, fitted coat when thinking of Huntsman and less of a 'wide' hourglass figure. in fact, i believe they may self describe their cut as such.

What is everyones' thoughts on harmony between coat and trousers (thinking specifically of odd trousers not with a suit). For example, would a slim, elongating Huntsman type coat coordinate best with a slim, flat front trouser? I had always thought so but recently someone suggeted to me that because...

I personally prefer a firm shoulder and clean chest as well; my cutter is ex-Dege. That said, I would hesitate making a generalisation about drape. Or about the hard coat either. I think that neither is right for everyone. Each, I think, suits certain body types but not others. I look at Gary Coope...

It sounds as if Stephen has quite a good reputation and people on here that are using him are pleased. Has anyone used Sean and what is the prevailing view on his work? Is he recommended? Curiously, has anyone happened to try Richard Anderson's for bespoke shirts? I know that they also outsource to ...