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Thanks very much for your advice. It seems like a great opportunity try something a little different. Nearly everything I have is weighty, fully lined and made in London, so I think a coat in a lighter cloth, half lined etc. might be a fun commission. Personally I do prefer some drape but I’ll see w...

I feared as much. However, gastronomic recommendations would be equally welcome. Anything interesting, local or traditional would be excellent.

Thanks,

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My office is on Jermyn Street so I’m aware that this may sound like utter lunacy but variety is the spice of life so with a slightly anxious tone I’m going to ask - does anyone know any tailors or shirt makers etc. worth visiting in Singapore? Work means I will be there fairly often and I just thoug...

Marks, A great post. I'm thrilled to see an example of the true modern English suit. I belive this is the future of Saville Row, not tourist friendly pastiche... As a Kilgour customer, I would encourage a visit to the talent slightly nearer Picadilly Circus, but hope to discuss with you further. Viv...

Thank you all very much for some interesting and insightful thoughts. I think I’m going to take the plunge and go bespoke. With Cleverley? I’m not sure yet but I am certainly looking forward to researching the project and getting the commission under way. Other than Cleverley, has anyone had any par...

Whilst I take your point and certainly agree that you should judge each item on its own merit, Dunhill do not market themselves as a maker of anything specific: they sell luxury goods. Cleverley do, they are shoemakers and go to some lengths to tell you how authentic, historic etc. they are. I suppo...

I'm very fond of Kilgour, however, I don't think involving denim in a shoe at any stage sounds like a good idea!

To confuse matters... I have just been to Kilgour in my lunch break (to pick up some chocolate brown cords in a 90% cotton, 10% cashmere mix; very nice but a different story...) and they have exactly the same shoes as I have, on display, stamped Kilgour inside! I asked if they were made by C&J and t...

Cleverley RTW about £350 v C&J (of similar quality) about £300. Hence I fear you may be paying somthing for the Cleverley name. However, they might have a unique last, more limited production etc.? I'm afraid I don't really know...

For what its worth, when I was in the shop the (admittedly very helpful) assistants told me the shoes where unique in terms of style and quality, (in fact, they were rather dismissive of a pair of Tricker’s I was wearing at the time) and certainly gave me the impression that they were Cleverley made...

Gentlemen, I have read with considerable interest many fascinating threads over the last couple of months; I have particularly enjoyed the advice and views on the crafting of a bespoke suit, invaluable advice for someone who is in the process of researching their first commission (having spent the l...