Cravataholics unite!

[nick]

Like the wing collar, the jabot is still in use in British and Commonwealth legal circles, particularly by female barristers and judges.

But for how long?
http://www.dca.gov.uk/consult/courtdress/index.htm

[BirdofSydney]

Ah, that's actually quite intriguing, the Royal Courts - home of the fancy dress - actually appear to dress down more than those here in Australia.

As well as providing an opportunity for some unique garments, I am strongly in favour of retaining most, if not all, of the formal dress (the one exception is possibly the wig, which is far less traditional, I could digress at great length here). It is both empowing to the advocate - something, I imagine, like a sportsman putting on the national colours - and equalising - everyone is the same regardless of experience or success. I note with distaste the practice amongst some American trial lawyers (without casting aspersions, but I have been informed of this, I may be mistaken) of intentionally seeking to dress in a fashion that will garner sympathy from a jury.

But yes, God and Parliament willing, I shall soon be in a position to put on the white bands...

Regards,

Eden

[Will]

For the first time in years, I saw 27" printed silk neck scarves at Bowring & Arundel in London last week. That's the right size to fold and wear with an open encked shirt, a la Cary Grant in To Catch a Thief.

[tteplitzmd]

Buyers beware, on my trip to London earlier this month I was disappointed to find that Mr. Saxby's shop was closed on Saturday, no posted hours.

[uppercase]

Re. Saxby, that's good to know that he closes on Saturdays; was hoping to visit him for an ascot but will only be in London on a Saturday.
Otherwise, where is Bowring & Arundel? Don't think that I know of that shop....

[Will]

Bowring is a shadow of its former self. It's located across the arcade from New & Lingwood. But always an excellent selection of solid neckties in a variety of weaves.

[Trilby]

Saxby is usually open on Saturdays. It is worth calling ahead to make sure he is there.

Will -- do you know anything more about Bowring & Arundel? I thought that the shop directly across the arcade from N&L was just another branch of N&L, and that they had somehow just absorbed Bowring completely so that Bowring no longer exists as a separate business.

Very strange that they have two shops directly facing each other. However, Favourbrook have (I think) 3 different shops within literally a few steps of each other. Harvie & Hudson also have two branches a short distance apart along Jermyn Street. Any explanations?

[Will]

The same man owns both brands. He closed Bowring years ago, and the current incarnation is administratively part of New & Lingwood. But ithey do have separate quarters.