King George VI

"The brute covers himself, the rich man and the fop adorn themselves, the elegant man dresses!"

-Honore de Balzac

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Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:07 pm

Perhaps because he spent most of his time in uniform the dress of this dutiful king receives rather less attention that that of his elder brother. However, there are one or two photographs that show him looking well turned out in civvies. See below for a very elegant overcoat; go down the page for a link to a photograph of HM in a casual looking suit with what appears to be DoW two-button stance. Who was the tailor I wonder?

http://theintrepid.blogspot.com/2009/03 ... th-do.html
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Mon Jan 25, 2010 2:39 pm

Benson and Clegg were his tailors at one point.
http://www.bensonandclegg.com/
Founded in 1937 Benson & Clegg soon established itself as a top quality bespoke tailors and was granted a Royal Warrant to King George VI in 1944
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Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:21 pm

culverwood wrote:Benson and Clegg were his tailors at one point.
http://www.bensonandclegg.com/
Founded in 1937 Benson & Clegg soon established itself as a top quality bespoke tailors and was granted a Royal Warrant to King George VI in 1944
B&C will make you a bespoke suit, totally handmade on the premises for £2,250 - good value.
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