Posts tagged "savile row"
Kevin Spacey in Gieves & Hawkes suits for House of Cards

Kevin Spacey in Gieves & Hawkes suits for House of Cards

Beginning of this year, Netflix premiered its first original series, a political drama called “House of Cards”. Charismatic Kevin Spacey plays ambitious American congressman Francis ‘Frank’ Underwood, perhaps the grandest Machiavellian of them all. I loved that frequently Francis Underwood speaks directly to camera to tell the viewers his thoughts, explain his next diabolical plot....
Drape Cut by Anderson and Sheppard

Drape Cut by Anderson and Sheppard

High-toned.fr has been an independent website showcasing quality menswear for more than 4 years now. This year, I decided to create mini series to support real fine craftsmanship and explain technical values in men’s clothing. This episode focuses on one of the finest bespoke tailor, Anderson & Sheppard and his famous soft tailoring style “Drape cut”....
Hardy Amies Spring Summer 2013 by Mark Sanders

Hardy Amies Spring Summer 2013 by Mark Sanders

Savile Row tailoring house, Hardy Amies released their ready-to-wear line Spring Summer 2013 beautiful advertising campaign. Models, James Wells and Samuel Oxford Nielsen photographed in empty London’s financial district by Mark Sanders. www.hardyamies.com marksanders.co.uk
Trouser Shop of Anderson and Sheppard

Trouser Shop of Anderson and Sheppard

During London fashion week, I discovered the fabulous new store of Anderson & Sheppard, which opened in November 2012. Located at 17 Clifford Street (Mayfair), under the name of “Trouser Shop“, this store offers a timeless collection full of colors and voluntarily non-seasonal in order to concentrate on the quality of the product.  Anda Rowland,...
Savile Row at Spencer House

Savile Row at Spencer House

Last Tuesday 8th January 2013, Bespoke tailors of Savile Row, along with London’s best shirt makers (Budd and Emma Willis), shoemakers (Crockett & Jones, Edward Green, G.J Cleverley, and John Lobb) and Lock & Co hatters, unveiled a presentation called “ The English Gentleman at Spencer House ” styled by Jo Levin, creative fashion director of British...
Dege and Skinner Press Day

Dege and Skinner Press Day

During this London fashion week, I had the pleasure to visit British finest bespoke tailors on Savile Row. Chairman Michael Skinner warmly welcomed me into his family business the prestigious, Dege & Skinner. I had the great pleasure to observe Bespoke shirts head cutter, Mr Robert Whittaker. He kindly took the time to explain me some important points about the construction of a Dege & Skinner shirt. I also watched the outstanding embroidery skills of a young...
Anderson & Sheppard Press day

Anderson & Sheppard Press day

During this London fashion week, I had the pleasure to visit British finest Bespoke tailors on Savile Row. My first choice was to visit the prestigious, Anderson & Sheppard. I had the amazing chance to see head cutter, Mr John Hitchcock working. Mr Hitchcock a little confused and amused by the beautiful, Alexa Chung posing...
Hardy Amies Spring Summer 2012

Hardy Amies Spring Summer 2012

Savile Row tailoring house, Hardy Amies under creative director, Claire Malcolm released their beautiful spring summer 2012 advertising campaign featuring model Alexander Beck. British label will also launch a new collection called “Hardy Amies London” this July 2012. http://hardyamies.com

Kilgour Spring 2011 Antony Jerram by Robert Wyatt

One of Britain’s finest makers of gentlemen’s clothes on Savile Row, Kilgour showcases beautiful pictures for spring summer 2011 campaign with once again British model, Antony Jerram photographed by Robert Wyatt. www.kilgour.com

Kilgour ready to wear 2011 by Simon Thiselton

One of the most distinguished tailors houses on Savile Row, Kilgour showcase beautiful pictures for ready-to-wear campaign with model Antony Jerram photographed by Simon Thiselton. One step closer before a timeless bespoke suit, this ready-to-wear collection is wonderful. Those silhouettes are sharp, elegant, and clean. Pricing starts from £1950 to £2500 for 2 pieces suit...

Documentary on Ozwald Boateng “A man’s Story”

“A man’s story” is a documentary filmed over twelve years chronicling the life of fashion icon, Ozwald Boateng.The UK premier will be on June 10-11th 2011 during the Sheffield Doc/Festival. Ozwald Boateng OBE is a British fashion designer born in 1967, in London, England. His parents were originally from Ghana. Boateng majored in fashion design...

Mr Start Autumn Winter 2011 look book

I came back yesterday from London, I’ve spend a wonderful week under the rain. I’ve received a few invitations for London’s fashion week on menswear day. Overall I was pretty disappointed, not because my day started at 9 am or all the champagne I drank… It was more because all the shows were in the...