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A Silk Tie in Fragrant Blossom
The Spitalfield flower pattern can be traced back to Huguenot weavers of the1800’s. Today recognised as the trademark of the Timothy Everest Brand. He’s given the flower new life. It’s essence captured tastefully in a new range of lovely, colourful silk ties that reflect the brilliant hues of nature. Be ware of imitations, this pattern is exclusive to Timothy Everest, it’s his signature. Turn the tie over and you’ll witness the finite detail that only a tailor could conceive. The Spitalfields flower in fragrant blossom all seasons. It doesn’t end there, the entire collection blooms into autumn, prevail the winter gloom. And for spring it’s even brighter, classic style in a contemporary framework, each tie, an example of fine English needle work

Simon Carter Designer Leather Belts
“The rule of thumb” This much used phrase originated in Ireland. It is said; a husband could lawfully beat his wife with a stick providing it was no wider or thicker than his thumb. Leather belts were also used to deliver beatings. In some Victorian schools they were still strapping kids with leather belts as late as the 1960’s. Fortunately times have changed and belts are worn as originally intended. Today we’re offered far more choice than necessary

Moving up a notch, a “well hung” tie should sit just atop of a belt, any longer and the buckle, functional and focal point of a belt will be hidden. Don’t be mislead, carefully chosen, a thick belt with chunky buckle can look as much in place with a formal business suit as it can with a pair of jeans.

So if you’re after a good looking belt then RM Williams is one name to look for. Originally made for the Aussie, outback bushman and bush women, they made their way into the cities and now they’re here in England, “if winning the ashes wasn’t enough”

One of my favourites is Simon Carter’s Crocodile Belt; his approach to men’s fashion accessories is simple, stylish and affordable. Most importantly they are true to good form and function so you get good value for money. If you really like the belt, then you can also add one of his crocodile wallets to your collection.

With the rule of thumb passed into history, the “new age sensitive guy” has a different perspective on women; laws have changed, so now there’s more time to select some stylish belts, to be worn when escorting your charming wife to her favourite restaurant.

Katherine Hepburn’s Savile Row Tailor Made Blue Denim Jeans
Katherine Hepburn famously epitomised the head strong career woman starring along side Spencer Tracey in “Adams Rib” one of the best romantic comedies ever made. She portrayed similar roles in other movies teaming up with Cary Grant on numerous occasions. Famous for her love affairs with men like Howard Hughes and later Spencer Tracy, this lasted until his death.

But there is one thing she’s not so famous for, which slightly overshadows her roles and romps on and off the screen. In 1971 Katherine took the extraordinary step of ordering tailor made blue denim jeans from her late lover's Savile Row tailor. Hepburn's commission foreshadowed bespoke denim collections launched in 2006 by Timothy Everest and Evisu.

Now days its well sign posted, the road from Hollywood to Savile Row and well trodden. For many years Silent Screen idol, Rudolph Valentino wore immaculate suits made by the hands of Anderson & Sheppard. Soon after Valentino died in 1926, other actors like Douglas Fairbanks Senior, Marlene Dietrich, Noel Coward and Gary Cooper trod a regular path to Anderson & Sheppard. Such customers did much too promote the exclusive services of Savile Row.

Thirty years after the fact, denim has been elevated to a new level of acceptance. It’s not hard to imagine the possibility of denim suits appearing on the scene.