A waistcoat is a sleeveless garment that is worn with a suit jacket and/or a dress shirt
The waistcoat is the third piece to a three piece suit. It was very popular in the 1920’s. In the last years the waistcoat and the three piece suit is regaining popularity.
History
The waistcoat is one of the few articles of clothing whose origin historians can date precisely. King Charles of England, Scotland and Ireland introduced the waistcoat as a part of correct dress after the restoration of the British monarchy in 1660. It was derived from the Persian vests seen by English visitors to the court of Shah Abbas.
Read moreThe Prince of Wales is generally credited with introducing the tab collar to high society. Coming into its own during the late 1920s and early 1930s, it flirted briefly with fashion one again in the 1960s. Although its popularity has waned due to the inexorable casualization of male fashion, the tab collar remains a favourite of those seeking that extra nuance of nattiness.
Read moreYet another pair of trousers we tailored for a client who loves his tweeds for the outdoors
It is actually very practical since he was just looking for somebody who could tailor him a copy of the trousers his grand father used for hunting during his days. So he brought the old pair and we re-engineered it by taking it a part to see how it was constructed. Well that was a proper tailor and we actually discovered a new technique from time gone by to benefit ourselves.
So we selected a cloth from our friends at Holland & Sherry. This to be exact: Fern Twill with Red Overcheck 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 inch Grouse Moor collection Holland & Sherry HS1483CP cloth: 832010CP .
We then stroke the cloth and made a new pattern based on the grandsons preferences and measures. This is always the foundation for a well fitted garment that helps you to look and feel good. And that is personal.
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