Going El Fresco this Summer!

With the flights and hotels booked for our fast approaching June trip to the U.S and the thought of those hot & humid days in the likes of Houston, Washington DC & New York City, I came to the conclusion that a new summer suit is definitely needed…. In my summer collection I currently boast […]

The Mechanics Behind Bespoke Tailoring: Straightening & Crookening a Jacket with Steed – By Derek Guy of Put This On

When we spoke to Edwin DeBoise last week about how he creates double-breasted jackets, he touched on a technique called “straightening a coat.” A complicated process involving things such as “neckpoints” and “balance,” it was difficult to convey using just words. As Edwin told me over the phone, when he was first taught the technique by Edward Sexton (the famous Savile Row […]

The Giant Pandas Are Coming…Hide The Bamboo!

As Steed launches a new era in its online presence, I am humbled to join the Steed team and offer my opinions–and occasionally–more suggestive dictates on classic tailoring. Readers and followers of Steed will no doubt be aware of the fundamentals of the Steed garment. A soft drape cut inspired by the legacy of Anderson […]