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Christmas Holiday Dates 2024

Christmas tends to quieten down for us as smidge so it is the perfect time for us to get some much-needed rest in. We are not your typical retail set-up and don’t indulge in sales and turning over of old stock so it makes sense to align our holidays with the majority of the UK.

We will break up this Saturday the 21st and return to work on Tuesday the 7th of January.

Christmas Holiday Dates 2024
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New Fabrics - Loro Piana, Dugdale Bros, Drago ...

Every season we introduce new bunches from our favourite merchants and continually we seek new and exciting fabrics to bolster our already extensive offering. Within the last few weeks, we have received a lot of exquisite cloth from Dugdale Bros, Loro Piana, Drago and others.

Some are updates on classic collections, such as Holland and Sherry’s perennial suiting “Crispaire”, Dugdale Bros tropical wool “New Fine Worsted” and Loro Piana’s timeless classic “Jackets and Trousers.”

New Fabrics - Loro Piana, Dugdale Bros, Drago and more...
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Summer Production Holiday in Portugal

As usual, our production team in Portugal take a summer holiday in August and as such our production ceases for a short time. This is pretty typical across Europe and something I wish we adopted more. It would be lovely if the whole country were off at the same time.

Summer Production Holiday in Portugal
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Meet Ruben, The New Face

Meet Ruben, the new face in our Birmingham Suite. Ruben joined us around 4 weeks ago and will be in the suite on Fridays and Saturdays. He’s a ball of energy and passion for tailoring and I’m sure you’re all going to love him to death.

Meet Ruben, The New Face
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Maternity Leave - 2 Week Shutdown

As most people will be aware, myself and the better half are expecting twin girls very soon. As they are twins we get to choose an elected cesarian and therefore the due date, which does help plan somewhat.

This is something I’m keen to fully enjoy (or endure, i’m not sure which)

Maternity Leave - 2 Week Shutdown

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Smart Casual Clothing With The Liquor Store

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Smart Casual Clothing With The Liquor Store

We recently put together a photo shoot with our friends at the Liquor Store to demonstrate how to combine smart & casual items. Check out the write up and gallery here

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Cheltenham Races Dress Code: Everything You Need To Know

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Cheltenham Races Dress Code: Everything You Need To Know

In a little over 2 months time Cheltenham Races will be here - so its time to start thinking about your wardrobe for the best jump meet around.. Here’s our guide on how to dress for the best race meeting around.

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Green And Gold - Introducing Autumn Tailoring Colours

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Green And Gold - Introducing Autumn Tailoring Colours

If there is one thing that can hold back a gents wardrobe development its colour, or rather a lack of it. Quite often the default setting of navy and grey provide a safe haven that many do not tread outside. Rightly so navy and grey form the basis of modern men’s wardrobes. They are the staples upon which a solid wardrobe is built. However gently introducing colours is the next logical step.

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What is a Spalla Camicia or Soft Shoulder?

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What is a Spalla Camicia or Soft Shoulder?

We love soft tailoring.   Having a garment that moves with you and flows is a revelation.   Making tailoring that is relevant and timeless is more about toying with small things and playing with proportion and style.   And this, in part, is driving the global market towards softer styles of tailoring.

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How to Look Your Best at a Black Tie Event

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How to Look Your Best at a Black Tie Event

Autumn is a busy time for Colmore Tailors and fine tailoring.   And in particular for sharp, well made evening wear.  From made-to-measure (MTM) dinner suits to bespoke velvet tuxedo jackets, we make them all at this time of year.  But with the lines of formal and casual becoming ever more blurred what should you wear to a black tie event?

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What is a lounge suit?

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What is a lounge suit?

What on earth is a lounge suit?

With event season in full swing, it's a question you may hear around the office once or twice.    Events are coming along thick and fast and all the different dress codes and rules can be a tad confusing.    For those used to the codes, this poses no problems, but if you are new to the circuit it can be a little confusing.

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