Just what is a sporting tailor? This wonderful illustration hopefully gives an introduction, with a great illustrated example of breeches (not plus 2′s, which bellow far less on the thigh) from the German breechesmaker Hermann Scherrer . With Autumn approaching, time to treat yourself to a country shooting suit!
A Sporting Tailor!
October 6, 2010 By
Video: Just what makes a good sports jacket?
July 15, 2010 By
The sports jacket is an essential garment for every wardrobe. It can be made from a variety of different fabrics, including linen, silk, cotton, mohair and wool. They all offer their own individual merits, but a well cut, bespoke linen sports jacket can look super sharp. A common concern is that linen can crease easily – as long as you look after the linen jacket, it will look after you. This is a short video of a bespoke sports jacket made by Henry Herbert Tailors.
Spectacular Scottish Linen Jacket
March 12, 2010 By
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This is a great example of how linen can work wonderfully well as weekend and casual sports jackets. This is a linen jacket that Henry Herbert made for a gentleman in the military – hence, the reason he is camera shy and wearing the dark glasses. The linen is spectacularly complemented by the lining – great looking Bengal stripe. Both the linen and the lining are from Harrisions of Edinburgh.
The Italian Job
January 24, 2010 By
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Henry Herbert recently visited Pitti Immagine in Florence. It is an annual fair which brings together a collection of young designers, fabric suppliers and tailors. It is spread amongst the glorious Fortezza da Basso. And there is one thing that the Italians are so good at: style. The two photographs above show different approaches to making a jacket – all beautifully cut with stunning fabrics.
The Great Blue Jacket with an Open Cream Shirt
January 19, 2010 By
A great blue jacket, designed with cloth from Dugdale Bros, complimented with a sharp looking shirt, with shirting cloth from Acorn Fabrics. We have made this for a customer who is getting married in the spring and, although the fitting is only in its baste fitting stage, it is already achieving the sharp effect that such a combination of colour, cut and style can offer.
