Tailor made shirts.... - where do you get yours?
31 December 2002, 11:08 AM
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Does anyone have any recommendations for where to buy tailor made shirts?
In the past I have used 40 Savile Row, but the materials they use is getting on my nerves.... crease far too easily
and at £75 per shirt this is bugging me.
I live in Berkshire so somewhere closer would be helpful.
Any suggestions?
In the past I have used 40 Savile Row, but the materials they use is getting on my nerves.... crease far too easily
and at £75 per shirt this is bugging me.I live in Berkshire so somewhere closer would be helpful.
Any suggestions?
31 December 2002, 11:23 AM
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I got a 'Kendals' one - Grosvenor, I thought they were poor. Best shirts in the world are Favorbrook on Jermyn Street, but a very close second is Frank Rostron - based in manchester, but he (literally) travels the world measuring up and posts out.
That being said, for my money you really can't go wrong with PINK off the shelf shirts, far less hassle
That being said, for my money you really can't go wrong with PINK off the shelf shirts, far less hassle
31 December 2002, 11:54 AM
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Matt, isn't Pink a High Street Store..???I used to get mine from Stephens Brothers, via High and Mighty. But Stephens doesn't exist any more, and H&M's own brand shirt are rubbish, imo. I'm off to John Lewis at the weekend, i've been told theirs are excellent, but still about £75 apiece.
31 December 2002, 12:08 PM
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Yes it is.??
The outlet village at Swindon has its very own Pink shop.
plus Henri Lloyd, Tommy, RL, Timberland, however Bicester is better as they have RL, Lacoste, Paul Smith.
If you're in to that sort of thing
The outlet village at Swindon has its very own Pink shop.
plus Henri Lloyd, Tommy, RL, Timberland, however Bicester is better as they have RL, Lacoste, Paul Smith.
If you're in to that sort of thing
31 December 2002, 12:19 PM
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Aha, you're saying the outlet store charges less than their High Street equivalents? Sorry, misunderstood you.
Is the stuff at these outlet stores exactly the same as what you'd buy on the High Street??
Is the stuff at these outlet stores exactly the same as what you'd buy on the High Street??
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31 December 2002, 12:33 PM
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31 December 2002, 12:38 PM
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Yes - But usually last seasons stock. Some stores sell seconds and one off pieces too. Paul Smith defo does this.
Most of the major labels such as RL, Lacoste, Timberland Tommy etc just sell last seasons unsold stock. So you can buy Autumns fashions at this time of year etc.
Swindon has Van Heuson, Gap, Nike, Adidas, Burberry, Aquascutum, Henri Lloyd, RL Jeans, Tommy, Timberland, Pink, Ted Baker, Levis, Puma, Ben Sherman, Jaegar.
Bicester has (from memory) RL, Timberland, Lacoste, Donna Karan, Paul Smith, Versace, Reebok, Pepe.
Most of the major labels such as RL, Lacoste, Timberland Tommy etc just sell last seasons unsold stock. So you can buy Autumns fashions at this time of year etc.
Swindon has Van Heuson, Gap, Nike, Adidas, Burberry, Aquascutum, Henri Lloyd, RL Jeans, Tommy, Timberland, Pink, Ted Baker, Levis, Puma, Ben Sherman, Jaegar.
Bicester has (from memory) RL, Timberland, Lacoste, Donna Karan, Paul Smith, Versace, Reebok, Pepe.
31 December 2002, 12:53 PM
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31 December 2002, 02:13 PM
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Completely ignoring the fact that your request was for tailor made shirts, have you tried Marks and Spencer's 2"longer range? If length is the only reason you have to go 'tailor made' you can't really go wrong with M&S, Only problem is limited availability.
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2"longer in every respect!!
Completely ignoring the fact that your request was for tailor made shirts, have you tried Marks and Spencer's 2"longer range? If length is the only reason you have to go 'tailor made' you can't really go wrong with M&S, Only problem is limited availability.
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2"longer in every respect!!
31 December 2002, 02:28 PM
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Being a taller gent I use High & Mighty. Although they are expensive and seem to crease easily.
Must go and have a butchers at M&S it seems. As I don't think Staffordshire has many tailors!
Must go and have a butchers at M&S it seems. As I don't think Staffordshire has many tailors!
31 December 2002, 04:30 PM
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You might want to have a wander down Jermyn Street next time you are in London. Full of Shirt shops that should be able to help you.
I like PINK shirts though and they last ages.
Simon
I like PINK shirts though and they last ages.
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31 December 2002, 06:41 PM
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My problem is I have a neck like Mike Tyson - 18.5" and have a body for a normal 15.5" shirt.... So when I buy a shirt to fit my neck, the body and sleeves are massive!
Any further suggestions welcome!
Any further suggestions welcome!
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31 December 2002, 08:16 PM
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Hi,
Try these guys... they are very reasonably priced for a made to measure shirt, with a good choice of materials too (Similar to Thomas Pink).
Turn-around is about six to eight weeks though because their factory is in Cyprus.
I think their sale is on at the moment too.
Cheers,
Alex
Stephan Haroutunian Shirts Ltd
95, Moore Park Rd
London
SW6 2DA
Tel: 020 7731 5008
[Edited by AlexM - 12/31/2002 8:18:55 PM]
Try these guys... they are very reasonably priced for a made to measure shirt, with a good choice of materials too (Similar to Thomas Pink).
Turn-around is about six to eight weeks though because their factory is in Cyprus.
I think their sale is on at the moment too.
Cheers,
Alex
Stephan Haroutunian Shirts Ltd
95, Moore Park Rd
London
SW6 2DA
Tel: 020 7731 5008
[Edited by AlexM - 12/31/2002 8:18:55 PM]
02 January 2003, 11:42 AM
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Pink all day long... Then a few hand made "Copies" from Istanbul. Shops have them ready in 2 days .So many choices of cuffs and collars.And they do a perfect job.£20-30 each.
02 January 2003, 11:56 AM
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Just back from Thailand....... had another 2 designer suits made and 6 shirts, all in Thai silk.... normal and dress designs...
Once youve done this with a good Taylor he keeps your measurements so you can order via the phone or email. Good as long as you dont change too much...
2 Suits with waist coats (copies of Armani and Versace in silk), 6 shirts, 3 ties....came to £210.. Will be back in Bangkok around April , and yep will get a few more.
J
Once youve done this with a good Taylor he keeps your measurements so you can order via the phone or email. Good as long as you dont change too much...
2 Suits with waist coats (copies of Armani and Versace in silk), 6 shirts, 3 ties....came to £210.. Will be back in Bangkok around April , and yep will get a few more.
J
11 January 2003, 05:55 PM
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Alex,
thank you! I went to see Stephan Haroutunian Shirts Ltd in Fulham today and was thoroughly impressed!
Will have 3 new shirts delivered in week 2 of Feb! Just hope they are going to be the same standard as the others I saw!
If any one else gets their shirts tailormade then this guy is affordable and good!
Also do off the shelf shirts and have a massive range!
£55 pure cotton, choice of fabrics, cuffs, pleats, collar etc... as you would expect!
Thanks again!
thank you! I went to see Stephan Haroutunian Shirts Ltd in Fulham today and was thoroughly impressed!
Will have 3 new shirts delivered in week 2 of Feb! Just hope they are going to be the same standard as the others I saw!
If any one else gets their shirts tailormade then this guy is affordable and good!
Also do off the shelf shirts and have a massive range!
£55 pure cotton, choice of fabrics, cuffs, pleats, collar etc... as you would expect!
Thanks again!
11 January 2003, 07:44 PM
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It's a bummer that Sulka is no more, because their shirts rule. There is a U.S. marque, Ike Behar, that has a "made-to-measure" line of shirts, that should be fairly-priced. They're about $150-200 USD, but sport fine fabrics and workmanship.
It might be worth a check also, to see if Pink has something similar. Their shirts aren't quite top drawer, but very fine for daily/work/office use.
Kevin
It might be worth a check also, to see if Pink has something similar. Their shirts aren't quite top drawer, but very fine for daily/work/office use.
Kevin
12 January 2003, 12:02 PM
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