Bespoke
The word "Bespoke" comes from Saville Row and stands for completely handmade. A handmade suit is like no other garment in your wardrobe. It’s not just a smart jacket and trousers or a stylish clothing statement — a bespoke suit will make you feel and look pretty darn special.
Firstly, you’ll feel absolutely comfortable in a suit that has been organically made around you, taking into consideration your shape, your posture and your gait — a suit that’s been altered and altered again until it fits you perfectly. As you wear it, you’ll sense the fabrics moulding to your body, and as the years pass and you acquire or lose a few pounds, it can simply be adjusted, for this is a classic garment. It never has been, and never will be, subject to the frivolities of fashion.
Secondly, you’ll be noticed — not in a flash ‘look at me’ sense, but in an understated, discreet manner. Indeed, you’ll soon become used to the casual admiring glances of those who recognise high-class tailoring and quality fabric.
With over 25 years’ experience in the business, Charlie Allen is perfectly positioned to deliver this incredible sensation. His knowledge of menswear design is encyclopaedic, and he has a superb feel for fabric. At his Islington premises, he will discuss your requirements in depth, and offer as much guidance and advice as you feel you need.
By taking over 20 measurements, he will create a unique pattern and then a dummy suit that is gradually refined over up to three further fittings. There’s then the matter of putting the suit together — a job that can take a craftsman over 60 hours.
Charlie’s care continues even after you have proudly worn your suit for a few months. He will ensure the cloth has settled as it should and, if it hasn’t, will make any necessary alterations.
“A handmade suit gives any man a real confidence. He walks tall, with that priceless feeling of relaxed self-esteem.” - Charlie Allen
The word "Bespoke" comes from Saville Row and stands for completely handmade. A handmade suit is like no other garment in your wardrobe. It’s not just a smart jacket and trousers or a stylish clothing statement — a bespoke suit will make you feel and look pretty darn special.
Firstly, you’ll feel absolutely comfortable in a suit that has been organically made around you, taking into consideration your shape, your posture and your gait — a suit that’s been altered and altered again until it fits you perfectly. As you wear it, you’ll sense the fabrics moulding to your body, and as the years pass and you acquire or lose a few pounds, it can simply be adjusted, for this is a classic garment. It never has been, and never will be, subject to the frivolities of fashion.
Secondly, you’ll be noticed — not in a flash ‘look at me’ sense, but in an understated, discreet manner. Indeed, you’ll soon become used to the casual admiring glances of those who recognise high-class tailoring and quality fabric.
With over 25 years’ experience in the business, Charlie Allen is perfectly positioned to deliver this incredible sensation. His knowledge of menswear design is encyclopaedic, and he has a superb feel for fabric. At his Islington premises, he will discuss your requirements in depth, and offer as much guidance and advice as you feel you need.
By taking over 20 measurements, he will create a unique pattern and then a dummy suit that is gradually refined over up to three further fittings. There’s then the matter of putting the suit together — a job that can take a craftsman over 60 hours.
Charlie’s care continues even after you have proudly worn your suit for a few months. He will ensure the cloth has settled as it should and, if it hasn’t, will make any necessary alterations.
“A handmade suit gives any man a real confidence. He walks tall, with that priceless feeling of relaxed self-esteem.” - Charlie Allen
