TRENDS
The waistcoat comes into its own at this time too – a visual and functional device which can add satisfying layering and an opportunity to share some of your judicious autobiographical essence when it comes to strategic buttons, neckwear and watch chains – all informing the efficacy of the whole ensemble.
Investigate the offerings
from New & Lingwood, Turnbull & Asser or take a trip to Portobello, Hornets in Kensington or Old Hat in Fulham to trawl through some mint condition examples from the past. On the Row, look though Mr Gary Anderson’s polished silken choices. The military look again has become a
Welsh & Jeffries
firm Autumn staple with gilt buttons, solid one-colour frogging, epaulettes and brass or silver buttons. A search through collections by Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci may reveal a treat or two and never forget the authority of the Row’s Welsh & Jeffries if a ball or some other event beckons. Etro’s superb tailoring and sparkling use of pattern and colour, frequently featuring clashing hues and intense paisley designs reminds all lovers of wearable “excess” that you can be adventurous this Autumn. It may even inspire you to hunt for some vintage bolts of cloth or even a heavily embroidered sari with gold thread and gems to have whipped up on Savile Row into a statement shirt or tunic jacket in the manner of Mr. Fish, in his heyday so much part of the peacock parade, which, especially this season, shows no sign of concealing its tail of a thousand eyes. Faux fur, leather and shearling all made appearances on the catwalk and again not all worn tightly and formally, but teamed with the casual and trims – lapels and cuffs were everywhere! As usual, it is those little details that
make a seasonal outfit come to the fore again – as they always do… skull braces and socks at Jeffrey-West, a surprising swirl-design
pochette from Liberty, Welsh & Jeffries Richard James
dotty cravats from Turnbull & Asser, all ideal to spruce up the strident or if you must, a little relaxed tailoring that is going to be the toast of the town this Autumn and really… SO on trend it hurts. But in a great way. Q
36 SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE
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