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Our new Corduroy Washed Programme Suiting
Despite its French-sounding name, Corduroy is a resolutely English cloth dating back to the 18th century and the beginning of the industrial revolution. In some parts of Europe, it still retains the name Manchester cloth; a reminder of its roots in “Cottonopolis”. Effectively a ridged velvet, corduroy is a hardy, yet soft fabric with a pedigree … Continued
This Sporting Life: A guide to the Sportcoat models at Timothy Everest
Here at Timothy Everest, we do not believe that Ready-To-Wear should mean that one style suits all; and our tailored casual range offers a lot of scope for different fits and patterns. To this end, we have three different models of Sportcoat this season to select from: THE HOXTON: An easy wearing two button jacket with a … Continued
Redefining the Peacoat at Timothy Everest
The Peacoat has been a cornerstone of the gentleman’s wardrobe for over three centuries; changing very little in this time. Built for the hardiest of conditions, the peacoat made its way onto the boulevards of fashionable Paris via visiting mariners at a time when men were turning away from fanciful brocade and embellishment and embracing … Continued
The Orchard | Textures & layers for Autumn
In The Cherry Orchard, Paul Nash’s evocative painting of an English winter scene from 1917, the bare branches of fruit trees spring forth from the landscape. Neatly planted arboreal rows await the sunshine and warmth to bloom again. There’s comfort here despite the cold. For our Autumn / Winter W18 look book, we explored the same … Continued
Introducing the Mariner Jacket
This season we have developed some new additions to our outerwear range, and are excited to introduce our brand new Mariner Jacket. A nod to our nation’s seafaring history, the Mariner is proudly made here in the United Kingdom utilising exclusively British components. During the early 19th Century, sailors and fishermen were known to … Continued
Re-Made-to-Measure
While style is indeed perennial and enduring, it does not mean that one should refrain from innovation and improvement. Here on the cutting table at Timothy Everest, we have spent the summer tweaking and seeking to develop our popular made-to-measure suit block. Head cutter Fred Nieddu took to the block with his chalk and shears, lending … Continued
New York Trunk Show | September 24th – 27th
We’re pleased to announce we will be back in NYC for another Trunk show; visiting clients old and new from September 24th to 27th Lee and Fred will be on hand to discuss your needs out of our usual haunt at: 11 Howard | Soho | New York | NY 10013 Please contact here to arrange an appointment.
A Working Breakfast: Starting The Day The Shoreditch Way
Starting The Day The Shoreditch Way St John Bread & Wine is an East London institution. Fergus Henderson opened his Spitalfields outpost back in 2003 on the site of a former bank opposite the market, and a brisk stroll from our home on Redchurch Street. It was a crisp morning when Fred, Lee and Tony took a quick constitutional down … Continued
A Staff Day Out To Regents Park
London, like most of Europe, has been blessed with a scorching summer this year. While this means stifling tube journeys and daily reminders of us Brits’ fear of air conditioning, it has also made for plenty of opportunities to get out and about, visiting spots often ruined by summertime rainfall. Getting an … Continued
Bringing it to the table
If you have visited our Redchurch Street store recently, you may well have noticed our mezzanine floor has had a bit of a freshen up and pride of place is our new accessories table. The rather impressive six ft diameter mahogany number is now home to our extensive tie and pocket square collection. Having taken delivery of brand new stock … Continued
A Quick Coffee Break in Mayfair: Springtime in Bruton Place
Tucked away in the well-heeled environs of London’s Mayfair, we find Timothy Everest’s West End tailoring outpost on Bruton Place. A street of former mews houses a stone’s throw from Morton’s Club and the elegant Connaught, it provides the perfect location to showcase our Bespoke and Made-To-Measure services and Ready-To-Wear suiting. There’s nothing quite like taking advantage of the morning … Continued
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Every client’s creation is exclusive at Timothy Everest. The beauty of the bespoke process at Timothy Everest is the almost limitless scope for innovation and interpretation. Clients call on us for everything from the traditional to the fanciful and all points in between. Many workplaces take a more relaxed view to appropriate work attire … Continued
A Gallery Visit
Our part of town has a particularly strong association with modern art. Around the same time as we established the bespoke house on Elder Street, a new generation of British artists, the so-called “YBA’s”, made East London their home, setting up studios and galleries in the old warehouse and industrial buildings that proliferate our … Continued
London In Motion
London is a dynamic city. Around half a million people commute into the City Of London every day and an ever-changing skyline is evidence of constant renewal and growth. This change and development has been evolving for almost two millennia now and shows little sign of abating. At Timothy Everest, our Ready-To-Wear and Bespoke clothing … Continued
A Short Story
Fortune favours the brave, and with the English weather still undecided as to where it stands, we at Timothy Everest have embraced the spirit of the season and ditched the long trousers. Anticipating adventures in sunnier climes, we have been road testing our brand new Box Shorts. A warm-weather cousin to our Pleated Pant, the Box … Continued
New York Trunk Show | 14th – 17th May
New York Trunk Show We are now taking bookings for our forthcoming visit to New York. As ever, we will be based at 11 Howard, with Lee Rekert and Fred Nieddu on hand to guide you through your bespoke and made-to-measure tailoring requirements. Please contact us here to arrange an appointment for the upcoming trip.
The Timothy Everest Cuban Shirt is back
The Timothy Everest Cuban Shirt is back As the weather here in the UK clicks a few notches hotter, a man’s mind starts turning to his holiday wardrobe and the eternal quest to look smart but stay cool in the summer heat. Taking our inspiration from the Latin American Guayabera, Timothy Everest’s Cuban Shirt … Continued
Oslo Trunk Show, May 7th – 8th
Oslo Trunk Show | May 7th – 8th | The Thief | Timothy Everest We are very excited to announce our first ever Norwegian trunk show. We will be based at The Thief hotel, Oslo. Please contact us here to arrange an appointment for the upcoming trip. Our team of Lee Rekert, Fred Nieddu and Tony Sylvester will all be on hand, as nouveau Nordic chic … Continued
Summer Fabrics at Timothy Everest
With the sun finally reemerging from the winter gloom, we’re taking a closer look at some of the exclusive cloths in our ready-to-wear range this season. All have been designed with the warmer weather in mind, rising to the challenge of keeping you smart in the summer months. First up is a lightweight navy … Continued
New Paraboot styles for Spring
We have taken delivery of four new styles of shoe from one of our favourite footwear brands, Paraboot. In fresh new materials, we have restocked two best sellers and added two previously unavailable models to our line up. With their distinctive dark green label, rugged good looks and sturdy welted construction, Paraboots add a touch of distinctly Gallic panache … Continued
A Closer Look at the Pleated Pant
“TimothyEverest made me a pair of strides so good they’ve ruined me for other trousers. That’s the long and short of it; or rather the width and height. Wide, very high-waisted with band- and side-adjusters, turn-ups, and single, large, arching, inwardly facing pleats. Wearing them has changed everything, and hunger for this pleated trouser … Continued
The Everest Shirts
Welcoming back our Everest Shirt for Summer 2018 “They’re such beautiful shirts, she sobbed…It makes me sad because I’ve never seen such beautiful shirts.” – Daisy Buchanan, The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1925) Originally launched in Autumn 2017, we are very happy to see the return of our signature Everest shirts in store this week. This instant classic proved … Continued
Ties & Pocket Squares at Timothy Everest
Accessory to Sartoria New Ties & Pocket Squares at Timothy Everest To complement our Spring Summer 2018 “Out Of The Blue” offering online and in store, we have restocked our accessory department with simpatico product. Running the gamut from matte handled cotton/linen mixes to traditional silk Macclesfields, the colour palette of greens, golds, … Continued
The Sanders Playboy Boot: A British Icon
The Sanders Playboy Boot: A British Icon The story goes like this: During WWII, British troops fighting in the North African desert were looking for something lighter and better suited to the climate and terrain than their standard issue service boots. Some more enterprising officers sought out Cairo cobblers in the bazaars and adapted a local … Continued
In The Ring With Chris Eubank Jnr.
His Style Is As Sharp As His Mind On the 17th February, British Boxing progeny Chris Eubank Jnr will be stepping into the ring for the toughest fight of his career, taking on WBA World Champion, and fellow Brit, George Groves in the semi finals of the World Boxing Super Series. With an impressive fight record … Continued
Dermot O’Leary at the National Television Awards
A Sterling Appearance Tuesday 23rd January saw the glitterati from across the UK TV “world” gather at the O2 Arena in London for the 2018 National Television Awards. While Ant & Dec, ITV’s light entertainment “kings”,were the big winners on the night, our personal prize for “Best Dressed” went to host Dermot O’Leary. Long standing friend and client of Timothy … Continued
The Crown Season 2
The Crown season 2 finally streams on Netflix from December 8th. The eagerly anticipated drama chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to modern times. Alongside barnstorming performances from Claire Foy and Matt Smith, the undisputed stars of the show are the costumes. In terms of styling, historical accuracy and sheer scale of undertaking, it … Continued
The Bear Necessaries – Paddington Movie
Friday 10th November marked the cinematic release of the latest instalment in the critically acclaimed Paddington movie film franchise. The movie sees us collaborating with Oscar-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming on the wardrobe for the inimitable Hugh Grant. Mr Grant plays the dastardly dandy Phoenix Buchanan, a down-on-his-luck thespian prepared to resort to criminal ends to regain his reputation. Look … Continued
Sartoria on The Orient Express
Timothy Everest Collaborates on Film Wardrobe for Murder on the Orient Express Of the dozens of suits we were commissioned to make for the upcoming Kenneth Branagh directed Murder On The Orient Express, our bespoke department were particularly enamoured with one we handmade for the character Dr. Abuthnot played by Leslie Odom Jr. Taking inspiration … Continued
In The Bag
Not long ago it was deemed unusual for a man to carry anything other than a briefcase or rucksack day-to-day, but the landscape is changing for the better. There are now a host of bags on the market which fuse style and functionality, enabling us to transport our belongings with ease without compromising on aesthetic. … Continued
Defining Your Wedding Wardrobe
With wedding season swiftly approaching, it’s the perfect opportunity to flex your sartorial muscle. Whether you’re centre stage on the day, or popping along for a few drinks in the evening it’s important to make sure your outfit is sorted well in advance. No last minute panicking the night before when you realise you left … Continued
Our Lightweight Bomber Jackets
It’s always tricky at this time of year to find a jacket which will see you through, as you can step out of the front door to glorious sunshine and arrive in the office in a downpour. Our Design team have reworked our classic Bomber jacket for the Spring/Summer season. Lightweight and comfortable to wear, … Continued
Pop Over Shirts
Pop Over Shirts are a key part of our Spring/Summer 2017 shirt offering. Relaxed and easy-to-wear, these are a great alternative to the more traditional button downs. They are a key menswear trend for the season, so much so that our good friend, Tom Stubbs, wrote a feature on them in the Financial Times How … Continued
Washed Cotton Tailoring
Summer suiting can be a tricky one, as fully lined Jackets are heavy and uncomfortable in the heat. That’s why our team hand pick the finest lightweight wools, linens and cottons for the season, opting for half lined and unlined jackets to help see you through the warmer weather with washed cotton. Our Washed Cotton … Continued
Product Highlight: Sanders Japan
Our second season collaborating with Sanders footwear is available to buy in-store and online now. We have selected some key styles from their iconic Sanders Japan line, for which we are pleased to be the exclusive stockist in the UK. Each piece in our collaboration is limited to just 12 pieces, and when it’s gone … Continued
Product Highlight: MoonStar Sneakers
We recently launched some new product online, including MoonStar sneakers; we are the exclusive stockist in the UK for this iconic yet underground Japanese brand. Our team is always on the look out for new products which you may not have heard of, or may not be able to get your hands on, each with … Continued
Jeremy Irons in Assassin’s Creed
We are excited to share a photo with you of the fantastic Jeremy Irons wearing TimothyEverest Bespoke in the forthcoming ‘Assassin’s Creed’. If you’re reading this in the USA you’ll be able to catch the eagerly anticipated film in cinemas from 21st December. If, like us, you’re in the UK you’ll have to wait until … Continued
Tailoring for Spectre
Following on from Skyfall, Timothy Everest, reprises the role as tailor to Ralph Fiennes’ character, “M”, adding two characters to his roster – villain Franz Oberhauser (Christoph Waltz) and henchman Mr Hinx (Dave Bautista). Working closely with the 007 wardrobe team, the brief was to contemporarise M from heavy worsted wools and flannels to a … Continued