NEWS FROM THE SHOPS
CHESTER BARRIE’S OFFER FOR READERS
Chester Barrie, the made to measure and ready to wear specialist with shops on Savile Row and in the City branch of House of Fraser, is offering Morning Wire readers an extra 10 per cent off in its current summer sale. The offer is only available at the House of Fraser store on King William Street by the Monument – just bring this issue of Morning Wire with you to claim your extra discount. www.chesterbarrie.co.uk
SIMON CARTER’S NEW STORE
Menswear and accessories brand Simon Carter – whose products products are stocked everywhere from Selfridges to Bloomingdales – is launching a third London shop on Lamb’s Conduit Street in Bloomsbury [pictured left]. The company has also just relaunched its website, where plenty of its English-styled items can be picked up: www.simoncarter.net
DAKS LAUNCHES MADE TO MEASURE
British sartorial brand Daks, whose flagship store is on Old Bond Street, has launched a made to measure service. Customers are measured up by in-house tailoring experts, and guided through fabric and style options. Every suit is made in Italy, and takes up to six weeks to be ready. Prices start from £1,450. www.daks.com
ALFRED DUNHILL CUSTOM
Luxury brand Alfred Dunhill [its HQ, Bourdon House, pictured right] is offering a different take on Made to Measure. Customers can choose from two signature Dunhill cuts (one a traditional Savile Row fit, one with a slimmer, more contemporary shape), as well as choosing the type of lapel, vent and pockets. There’s also custom shirting to choose from. Measurements will be kept on file, and the service is available at over 80 Dunhill stores worldwide. www.dunhill.com
TM LEWIN LAUNCHES WHITE LABEL
TM Lewin is introducing a new range of hand finished suits and shirts under the title White Label. Suits are available in 120s wool and cashmere cloth, while shirts come in 140s and 180s cottons. www.tmlewin.co.uk
AUSTIN REED FLIES THE FLAG
Austin Reed is launching an expanded offer of suits with British cloths, with 11 mixers coming in made exclusively from local cloth, as well as relaunching the Sumit shirt, originally brought out by Austin Reed himself in 1909, with interchangeable collars (cut away or classic forward point.)
www.austinreed.co.uk