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How to Wear a Suit in a Heatwave
It has been a hot couple of weeks. With temperatures consistently soaring to nearly 30 degrees, men across the country have been sweating through their shirts, whilst attempting to get on with business as usual.
How to dress right for your height: the shorter, larger man.
As with so much in life: drinking, eating, staying up late… it’s all about balance. Looking fantastic in a suit when you’re small and a little overweight is no exception.
King & Allen explains: The Finishing Process: Handle & Drape
Before the finishing process, cloth is usually hard, unworkable and unpleasant to touch. ‘Finishing’ is what gives a cloth its handle and drape – its two most significant characteristics.
The King & Allen Spring / Summer Collection – 2016
In previous collections we have made every effort to push the boundaries of what’s possible in tailoring, often using the most avant garde cloths and designs – with a view to showcasing the latest styles from the the men’s fashion weeks of Paris. Milan, New York and of course London. For this season, however, we have been a little more subtle in our approach.
Why it’s no longer socially acceptable to wear a work suit at a wedding
Men’s wedding suit style has seen a dramatic shift in the last few years. It used to be that a man was applauded for making an effort to look good at a wedding. Now, with our attitudes towards suits, grooming and mens style far more modernised, a well-tailored lounge suit is expected. It’s not that a charcoal grey or midnight blue two piece would be unacceptable at a wedding, it’s just that it would be clear to most of the guests that you’re wearing a work suit – which would show a lack of care and attention. Even simple accessories such as a pocket square or waistcoat would have stood out a few years ago. Now they are the norm.
The King & Allen Guide to: Vegan Suits
A vegan suit is constructed in a way that does not use any animal products, meaning that the following must be avoided:
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King & Allen celebrate – the Prince of Wales Check
The Prince of Wales check is named after Edward VII (not his grandson Edward VIII as many people believe). The original check was created in around 1840 by the countess of Seafield to outfit her game-keepers (who still wear the check to this day).
Alternatives to Wool
The vast majority of bespoke suits are made from wool. Wool is comfortable, hardwearing and hangs well on the body, which we explored in our feature on sheep last month. However, there are plenty of other cloths worth considering if you’re looking to expand your tailored suit wardrobe.
Wedding Advice – 7 Tips on dressing up a work suit to wear to a wedding
Wedding Advice – 7 Tips on dressing up a work suit to wear to a wedding
The King & Allen Fabric Pledge
In our constant quest to offer our customers even more choice, this month we have introduced the King & Allen Fabric Pledge: We pledge to use our knowledge and the contacts we have at our extensive collection of cloth merchants to find the fabric that you want.
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Our Reordering Service
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do here at King & Allen and we're always delighted to welcome previous customers back for a new garment. In a recent survey, we found that a lot of our clients wanted the opportunity to be able to reorder items, such as trousers and shirts, without necessarily coming in to see us.
