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We all know that New Year’s resolutions almost always fail.
We all know that New Year’s resolutions almost always fail.
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Prince Harrys Style. 6 of our Favourite Suits
Harry has always been our favourite royal. As the second-born son of Prince Charles and Diana, free-spirited Prince Harry is able to have a more laid-back approach to life, compared to his brother, William. Whilst his royal duties don’t necessarily lend themselves to having a uniquely stylish wardrobe, Harry is excellent at toeing the line between modern and traditional with classic tailoring. To celebrate his recent engagement to Suits’ star, Meghan Markle, we’re taking a look through the Prince’s tailored wardrobe…
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5 Timeless Waistcoat Styles to Wear This Winter
There is something very appealing about waistcoats in the Winter.
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Paddington Bear. An Unlikely Style Icon
Our favourite gentlemanly bear is back and framed for theft in the new sequel to the 2014 film, Paddington. Inspired by the stories written by Michael Bond, this film has been well received by critics and looks set to be a success.
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The History of the Overcoat: From the Military to 20th Century Subculture
The clocks went back this weekend, marking the official end of British summertime. It’s a time of year that many style enthusiasts eagerly anticipate, not just because of that extra hour in bed, but because of the endless sartorial opportunities that cooler weather presents.
Style History
Kit Haringtons Suits. 6 of our Favourites from the Game of Thrones Star
We’re all big Game of Thrones fans at King & Allen, which is why we were thrilled to hear of Kit Harington’s engagement to co-star Rose Leslie.
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Dress Like a Kingsman. Our Favourite Suits from the Sequel
Harry and Eggsy are back and dressed to kill in Kingsman’s explosive sequel: The Golden Circle. We were big fans of the first film, so we’ve been counting down to its release since the trailer was teased in April
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How to Dress in a Business Casual Workplace
Dress codes at work are incredibly important. You might be highly competent and credible, but if you look unprofessional, even in a business casual environment, it can affect how others see you and seriously hold you back from achieving your potential.
Style Tips & Advice Business StyleThe Best of Evan Rachel Wood’s Suits
It’s an exciting month for Evan Rachel Wood. Just last week, she celebrated her 30th birthday. On Sunday this week, she will find out whether she has won an Emmy for her incredible performance in Westworld.
Celebrity Style
Adam Thomas’ Wedding Suit: How We Designed the Suits for Their Country Manor Wedding
This Summer, we had the pleasure of tailoring a wedding suit for Emmerdale actor, Adam Thomas. We also made suits for his best men (and brothers), Ryan and Scott, as well as his adorable son, Teddy, who is only two years old. OK! Magazine shared the exclusive photographs from Adam and Caroline’s country manor wedding in this week’s issue and we were blown away.
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The Best of Ryan Reynold’s Suits
Tomorrow will see the release of action comedy, ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’, starring Samuel L. Jackson and our icon of the month, Ryan Reynolds.
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How to Choose Your First Bespoke Business Suit
It’s common to feel confused when ordering your first bespoke business suit – there are so many different cloths and styles to choose from. It’s hard to know where to start!
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The History of the Ticket Pocket
Have you ever spotted someone with an extra pocket above the right hip pocket on their suit jacket and wondered what it is for?
Style History
The Best of Cillian Murphys Suits
Hailed as a cinematic masterpiece, Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk sees Cillian Murphy play a battle-scarred soldier, plucked from the water after his ship was bombarded by Spitfires.
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The Tailors Guide to Choosing a Suit Cloth
You have decided it is time for a new suit but how do you select from the 1000s of cloths available? With so much choice, it’s no wonder that many find choosing a suit cloth challenging. Thankfully, our founder, Jake Allen, is here to help…
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How to Choose a Lining for Your Bespoke Suit
If you have never purchased a bespoke suit before, you are unlikely to have been given a choice on your suit lining. Instead, the designer will have chosen it for you and more often than not, it is less than exciting in colour and style.
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The Best Trends from London Fashion Week Men’s SS18
London Fashion Week Men’s is here again and celebrating its fifth anniversary! This four-day event showcased the Spring/Summer 2018 collections of menswear designers from all over the world across a variety of locations in the capital.
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An Unexpected Style Icon: The Best of Prince Philip’s Suits
Today is the 96th birthday of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who is the oldest male member of the British royal family in history. It is well known that he is not a fan of birthdays – he sent this rather funny message to someone who shared his birthday last year – however, it seems only right to make him our icon of the month.
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