I can't get enough of everyone in this shop. By far the most enjoyable videos I've watched on this channel. And as someone who has only recently started exploring tailoring at home, I love watching these masters at work!
A look on Companies House, shows Mr Kent is 75yrs of age. In this feature he is constantly using words such as: 'like' and 'love', about his work. Inspirational and I hope I am in a similar position in four decades.
I love John Kent, so enjoyable to listen and so informative. He really knows his stuff. A proper British tailor, they don't make them like this anymore. One of the best videos I've watched in a long time. 👌
Am I the only one who would LOVE a copy of that black and white photo on the wall at the back of the shop? That is an incredible photo of the three master craftsmen. I would hang it in my husbands closet!
I caught your channel by recommendation some months ago and went through your back catalogue! The series of videos on hand made garments and shoes are absolutely riveting. The skill of the artisans you feature are amazing and I wait impatiently for the next videos on everything, such a calming interlude in today’s world. Thank you Kirby for letting us into this world.
Very interesting to see this process. I thought I had a pretty good idea of what is involved from watching my mother make clothing when I was a kid. There are so many nuances and details that I think demonstrate the art that is involved. No disrespect, mom! Thank you for sharing this, Kirby!
Truely enjoyable. As a young, sometimes nagged-at-perfectionist, I see so much of myself in Mr. Kent. A true perfectionist. This is why he's one of the worlds absolute best tailors. He does not settle for "ok", he wants it as close to perfect as can be. Thank you for sharing this with us, Kent & Haste, Mr. Allison with team!
They applied the “ Slash and Spread” method used in Haute Couture or when drafting women’s dresses. So much information that you can learn from these Master Cutters.
I will be honest i stubbled across the original fitting film with John and Terry and didnt realise what an art tayloring is. I love listening to John and Terry as the experience and knowledge of a true master craftsman seaps out. Kirby well done on giving us a window into these different worlds. I think a good idea for content would be take an average Jo and take him or her on the journey. The suit, the shoes, the shave, the styling....finishing in a private club learning the art of the cigar....
Great to view these videos especially as I knew John when we were teenagers. He was always particular about the clothes he wore and was destined to be a master tailor.
Another great video Kirby. The time Each one took to explain what they were doing from pattern cutting to trousers and suit pattern cutting was exceptional and demonstrated the mastery each one has. Look forward to seeing the final product.
John, you are the ‘Master’, that was amazing and so interesting, the amount of work and accuracy that goes into a suit. How many times have you copied a pattern onto fabric. Kirby, another amazing vid in this series, thank you.
It's remarkable that I enjoyed every minute of this video...whilst not really understanding what's actually happening, apart from the obvious of course.
This series is awesome! The content is amazing. The quality and frequency of your recent videos has soared. When do you and your team have time to sleep? Also, we'd love to meet your production team in an upcoming video!
Amazing video. Watching craftsman do what they do is so fulfilling. I am an American and they tried to force the metric system on us, they have been trying for about 50 years and we simply refuse to do it. It ain't gonna happen. Good for Mr. Kent for continuing to use inches, etc. 🙂
I just watched your video and I absolutely loved it! I found your presentation to be incredibly informative and engaging. You did a great job of breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms. I also appreciated the humor and personal anecdotes that you sprinkled throughout the video. It made the content more relatable and enjoyable. You're one of the few TH-camrs who I can consistently count on to deliver high-quality content. Keep up the great work! "I outsourced this feedback to AI"
Quite the tutorial. Recently watched Mark Rylance in The Outfit and this reminded me a lot of that film. I’ll never cut lots like this but it’s fascinating to see the level of detail associated with the craft.
Man, not related to this video but just wanted to thank you for making me switch to Astra blades for shaving! I've been using the King C. Gilette blades which has been an awful experience for me but I kept shaving with a safety razor even with a bad blade it was still better than a cartridge razor. However when I saw your shaving video I immediately ordered Astra blades and wow what a change! Thanks!
36:29 I imagine wanting to have a table that spins here so the cutting would be easier. Of course that would require a larger room... Or just a free standing table that the cutter could move around...
How can i pay attention to what mr. Kent is up to when Terry and Suyamba are fooling around back there? They're so lovely, i'm enjoying every bit of it
Tom Mahon (The English Cut and Savile Row Tales) has a number of videos where he shows the cutting process for a suit. Plus he tells a number of good stories about the Savile Row tailor trade, especially his days at Anderson & Sheppard.
Ask yourselves, how many trendy so called ‘designers’ can actually cut and strike a pattern? Ralph Lauren or any of the others…..Valentino or whoever? The real genuine skill is with people like this.
It's well known that Tom Ford basically stole from the Savile Row tailoring house Tommy Nutter and his cutters that worked there, Edward Sexton (he died last year, look him up), and the two guys who ended up opening Chittlesborough and Morgan. Nutter's closed decades ago, but C&M and Edward Sexton shops are still open. They charge the exact same bespoke as a Tom Ford suit costs off the rack + tailoring. Imagine that, the fake sells for the same price as the real thing!
such an interesting undersleeve shape that John drafts, I've genuinely never seen any other tailor make it like that, I assume it's so the tailor can determine the correct shape when setting the sleeve into the armhole?
So in incorporating the shoulder 'drop' why isn't the difference made up with the same draft for both sides but a thicker shoulder padding on the dropped side? Wouldn't that then make the wearer look more symetrical?
Unfortunately due to circumstances out of both of our control, we were unable to coordinate schedules in the beginning. Hopefully something we resolve on future trips!
I notice that the collars on these men's shirts to straight out to the side, the don't go down at all. I'm afraid I don't notice men's suits very much. Has this been the style for a long time?
I can't get enough of everyone in this shop. By far the most enjoyable videos I've watched on this channel. And as someone who has only recently started exploring tailoring at home, I love watching these masters at work!
I love John Kent. He clearly loves what he does and has found a kindred spirit in Kirby
A look on Companies House, shows Mr Kent is 75yrs of age.
In this feature he is constantly using words such as: 'like' and 'love', about his work.
Inspirational and I hope I am in a similar position in four decades.
That little twirl on the tape roll. Just saved me hours. Never thought of that just
looked for the end.
In all my years, this is the best hack ever!!!
love this cutter can watch him for hours. 10,000 dollar bespoke suits VS 500 dollar bespoke suits.
I enjoy John's sense of humour. It makes him relatable.
Terry Haste is currently making me a pair of trousers……first fitting next Monday 5th Feb. Poor John has now retired; at 75.
The knowledge passed on
I love John Kent, so enjoyable to listen and so informative. He really knows his stuff. A proper British tailor, they don't make them like this anymore. One of the best videos I've watched in a long time. 👌
This is my absolute favourite series, Kent and haste. 🧥
This is the best video you’ve released in years. I’m far more interested in watching him work and talk us through it himself.
Great to see that John is a great example of measure twice cut once!!
Am I the only one who would LOVE a copy of that black and white photo on the wall at the back of the shop? That is an incredible photo of the three master craftsmen. I would hang it in my husbands closet!
I caught your channel by recommendation some months ago and went through your back catalogue! The series of videos on hand made garments and shoes are absolutely riveting. The skill of the artisans you feature are amazing and I wait impatiently for the next videos on everything, such a calming interlude in today’s world. Thank you Kirby for letting us into this world.
Hear, hear!
Welcome aboard! Thank you for the kind words Simon. I hope you continue to enjoy the videos!
Very interesting to see this process. I thought I had a pretty good idea of what is involved from watching my mother make clothing when I was a kid. There are so many nuances and details that I think demonstrate the art that is involved. No disrespect, mom! Thank you for sharing this, Kirby!
Thanks Kirby, its wonderful to see how master craftsmen and women do it.
Truely enjoyable. As a young, sometimes nagged-at-perfectionist, I see so much of myself in Mr. Kent. A true perfectionist. This is why he's one of the worlds absolute best tailors. He does not settle for "ok", he wants it as close to perfect as can be. Thank you for sharing this with us, Kent & Haste, Mr. Allison with team!
They applied the “ Slash and Spread” method used in Haute Couture or when drafting women’s dresses. So much information that you can learn from these Master Cutters.
I really love this series as well as the "suit to shoot" series. It's just fascinating to see something you can take for granted get made.
I will be honest i stubbled across the original fitting film with John and Terry and didnt realise what an art tayloring is.
I love listening to John and Terry as the experience and knowledge of a true master craftsman seaps out.
Kirby well done on giving us a window into these different worlds.
I think a good idea for content would be take an average Jo and take him or her on the journey.
The suit, the shoes, the shave, the styling....finishing in a private club learning the art of the cigar....
Any video with little to no talking from Kirby is a blessing.
That man is brilliant and would make an excellent teacher, I could listen to him for hours and it would be a pleasure to learn!
every video is so educational. I could watch these videos all day!!!
It's great to see a master at work marking and handling the cloth by the great John Kent, of Kent & Haste .
Great to view these videos especially as I knew John when we were teenagers. He was always particular about the clothes he wore and was destined to be a master tailor.
Thanks Kirby for producing another great video
This video is truly fantastic for people learning tailoring.
Glad you think so!
I would love a John Kent playlist, what a true treasure!
Another great video Kirby. The time Each one took to explain what they were doing from pattern cutting to trousers and suit pattern cutting was exceptional and demonstrated the mastery each one has. Look forward to seeing the final product.
I couldn listen to this chap all day.. .
John's the best cutter in London. QED.
This really does a good job showing the blend between art and science that goes into making these.
Thanks Kirby. So enjoyable and satisfying to see an artisan of this calibre at work.
John, you are the ‘Master’, that was amazing and so interesting, the amount of work and accuracy that goes into a suit. How many times have you copied a pattern onto fabric. Kirby, another amazing vid in this series, thank you.
It's remarkable that I enjoyed every minute of this video...whilst not really understanding what's actually happening, apart from the obvious of course.
37:44 this might be silly but that's a really fancy way to do a knot.
I absolutely love it...
This series is awesome! The content is amazing. The quality and frequency of your recent videos has soared. When do you and your team have time to sleep? Also, we'd love to meet your production team in an upcoming video!
Retire in Peace Mr Kent! 👏 👏 👏 Just from these videos you can really tell these folks love their craft. They don't make em like this much anymore.
So much respect to all them for their dedication to the craft of Bespoke Tailoring. I want to be like them someday and by heart be a Master Cutter.
My mother, who is also my sewing mentor, told me as a first thing related to cutting: ,,Always cut in the same direction!"
No doubt Mr. John can do this in his sleep! Such a master!
A wonderful video, also a vital record of the craft of a real cutter.
Great to see a true artist at work. I could listen to this guy all day long.
The type written label is always, but always the most charming aspect of any bespoke item I’ve owned. Lovely in this ghastly day and age.
Recently purchased a vintage suit (to be featured in an upcoming video). Typewritten label marked Oct 1981. Amazing.
Amazing video. Watching craftsman do what they do is so fulfilling. I am an American and they tried to force the metric system on us, they have been trying for about 50 years and we simply refuse to do it. It ain't gonna happen. Good for Mr. Kent for continuing to use inches, etc. 🙂
I just watched your video and I absolutely loved it! I found your presentation to be incredibly informative and engaging. You did a great job of breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms. I also appreciated the humor and personal anecdotes that you sprinkled throughout the video. It made the content more relatable and enjoyable. You're one of the few TH-camrs who I can consistently count on to deliver high-quality content. Keep up the great work! "I outsourced this feedback to AI"
You just have to apreciate the experience and craftmanship! If anyone wonders why bespoke suits come with a steep price, just show them this video!
I could watch this team everyday. They would make a great TV series...thankyou kirby ...no speeding up lol...
Thank you to everyone involved in this project. I love this stuff!
Fascinating, clearly an expert.
Thankyou kirby for the amazing episode looking forward to the next installment 👏
I really enjoy watching your videos!!! Thank you!!!!
Best vid series on the channel
Brilliant series. Hopefully you can get the three in the next kingsman film cast I feel they'll fit right in!
Great insight from great artists! I’d love to see more of these types of vids.
Very good craftmanship! Thanks guys.
They all are true artisans. Thank you for sharing.
Great as always Kirby!
I'd love to commission a frock coat from Mr. Kent. I think he started his career making them and there is nothing more elegant.
Quite the tutorial. Recently watched Mark Rylance in The Outfit and this reminded me a lot of that film. I’ll never cut lots like this but it’s fascinating to see the level of detail associated with the craft.
I have been waiting on this.......
I Believe That We Should Be Able To Acquire This From Certain Art Supply Stores!!!!
I finish watching this video, then go and make a perfect bespoke suit
Can't wait until the next 'suit to shoot " episode is uploaded!
Same here mate
Whens the next episode dropping wanna see these suits finished
Excellent video! Very informative indeed.
Man, not related to this video but just wanted to thank you for making me switch to Astra blades for shaving! I've been using the King C. Gilette blades which has been an awful experience for me but I kept shaving with a safety razor even with a bad blade it was still better than a cartridge razor. However when I saw your shaving video I immediately ordered Astra blades and wow what a change! Thanks!
All the difference! Thanks for sharing!
36:29 I imagine wanting to have a table that spins here so the cutting would be easier. Of course that would require a larger room... Or just a free standing table that the cutter could move around...
How can i pay attention to what mr. Kent is up to when Terry and Suyamba are fooling around back there? They're so lovely, i'm enjoying every bit of it
LOL, that is what I've been thinking!
thats one amazing jacket
Tom Mahon (The English Cut and Savile Row Tales) has a number of videos where he shows the cutting process for a suit. Plus he tells a number of good stories about the Savile Row tailor trade, especially his days at Anderson & Sheppard.
Tom is the best! We have a great video with him as well!
Suyamba coming to
NEW YORK in October, lovely..
Love the erudition of John and Terry. Does Suyamba only cut trousers though....I sensed a bit more accomplishment?
Thanks.
Total art form.
Ask yourselves, how many trendy so called ‘designers’ can actually cut and strike a pattern? Ralph Lauren or any of the others…..Valentino or whoever? The real genuine skill is with people like this.
It's well known that Tom Ford basically stole from the Savile Row tailoring house Tommy Nutter and his cutters that worked there, Edward Sexton (he died last year, look him up), and the two guys who ended up opening Chittlesborough and Morgan. Nutter's closed decades ago, but C&M and Edward Sexton shops are still open. They charge the exact same bespoke as a Tom Ford suit costs off the rack + tailoring. Imagine that, the fake sells for the same price as the real thing!
Really good channel
such an interesting undersleeve shape that John drafts, I've genuinely never seen any other tailor make it like that, I assume it's so the tailor can determine the correct shape when setting the sleeve into the armhole?
I hope the next video is sewing the suit. Been wondering how the trousers are put together.
Suyamba! Lol. "We have this very modern device from John and Terry's school days." 😂😂😂
She’s the best. Lol.
So in incorporating the shoulder 'drop' why isn't the difference made up with the same draft for both sides but a thicker shoulder padding on the dropped side? Wouldn't that then make the wearer look more symetrical?
Brilliant!
Good to see a properly made video, and not the truncated, dumbed-down junk so loved by today's TV producers.
Suits you, Sir!
What about the pre-shrinking?
The Art of Perfection….
My mother worked cutting out men's suits for a Jewish tailors in the East End of London many years ago.
John: 'I"ve done this before." - I wonder how many thousands of times over all his decades in the trade. When was the last time you used a typewriter?
Very good
Awesome!
This is just nuts,
Kirby, have you ever thought of moving to London?
nice
What would a bespoke tailor do to accommodate a CCW requirement? Kirby do you carry in TX?
He wears these clothes in the UK where the style, fit and cloth is appreciated. No need for a wpn.
Kirby - you must do something on the shirts from Stephen! We are missing him in all these videos.
Unfortunately due to circumstances out of both of our control, we were unable to coordinate schedules in the beginning. Hopefully something we resolve on future trips!
i love this !!! but how much does the suit cost ?
If you have to ask...you can't afford one!
My name is John I wish to.lern from.john too as my dad was master cutter n I know few lines in grading n crafting n lost in touch
can u make borat a suit? VERRY NICE
I notice that the collars on these men's shirts to straight out to the side, the don't go down at all. I'm afraid I don't notice men's suits very much. Has this been the style for a long time?
The cut-away collar has been 'in' for a few years. Dreadful fashion
Did you say John retired? Is he in good health?
Yes he retired and as far as I'm aware he had a bad knee/leg so he decided to retire to take care of himself.
Suyamba needs an ASMR channel.