Lost art….my parents were raised in the Depression….my mother sewed all of our clothes as I was growing up. Jackets, pants, shirts all sewn at home!…. I remember her going to the department stores, buying patterns and fabric for our clothing requirements….at the time, wearing bespoke clothes was nothing special…or so we thought! ….when we were selling off the family house, her sewing room (my sisters’ old bedroom) had bolts of fabric. I took them to a tailor and had them made into shirts and pants…years later, I still get compliments on them….
It is difficult to imagine being in this rarefied echelon, being able to afford such things. Through the magic of TH-cam, however, we can at least partake vicariously. Thank you and cheers from Canada.
@@rhodeswood5513 You guys sure charge a bomb there! I got my shirts made in Calcutta (with one of the top bespoke tailoring houses) for about US$ 10 as a making charge. And yes, they do create a 'pattern' from scratch and maintain a record of all customers for future use (so that you can ship your fabric from outstation locations and get them made... unfortunately I lost my code number). I also got a 2 piece suit made there... And even the Italians used to ask me where I got it made - it was 'that' snug!
@@RonBhattacharya well that’s great Rob and I’m glad you’re happy …. So just 10$ and a plane ticket from Harrogate at $2350 is great value I’m on that next plane
My understanding is that in the U.S. about two-thirds of men wear shirts with collars an inch or so too small,leaving the neck bulging over the collar. Proper measurement and then good fit choices are so important. Great video.
(In the US) on every shirt I bought for my (now former) husband, I had to move the collar button over just a smidge so he would not feel strangled. Also had to extend the button hole (by hand). He only appreciated those little touches after the divorce, when they weren’t there.
Exactly. I find these videos strangely intimidating as I know so little about men's tailoring but also uplifting because I learn from them and I'm sure the staff wouls be very approachable and helpful in helping their customers.
A wonderful selection! Nothing like a shirt made exactly to ones specifications. I must also say that you are always exceptionally dressed and elegant.
I have three custom-made shirts and until now I was convinced that they were hand-made, but they were not. In Poland we say that whoever buys cheap pays more, but I would rather pay 350 pounds for such a wonderful shirt.
In Portugal i always bought 'Melka' a Swedish company with the factory in Portugal, unfortunately they closed but i still have more than 60 and a couple i have never worn. In clothing possibly my only passion. I only just found your channel and i am very impressed with your delivery.
Such an informative clip. And the gentleman here is right about body fit and collar fit are two different fits. With a 17.5" collar with an athletic body, the shirts given to me that fit my neck are always billowy.
Yup! I have a 40 chest and 31 waist and there are very few shirts which even remotely fit me. Getting to know their styles helps, typically the classic 'City' shirt maker traditional styles are best avoided.
I love how much you care about the details. Visiting your store is definitely on my to-do list this year when I get back in the area. Have you done a video on adequately ironing a shirt? That's a skill I never get right when ironing a shirt before going out.
I can tell you from experience that the more expensive shirts from reputable makers (think around 450 pounds per shirt and above) always feel the most comfortable to me and I can’t go back unless I stop being able to afford them. It’s the lively fabrics, cut and I think some of the handwork does improve comfort for sure (seams have more give).
I love hand sewing and embroidery, there really is nothing like it. My eyes however both have cataracts, so I’m waiting for the day when I can get cracking again!
My first view of your videos. I wish there was more information, especially definitions, hand stitches, fabric, etc. What kind of interfacing is used in the collars and cuffs? What measurements are taken? How are patterns chosen?
Noted! This system is based off 21 books of luxury fabric . The measure system is taken from try shirts adding or subtracting cm to the fit and figuration assessment. Hand work is by choice and budget.. hand shoulders , syces, gussets, button holes etc. We may expand on this video .🥂
Best to press from and back of suit with a medium hot iron-steam setting. This won't work for arms so this is what I do. I fill my arm up with paper mache or department store tissue so it emulates what my arms would be like if I was wearing the suit and then I use the steam setting on my iron to get rid of the wrinkles--works like a charm.
I'm actually a little confused now. I sew a lot for myself and my daughters and considered my work handmade, because every single item is made individually. But I sew on a sewing machine and just rarely use actual hand stiching. Are my clothes handmade now or are they not? Just really curious.
I think it’s wonderful that you make clothes for yourself and daughters . Most are cut by hand and machine sewing is fine . Hand stitches as I say in the video, don’t make the garments fit better…we like our top line hand finished, to preserve and encourage the skills and because the hand work can look appealing . I would agree it’s confusing. But I think it’s fair to say you are making hand made . My point was more ‘large’ factories saying hand made 🤝🤝
Thomas Mason was my undoing. Having some shirts made at No. 10 I was flipping through the books of materials and came upon Thomas Mason. It was lovely to the touch but one small book was lovelier and with less choice and by what I can remember only 8 colours and no patterns or stripes. I ordered the minimum 4 shirts. If I remember (5 years ago) they were in excess of £500.00 each. They are quite superb and surprisingly I'm told the easiest shirts he has ever ironed (my better half that is). I see Thomas Mason was English then Italian. Doesn't matter. Fabulous shirting.
I ❤watching videos. For me the first item of clothing i look at in a well dressed man is the shirt. How well its fitted - the collar, cuffs and how it sits generally round the neck My ideal look was Sean Connery in Turnball & Asser shirts, Anthony Sinclair suits and John Lobb shoes. Terence Young knew all these people directly like T&A And I aways look at the 👞 the man is wearing I noticed when Rishi met King Charles on Wednesday just look at the 👞 Charles was wearing. 👍 👍 😀😀❤️❤️🏴🏴
To some ….. to many…..the knowing few. If it looks good to the wearer and he can afford it great…. as long as he doesn’t look down on the chap in £55 shirt or the £5 shirt. It’s what’s inside the shirt that counts!
I agree... dress down day in an office environment these days appears to be 'dress as badly as you like day'. I had a meeting recently with someone who was wearing a Megadeath t-shirt.
These shirts are exquisite, but I am stupified to realize that they do not include a breast pocket! Would this be $50 extra? Perhaps there is an assumption that a gentleman would always use the inner pockets of his jacket or blazer for small essentials. This assumption stalled in the last century, forced in part by climate change. This retiree requires two breast pockets on his (used) chambray shirts. The price tag of the glorious garment being demonstrated would pay for seven of them
I can appreciate the craftsmanship but IMO button down shirts shouldn’t cost more than $100 USD. Usually $35-50 on sale. I’d rather get 6-7 of those than one $350 shirt
Yes and my show on Broadway ‘One man and his shirt’ opens soon … it’s very funny and will run for one night only….. why because it’s not a joke…. 🤷🏻♂️
Here's my last shirt experience. Had none for a wedding but spotted one in a charity shop near where we were staying for €4. The lady in the shop ironed it for me and we settled for a grand total of €6. £350....my hole. A fool and his money.....
I can understand your point, but do realise the work that goes into tailoring ! A bespoke suit can take a 100 hours to make, thousands of stitches, quality materials, and people who are experts in their craft !
Lost art….my parents were raised in the Depression….my mother sewed all of our clothes as I was growing up. Jackets, pants, shirts all sewn at home!…. I remember her going to the department stores, buying patterns and fabric for our clothing requirements….at the time, wearing bespoke clothes was nothing special…or so we thought! ….when we were selling off the family house, her sewing room (my sisters’ old bedroom) had bolts of fabric. I took them to a tailor and had them made into shirts and pants…years later, I still get compliments on them….
There will be some lovely memories in each garment 🤝🤝
After the tiewhat sbout the cravats😊 7:05
u wrote a book here in precise form,explore it as a 20 page story. goodluck
My Greek grandmother living in her mountain village use to hand sow her children’s shirts. Pants too! 😁
The handwork on the yolk and sleeve heads is fantastic. Stunning attention to detail.
Thank you very much!
Y-O-K-E
Great video. Concise in showing these beautiful shirts.Really awesome and honest in the descriptions.
Thank you🙏🤝
Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Loads of love to you and your wonderful family 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much 😊🤝🥂
It is difficult to imagine being in this rarefied echelon, being able to afford such things. Through the magic of TH-cam, however, we can at least partake vicariously. Thank you and cheers from Canada.
Glad you enjoyed watching… and thank you 🤝
You sound like a poor person.
Or do what I do and make them yourself. Much cheaper.
@@rhodeswood5513 You guys sure charge a bomb there! I got my shirts made in Calcutta (with one of the top bespoke tailoring houses) for about US$ 10 as a making charge. And yes, they do create a 'pattern' from scratch and maintain a record of all customers for future use (so that you can ship your fabric from outstation locations and get them made... unfortunately I lost my code number). I also got a 2 piece suit made there... And even the Italians used to ask me where I got it made - it was 'that' snug!
@@RonBhattacharya well that’s great Rob and I’m glad you’re happy …. So just 10$ and a plane ticket from Harrogate at $2350 is great value
I’m on that next plane
My understanding is that in the U.S. about two-thirds of men wear shirts with collars an inch or so too small,leaving the neck bulging over the collar. Proper measurement and then good fit choices are so important. Great video.
(In the US) on every shirt I bought for my (now former) husband, I had to move the collar button over just a smidge so he would not feel strangled. Also had to extend the button hole (by hand). He only appreciated those little touches after the divorce, when they weren’t there.
@@annmoss7230 Get a half inch bigger collar.
Sadly true. See it all the time--I want to scream!
A very useful and informative video. There’s more to shirts than I thought!
Glad it was helpful!🤝
Exactly. I find these videos strangely intimidating as I know so little about men's tailoring but also uplifting because I learn from them and I'm sure the staff wouls be very approachable and helpful in helping their customers.
Beautiful drape in this fabric
I’ve no idea why you popped up in my feed but I’m so pleased that you did. If I was a bloke I’d love to come to your shop.
Thank you🤝🥂
Me too. xx
Great shop been there a few times great service by the staff who are very knowledgeable. Ordered my second shirt.👍
Thank you very much🤝🥂
Love your honesty.
A wonderful selection! Nothing like a shirt made exactly to ones specifications. I must also say that you are always exceptionally dressed and elegant.
Thank you very much 🤝🥂
I have three custom-made shirts and until now I was convinced that they were hand-made, but they were not. In Poland we say that whoever buys cheap pays more, but I would rather pay 350 pounds for such a wonderful shirt.
Fascinating, thank you very much for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
Had a fair few suits from Rhodes Wood, great quality and cut 😊
In Portugal i always bought 'Melka' a Swedish company with the factory in Portugal, unfortunately they closed but i still have more than 60 and a couple i have never worn. In clothing possibly my only passion. I only just found your channel and i am very impressed with your delivery.
Thank you very much 🤝
Wonderful shirts and quality seems fantastic
I was impressed how he nonchalantly tossed the £350 shirt to the side
Such an informative clip. And the gentleman here is right about body fit and collar fit are two different fits. With a 17.5" collar with an athletic body, the shirts given to me that fit my neck are always billowy.
🎯🎯🤝🤝
Yup!
I have a 40 chest and 31 waist and there are very few shirts which even remotely fit me. Getting to know their styles helps, typically the classic 'City' shirt maker traditional styles are best avoided.
I love how much you care about the details. Visiting your store is definitely on my to-do list this year when I get back in the area.
Have you done a video on adequately ironing a shirt? That's a skill I never get right when ironing a shirt before going out.
I’ve done a video on ironing the collar, but will do the whole shirt🤝🥂
@@rhodeswood5513 thank you!!
I can tell you from experience that the more expensive shirts from reputable makers (think around 450 pounds per shirt and above) always feel the most comfortable to me and I can’t go back unless I stop being able to afford them. It’s the lively fabrics, cut and I think some of the handwork does improve comfort for sure (seams have more give).
I love hand sewing and embroidery, there really is nothing like it. My eyes however both have cataracts, so I’m waiting for the day when I can get cracking again!
Yes I can understand your frustration🤝
My first view of your videos. I wish there was more information, especially definitions, hand stitches, fabric, etc. What kind of interfacing is used in the collars and cuffs? What measurements are taken? How are patterns chosen?
Noted! This system is based off 21 books of luxury fabric . The measure system is taken from try shirts adding or subtracting cm to the fit and figuration assessment. Hand work is by choice and budget.. hand shoulders , syces, gussets, button holes etc. We may expand on this video .🥂
Thanks ,will be in touch 👍🏴
You didn’t need to add that silly toy flag. It’s the Union Jack 🇬🇧 sir. We own you not the other way around, spawn of Rab C Nesbit
Please show us how to press or iron a suit jacket, mainly the sleeves. Thanks
Best to press from and back of suit with a medium hot iron-steam setting. This won't work for arms so this is what I do. I fill my arm up with paper mache or department store tissue so it emulates what my arms would be like if I was wearing the suit and then I use the steam setting on my iron to get rid of the wrinkles--works like a charm.
Will do… good idea🤝
Thank you, I learn so much for you.
You are so welcome!🥂
It’s actually a work of art! Precision skills that result in that bit of class!
I think some Kirby fans will be coming here, quality video ⭐
Better to have 5 high quality items … than 20 low.
I live by that
Very interesting. Thank you.
Thank you. Great post.
Glad you enjoyed it🤝🥂
Amazing videos love to watch u the way u dress up I am from India
Definitely old money, influencers should take note.
Influencers don’t have the culture to take notice on those kind of things.
@@ac1888 hence my comment..
Meh, leave them to it. There's always a special place reserved for companies such as these.
Not necessarily old money.
Did you say "fleur de lis" sewn buttons on the shirt? I think I have seen that once before, but didn't get a good look at the shirt you were showing.
Yes a fleur de lys stitch 🤝
I'm actually a little confused now. I sew a lot for myself and my daughters and considered my work handmade, because every single item is made individually. But I sew on a sewing machine and just rarely use actual hand stiching.
Are my clothes handmade now or are they not?
Just really curious.
I think it’s wonderful that you make clothes for yourself and daughters . Most are cut by hand and machine sewing is fine . Hand stitches as I say in the video, don’t make the garments fit better…we like our top line hand finished, to preserve and encourage the skills and because the hand work can look appealing . I would agree it’s confusing. But I think it’s fair to say you are making hand made . My point was more ‘large’ factories saying hand made 🤝🤝
Are they non iron? I find that “fine” shirts look wrinkled by the time you get to work and take off your jacket
No these are not non iron… 🥂
Where is this store situated…?? London ??? Nothing in the attachment…?
We are in Harrogate in North Yorkshire 🤝
Do you do trunk shows in the USA?
We hope to do a made to measure show in the US soon🤝
Thomas Mason was my undoing. Having some shirts made at No. 10 I was flipping through the books of materials and came upon Thomas Mason. It was lovely to the touch but one small book was lovelier and with less choice and by what I can remember only 8 colours and no patterns or stripes. I ordered the minimum 4 shirts. If I remember (5 years ago) they were in excess of £500.00 each. They are quite superb and surprisingly I'm told the easiest shirts he has ever ironed (my better half that is). I see Thomas Mason was English then Italian. Doesn't matter. Fabulous shirting.
I ❤watching videos.
For me the first item of clothing i look at in a well dressed man is the shirt.
How well its fitted - the collar, cuffs and how it sits generally round the neck
My ideal look was Sean Connery in Turnball & Asser shirts, Anthony Sinclair suits and John Lobb shoes.
Terence Young knew all these people directly like T&A
And I aways look at the 👞 the man is wearing
I noticed when Rishi met King Charles on Wednesday just look at the 👞 Charles was wearing. 👍 👍 😀😀❤️❤️🏴🏴
Yes you are right .. the neck line on a man is directly in the vision of onlookers… and well polished shoes… send our signals !🤝🤝🥂
Are you located in London. Reside in states and plan to visit.
London?
We are located in Harrogate in North Yorkshire …4 hours north of London🤝
We are in Harrogate in North Yorkshire ( Gods country) 4 hours north of London🤝
I love getting fitted custom shirts
I have two canali shirts which i payed around 600 pounds...really good quality tho.
That’s a lot of £££. Canali make great suits… but I’m sure they will be having shirts made ‘out’?
They look good value, especially when you see how much Turnbull & Asser are charging for a factory made shirt these days.
🤝🤝
How tight should a collar be? If I an get a finger in, is this too loose?
It’s personal, I like loose but many prefer neat up to the neck
@@rhodeswood5513 Thank you for your response.
Will definitely drop in if I'm ever in Harrogate
Okay 👍
Had work helps it drape over the curves
Would love to know who sells or makes your glasses.
E B Meyrowitz make and sell them . Their shop is in the Royal Arcade in London.🥂
@@rhodeswood5513 Valuable information; thank you.
Interesting video. However, when you hold things up to view, such as a line of stitching, etc, you do it too quickly.
Noted🙏
🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🥰 💪🏻💯
There are shirts, and then there are Shirts....this is the latter. :)
🙏🙏🎯🥂
Very swanky 🤌
So in a nutshell it looks no better than a £55 shirt. Period.
To you it does.
To some ….. to many…..the knowing few. If it looks good to the wearer and he can afford it great…. as long as he doesn’t look down on the chap in £55 shirt or the £5 shirt. It’s what’s inside the shirt that counts!
I thing good!
So, you pretty well do all that other tailors do plus some hand work! 😵💫
At whatever level, a shirt has a collar, back, fronts and two sleeves 🤷🏻♂️tailors don’t make shirts… shirt makers do
To many scruffy people around taking pride in how you dress us a lost art form 😀
I agree... dress down day in an office environment these days appears to be 'dress as badly as you like day'. I had a meeting recently with someone who was wearing a Megadeath t-shirt.
TH-cam is described as a channel, whereas Facebook is described as a page.. just saying.
Thanks for clarifying
🤝
You did not search for this
oh i see
Can you help me please
❤Hi from 🇪🇸
Hello🥂
These shirts are exquisite, but I am stupified to realize that they do not include a breast pocket! Would this be $50 extra? Perhaps there is an assumption that a gentleman would always use the inner pockets of his jacket or blazer for small essentials. This assumption stalled in the last century, forced in part by climate change.
This retiree requires two breast pockets on his (used) chambray shirts. The price tag of the glorious garment being demonstrated would pay for seven of them
Schoolboys and junior office clerks have breast pockets.
Adult males don't.
They come with a pocket to be sewn if you require at no extra cost
Why would you want a breast pocket on a dress shirt!
Because he's at middle school and wants to impress his friends with his collection of pocket pens
I don’t always wear my jacket so a pocket helps me store my eye glasses.
i buy used shirts for 2 pounds
And it shows.
I can appreciate the craftsmanship but IMO button down shirts shouldn’t cost more than $100 USD. Usually $35-50 on sale. I’d rather get 6-7 of those than one $350 shirt
Shouldn’t cost? 35USD is maybe an hour of labour
Each to their own🤝
You don’t appreciate the craftsmanship then
@@ShotsMerkzAllis the $350 shirt crafted 3-4 times better than the already-high quality $100 shirt?
@@element720 yes and more ethically too
350 pound!!!??? Don't worry my friend, in six months time your shirt is going to end in charity shop for few pounds...
Some will…, some will be still worn in ten years time
I help.poor people with nothing or very little.
So do we
That's a joke, no more, no less.
Yes and my show on Broadway ‘One man and his shirt’ opens soon … it’s very funny and will run for one night only….. why because it’s not a joke…. 🤷🏻♂️
1 word; over priced
That’s two words, you meant to say envy.
That’s two words?…. 🤷🏻♂️
@@rhodeswood5513 lol
mofo its just a shirt, i could get one for $7
You could get one for a £1… if you looked a little harder…🤷🏻♂️
Here's my last shirt experience. Had none for a wedding but spotted one in a charity shop near where we were staying for €4. The lady in the shop ironed it for me and we settled for a grand total of €6.
£350....my hole. A fool and his money.....
Well done for giving £2 for the ironing and supporting a charity. Most who pay £350 upwards for a shirt ….didn’t get there by being a fool.
I can understand your point, but do realise the work that goes into tailoring ! A bespoke suit can take a 100 hours to make, thousands of stitches, quality materials, and people who are experts in their craft !