Bespoke Ties

We are currently talking to a bespoke tie manufacturer which should hopefully result in us being able to offer bespoek ties as well as bespoke shirts.

Why buy a bespoke shirt over an off the rack?

This is a question I have been asked many times so I have put together a few bullet points in the merits of bespoke shirts over off the peg shirts.

1. The obvious one - fit. Most ready to wear shirts are a poor fit for most people; not surprising really as one neck size of shirt has to fit everybody with that neck size.
2. Choice of Cloth - this applies both to quality of cloth, i.e. the type of yarn and the yarn count and also to the choice of colours and patterns on the shirt.
3. Durability - a well made bespoke shirt with good quality stitching is likely to last much longer than a ready to wear (although that is not always the case as you tend to want to wear the bespoke shirt every day)
4. Choice of style - most bespoke shirt makers will be able to provide you with a tailor made shirt that allows a multitude of options for collars, cuffs, pockets and any other detail you may desire.

Getting bespoke shirt-y

Things are a-changing here at the Sartorial Executive. We have made a decision to cease meaking Made to Measure Suits and to concentrate what has always been the core of our business - Bespoke Shirts. Whatever you call them : bespoke Shirts; tailor Made Shirts; Custome Shirts or Made to Measure shirts it is impossible to get the same feel and buzz from any off the peg shirt.

Currently we are supplying shirts in our own Sarto di Moda range of cloth, but hope to add Thomas Mason very soon. All being well we also hope to add Tessuti Monti and Alumo to the ranges in the future.

We are also able to take orders from people outside our usual operating area by using our online bespoke shirt ordering process.

Six-Fold Ties

If you have never experience six fold ties then I suggest you seek some out. You will soon realise that the majority of ties that you buy from the local department store are really just a limp piece of silk.

A six-fold (or seven fold) tie is a different beast altogether. The weight of the tie and the interlinings create a true feeling of luxury when handling the tie.

We love them so much that we are in negotiation with a New York tie designer to bring our own range of bespoke neckwear. We currently have a small number of samples available to purchase at a knock down price on our website. These ties are limited edition, often less than 40 are made of each design - so as well as smart and stylish they are truly exclusive.

These ties are a fantastic accompaniment to any bespoke shirt.

Just in case you want to make your own six-fold ties you can find out how at http://sevenfoldties.reflexblue.org/six_fold/stepbystep.php

I was in TK Maxx in Birmingham today, because my wife wanted to look around, so i decided to look at the menswear department, not really expecting to find much.

Well I was surprised to say the least. I came out sartorially richer. I bought a beautiful Pringle short sleeve sweater for about £15, a Hacket "City Collar" Burgundy Bini gingham shirt (half retail price) and two fantastic William Hunt of Savile Row ties, normally £85 from their store, £9.99 each from TK Maxx.

They even have some reasonable suits and trousers, although not in the same league as Made to Measure Suits of course, but you get them at a great discount from the RRP. They also have a good range of shirts including, of course Hacket and also Haines and Bonner.

I may sell Bespoke Shirts, but that has never stopped me buying nice shirts when I see them. If you are on a budget then this is a great place to get off-the-peg stuff, ideal to match up with your Sartorial Executive Made to Measure Suit.

An unlikely sartorial experience

I was in TK Maxx in Birmingham today, because my wife wanted to look around, so i decided to look at the menswear department, not really expecting to find much. Well i was surprised to say the least.

I came out sartorially richer. I bought a beautiful Pringle short sleeve sweater for about £15, a Hacket "City Collar" Burgundy Bini gingham shirt (half retail price) and two fantastic William Hunt of Savile Row ties, normally £85 from their store, £9.99 each from TK Maxx.

They even have some reasonable suits and trousers, although not in the same league as Made to Measure Suits of course, but you get them at a great discount from the RRP.

They also have a good range of shirts including, of course Hacket and also Haines and Bonner. I may sell Bespoke Shirts, but that has never stopped me buying nice shirts when I see them.

If you are on a budget then this is a great place to get off-the-peg stuff, ideal to match up with your Sartorial Executive Made to Measure Suit.