Imitation Hunting Jacket, Part I
This Breanish Tweed country sport jacket currently underway is a another one of those special pieces that our atelier has become known for. This patron was inspired by the Norfolk hunting jacket which can be found on this blog. The wool it’s made of comes from one of the great weaving areas of Great Britain; renowned worldwide for its Tweed.
Lost And Found, The Story Of A Western-Inspired Shirt
This week we have an embroidered western-inspired shirt with details worthy of attention. The shirt was commissioned by a wife for her husband as a gift. The gentleman (who enjoys hunting) lost one of his favourite shirts and his wife came in to request that the shirt be redone in the same style with different textiles. The black twill shirting is by Thomas Mason and the Floral print from Testa S.P.A
Something Borrowed, Something Blue
When people think of bridal fashion, their minds often immediately run to the bride and bridesmaids. What kind of dress will the bride wear? Tulle skirt or column gown? Train or exaggerated veil? What colour scheme will the bridesmaids be in? All valid questions while awaiting the much anticipated arrival of the bridal party and while a voluminous princess gown or beaded mini dress are pleasing to look at, a brightly coloured tuxedo can make just as many heads turn. So is the case with our featured patron . This show-stopping dandy came to us determined to look just as attention-grabbing as any bride on their big day.
Make A Statement
Stand out. Be noticed.
This is assured with this side vented sports jacket.
Made from 313 gm all season Ariston wool, it features peaked labels with pick stitching. The Milanese button hole is accented with orange hand tacking.
Craftmenship
Seems an old fashioned word, doesn’t it?
At Trend Custom Tailors, it’s not old fashion, it is the fashion.
Cashmere In Winter: A Bespoke Overcoat
Overcoats have been a staple of many this winter with the cold temperatures pushing extremes of -38 C in our fair Toronto. The increasing interest in overcoats is not only due to the weather but also due to style. Large coats have been featured on the runways of London, Milan and Paris this past season for both Men and Women. Getting a bespoke overcoat is always a good investment. If you are looking for a designer coat it will range anywhere from $1000 – to $5000 and for that cost a bespoke coat is a much more personal and customisable option. This particular overcoat features a hand made lapel and front buttonhole, double jetted flap pockets and a notch collar in charcoal grey which is versatile and matches any colour or pattern.
A Fuchsia Fairytale
Inspired by a photograph in a magazine, this fuchsia wedding dress was graded and dyed in house, from dark to light pink. The corset is backed with steel boning, while the exquisite white hibiscus flowers were hand painted with silk paint which give light, feathery white accents to the vibrant pink gown. The fabric used is 18 momme satin silk. Momme is a Japanese unit of measurement traditionally used to describe the weight of silk fabric.
In Work: A Norfolk Hunting Jacket
This Holland & Sherry triple window pane sherry tweed, double-sided rolling three Norfolk hunting jacket with a bi-swing back is one of our special projects of 2012. It is nspired by the Norfolk hunting jackets of the late 1800′s.
A Trend Custom Tailors Overcoat
Fall has transitioned to winter in Toronto almost overnight and our patrons have responded accordingly.
Overcoats need to provide the wearer with more than just protection against harsh Canadian winters. We created this custom overcoat in the winter of 2011.
An Italian Suit For An Italian Groom
Today’s feature is a young and vibrant gentleman who came to us requesting a suit for his winter wedding.
Utilizing fabric from the Italian-made United Silks & Woolens’ Vitale Barberis Canonico collection, this suit is done in a grey so dark it almost looks black. The three-piece suit is complete with a single pleat trouser, basic five-button vest and a sharp jacket outfitted with a linked button closure. This closure allows the wearer to have versatility with the closing of his suit jacket.