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Maternity Leave - 2 Week Shutdown

As most people will be aware, myself and the better half are expecting twin girls very soon. As they are twins we get to choose an elected cesarian and therefore the due date, which does help plan somewhat.

This is something I’m keen to fully enjoy (or endure, i’m not sure which)

Maternity Leave - 2 Week Shutdown
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The "It's Not Tweed?" Bespoke Jacket

I’m a big believer in asking pertinent questions to really get under someone’s skin and find out if what they are asking for is really what they want. That’s not to say people don’t know what they want, they often do, but it’s not always communicated directly…more so indirectly.

The "It's Not Tweed?" Bespoke Jacket
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Order update - Christmas opening times

You’ve probably started to think about Christmas gifts or just having a new bespoke piece in your wardrobe, to make sure to receive your order before Christmas, book an appointment and place your order between Tuesday 22nd November and Saturday 26th November at the latest.

Order update - Christmas opening times
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A Rainy Day in Birmingham - An Outfit Explained

I get asked a lot to explain outfits and to help people put them together. I don’t always feel like i’m best placed to do this, which is silly as i work with clothing and bespoke menswear everyday. But my confidence with clothing is one thing, my lack of confidence in writing is another. But it’s something i do feel can be useful to people who are interested in bespoke tailoring so im willing to put myself out there and try to learn! If there is a writer out there who wants to help then im all ears, but for now you will have to make do with my attempts and ramblings.

Here is my first draft…..all feedback, good and bad, welcomed. Please be gentle.

A Rainy Day in Birmingham - An Outfit Explained
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NEW MERCHANTS & NEW COLLECTIONS - DRAPERS ...

The last months have shown a shift towards technical and performance cloths. Fabrics with crease resistance, breathability and high levels of style.
Increasing our already extensive cloth collection we welcome Drapers Italian fabrics to our suite.

NEW MERCHANTS & NEW COLLECTIONS - DRAPERS AND CARNET

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New Season Collection from Drago

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New Season Collection from Drago

We are now stocking Dragos excellent summer seasonal collections. They will be available in limited amounts as with all seasonal fabrics so we recommend early ordering.

Drago are a pretty new (2 years) merchant for us but have impressed us with their style and eye for creating modern yet classic styles. They certainly have a grip on the direction of style and their seasonal collection for summer is a beauty!

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THE INAUGURAL WOOL & WINE - Christmas Drinks

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THE INAUGURAL WOOL & WINE - Christmas Drinks

We opened the doors of Colmore Tailors to a discerning bunch of sartorial gents and treated them to a festive evening of networking, tailoring, and wine tasting.

It turns out that Colmore Tailors is not alone in its love of Wool & Wine. It seemed only natural for us to bring the two together...

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Autumn Winter Fabrics & New Brand Direction

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Autumn Winter Fabrics & New Brand Direction

A whole new look and feel this Autumn/Winter with a new brand image and the arrival of an elegant bunch of Autumn Winter stock fabrics. Check out which luxurious fabrics are going to make you look stylish and keep you moving through Autumn Winter 2021.

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Save £150 on Dugdale English and Town Classics

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Save £150 on Dugdale English and Town Classics

This is proper cloth. Proper English cloth. Its the only way to describe Dugdale Brothers “English and Town Classics” bunch. As I’m writing this I glance down at my trousers made from the bunch and marvel at how they have performed. 4 years old & have taken an absolute battering, yet the cloth still looks fresh and crisp. Its proper cloth…and boy do we have a fantastic offer for you.

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What is a Spalla Camicia or Soft Shoulder?

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What is a Spalla Camicia or Soft Shoulder?

We love soft tailoring.   Having a garment that moves with you and flows is a revelation.   Making tailoring that is relevant and timeless is more about toying with small things and playing with proportion and style.   And this, in part, is driving the global market towards softer styles of tailoring.

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New Summer Fabrics - Summer Suits and Casual Jackets

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New Summer Fabrics - Summer Suits and Casual Jackets

Believe it or not but summer is on the way.   I know its hard to imagine with the remnants of "the beast from the east" still lingering but it is true.   Warmer weather is fast approaching and to time with this, we welcome in our new Summer Seasonal fabric bunch.

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How to Look Your Best at a Black Tie Event

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How to Look Your Best at a Black Tie Event

Autumn is a busy time for Colmore Tailors and fine tailoring.   And in particular for sharp, well made evening wear.  From made-to-measure (MTM) dinner suits to bespoke velvet tuxedo jackets, we make them all at this time of year.  But with the lines of formal and casual becoming ever more blurred what should you wear to a black tie event?

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Fight The Good Fight

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Fight The Good Fight

Believe it or not, but years ago Bespoke clothing was the norm.    Ready-to-wear had not been thought of and Birmingham's streets were teeming with tailors.   It was not uncommon to have a tailor on the corner of every street.

Over the years RTW has become more prominent, sacrificing fit (the most important part of clothing) and replacing it with speed and impulsiveness.    Don't get me wrong, RTW has its place, but my heart will always be with custom tailoring, made to fit me and me alone.

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Battle Cry - Why we love tailoring

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Battle Cry - Why we love tailoring

It’s been a question that’s been going around my head for a few days now.    We know what we do but why exactly do we do it.  The obvious answer is because we love suits, we love tailoring and we love clothes.   This is true, but I always felt why we do what we do was bigger than just suits, it stood for something more….and that’s what we are getting to the bottom of.

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