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New York, New York…………

……………And yes, as the title suggests, this is my 2nd trip of the year. I have been told by Simon Crompton who is out there at the moment, that the weather is great, so I can leave my Sou’wester and Wellington boots at Heathrow Airport. Even though it is my 11th year, the week before leaving is always the same. I am going through an extensive check list to ensure that the clients marry up with the suits and jackets, appointments have been made, the Benjamin Hotel have a list of my requirements, the travelling sets are ready, the Visa is still valid and all manner of other tasks, which if not ticked off, could spell disaster. Despite all this, as ever, I am really looking forward to my week, and will be bringing some great new cloths and some exciting linings, which include the Liberty print. I have some great ideas for the Liberty print which I will save for New York. Having spoken to fellow tailors who have been to New York recently, it would appear that there is a great buzz around at the moment and I am hoping that I will be part of it. I am bringing some wonderful Jackets and Suits with me and pictured below is a Peak Lapel, Single Breasted Jacket, and if you look carefully, you can see that it will be worn with a double breasted vest. The cloth is a Henry Lesser 11/12 oz.

 

 

 

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