Tweed dresses places to go in London

[SkanningenLars]

Dear Sirs,

Shortly going to London, bringing my 20 years old son. It is time for his first tweed two - piece.

Assuming he does not want neither the most classic green or brown color palettes, nor the most glaring colors, and anywhere on the scale Peet-a-porter to more or less bespoke is ok, where should we go?

Ideal would be: A cut that is contemporary but brings thought of classic. Possibly gray herring-bone. Quality and weight for traveling in style, but frequently in Scandinavian countries.

Thx for any advice. @Moderator : I believe this post is of general but also temporary interest, since the world is slowly opening up post Corona. General advice on the Internet does not take that into account.

 

[SkanningenLars]

Adding, myself I may be looking for a heavy-weight tweed coat.

 

[GHT]

Cordings are famous for their tweeds. An internet search will bring up names like: Gieves & Hawkes, Carnaby. Alexander McQueen. Paul Smith. Boxpark. Burberry Flagship. Marks and Spencer Flagship.
But I would recommend a bespoke tweed, a made to measure one. You won't find a more talented tailor than George Dyer. He trades as Threadneedleman.
187a Walworth Road, London, SE17 1RW Tel: 020 7701 9181

 

[Peacoat]

My favorite is the grey herringbone. Hard to go wrong with that.

Welcome to the Lounge.

 

[Edward]

Yes, a good herring bone is a place to start. Cordings are excellent for off the peg countrywear, if not cheap. I have also had excellent tweed jackets from Roderick Charles (various branches, though Jermyn Street is the one I prefer). I suspect most places that do a full tweed suit rather than the tweed jacket to be worn with corduroys or moleskins are going to be on the pricier side.

Peter Christian do a nice range of tweed suits with a cut that to my eye could pass for mid-late fifties into the early 60s - https://www.peterchristian.co.uk/suits/tweed-suits/ £400-£500 for three pieces, about another £150 for a second pair of trousers. I have my eye on dabbling with one or two of those in time to come. They don't have a London store, though - they're based in East Sussex and are primarily a web business, not sure if they have a premises as can be visited. Worth a look if they do, though.

Simonjamescathcart.com could be worth contacting - primarily a web business, but they do have a premises in London. They have some very nice PoW check in the collection, not sure what else is coming soon. The pricier end of their stuff (just under a grand for three pieces with a spare pair of trews - closer £600 for two pieces) is all now made in England, if that's something you're particularly keen on. Simon is very particular about the details, his main house style is 20s/30s, though as you'll see from the website while he doesn't compromise on the period details, they can be dressed to a much more contemporary feel if that's what's desired. Good guy, Simon - used to frequent these parts but I don't think he has much free time these days with the label taking off.

 

[Wolf99]

I would also add Walker Slater (who have a London bricks and mortar shop) into the mix. They seem decent quality and their suits are fairly classic but contemporary enough that they don’t look dated. Price-wise, they are not too bad - certainly less expensive than Cordings!
https://www.walkerslater.com/

 

[Solstice 62]

Jump on a train to Salisbury (home of a very tall cathedral enjoyed by our Russian friends!) and visit https://regenttailoring.co.uk/

 

[Edward]

I would also add Walker Slater (who have a London bricks and mortar shop) into the mix. They seem decent quality and their suits are fairly classic but contemporary enough that they don’t look dated. Price-wise, they are not too bad - certainly less expensive than Cordings!
https://www.walkerslater.com/

WS do very nice stuff if you like the fit. For me, their trousers are a touch too narrow and a touch too low slung in the rise, but that's to personal taste, of course. For the top half, they are wonderful, and certainly great quality.