ISSUE: 2 AUTUMN/WINTER 2016 ET CETERA DELIVERING SARTORIAL EXCELLENCE

CERRUTI WHEN IN WHO CARES STYLE AFICIONADO FLORENCE WINS! COLLABORATORS We talk to insiders Pitti Uomo: destination Look after your kit to Our new accessories from the most of choice for menswear get the most out of collection with the exclusive textile mills trendsetters your Morgan Motor Company

THE EDUCATION ISSUE 2 ISSUE: 2 3 INSIDE ET CETERA

What’s new Two British brands come THE together: Clements and Church in an exciting new collaboration with the Morgan Motor Company EDIT

We round up the pick of this season’s crop of sartorial etceteras by stylist Lee Holden

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WHAT’S INSIDE 2 3 THE EDIT Leading stylist Lee Holden pulls together his look of the season ISSUE 2 5 C&C LOVES the education issue We share some of our favourite pieces 4 from Autumn/Winter 2016 Morgan Aero 8 Firstly, we’d like to extend a huge thank you to all 6 WHEN IN FLORENCE our loyal clients for their support since the last issue 3 Style heaven at Pitti Uomo – of Et Cetera. It’s been a great season. We’ve taken the most exciting event in menswear the Clements and Church collection overseas, with fantastic trunk shows in New York and Michigan, 1. 8 MAN & MACHINE as well as showing our wares across the UK. We’ll Reginald Bentham Beautiful tailoring complemented by the be doing more of the same over the next year, 100% Merino Wool most elegant of motors Delivering Sartorial Excellence to cities on both sides TAKING £179.95 of the Atlantic. CARE 2. 10 FABRIC AFICIONADOS We’re writing to you from Milan, where we’re p.4 Hunter Stokes 5 Three experts give their insight into sourcing some fabulous fabrics for future designs, as Pocket Square upcoming trends and more 78% Wool, 22% well as visiting Florence and Biella, a region famous £54.95 for its textiles, for added inspiration. 12 MY STYLE Beautiful tailoring is now available alongside ESSENTIAL TIPS ON HOW TO 3. The urbane world of celebrated our ready-to-wear collection incorporating some key KEEP CLOTHES AND IN Harold Newell Tie photographer Alistair Guy TIP- CONDITION trends of the day. As ever, we do our absolute best 56% Wool, 44% Silk to bring you the finest products at reasonable prices. £109.95 13 THE INFLUENCERS At Clements and Church, we like to educate our 4. Stay in the know with these clients in the unique world of custom-made tailoring, William Barley must-read fashion blogs and we’ve dedicated this issue to passing on some of the knowledge we value most. 100% Egyptian Cotton We hope you enjoy it. £159.95

5. Rufus White 77% Wool, MARK NASH 20% Cotton, AARON JOHN 3% Cashmere £799.95 6

7 6. Hubert Stanford ON THE COVER Loafers Grey Looking good at Pitti Uomo Rising star Charlie Kennedy 100% Leather £499.95 at Established is the face of our AW16 campaign Plus 7. Photography: Sean Gleason Clifford Stanford 15 BRAND NEW BEGINNINGS 11 4 WAYS TO WEAR YOUR Styling: Lee Holden Black Clements and Church joins forces with AND STYLE 100% Leather the Morgan Motor Company YOUR SQUARE £109.95 4 ISSUE: 2 5

TAILOR’S TIPS 2 ESSENTIAL SOFT CLASSIC CHINOS SUEDE Blake Chapman BELT 98% Cotton, 2% Elastane Clifford Jones £249.95 Tailor Brown 100% Suede 3 NATHAN £109.95 CONWAY-GREALISH Don’t be afraid to contrast patterns, colours and textures; they work better than you think and give you a point of difference.

Head Tailor LOVE YOUR LO MATT RODEN SUEDE Slimming sleeves on a Brush suede gently and jacket can finish off the regularly with tailoring perfectly. a suede brush, and never attempt to VES spot clean with water WE BRING YOU OUR 1 TOP FIVE FROM THE

PERFECT AUTUMN/WINTER Tailor POCKETS COLLECTION WHO CARES WINS PADRAIC FOLAN Hunter Daley 78% Wool, I’m a strong believer in 22% Silk the three C’s – classy, £54.95 Follow our essential tips on how to keep clothes casual and comfortable. and accessories in tip-top condition – you may Don’t be afraid to be surprised how much difference it makes be inventive. Trying trainers with a is a perfect example.

FORMAL ELEGANCE Single breasted two and three- Tailor DAPPER piece in classic navy and JACK WHITEHURST DETAIL BROGUES charcoal. Teamed with white and club stripe etceteras. James Stanford A gilet can be a Montgomery Hughes SHOES SHIRTS POCKET SQUARES Brown 5 £1,599.95 (left) & TIES great alternative to a 100% Leather Invest in wooden Use cedar oak trees as When packing, turn To avoid shrinkage, £499.95 Montgomery Jackson clamp hangers, and they maintain the shape the jacket inside out, wash at a maximum Press on reverse to complete £1,899.95 hang trousers from the of shoes and prevent with the folded of 40 degrees. with a cool iron that autumnal look. 4 bottom to de-crease. leather from cracking. over, then fold. Never tumble dry. under cloth. 6 ISSUE: 2 7

CLEMENTSANDCHURCH INSTA HOW RECAP WE WEAR IT CUSTOMERS SHOW US THEIR STYLE

WHEN IN FLORENCE.... SET THE SCENE PITTI UOMO Be sure to set the right tone with top-to-toe style

LOOK 1 LOOK 2 LOOK 3 PHOTOGRAPHY BY In their distinctive, custom-made threads, BENJAMIN KAUFMANN the travelling tailors from Clements and NICK BABINGTON “The answer? Church did not go unnoticed. The team wore Director of Peninsula Anything It is without doubt the place to be seen – beautifully tailored jackets in sumptuous Business Services. the only event in the menswear calendar goes. Take fabrics, paired with slim-fitting chinos, silk inspiration BABBY_NICK with the power to pull in the global great knitted ties and pocket squares in club stripes and the good – and this season’s Pitti Uomo from and polka dots. truly did not disappoint. sprezzatura, The pocket square was the accessory of the International press and buyers flocked meaning moment, with much discussion on how it to sweltering Florence for the mighty SS17 ‘stylish should be folded. The answer? Anything goes. trade show, where the hot ticket was for imperfection’, Take inspiration from sprezzatura, meaning innovative Belgian designer Raf Simons and mastered by ‘stylish imperfection’, mastered by the Italians. his collection Florence Calling. the Italians.” Beautiful Florence provided the perfect The four day event saw buyers embrace this backdrop for the sartorial etceteras for season’s unisex silhouettes, and the trend for which Clements and Church is renowned. combining casual and – think Accessories, as important as our impeccable soft knitted jackets and elegant classics in cuts, provided the finishing touches, with pastel and dusty shades reminiscent of luxurious leather luggage, belts, braces, French Riviera chic. colourful pop and bench-made shoes.

PETE TREGO

THE Somerset cricketer and TV PERFECT FIT presenter for Insight. BLAZER & BROGUES BLAZER & LOAFERS BLAZER & MONK Clements and £799.95 £899.95 £1,199.95 PDT7 Church brings its Victor Williams Victor Rogers Fenton Thomas £499.95 £499.95 £499.95 distinctive style Rowington Stanford Hubert Stanford London Stanford to Florence 8 ISSUE: 2 9 10 ISSUE: 2 11

FABRIC AFICIONADOS

Beautiful cloth is the foundation of high quality tailoring. We talk to three industry experts, all of whom share a true passion for their work and their fabrics 4 WAYS TO WEAR A POCKET SQUARE

with tailor Aaron Foster

The pocket square is the accessory of the moment. Follow our guide on how to wear it for all manner 1 JACKET, 4 WAYS of occasions: Fratelli Tallia di Delfino Cerruti Dormeuil 1. FORMAL 2. WEEKEND 3. 4. SEMI FORMAL Matteo Tonizzo Umberto Paccotto Patrick Bunting This custom-made For an off-duty look, Looking particularly The jacket is paired navy jacket, in a wool, the same jacket is cosmopolitan with with matching trousers PRESIDENTIAL FOLD linen and silk blend, is paired with a grey a merino wool navy in the same luxurious worn with merino wool knitted cotton polo V-neck and pale blue fabric, and a pale Understated elegance inspired by the HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN THE HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN THE HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN THE trousers, Egyptian by Zara, and slim fit chinos, plus a printed blue gingham shirt in clean tailoring of CLOTH TRADE? CLOTH TRADE? CLOTH TRADE? cotton shirt and silk tie. Levi 510 . cotton handkerchief. Egyptian cotton. the 1950s and I was 16 and it was thanks to Ottavio Crotti, “I was hired It’s quite a long story. I was hired for my languages I worked on Savile Row for the tailors Kilgour, early 1960s. the founder of Lanificio di Lessona, who built his for my and my availability to travel, but soon got hooked by French & Stanbury. That’s how I was introduced to Perfect for formal textile empire from nothing. He encouraged me to languages the magic of textiles and fashion. the cloth industry. occasions, such as train in every aspect of the textile business, and he’s and my dinners. my business hero. He changed my life. availability WHAT ARE YOUR SIGNATURE FABRICS? WHAT ARE YOUR SIGNATURE FABRICS? STRAIGHT to travel, but Cerruti has a long history of leading the way in Dormeuil’s signature fabrics would be: Amadeus FOLD WHAT ARE YOUR SIGNATURE FABRICS? got hooked creating iconic fabrics. Our best known fabric is the (we celebrate its 25th anniversary this year), Tonik Fratelli Tallia di Delfino creates unique products, Superissimo, now matched by our Prestige suiting (registered trademark since 1957) and Ambassador Conservative, yet by the magic more casual than from our heaviest 17-micron or Super 130’s fabrics, of textiles ranges and Oxygen jacketing fabrics. (extremely lightweight Super 180’s). the presidential up to the finest vicuna. and fashion.” fold, and used for WHO ARE YOUR FASHION HEROES? WHO ARE YOUR FASHION HEROES? any occasion. I like WHO ARE YOUR FASHION HEROES? My first sales director, mentor Giuseppe Bollo, and My personal fashion heroes would have to be to fan out the edges My fashion heroes are those who love to experiment the late Valerio Grosso. But a special mention has to the actors Cary Grant, Robert Redford and so they resemble with new things – that first step is the most go to Nino Cerruti who’s a real symbol of our world. Steve McQueen. pages in a book. dangerous but worth it if you can create something TWO-POINT CAN YOU NAME THREE GO-TO PIECES? CAN YOU NAME THREE GO-TO PIECES? unique that will last far longer than a season. FOLD Clements and Church is one company doing A navy blazer (I have at least three in various Easy – my French blue Amadeus, my plain black something different. materials revolving in my wardrobe every season). Aquaplan, and my silk, linen and wool blazer – all I find this fold most popular with A formal suit in dark navy and soft suede tassel from Dormeuil. our business and CAN YOU NAME THREE GO-TO PIECES? loafers in as many colours as possible. professional clients. My blue double breasted jacket with cashmere, WHAT TRENDS CAN YOU PREDICT FOR It’s a simple, yet which is handmade and fits me perfectly. WHAT TRENDS CAN YOU PREDICT FOR NEXT SEASON? effective way to add My three-ply trousers in light grey. A darker suit for NEXT SEASON? S17 will herald a sea of change. People are tired a little flair to an the evening, in deep blue tonal check – though I We’ll see more performance fabrics, combining of austerity and uncertainty. The discerning understated outfit. love to wear colour during the day. quality with practicality. Lots of blue tones, soft gentleman will look for bolder designs, sharper THREE-POINT weave effects and tridimensional fabrics with rich colour contrasts and statement pieces that set him FOLD WHO’S WORN YOUR FABRICS BEST? (EITHER compositions. Flat and solid is out. apart from the mediocre. CURRENTLY OR HISTORICALLY) One for the enthusiast, but a quick iron and WHO’S WORN YOUR FABRICS BEST? (EITHER WHO’S WORN YOUR FABRICS BEST? (EITHER I could say many big names from Japan or the US, steam will help keep even well-known football players, but we’re not just CURRENTLY OR HISTORICALLY) CURRENTLY OR HISTORICALLY) all three points in about clothing these important people – though Cerruti has been best friends with Hollywood for Everyone who wears Dormeuil has class and place. I like the folds the man with Fratelli Tallia di Delfino fabrics in his decades; it would be easier to say which celebrities sophistication, but if I had to pick, I’d say Victoria pointing out towards wardrobe is never common. don’t (or didn’t) wear Cerruti. Beckham and James Bond. the shoulder for a sharp visual look. 12 ISSUE: 2 13

MAN ABOUT TOWN Never short of glamorous invitations, Alistair is often spotted wearing Clements and Church. Below: with his girlfriend THE INFLUENCERS Barbora Bediova We’ve identified the blogs that will guarantee you’re always in the know. Meet the inspirational male style leaders who provide essential reading for the modern man with a love of life’s finer things.

Photographer: Yu Fujiwara MY STYLE ALISTAIR GUY

The fashion photographer talks to head tailor Ian Roper

Home is... Alistair has contributed Most romantic gesture... North West London. to magazines such as Waiting with an . Building you’d like to buy... British Vogue and The number of suits in your wardrobe… A holiday home in Tuscany. Harper’s Bazaar and Five, but I only really wear two - one for serious, Favourite place to stay.... has photographed some one for casual. Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair, London. of the world’s most What’s your favourite suit and why? Last book you read... stylish individuals. My favourite is a Solaro – it’s light brown with The Way We Wore: A Life In Clothes by my friend He’s often pictured in woven reflective red threads cut from Smith & Co Daphne Selfe. the press himself, and [Smith Woollens] fabric. Not too tight, Shops you love... recently celebrated not too baggy. Fortnum & Mason, Corso Como [art gallery in ‘Strong Women’ with The best-suited man of all time is… THE DAPPER CHAPPER THE GENTLEMAN BLOGGER A/G MR LIPARI Milan], Bicester Village in Oxfordshire [home of a pop-up exhibition in A chap in Florence who owns a tiny menswear numerous designer outlets] and the newer Dover London’s Mayfair. store called Simone Righi. No one in the world Street Market in London. wears a suit better than him. Seriously. BELOW: THEDAPPERCHAPPER MATTHEWZORPAS ALIGORDON89 BENJARMIN Best meal... Your key piece of style advice for a man about DAPPERCHAPPER.COM THEGENTLEMANBLOGGER.COM ALIGORDON.NET WWW.LIPARIVITA.COM HIX Mayfair Egerton Thornton to buy a suit... Best place for a date... Tie Invest in decent shoes. A good suit is wasted with Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds. 100% silk terrible shoes. The Dapper Chapper is London based creative Ali Gordon likes to Benjamin Lipari describes Hero... £109.95 Your best advice... a community of writers, consultant Matthew Zorpas represent the everyday himself as a professional My father Major RW Guy and the actor Always treat people like you’d want to be covering all manner of is the man behind The man and his blog is a traveller, dividing his time Edward Fox. treated yourself. modern male interests. Gentleman Blogger. lifestyle dream, with a between London and Last downloaded music... Describe your three favourite looks... Led by Adam Tanous, He was once named 2nd particular focus on fitness, Australia, and displaying A Moon Shaped Pool by Radiohead. Formal: it started as a creative best dressed men in Britain fashion and photography. a rakish sense of style. Favourite brands..... Clements and Church bespoke suit and tie, space to explore personal by Esquire magazine, and Gordon is the type of guy When not jetlagged, Mr Citizens of Humanity, Oliver Peoples, TOMS, Thomas pink shirt with either Church’s or interests, but grew fast with style credentials like who pulls off a DJ equally Lipari has worked out how Calvin Klein, Smythson, Belstaff, Thomas Pink, Gucci loafers. and was shortlisted for an that, you know you’re in well as (though to define suiting, and has CHUCS and Mr.Start. Casual: award within a year. very safe hands. not at the same time). a loyal following. Who do you call for a big night out... Mr Start jacket, CHUCS T-shirt with Citizens of My girlfriend Barbora [Bediova, who works for Humanity jeans and TOMS trainers. Calvin Klein], and my friends Philip Start [founder Big night out: of menswear brand Mr.Start] and Fabrice Limon Usually a combination of the two as I adjust my [founder of Scotch+Limon] outfits for the occasion. 14 ISSUE: 2 15

TAILOR’S TIPS A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF Tailor JAKE THOMPSON A centre press on chinos Phil Whelan: Travelling tailor can really set off a great for Clements and Church formal jacket.

MONDAY MEETING WITH A NEW CLIENT For my first appointment, I take my essential kit of tape measure, pins and chalk, plus jackets in various sizes and fits. I also pack fabric bunches and inspiration cards. I ascertain the client’s lifestyle and objectives Tailor regarding his new suit. My advice on colours ADAM TUCKEY and styles depends on the client’s body shape, tone of skin, hair and eyes. Layering knitwear My look for today: Business can maintain a sense Custom-made three-piece navy suit with a white of formality when cutaway collar shirt, striped tie and houndstooth pocket square with black double monk strap shoes. completing your look. TUESDAY SECOND & FINAL FITTING WITH A CLIENT Six weeks after our last meeting, I visit a client for a final fitting. I need to make some alterations and style some looks with shirts, ties and pocket squares plus suggest shoes and other accessories. My look for today: Unique Custom-made camouflage printed merino wool three-piece suit with a blue semi cutaway collar, blue knitted tie, white pocket square and black Tailor double monk strap shoes. MATT BECK Don’t use your pockets. WEDNESDAY Carry your essentials WEDDING PARTY in your hands or in a Meeting with a bride and groom today as we’ll be BRAND NEW dressing the groom, best man and groomsmen. bag to ensure that you We look at the colours of the bridesmaid look uncrumpled and and flowers. I suggest some custom-made ties with elegant all day. the couple’s names and wedding date embroidered PHIL’S FAVOURITES BEGINNINGS on the reverse. My advice on FILM: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Clements and Church partners with another great My look for today: Relaxed colours depends BOOK: Men of Men by British brand to create a luxury accessories collection. Navy chinos, white T-shirt, charcoal grey blazer and on the client’s Wilbur Smith plain white trainers. shape, skin, hair HOLIDAY DESTINATION: and eyes. Thailand Shared values are the cornerstone of an exciting new THURSDAY SPORT: Formula 1 collaboration between Clements and Church and the CLIENTS GOLF DAY FOOD: Tom yum goong Morgan Motor Company, and will see us produce Individuality, We take some clients to play golf at Ardencote (Thai Spicy Prawn soup) a range of bespoke accessories to complement the attention to Manor in Warwickshire. Prizes are awarded for PET: English Bullmastiff dog sports car brand. detail and an closest to the pin, longest drive and winning team. CITY: Singapore Individuality, unrivalled attention to detail and an Tailor appreciation for My look for today: Golf BRAND: Burberry appreciation for quality materials are engrained in quality materials Grey custom-made long sleeved polo with CAR: Mercedes 300SL SEAN MCCORMACK the philosophy of both British companies. are intrinsic to cream chinos. GADGET: iPhone 6 A contrasting waistcoat LIMITED Morgan cars are more akin to a tailored suit than a both these British EDITION BRAND: Patek Phillip is a garment worth simple vehicle for transportation. An infinite number companies FRIDAY MAGAZINE: GQ A collection of of personalisation options ensure the car is built to fit CHARITY BALL MUSIC: Lana Del Ray purchasing. It will help , belts, its owner – just like a Clements and Church suit. Hosting a table at a charity fundraising dinner. TV: Archer in creating new outifts luggage, ties and The initial accessories collection includes: limited pocket squares My look for today: Event CELEBRITY: David Gandy edition cufflinks, belts, fitted Aero luggage and with either your existing reflects the PHOTOGRAPHY ITEM of CLOTHING: Green velvet smoking jacket, black satin stripe wardrobe or anything craftsmanship in club ties, with each piece reflecting the unique trousers, white shirt, black and white BY BENJAMIN My orange cashmere Morgan sports cars craftsmanship of Morgan sports cars. pocket square, with black patent and suede shoes. KAUFMANN Clements and Church new you acquire.