Ottaway Style X Benson & Clegg

May 28, 2021

With beautifully crafted pieces that layer effortlessly together, our newest collection for SS21 draws upon our rich tailoring heritage while offering a relaxed approach to modern tailoring.

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Considering A Capsule Wardrobe

Apr 13, 2021

Journalist and HandCut Radio host, Aleks Cvetkovic, extols the virtues of our new made to order tailoring, albeit in his own inimitable way...

Made to Order - A Cut Above

Apr 06, 2021

For SS21, our newly launched made to order service offers a fresh approach to contemporary menswear - a bridging of the gap between ready to wear and handmade tailoring.

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Three Ways I Wear My Benson & Clegg Blazer

Aug 12, 2020

The Journal’s guest writer, Fabio Attanasio, explores the virtues of the iconic navy blazer and shares his styling tips to demonstrate why it continues to be the most versatile garment a man can own.

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The Evolution of Modern Menswear

Jul 29, 2020

Joe Ottaway reflects on the changing landscape of contemporary menswear in recent years, and, with our shopping habits evolving faster than ever owing to recent world events, recommends his wardrobe staples as we adjust to a post-lockdown world.

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The Making of a Contemporary Bespoke Tailor

Jul 18, 2020

Our guest writer, Aleks Cvetkovic, reflects on Benson & Clegg’s tailoring philosophy, and what it means to be a contemporary bespoke tailor today.

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Summer Elegance Crafted In Italy

Jun 25, 2020

When Fabio Attanasio launched The Bespoke Dudes Eyewear in 2015, he had one mission - to enhance the image of Italian craftsmanship by promoting its excellence and unique character through the creation of classically designed glasses.

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We Are Reopening

Jun 13, 2020

We are delighted to tell you that we will be reopening our Piccadilly Arcade store and tailoring lounge on Monday 15^th June 2020 at 11am - and we can’t wait to welcome you back.

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The New London Cut

May 12, 2020

It’s an interesting time to be a bespoke tailor in Britain’s capital. The world is getting more casual, and the conventional business suit is looking increasingly less relevant. Rents are rising across the city, especially in the West End. And throughout London, more and more made-to-measure tailors relying on factory-based production are opening up shop and misappropriating the word “bespoke” as a marketing ploy—diluting what it really means to have a suit cut, fitted and stitched by hand just for you.

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Spear's Magazine: The Collar of Money

May 05, 2020

OLIVER CROSS IS on his knees, adjusting the hem of my trousers, when I ask him about the Prince of Wales, for whom he recently made a tail coat. He gets up, strokes a strand of hair behind his ear, and removes several pins from his mouth. ‘It was a fantastic experience,’ he beams. ‘Such a down-to-earth gentleman.’

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A GUIDE TO SHELF-ISOLATION

May 04, 2020

From classic 1st editions to the best new releases, we spoke to the team at London's oldest bookshop, Hatchards, for their recommended literary picks to settle down with during lockdown.

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A Gentleman's Guide to Skincare

Apr 25, 2020

With mass confinement still underway and no sign of it ending any time soon, it would be easy to let one’s standards slip. Indeed, at the beginning of lockdown it was a bit of a boon - particularly for those not used to working from home - to experiment with more relaxed modes of dressing and working. However, over a month in, and a desire to retrieve some sense of normality has taken hold.

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