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The Journal

The New London Cut

The New London Cut
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. Continue reading

Spear's Magazine: The Collar of Money

Spear's Magazine: The Collar of Money
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.’ Continue reading

A GUIDE TO SHELF-ISOLATION

A GUIDE TO SHELF-ISOLATION
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. Continue reading

A Gentleman's Guide to Skincare

A Gentleman's Guide to Skincare
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.  Continue reading

How To Care For Your Suit

How To Care For Your Suit
A tailored suit is one of the biggest purchases a gentleman can make. And, given the right care and attention, a well-made suit can serve its wearer for years. As such, it shouldn’t be viewed as a one-off purchase but rather a long term investment. With that in mind, here are our essential tips to help keep your suit looking its very best... Continue reading

Triumph In The Face Of Adversity

Triumph In The Face Of Adversity
A born leader, destined for greatness. Accolades one often associates with histories great leaders. But in King George VI's case, nothing could have been further from the truth. Shy, stuttering and of a delicate nature, Prince Albert was never expected to be King. Yet the years that followed his accession to the throne saw him become a symbol of strength, resilience and hope. Continue reading

The Guide To Working From Home

The Guide To Working From Home
While we have every intention of completing our to-do list over the coming weeks and months, for many professionals, adapting to the challenges of working from a newly improvised work space can prove a tricky undertaking. To help with the transition from office space to makeshift desk, we've compiled our top tips to help you perfect the art of working from home and maintain that essential work-life balance. Continue reading

A Message From Benson & Clegg

A Message From Benson & Clegg
As the situation surrounding COVID-19 changes daily, and with the welfare of our customers and employees of paramount importance, we wanted to bring you up to speed with the changes that are taking place at Benson & Clegg. Continue reading

Harry's Story

Harry's Story
This month, we had the privilege of welcoming to the store Rosie Ellerby and Mel Stockdale, granddaughters of our company founder, Harry Benson. We discussed his colourful life in tailoring, the rich legacy he left behind and why, today, we are celebrating his life more than ever. Continue reading