I love the phrase ‘put your foot in it’, You know those moments when you say something out loud you wish that maybe you hadn’t? And probably it wasn’t the worst thing after all…. Interestingly, this originated with the phrase “to put one’s foot in it” and dates back to the 18th century and means […]
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Autumnal…
I am not really too sure where 2018 has gone, here we are on the cusp of Autumn. Many people tell me they loathe the works Autumnal, but I like the way it rolls off the tongue. Its that time where we start to move t-shirts to the back of the wardrobe in favour of […]
Distinguished Gentlemen….
So when one of my old school friends on Facebook said there are going to be 1000 men in suits in London on Sunday, imagine my delight – especially when I looked it up and realised it was finishing in Borough, not only where my business is based but where I live. I had been filming all morning at Holland and […]
Individual Taste…..
I was looking at some of the suits and jackets I have just picked up from the workshop. Its amazing to think we all have such diverse taste. From a gorgeous Lilac cashmere jacket for a gentleman in Hilton Head who will be wearing whilst hosting high profile music events on the Island to […]
Dr Fab!
Perfectly Attired Ambassador, Perfect Gentleman and fantastic Lifestyle chat show host Stephen Handisides is pictured here in a gorgeous three piece suit, created with an 11oz Holland & Sherry Worsted cloth……. Stephen and his team of experts are featured filming Dr Fab’s show addressing all things health and beauty…featuring the latest products, treatments, fads, with questions from the public. Guest […]
The Perfect Gentleman – Count Down…
In the words of Neil Diamond, we are coming to America…. The Perfect Gentleman Tour launches in the USA with a 7 city tour across the USA & Canada in January 2016. As First Lady within The Perfect Gentleman, Lydia helps to deliver two days seminars where we educate men them on how to become a 21st Century […]
Tailors Day 4th June
When I was a little girl, Hazel, my Mother taught me how to use her sewing machine at a very early age. We would usually take time generally on rainy days, listening to the likes of Pete Murray on BBC Radio 2, when she would make Cottage Pie and together we would create something fabulous […]
Stylish Summer
Stylish in the Summer By Lydia Foulkes · On May 26, 2015 Summertime, is an opportunity to play with colour and lighter weight fabrics, and also it’s a time for Hats! They continue to be a beautiful way to accessorise an outfit. Aswell as keeping you safe, they offer the most comprehensive way to protect oneself from the […]
Did you know…
garment |ˈgärmənt|nounan item of clothing.ORIGIN Middle English : from Old French garnement ‘equipment,’from garnir ‘equip’ (see garnish ).
April Showers
April showers come in May, just when we get bank holidays to enjoy. What to wear now that winter is gone? A great weekend casual look for men is the Polo shirt, always smart tucked into jeans or chinos with a good quality belt and some well polished brown shoes. I know, never brown in […]