Bespoke Suits: For a Man of Constant Style
When it
comes to creating a fashionable style of your own making, wearing a suit is an
incredible way distinguishing your character. Here's a list of a few famous
faces well known for their bespoke suit
that became an iconic part of their life and work.
Beau Brummell
In the days
of Regency, England, Beau Brummell was always a trendsetter no matter what he
clothing he wore. He is even credited with being the man responsible for
popularising the now standard practice of wearing suits with neckties. There
are all kinds of myths surrounding Brummel, such as his rumoured habit of
spending five hours a day getting dressing. One of Britain's most renowned
style icons, Brummel's interest in the fashion prominent in the Savile Row area
of London is credited in helping the district become the globally recognised
haven of men's fashion it is today, as many famous tailors made their name by
designing elaborate garments for Brummel.
The Rat Pack
Nobody has
ever made the tuxedo look cooler than The Rat Pack, the 1950s musical
collective of entertainers, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jnr, Peter
Lawford, and Joey Bishop. Wearing a tux always ensured that these gentlemen
were the swarvest performers in New York City. But aren't tuxes uncomfortable?
Well, these guys never looked anything less than totally relaxed and
sophisticated as they took the class of wearing a bespoke suit to whole new levels.
The Beatles
Although the
later choice of Sgt Peppers clothing might not have been the most stylish 1960s
fashion, in their early days the Beatles wore custom made black suits with
ties, white shirts, and mod styled haircuts with the utmost style. Their 1964
performance on America's iconic Ed Sullivan show decked out in Savile Row
tailored outfits is the very epitome of 1960s rock and roll style.
Oscar Wilde
In the 19th
century the 'Artistic Dress Movement' offered a home-grown alternative to the
worldwide popularity of Parisian clothing, and soon evolved into Victorian
England's 'Aesthetic dress' era. During which time there was no gentleman more
distinguished and better dressed than playwright, Oscar Wilde, whose
internationally renowned bespoke 'aesthetic lecturing suit' was every bit as
smart as the man himself.
Mark Twain
There can be
no doubt that the legendary writer, Mark Twain, had a particular taste and
stuck to it. Twain had fourteen custom made white lounge suits specially made
to ensure he would have one fresh and ready to wear for each day of the week.
This sense of style added to his popular eccentric image and ensured that he
was one writer who won't fail to be recognised in public.
Tommy Nutter
The
legendary tailor, Tommy Nuttier, brought a whole new glamour to Savile Row
clothing in the 1960s when he opened the highly successful shop 'Nutters of
Savile Row' with fellow designer Edward Sexton. Boasting a bespoke suit trend that featured bold weave patterns he quickly
received requests for bespoke outfits from prestigious swinging-sixties
musicians like Elton John and Mick Jagger.
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