Unstructured Duffle Corto cotton canvas jackets

Our clients kept asking us about tailored casual wear, which sounded like an oxymoron at first. They kept persisting, asking for something light, soft and comfortable, yet fitted and functional. No tall order then. This is the result, developed over two years in collaboration with a master Italian pattern maker.

Italy is referenced with the shirt shoulder sleeve, fit and the “barchetta” breast pocket, and England with the Edwardian swung back shoulder seam, closing lapel, ticket pocket and slanted side pockets, double vents and cotton canvas by Brisbane Moss who have woven fabric since the middle of the 19th century. 

SALE

Unstructured jackets from              £165

Shirts from                                      £75

(1 shirt £95, 2 shirts @ £85=£170, 3 shirts @ £75=£225)

Boxer shorts from                           £20

(1 boxer £30, 2 boxers @ £25=£50, 3 boxers @ £20=£60)

Ties from                                        £55

Swimming trunks from                    £75

Leather goods from                        £55

Stock items, while supply lasts, prices exclusive of any alterations.

(Please note limited time offer only, prices inclusive of 20% VAT, exclusive of postage and packing)

We are trialling sale by mail, please let us know your size and what type of item you are interested in by email, and we will endeavour to reply with what we have available in your size.

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Our client Ashley in the Financial Times....

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/969ba4c8-efb3-11e3-9b4c-00144feabdc0.html#axzz34arvN1EG

June 13, 2014 7:16 pm

Ashley Parasram, co-founder of the Riding Club London

By Syl Tang

‘I have a funny habit of not touching glass, so I always make use of a pocket square’

Ashley Parasram, 39, is co-founder of the Riding Club London. Founded in 2008, it is an equestrian club that provides access to fine horses, venues and instruction in London, the rest of the UK and overseas. A former international development specialist, Parasram has lived in Scandinavia, Asia and South America. He started to ride in Finland.

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Suit by Oscar Udeshi

Udeshi does “less is more”, letting the cut of the suit describe what he does. We have links with a lot of private gentlemen’s clubs – if I didn’t have to wear a suit going to them, I would be in a riding costume.

udeshi.co.uk

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Shirt by Oscar Udeshi

I see the shirt and suit as one. I wear a “cutaway” shirt – a modern interpretation of a classic. The cut of a shirt affects the fall of a suit. This one is a double cuff and I like that the logo is slightly hidden.

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Cufflinks by Firmin

When I’m riding in the morning in Hyde Park, I usually wear this pair. Made by the button makers to the Household Cavalry, they have a nice swivel back to them.

firminhouse.com

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Pocket square by Budd Shirtmakers

Sometimes if you’re riding horses or touching things, it’s good to use a handkerchief. I have a funny habit of not holding glass, so I always make use of a square.

buddshirts.co.uk

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Tie by Burberry

You can tie small knots with it so it’s not too cumbersome; plus, it works well with the suit. Sometimes people try too hard but I’m about simplicity and elegance.

burberry.com

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Socks by Gammarelli

I wondered why these knee-high Italian socks were called Cardinal Red. Then I realised they also had Bishop Purple and Priest Black. This is because they are the sockmaker to the Pope. If it’s good enough for him, it’s good enough for me.

gammarelli.com

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Shoes by Jeffery West

My lace-ups are slender and elegant – almost bordering on the feminine. There’s a modern side to them that is true of riding, polo and hunting.

jeffery-west.co.uk

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35 Ways British Men Can Address Each Other Defined

“Sir” – The speaker is required by the terms of his contract to pretend it is a pleasure doing business with you.
“Mate” (1) – Is the speaker your actual mate? If so, this is a bit formal. He may be about to give you bad news.
“Mate” (2) – Is the speaker a stranger? You are about to be hit.
“Chum” – You are about to be hit by a UKIP voter.
“Old boy” – A UKIP voter is about to ask you to do something.
“Chap” – A media executive is about to ask you to do something which you will be required to find charming.
“Squire” – You are about to be cheerfully overcharged by 100%.
“Boss” – The speaker will tolerate nothing less than immediate payment for the service he is happy to be carrying out for you.
“Chief” — Like “Boss”, plus the implication that the speaker is a man of sudden, extreme violence.
“Skipper” – Like “Chief”, plus the implication that the speaker has a car boot full of stolen goods at very reasonable prices.
“Guv” – The speaker defers to you in all things, so whatever comes next is really your idea (eg sexist joke, institutional racism, systemic fraud).
“My friend” (said in a foreign accent) – You are perfectly safe in this minicab.
“My friend” (said in an English accent) – You have been identified as a dangerous outsider and are being watched.
“Buddy” – The speaker wants to borrow something he will never return (eg wrap of cocaine, credit for your last fortnight’s work).
“Fella” — You’d better like football and tits or this is going to end badly.
“Guy” – You’d better be interested in house prices or this is going to end badly.
“Geezer” – The speaker will tolerate nothing but top bantz from now until the pub closes.
“Pal” – The speaker has one fist clenched to hit you but, worried you might hit back, reserves the right to pretend it’s the 1930s and everything’s fine.
“Brother” – The speaker is stoned or drunk to the point of helpless amity. You are in no danger.
“Bruv” – The speaker is stoned or drunk but may turn at any minute. Keep your wits about you.
“Son” – The speaker is about to give you advice which you both know you’ll ignore.
“Lad” – The speaker considers you and his sheepdog loyal friends.
“Bro” – Are you sure you’re in Britain? We don’t really use that word… wait a minute, does the speaker have red trousers and majestic hair? Ah, he just came from Eton. What he means is ‘chum’.
“Homie” – Like “Bro”, except the speaker left Eton in the ’90s and now drives a Mercedes S-class.
“Darling” – The speaker went to RADA. Don’t expect to get a word in edgeways.
“Blud” – The speaker wishes you to know he’s got your back in a gun or knife fight. Most commonly said into mobile phones while standing in queues for chocolate milk.
“Cuz” – The speaker will be round your house this weekend to take gangsta selfies and watch Britain’s Got Talent.
“Man” – The speaker feels a fuzzy companionship with you as a human being, even if you are currently arresting him.
“Dude” – The speaker would rather pretend it’s California than risk choosing the wrong mode of address.
Your surname – The speaker learnt personal relations in public school, army or police. You’d better do what he says.
Your surname with a Y on the end – The speaker holds you in genuine regard and will gladly hold your pint while you have a slash in a hedge.
Your first name if it has more than one syllable – The speaker does not yet know you well enough to shorten your name or assign a new one.
Your first name with an O on the end – Your deep and lasting friendship with the speaker depends on neither of you ever doing anything gay.
“You daft twat” – The speaker has no secrets from you, loves you like a brother and at some point tonight will awkwardly man-hug you.
“You c***” – Hard to call. Pretty neutral language; a bit over-familiar, maybe. You’re probably fine.