That Davis & Son DB is fantastic.

I can't remember the demise of Duchamp being predicted on here. Wished perhaps but not predicted. Dashing Tweeds is a small business that targets a very specific niche market. The tweeds are not to my taste but they appeal to the fashionistas.

Gieves & Hawkes has changed hands yet again. The "resurgence" may just be a reflection of the new owners' investment in their new acquisition. There will be a new "made in Britain" range this autumn to attract back their old customers. It's well known that most of the RTW range is made in Turkey and Mauritius.

^ G&H used to have concessions in department stores too but the previous owners closed them down.

Edit to add that Formby has a local G&H in Chester that is in a shopping mall, albeit in the smart part. It has a small range but the only competition is Crichton the bespoke shirtmaker and tailor round the corner.

Last edited by Bishop of Briggs (2013-06-05 09:13:04)

^ Not so good for me. I got a few bargains in my local concession. Tweed jackets and blazers were knocked down to £150 at the end of the sales.

^ In those days, Crichton was based in Grosvenor Street and had a London shop in Elizabeth Street.