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The construction of a Gentleman’s Emporium...
By AIM Member, Ian Jones ‐ Part One.
Any true gentleman would use a handkerchief to sneeze into, even when alone within his own abode; always
use a separate butter knife, and of course, most importantly, for over one hundred and fifty years buy a high
quality suit from one of London’s Savile Row tailors.
Materials used for such a statemented garment, would be of the highest quality and come from a special mix
cloth from one this country’s leading textile mills. Linings, threads and buttons were of equal importance as
`Sir` would not want to be seen to skimp on these refined embellishments.
Many, many measurements would be taken and paper patterns made, unique to each client, and remaining
within the establishment’s cutting room until notified that the `Sir` would `not be in a position to return`.
The interiors of these churches of the hallowed cloth, were like no ordinary men’s wear shop, more akin to a
Gentleman’s Club with comfortable high back chairs and leather Chesterfield sofas to relax upon whilst Sir
awaited his turn with the tape measure. A warm and welcoming fireplace to keep the cold out of those old
bones accompanied the current daily issue of The Times.
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The construction of a Gentleman’s Emporium...
By AIM Member, Ian Jones ‐ Part One.
Any true gentleman would use a handkerchief to sneeze into, even when alone within his own abode; always
use a separate butter knife, and of course, most importantly, for over one hundred and fifty years buy a high
quality suit from one of London’s Savile Row tailors.
Materials used for such a statemented garment, would be of the highest quality and come from a special mix
cloth from one this country’s leading textile mills. Linings, threads and buttons were of equal importance as
`Sir` would not want to be seen to skimp on these refined embellishments.
Many, many measurements would be taken and paper patterns made, unique to each client, and remaining
within the establishment’s cutting room until notified that the `Sir` would `not be in a position to return`.
The interiors of these churches of the hallowed cloth, were like no ordinary men’s wear shop, more akin to a
Gentleman’s Club with comfortable high back chairs and leather Chesterfield sofas to relax upon whilst Sir
awaited his turn with the tape measure. A warm and welcoming fireplace to keep the cold out of those old
bones accompanied the current daily issue of The Times.
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