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April 21, 2009
back to it...
(perfect for Chicago:)
As you can probably surmise we've been pretty busy here since we returned from the US. As soon as I returned I was catching up with clients here at the Hall and also in London. At least we got to enjoy a lovely Easter break and enjoy some lovely spring weather.
I was quite frankly astonished how busy we were on our trip. Again, my existing clients kept us going which I hope is because they're delighted with our clothes but I would imagine that the pound being weaker and making a suit $1000 less than last year definitely helped. This goes to prove that even with the dark clouds of recession every cloud has a silver lining.
(Rav and I taking the air before another hard day)
I was delighted to meet up with my friends Ravi and Lucy who also did very good business. In this climate I didnt expect to be on my feet working 12 hours every day, my feet were killing me.
What I also didn't expect is that our US friends seem to be having a bit of fun with their choices. Instead of the usual classics for business etc they're where lots of lovely cottons and linens chosen in bright summer colours. Bold country tweeds sold in Atlanta and Norfolk hunting suits in Chicago. This mini revolution cheers me up up because it harks back to the days when people wore wonderful clothes on all occasions. Instead of just work and formal events they're wearing beautiful clothes in the country, at the beach resorts and even for walking the dog. As I've said before good clothing made for you and only for you is irreplaceable.
(Paul altering one of our clients coats after the second fitting)
All of this makes me a very happy man as like anyone else I have wages and bills to pay and to have a full order book especially when I plan to marry in August is very comforting. From all of us here at English Cut we thank you all for the continued support.
Posted by tom at April 21, 2009 12:24 PM
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aaaah, we have been waiting for your return and are glad to have you back in the bloggerfold. delightful post, wonderful to read of your recent US adventures as well as the good news on the business front. i will continue to quietly follow your thread from here, Switzerland.
Posted by: stefanie soar at April 21, 2009 5:29 PM