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September 22, 2009
settling down...
(alright for some)
This lucky fellow is Lee Oxley one of my tailors who started with us after leaving Anderson and Sheppard last year. He's settled in so nicely he's even treating himself to a new blazer, which is perfect for that sartorial edge down the local pub or the golf club. As I said earlier if you can only afford one peice of bespoke in your wardrobe this is essential. You'll really get your moneys worth over the years. This is his first fitting which dosent look bad for the first job that I've cut for him. Lee's keeping it simple with one button and a peaked lapel. A dark pair of trousers and tie and it's formal enough for most occasions, polo top and chinos and it's great for after the beach. That's what you call versatile.
Unlike poor me, who has to fit his own suit which is a lot harder than you think, I'll make sure that his fits.. This is obvious as you'll see from the pic below of my lovely new wife Claire and I, we both look as if were straight off the top of a wedding cake. Claire looks great in her "Oscar de la Renta" but my suit's a bit on the big side. However, you dont know how lucky I felt to get the girl and a new suit! Too big or too small I didnt really care.
(happy tailor)
I'd like to thank Val of Warwick Hall for our super day. If you'd like your special day here I can highly recommend it. I must also thank Roger my great pal who did a super job with the photographs and Terry Brown of Scabal London who very kindly gave me the lovely fabric for my suit. Just before my wedding I was visiting a shirt makers in Northern Ireland whod I'd heard great things about. They very kindly offered to make me a shirt for the big day so I must thank Richard and all the gang from Smyth and Gibson who did an amazing 48hr turnaround for me. Even with a huge pile of work Paul, Peter and Katherine made a lovely job of my suit. I promise to do my part and fit it properly soon.
I'm also delighted to tell you that my original "English Cut" girl, Lucy Adams and I will be travelling together again this Autumn. She's a lot wiser than when I plucked her from the University I was teaching at five years ago. We've booked our tickets and our dates are here. This is my last but one trip around all four city's and we both can't wait to catch up with everyone.
I've also moved my cutting room over the drive to the stables which has lots of room and lots of light. Working in a 300yr old building is pretty inspiring and the view's not bad either. I promise not to post any more wedding pics but you did ask. I know it's great to see Claire but I'm all too aware of who's now joined at her hip, poor girl.
(view at the end of the garden)
Anyway, I'll leave you with this final picture below. I don't know what I was saying at this point in my speech. Perhaps to Claire's parents I was pledging my undying loyalty to their daughter? Or maybe I was auditioning to be the next Conservative candidate. Would make a great caption competition if you've any ideas?
("we'll fight on the beaches")
Posted by tom at September 22, 2009 2:37 PM
Comments
Your blog is much appreciated and hopefully you'll find time to write us a few lines every now and then.
Congratulations, Mr Mahon.
Posted by: Ville at September 23, 2009 9:43 PM
Congrats! You both look lovely
xoxo
Sc
Posted by: beth dunn at October 16, 2009 1:00 AM