Finnan is an apprentice coat cutter under John Hitchcock who... More
Oliver is two years through an apprentiship under John Malone... More
Sunna is most of the way through her apprentiship as... More
James is Front of House at Anderson & Sheppard who... More
Ollie joined Anderson & Sheppard this year from Newham College... More
Jennie is the most recent apprentice coat maker to join... More
John Hitchcock is Managing Director and Head Cutter at Anderson... More
Ruth is an apprentice coatmaker More
Anda is the Vice Chairman of Anderson & Sheppard and... More
Audie runs the Clifford Street store and has 30 years... More
Emily joined Anderson & Sheppard in December 2011 and works... More
Conor joined Anderson & Sheppard in 2012 and works in... More
Ashleigh joined Anderson & Sheppard as an apprentice coatmaker early... More
Ollie
Ollie joined Anderson & Sheppard this year from Newham College as an apprentice coat cutter under John Hitchcock. As a child he was fascinated by what his father wore
The 12oz Mid Grey Triple Stripe
The mid grey triple stripe is back after a leave of absence and numerous requests. Designed exclusively for us by cloth merchant H. Lesser, in 2000 we refined the design by bringing the three stripes closer together along with keeping …
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The first fitting
I wrote recently about taking on my first customer at Anderson & Sheppard and creating his pattern. The first fitting with him – the next stage in the bespoke process – took place a couple of weeks ago. It went …
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Black tie with waistcoat detail
Black tie with grosgrain-covered buttons. Three piece, the details of the waistcoat show the work around the horseshoe-shaped opening of the lapels. One button, with jetted pockets on the coat.
Prince of Wales double-breasted
This double-breasted Prince of Wales jacket is finished, featuring grey horn buttons and some nice pattern matching around the ticket pocket, above.
Vintage houndstooth jacket
This houndstooth jacket is an old Anderson & Sheppard, in for repair – a new right pocket bag and repair to the left pocket. Notice the style details like the single button cuff and suede collar.
My first finished suit
This is the first suit I have ever cut and made myself – the blue cotton on me, far left. It was rather a challenge and gave me an even greater respect for the tailors we have at Anderson & Sheppard. …
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A tropical double breasted
A tropical-weight pinstripe suit, double breasted in a Super-150 cloth. It will feature cuffs on the sleeves.
The cotton option, in khaki
A single-breasted khaki cotton jacket, three button. The work around the front edge and buttonholes is particularly nice, hence the close-ups. You can see the chalk marks where they have been marked out as well.
Summer jacket in wool and mohair
An alternative summer jacket this, in wool and mohair rather than the more usual linen or cotton. A nice light fawn, with two buttons and an unlined back, ready for a first fitting.
Silk, or denim?
An indigo silk herringbone jacket, in for repair, with a good suggestion of denim to it. Black horn buttons give it a very chic look.