T.M. Lewin AW15 Collection - Smart & Casualwear

Think T.M. Lewin and your mind conjures up images of suits and shirts, but AW15 saw a varied range of smart casualwear.

Complementing the casual range is its title: Thomas Mayes after the T.M in T.M Lewin

Colour palette includes pops of berry tones - or should we say 'Marsala' after all this hue has been named THE colour of 2015 by Pantone.

Colour palette also includes neutral earth tones.

Checks and blue tones are always a casual hit.

Not forgetting the more formal workwear: Suits in sublte tonal checks and ties is glorious colours and patterns

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The Groom Party - A new in store service for the husband-to-be at T.M. Lewin

The new-age Groom can now book a slot for himself and his groomsmen at T.M.Lewin to test and try suits from a selection of up to 30, in the widest range of cloths and cuts they’re likely to find under one roof.

 Each will be measured up properly by a fully trained Lewin expert and there will be a few drinks and nibbles on the ready, to help soothe any pre-wedding nerves.
 There’s an opportunity to browse the latest shirt collections and new range of pocket squares, ties and accessories too, of course.
 And after what should turn out to be an altogether enjoyable affair, the newly relaxed Groom can order his chosen look, securing 10% off at T.M.Lewin for his wedding guests in the process.

 Book a Groom Party at any T.M.Lewin store nationwide:

http://www.tmlewin.co.uk/Groom-Party/Groom-Party,en_GB,pg.html

A Valentines treat for football lovers - Courtesy of TM Lewin

This Valentines Day, football fans will have the chance to get up close to one of the most beloved of football prizes, the Barclays Premier League Trophy.

On Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th February, the Cup will be on display to the public at the National Football Museum in Manchester, courtesy of Official Formal Wear Provider to Manchester City Football Club, T.M.Lewin.

 A dedicated partner of great British sport, T.M.Lewin already dress the England men and women’s cricket teams, Irish FA and Welsh Rugby Union.

 The Trophy will be on display for the weekend only, with activities for children of all ages and exclusive T.M.Lewin vouchers for grown ups.

 Entrance to the museum is free and there be also be plenty of extra interactive objects and games to explore, making this the ideal Valentines Weekend destination for families, as well as star crossed football lovers. The Discovery Zone is designed for children aged 5 and under with some fun simulations requiring visitors aged 7+ to kick, stretch, run and react quickly. Just like their favourite football stars.
National Football Exhibition,
Urbis Building,
Cathedral Gardens,
Todd Street,
Manchester M4 3BG.

http://www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/

Opening Hours: Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm

 Manchester City Football Club wear the Perry Suit by T.M.Lewin, £199 from selected stores nationwide and online
Direct link is Perry Suit

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T.M. Lewin Opens New Store in Oxford Street

T.M.Lewin is opening its new flagship store on London’s Oxford Street, just in time to catch all the last minute festive gift hunters on London’s busiest and most famous shopping street.

 Launching as a pop up in the week before Christmas, the new-look T.M.Lewin, Oxford Street will become a permanent fixture in the new year, when the fully refitted store launches officially. Designed to compliment the 100 year-old brand’s ever-evolving collection of formal shirts,tailoring, casualwear, accessories and womenswear, the latest Lewin store is packed with new contemporary fittings and fixtures, giving London’s latest shopping destination a very fresh modern-classic feel. The launch on Oxford Street marks the latest exciting development for the British multichannel retailer, which now operates 90 stores across the UK, a thriving online business and over 60 stores internationally.

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Sneak peek at T.M. Lewin AW14 Collection

The new AW14 colelction has three themes: Modern Elegance. City Highlander and Surface Interest.

Modern Elegance look is inspired by the modern day dandy using rich jewel shades.

 Inky tones are mixed with black to give a shadow effect resulting in camouflage shirt patterns and shadow check suiting in the darkest midnight navy. We see this camouflage shirt being a great hit.
Instore and online from 8th Sept 

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Surface Interest is inspired by an industrial landscape and defined by depth of colour , tone and texture.

 Sharp tailoring is key with a wider range of colour, cloth and fit including The Skinny suit.

 The Skinny provides a sleek modern silhouette for the fashion conscious.
 Available NOW in navy, black and mid grey, fabric 50% wool and 50% polyester. Price £149.

http://www.tmlewin.co.uk/Skinny-Fit-Suits/Mens-Suits-Skinny,en_GB,sc.html

The latest casual capsule collection has been designed to provide today's modern man with the essential casual wear pieces for dress down Friday. Vibrant red and blue block checks, tonal blues, rich aubergine and plum are key across the shirt range with new Italian styled casual jackets and classic tweeds to accompany them. Available instore and online from 4th August

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The City Highlander look is inspired by the ruggend landscape and rich colour palette of the Highlands. This collection will be instore and online from 8th Sept.
A semi formal look rich in texture and detail where layering is key. The rounded pin through collar arrives and selected shirts are given a subtle brushed treatment. Heritage patterns feature, accessorised with a new selection of co-ordinating wool ties and pocket squares.

Checks are a major theme from plaid shirt checks in classic reds and greens through to warmer shades of burgundy and mustard. Teamed with textured suiting, shadow checks and a contemporary pinstripe for a more directional tailored look.

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Canvasing for a Quality Suit at a Good Price

In a quality suit the jacket needs to drape well and in order for it to drape well you need to consider the skeleton of the jacket i.e.:

The Canvas 

Ideally the canvas of the suit should be hand basted rather than fused i.e. the layers of the suit are stitched together rather than glued together. Fused canvases will not move as freely or drape as well so may bubble and pucker over time. Canvases which are hand stitched to the wool shell will move with the rest of the suit.

A hand basted full canvas front will work out more expensive , so to make it cheaper you could opt for either a half canvas front or a floating canvas chest piece.

A half canvas front – the canvas is only half fused and only at the lower part where it doesn’t really touch the body. The top half is stitched so the jacket can mould itself better to the shape of the user. There is also padding sewn in to the lapel where it rolls to give it soft support which lasts longer than a fused suit where it can become flat quicker.

J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams

Can’t afford designer? Then go for their diffusion lines. J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams is £230 for a grey checked two piece suit with a half canvas front and half lined trousers.    80% wool, 10% polyester and 10% polyamide,  www.debenhams.com
 

A floating canvas chest piece – here some glue is used in the top part of the suit but is not completely stuck to the front of the suit as in a fully fused suit.

T.M.Lewin's Red Label range

T.M.Lewin’s Red Label 2 button suits are contemporary slimmer suits for everyday wear. In this collection is the Borough Navy plain weave with sky piano facing lining and was chosen by the England cricket team. It is made of 100% super 80s merino wool, and with a floating chest piece. Was £450.00 now promotional price of £219.

 Trousers come unhemmed so the right length can be specified and carried out for free.

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All prices correct at time of publication.