Breathing new life into the bespoke tradition for professional women
Tailoring for Women specialises in creating a premium quality wardrobe for women in high profile professional positions – in finance, commerce, law, the arts, media and sports. With over twenty years of Savile Row expertise to call on, Carol Alayne has created a unique bespoke service dedicated exclusively to the special demands of women.… More: Bespoke solutions
Earlier this year you may have seen the retail guru Mary Portas visiting the boutique of the designer who specialises in larger-sized garments, Anna Scholtz. Amongst all the furore over the last year or so about ‘Size 0′ models it was refreshing to hear someone in the fashion industry comment that “the curvy customer is, in fact, the average British woman”. I realise that this can be a sensitive subject, but if you are a bespoke tailor it is an issue that you have to address face on.… More: Dressing the fuller figure.
It may appear strange that I lead off one of this week’s blog posts with mention of a man’s magazine, but there is a reason for this. Man’s World is one of the leading mens lifestyle magazines in India, and I was asked to submit some of my thoughts about the Savile Row tradition and how women fit into the scheme of things.… More: Its a man’s world!
MacCulloch & Wallis is one of the last remaining trimming merchants in the UK. I have been taking the advice of their proprietor, Victoria Connolly, for the past 17 years but strange as it may seem, until now I have not had the opportunity to look closer at their business, and fascinating it is too!… More: MacCulloch and Wallis: An experience with all the trimmings
Recognised as a pioneer of bespoke tailoring for women, Carol Alayne has over 20 years experience of creating striking garments for arts, sports and media personalities and business wear for professionals and executives.
Tailoring for Women • +44 (0) 7950 401 881
61 The Exchange Building • 132 Commercial Street • London E1 6NQ
