A journal of Nashville-based bespoke Suitor and Tailor
The Art of the Fit
This solid navy suit belongs in every mans wardrobe. We are presenting you with- “The Work Horse”. Its a year round, super 130’s, worsted wool and gaberdine that fits any need from special occasion to board room. A suit in this fabric would normally cost $1,450 but we are offering it for $750 till the end of February. As you know, fit is important to us, so any alteration you may need is complimentary. We are running of stock quickly, come have a look!
Romance is defined as “A mysterious or fascinating quality or appeal, as of something adventurous, heroic, or strangely beautiful.”
Our greatest desire at Loring & Co. bespoke is to bring back the qualities of romance that
somehow gets lost in our day to day routines. So, we encourage you this season to recapture that “strangely beautiful adventure” with a romantic dinner, a walk in the moonlight, or a special date with someone you love.
We’ll do our part by offering you a custom designed hand delivered Gift certificate to someone special. We also have beautiful gifts in stock that we wrap and deliver. One more thing, if you place your order by February 12, we’ll give you our gift of 20% off.
Gift certificates are only redeemable for merchandise or custom orders fro Loring & Co. bespoke.
Pictured above (clockwise from left):
Railcar jean made with 14.75oz cone denim, handmade in USA (with free alterations)
Railcar Fine Goods pomade
Trafalgar fine leather belt with engraved buckle
Loring & Co. novelty bicycle, ready-to-wear dress shirt (with free alterations)
Concord rabbit head umbrella
Loring & Co. lambskin gloves
Otis James bowtie, handmade in Nashville
Molecule Fragrance number 1 & 2
We decorated the shop today…then we decorated Herndon.
Jeff and Casey making the final touches to Loring & Co. Bespoke.
The Loring & Co ties are on sale! Wool ties, silk ties, and bow ties, just in time for your fall wardrobe.
The gents after the ice bucket challenge, chillin’.
London/Scotland Part 2
Highlights from Jeff’s trip to London & Scotland, Part 1
This just in from Scotland: incredible new fabrics for fall! We have the most beautiful whipcords, calvary twills, bedford cords, and flannels you will ever see! All from the oldest and most prestigious Scottish mill. Stop by and start dreaming up your autumn wardrobe.
One of our favorite experiences is to have the great privilege of helping design and coordinate wedding ensembles. This past January, we had such a privilege with our friend, Drew Hill. He chose a midnight navy tuxedo with grosgrain shawl collar. He looked elegant and sophisticated, just the way a groom should on his wedding day.
Best wishes to Drew and his wife Jessica, may your lives be blessed beyond measure!
See the full article on styleblueprint.com
Photos by Kristyn Hogan
Last week was our celebration week for our friend and Loring & Co. partner, Herndon Means. Affectionately known as “ Homestead”, “Herman”,“Hendon”, or “Herschel” he answers to anything! Because he is “so strong” and fast, and we love him, he received a pair of Cobbler Union shoes.
If you haven’t heard of Cobbler Union, please to check them out! They are our new best friends. cobbler-union.com.
Cobbler Union is part of a small group of independent European shoemakers who share a passion for true craftsmanship and work to preserve the skills of the handmade shoemaking craft.
Their product is impeccable and I can tell you from personal experience their customer service is unequalled.
Loring & Co. Shirts featuring custom thread-color pic stitch, spread collar, and custom button colors
Yesterday we featured a glimpse of bespoke clothing and what kind of look it can create. Besides looking your best, why would you want to create custom clothing?
The number one reason is fit. Today’s clothing manufacturers use a fit model to create sizing, and then generate thousands of copies of sizing to that model. Ironically, they are selling to humans of which no two are the same size. Just because two people have a size 38 chest doesn’t mean their waist or shoulders are the same. With our Loring & Co. label, we have successfully fit gentlemen of all sizes because we measure every inch. Biceps, inseams, outseams, hips, waist (even for a coat). The point is, when you try on your custom garment, it fits as it should.
It is not uncommon for one of our clients to try on their first custom shirt and say, “I look really in shape in this.” A common misperception is that “custom” or “fitted” are synonymous with “too small” and “too tight.” The fact is that proper fit accentuates your body. Even guys that aren’t in their, shall we say “high school shape,” find that custom clothing has a slimming effect.
Beyond fit, are the options custom offers for your clothing….More on that tomorrow!
![“In the forest is perpetual youth.” -Walt Whitman
[Autumn style inspiration]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57a562929de4bb16f4364973/1472496040818-DI5MMDPWLUSJ3PCMN3NI/forest+style+guide)
“In the forest is perpetual youth.” -Walt Whitman
[Autumn style inspiration]
“Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.”
-Theodore Roosevelt
We are honored to be Nashville’s exclusive retailer for Ron Robinson’s APOTHIA INTERIOR AROMATICS. These products have won Interior Scent of the Year from the Fragrance Foundation, as well as three other design awards. They are sulfate and paraffin free. We carry five delicious scents in the shop: Soul, Casa, Velvet Rope, Bronzed, Wave, and Chrismukkah
“My cup runneth over.” -Psalm 23:5
Painting by our friend David Arms
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