Maurice Sedwell

[poorsod]

Any one with recent experience? He seemed very dedicated to quality on the BBC documentary. The dissection by jefferyd seems consistent with the reputation.

http://tuttofattoamano.blogspot.com/...e-sedwell.html

 

[Xiaogou]

Originally Posted by poorsod

Any one with recent experience? He seemed very dedicated to quality on the BBC documentary. The dissection by jefferyd seems consistent with the reputation.

http://tuttofattoamano.blogspot.com/...e-sedwell.html

FWIW, I've been considering Sedwell as an alternative to H. Huntsman.

 

[poorsod]

The prices are similar but Sedwell has the reputation of being more consistent.

 

[Munwar]

I've been considering trying Maurice Sedwell for a while. I like Savile Row tailor with sort of avant garde approach. Alternative will be David Reeves.

 

[apropos]

Originally Posted by Munwar

I've been considering trying Maurice Sedwell for a while. I like Savile Row tailor with sort of avant garde approach. Alternative will be David Reeves.
Wow. Just... wow.

 

[whnay.]

Originally Posted by apropos

Wow. Just... wow.

ROFL...decisions, decisions.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by Munwar

I've been considering trying Maurice Sedwell for a while. I like Savile Row tailor with sort of avant garde approach. Alternative will be David Reeves.

Maybe Paul Jheeta?

 

[IndianBoyz]

Andrew Ramroop's silhouette looks pretty nice.
I don't mind a (non SF) heavier shoulder.

 

[IndianBoyz]

(I hate imageshack)

 

[Holdfast]

I were ever to switch from my current tailor, I'd be interested to see what Mr Ramroop could do for me. His style seems to mesh well with what I want from a suit; I think he'd cut a good suit for me. I'm happy with my current tailors though, and it's certainly convenient their having a branch on my doorstep instead of having to trek into London. But I like the Sedwell style a lot. If you do go for him, please share some photos of the end product with us here.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by Holdfast

I were ever to switch from my current tailor, I'd be interested to see what Mr Ramroop could do for me. His style seems to mesh well with what I want from a suit; I think he'd cut a good suit for me. I'm happy with my current tailors though, and it's certainly convenient their having a branch on my doorstep instead of having to trek into London. But I like the Sedwell style a lot. If you do go for him, please share some photos of the end product with us here.

Holdfast: Does Ede do full bespoke out of their Oxford location, or is that confined to London?

Thanks - ET

 

[Holdfast]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Holdfast: Does Ede do full bespoke out of their Oxford location, or is that confined to London?

Thanks - ET

Yes, they do full bespoke from Oxford. Measurements, fittings, etc, are all done here.

I've never really enquired too heavily as to how they technically manage the logistics of the process. I know all the sewing work is done in London. Not sure where the physical act of cutting the fabric takes place; I think London as well. The job gets done to my satisfaction (handful of items so far, with plans for another suit this autumn), so I've never really probed into the logistical side of things. Probably better that way!

 

[Eustace Tilley]

^ Thanks. I've always been intrigued by Ede, but they never make any trips to NY.

 

[Holdfast]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

^ Thanks. I've always been intrigued by Ede, but they never make any trips to NY.
It's interesting that they've never gone for the international market in a big way. Even their online shop is a very recent beast, and took quite I lot of setting up, I believe! They seem to be doing reasonably well with the branch network they have in the UK, from what I can tell, which I suppose is in some ways a substitute for that. I also suspect that branch network means they have more ready-to-wear and MTM sales than some of the other London-only tailors. Having said that, they'd probably get even more business from a global bespoke (and MTM) market. It's a pretty big step for a firm to take though, as it's already quite a congested marketplace it seems to me. Although their experience at having to manage bespoke-at-something-of-a-distance with the branch network means they'd probably manage the logistics of a travelling tour very well.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by Holdfast

It's interesting that they've never gone for the international market in a big way. Even their online shop is a very recent beast, and took quite I lot of setting up, I believe! They seem to be doing reasonably well with the branch network they have in the UK, from what I can tell, which I suppose is in some ways a substitute for that. I also suspect that branch network means they have more ready-to-wear and MTM sales than some of the other London-only tailors. Having said that, they'd probably get even more business from a global bespoke (and MTM) market. It's a pretty big step for a firm to take though, as it's already quite a congested marketplace it seems to me. Although their experience at having to manage bespoke-at-something-of-a-distance with the branch network means they'd probably manage the logistics of a travelling tour very well.

True. I also think the U.S. market is only a gold mine for certain firms (A&S, Poole, Davies etc.), and it would be naive to assume that any SR firm would mint money should they start touring.

Welsh & Jefferies, for example, abandoned their U.S. tours after a few years given weak demand.