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About two years ago, here on SF, I asked about the kind of cuffs that James Bond wore in the movie Dr. No. The name of the cuff, I found out, is a Cocktail Cuff or also referred to as a turnback and was originally offered by Turnbull & Asser of London. However, T&A no longer offers them. gdl203 suggested that I check out a Mayfair tailor named Oscar Udeshi. I was in London recently so I decided to stop by his shop on 8 Davies Street. It is quit small but immaculate and efficient. He offers some ready to wear shirts but most of his work is MTM or bespoke shirts and tailored clothing. He has a shop in Milan and workrooms in Italy to fabricate his apparel. Oscar Udeshi has a very interesting background and I enjoyed talking with him in his shop. Here is a little bit of his background:
Udeshi is an active member of the British menswear industry and was elected youngest chairman of the British Menswear Guild in 2008. He became a board member of the UK Textile and Fashion Association in 2009. He also writes regular columns for the two industry magazines Drapers and Menswear Buyer.
Udeshi originally wanted to study architecture at university, but his father preferred a law degree. He compromised on economics at the London School of Economics. After completing his degree, Udeshi embarked on a career as a banker in the City and in Frankfurt. However, after a car crash, Udeshi decided to re-evaluate his path and decided to complete a masters degree in philosophy.
While working in the city, he was looking for clothes that would make up his ideal wardrobe. Unable to find them, he had all his clothes made to his designs and specification. Still unhappy with the results, Udeshi left the finance industry, choosing to study Design and Fashion at Central Saint Martin's and Parsons School of Design, where he trained under one of the last remaining bespoke shirtmakers of Jermyn Street.
Here is also an interview with him http://www.muddyclay.com/2010/08/20/...-oscar-udeshi/
So, back to me....I went for a Cocktail cuff shirt and tried on the RTW. He suggested that for about 25 pounds more he could do MTM with any combination of fabric, cuffs and collar. He has very strong opinions about these and their fit but if you have a preference he will adjust. So, exactly a month later my shirt arrived today via FedEx. Total price including shipping 177 Pounds.
I'm looking forward to wearing it for holiday cocktail parties.
Udeshi is an active member of the British menswear industry and was elected youngest chairman of the British Menswear Guild in 2008. He became a board member of the UK Textile and Fashion Association in 2009. He also writes regular columns for the two industry magazines Drapers and Menswear Buyer.
Udeshi originally wanted to study architecture at university, but his father preferred a law degree. He compromised on economics at the London School of Economics. After completing his degree, Udeshi embarked on a career as a banker in the City and in Frankfurt. However, after a car crash, Udeshi decided to re-evaluate his path and decided to complete a masters degree in philosophy.
While working in the city, he was looking for clothes that would make up his ideal wardrobe. Unable to find them, he had all his clothes made to his designs and specification. Still unhappy with the results, Udeshi left the finance industry, choosing to study Design and Fashion at Central Saint Martin's and Parsons School of Design, where he trained under one of the last remaining bespoke shirtmakers of Jermyn Street.
Here is also an interview with him http://www.muddyclay.com/2010/08/20/...-oscar-udeshi/
So, back to me....I went for a Cocktail cuff shirt and tried on the RTW. He suggested that for about 25 pounds more he could do MTM with any combination of fabric, cuffs and collar. He has very strong opinions about these and their fit but if you have a preference he will adjust. So, exactly a month later my shirt arrived today via FedEx. Total price including shipping 177 Pounds.
I'm looking forward to wearing it for holiday cocktail parties.


