Here is my last article on the London menswear sales.  I hope they have been useful.  if there are any sales you would like to know about, email me on info@whatmakesaman.net

As with previous articles I have visted all of these sales.  As before, some of these brands have stores in locations other than the ones I have mentioned.   Check their websites for details.

Earlier sales articles are here, here, here and here.

 

 

 

Pal Zileri

Some of the best ready-to-wear Italian suits in London. Superb Italian wools? They have them. Radiant, sophisticated weaves and colours? They have them. Magnificent cut and obsessive attention to detail that moulds the suiit to the body? They have it. Go for last season’s suits, many of which are in rich, dark colours that suit the older man. Go also for their beautiful shirts, especially the stripes, which are fine colours on brilliant white cotton. If you want that special suit, I would go here first.

Details:

Pal Zileri
125 new Bond Street,
W1S 1DY

Tel: +44 (0)20 7493 9711

www.palzileri.com

 

  

 

Canali

Classic Italian suits in a sleek, tight cut which flatters the shoulder and upper chest. They hug the body and you might have to go up a chest size but for something this good, who cares. Canali have spent the last couple of seasons working with a grey/blue theme and produced a range that is pleasing to the eye, for both business and fun. Good discounts on everything, especially their ready-to-wear shirts, which are of excellent quality.

Details:

Canali
122 New Bond Street,
W1S 1DT

Tel: +44 (0)20 7499 5605

www.canali.it

 

  

 

Armani Collection

Personally I am pleased that Armani seem to be moving away from black as their theme colour. More shades of grey and blue in this collection. The suit cut seems to have got younger, slimmer and has a bit of an attitude, very sharp-edged. Discounts here are exceptionally generous.

Details:

Armani Collezioni
43 New Bond Street,
W1S 2SA

Tel: +44 (0)20 7491 9888

www.armanicollezioni.com

  

 

 

John Smedley

The photo does not do the brand justice. John Smedley are on a roll, with some great colours in their crew/roll neck sweater range. Classics that go casual or fit under a modern suit. A sale to make a priority of.

Details:

John Smedley
24 Brook Street,
W1K 5DG

Tel: +44 (0)20 7495 2222

www.johnsmedley.com

 

  

 

Gant

American preppy casual and the best chinos in town. Men of style know this as one of the best sales and hit it like vultures, it gets cleaned out really quickly. I would go here first.

Details:

Gant
107 New Bond Street,
W1S 1ED

Tel: +44 (0)20 7629 3313

www.gant.com

 

 

  

R.M. Williams

Handsome, rugged, well-made Australian casual clothes. Their ready-to-wear Jodphur boots are amongst the best. Go for the boots, shoes and their moleskin trousers.

Details:

R. M. Williams
102 New Bond Street,
W1S 1SS

Tel: +44 (0)20 7629 6222

www.rmwilliams.com

 

 

 

Grosvenor Shirts

Made to measure shirts, cottons (and other fabrics) from English mills, two week turnaround, modern cuts and collars, what more does a stylish man want? The icing on the cake is their prices, made-to-measure shirts from £90.00 in the sale. One of the best shirt brands, in and out of the sales.

Details:

Grosvenor
4 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair
W1K 4PX

Tel: +44 (0)20 7629 2782

www.grosvenorshirts.com

 

 

 

Hardrige

Sale now on at this stylish French made-to-measure shoemaker. Hardrige have a proprietary shoemaking process which makes classic shoes that are very light and with a structure that provides orthopaedic support for the foot. A secret known to clever European businessmen, available in England.

Details:

Hardrige
4 Avery Row, off Bond Street,
W1K 4AL

Tel: +44 (0)20 7355 1504

www.hardrige.com  

    

  

 

Alfred Dunhill

Sale now on at the new Alfred Dunhill store at Bourdon House. Regular readers will know that we are big fans of Alfred Dunhill and that their clothes go from strength to strength. Go for the superb tailoring, knitwear, leatherwear and leather accessories. If you have not yet been to the new store, go now. It is what gentleman’s shopping is supposed to be.

Details:

Alfred Dunhill,
Bourdon House,
22 Davies Street,
Mayfair,
W1K 3DJ

Tel: +44 (0) 845 458 0799

www.dunhill.com

 

 

 

Richard Gelding

Independent menswear store that specialises in good Italian menswear, including Canali. Their sale prices on Canali suits are very good, with up to £200.00 off some suit models.

Details:

Richard Gelding
27 North Audley Street (Oxford Street end)
Mayfair,
W1K 6WU

Tel: +44 (0)20 7629 0618

www.geldingmenswear.co.uk

  

   

  

Closet Case
Street style boutique that stocks lots of Dirk Bikkemberg (especially the belts), Neil Barrett and Dolce and Gabbana shoes. Also other cutting-edge designers. Big discounts on last season’s collections. Friendly and browser-friendly shop.

Details:

Closet Case
47 Brewer Street,
W1F 9UF

Tel: +44 (0)20 7734 1652
Email: closetcase@hotmail.co.uk

 

 

 

Holland and Holland
This one just in. Classic English luggage and clothes brand Holland and Holland are having a promotional sale. I know no more than that. More as I get it. Sale starts on the 5th January.

Details:

Holland and Holland
33 Bruton Street, Mayfair,
W1J 6HH

Tel: +44 (0)20 7499 4411

www.hollandandholland..com

 

 

 

Krizia

Italian luxury brand whose menswear is classic Italian cutting, executed in simple cuts and rich solid colours. As a man’s brand Krizia has had a bit of a low profile in recent years but there are bargains to be had in the sale.

Details:

Krzia
24-25 Conduit Street,
W1S 2XR

Tel: +44 (0)20 7491 4987

www.krizia.com

 

 

  

Eterno

Apologies for the quality of the photograph. Eterno are a Neapolitan brand whose stylish Italian ready-to-wear clothing is worn by media personalities and actors. Their shirts and their shoes are the draw here. The shirts have a full dramatic (big) collar, romantic swept-back cuffs and are in rich cottons and wonderful colours other brands have not even thought of. The shoes are sleek, long and outrageously sexy.

Details:

Eterno
19 Conduit Street,
W1S 2BH

Tel: +44 (0)20 7493 5603

www.eternolondon.co.uk

 

 

 

Huntsman

One of Savile Row’s finest tailors is having a sale of its Winter ready-to-wear collection.

Details:

Huntsman
11 Savile Row,
W1S 3PS

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7734 7441

www.h-huntsman.com

 

 

 

Dege and Skinner

Savile Row bespoke tailor and military tailor are having a sale of their ready-to-wear shirts. Their cotton shirts are reduced to £55.00

Details:

10 Savile Row,
W1S 3PF

Tel: +44 (0)20 7734 8794

www.dege-skinner.co.uk

 

 

 

William Hunt
Savile Row classic tailoring in William Hunt’s sale.

Details:

William Hunt
41 Savile Row
W1S 3QQ

Tel: +44 (0)20 7284 3257

www.williamhunt-savilerow.com

 

 

 

Ede and Ravenscroft

Classic ready-to-wear and Bespoke from Ede and Ravenscroft. Like Gieves and Hawkes, Ede and Ravenscroft are a by-word for superb quality, beautiful wools and classic fabrics and a structured suit-cut that will flatter almost any man. Suits, shirts and ties in the sale.

Details:

Ede and Ravenscroft
8 Burlington Gardens
W1S 3ET

Tel: +44 (0)20 7405 3906

www.edeandravenscroft.com

 

 

   

Lyle and Scott

Scottish knitwear manufacturer who make hip Polo shirts. Brit-pop style, good colours and joyful styling. They also have a retro range, as well as complementary knitwear.

Details:

Lyle and Scott
40 King Street,
WC2E 8JS

Tel: +44 (0)20 7379 7190

www.lyleandscott.com

 

  

   

Paul Smith

The master of quirky British style has his annual sale. A sale that gets a lot of traffic very quickly. Go soon.

Details:

Paul Smith
40-44 Floral Street,
WC2E 9DG

Tel: +44 (0)20 7379 7133

www.paulsmith.co.uk

  

   

 

Ted Baker

Stylish menswear for the younger man. Great ideas like the “Endurance” crease-proof suit have propelled Ted Baker into the first league of menswear brands. Original, colourful fun clothes, with a nod to classic British styling.

Details:

Ted Baker
9 Floral Street,
WC2E 9HW

Tel: +44 (0)20 7836 7808

www.tedbaker.co.uk

 

 

 

Adolfo Dominguez
Distinctive Spanish designs and loosely structured menswear from this luxury Spanish brand. I always find that their clothes are of surprisingly good quality and the romantic Spanish cut makes them drop-dead stylish on the right man.

Details:

Adolfo Dominguez
43 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
WC2H 9HJ

Tel: +44 (0)20 7836 5013

www.adolfo-dominguez.com

 

 

 

J. Simons

Classic Ivy League and retro American style. These guys may have a tiny shop but they have excellent taste. Flannel shirts, chinos, classic leather jackets, “Woolrich” parkas sit alongside Fruit-of-the-Loom t-shirts and penny loafers. Timeless preppy clothes.

Details:

J Simons American Clothing
2 Russell Street, Covent Garden,
WC2B 5JD

Tel: +44 (0)20 7379 7353

www.Jsimons.website.orange.co.uk

Here is Part 4 of the London menswear sales. As before, I visited all of these sales except the one at Holland and Holland. Also as before, some of these brands have other stores, so visit their websites to check.

The earlier London menswear sales articles are here, here and here.

 

 

    

Farlows

Located in St James. Farlows are one of London’s most prestigious country clothing outfitters. Patronised by HRH Prince Charles, Farlows clothes, are well-constructed, rugged and have bags of English country style. Go to this sale for the superb heavy cable-stitch sweaters, tweed sports jackets and of course corduroys.

Details:

Farlows
9 Pall Mall,
SW1Y 5NP

Tel: + 44 (0)20 207 484 1000

www.farlows.co.uk

  

  

   

William Evans

Similar to Farlows, country clothes in the heart of St James. I was here earlier in the year and their check shirts, gloves, gentlemen’s scarves are very good. Their accessories are particularly distinctive and very much worth a viewing.

Details:

William Evans
67a St James Street,
SW1A 1PH

Tel: +44 (0)20 7493 0415

www.williamevans.com

  

     

    

Swaine, Adeney and Brigg

One of England’s finest luxury brands, there are deep discounts on their well-made menswear in this sale. Go also for the superb leather luggage and accessories.

Details:

Swaine Adeney Brigg
54 St James Street,
SW1A 1JT

Tel: +44 (0)20 7409 7277

www.swaineadeney.co.uk

   

  

  

Trickers

We wrote about Trickers before here and regular readers know that we think their benchmade shoes are superbly well-made. There are very deep discounts in this sale. I would buy their brogues and their country shoes, for which they have no equal. The service here is gentlemanly and understated, the best of England.

Details:

Trickers
67 Jermyn Street, St James,
SW1Y 6NY

Tel: +44 (0)20 7930 6395

www.tricker.com

  

  

  

Crockett and Jones

The favourite of the well-dressed, well-travelled man. These are beautiful (and beautifully made shoes) for the man who understand the power of good style. Great value to buy and cherish, they will last forever. The black monkstrap derbys are the pinnacle of style,… and in the sale.  We wrote about Crockett and Jones here

Details:

Crockett and Jones
69 Jermyn Street, St James
SW1Y 6PF

Tel: +44 (0)20 7976 2684

www.crockettandjones.co.uk

  

     

  

Turnbull and Asser

The legendary shirtmaker with a history almost as long as the British Establishment. However their shirts are anything but stuffy, with good colours and modern designs. As a big man, I always appreciate Turnbull and Asser for their wide selection of shirts in larger collar sizes. I also like their ties. Like Trickers, a very gentlemanly shopping experience, the staff here are amongst the most knowledgeable and unassumingly helpful in London.

Details:

Turnbull and Asser
71/72 Jermyn Street, St James
SW1 6PF

Tel: +44 (0)20 7808 3000

www.turnbullandasser.co.uk

     

 

   

Edward Green

I took this photo before Edward Green had opened for business but their sales are always a cornucopia of fine shoes in classic styles. Their craftsman-made shoes are constructed from some of best leather that has ever been turned into shoes.

 

Details:

Edward Green
75 Jermyn Street, St James
SW1P 6NP

Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 0202

www.edwardgreen.com

 

 

     

Harvie and Hudson

Gentlemen’s tailor whose ready-to-wear English-cut suits are very competitively priced. Also in the sale are their well-made, finely-finished English shirts in good cotton, sourced to their specification. This shop is stuffed with good-taste bargains.

Details:

Harvie and Hudson
77 Jermyn Street, St James,
SW1Y 6NP

Tel: +44 (0)20 7930 3949

www.harvieandhudson.com

    

  

  

Polistas

English brand that makes well-tailored Polo gear. Great sale for the Polo enthusiast but also for their good quality, colourful casual clothes. Would you call them après-Polo clothes? The shop is a bit of a Tardis and there is a big range here, especially in the below-ground department.

Details:

Polistas
12-13 Burlington Arcade, Piccadilly,
W1J 0PH

Tel: +44 (0)20 7495 6603

www.polistas.com

 

   

   

N. Peal

The finest cashmere in London, and beloved of Cary Grant. If you want that 40’s Clark Gable/Cary Grant/Ronald Colman look here is the place to get it. You know the look, stylish, wealthy, comfortable in your own skin, photo shot in black and white. Sumptuous knitwear, luxurious manly and distinctive. Buy everything they have got, because nothing else is remotely as good.

Details:

N. Peal
37-40 Burlington Arcade, Mayfair
W1J 0QD

Tel: +44 (0)20 7499 6485

www.npeal.com

  

 

    

Cheaney

Cheaney get maximum points for discounting their new range, which includes their Italian-influenced derbys, which are slick and striking. I screwed this photo slightly because just out of shot are Cheaney’s new raised-welt long-line monkstraps which are very cool. Cheaney’s prices are always competitive relative to other benchmade shoes and in the sale will be even better. They guys in this shop are friendly and the service is warm and helpful. We wrote about Cheaney here. 

Details:

Cheaney,
163 New Bond Street,
W1S 2Q

Tel: +44 (0)20 7499 9499

www.cheaney.co.uk

   

 

  

Burberry

Going from strength to strength, both Burberry and its young hipster range Burberry Prorsum, are selling more every quarter. The sale is now on.

Details:

Burberry
21-23 new Bond Street,
W1S 2RD

Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 0000

www.burberry.com

  

  

  

Corneliani

In my opinion one of the most stylish luxury menswear brands in the world. Corneliani have invested in the old Beale and Inman shop in New Bond Street, turning it into a cool-looking store full of classic Italian clothes. Their suit cut is slightly fuller than their peers (Pal Zileri, Canali) and sits better on the bigger man. It is simple really, a Corneliani suit makes you look like a star. Their clever, sophisticated upscale casual wear is also in the sale.

Details:

Corneliani
131-133 New Bond Street,
W1S 2TB

Tel: +44 (0)20 7493 7921

www.corneliani.com

More sales here in Part 5.