News

2nd August 2018

Extra strong clip braces in a range of colours

Our extra strong clip braces are one of our best sellers. Customers praise the strong clips and the wide elasticated straps - perfect for everyday comfort, whether for in the office, at leisure, or for jobs such as gardening where you need a good secure grip on the trousers. British made, these really are a quality product.

Extra strong clip braces come in 3 sizes: standard, extra long, and extra extra long. A size guide and measuring guidance is shown on every braces page, but you are welcome to call us in the shop on 01874 623613 if you'd like a chat about which size is best for you.

Colours available are black, wine (burgundy), British racing green, grey, red, navy blue, and beige. 

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10th July 2018

Made to measure waistcoats

Waistcoats are in the news at the moment, with England football manager Gareth Southgate cutting a stylish figure on the World Cup touchline in his waistcoat. We can provide you with made to measure waistcoats as part of our made to measure service.

We have hundreds of fabrics to chose from, and scores of linings. Style options can include: double breasted or single breasted; welt or jetted pockets; pointed, round bottom, or straight bottom; and lapels, shawl collar, or round neckline. With a huge number of personal variations to select from, we can equip you with a truely unique garment to your individual taste.

Waistcoats can be made to measure on their own, as part of a two piece suit, or as part of a three piece suit. 

You are welcome to contact me in the shop on 01874 623613 if you'd like to find out more.

 

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11th June 2018

Father's Day - last day for ordering is Thursday 14th June

Father's Day is nearly here, and the last date for ordering for parcels to arrive at UK addresses for Father's Day is Thursday 14th June. Parcels are sent by Royal Mail 1st Class post. We have plenty of gentlemen's accessories that make good gifts, including braces, handkerchiefs, and - for something really special - silk ties and silk cravats. 

We're delighted to receive a Father's Day recommendation from Visit Wales. Their article Fun Father's Day Ideas in Wales suggests  "the gentleman who loves classic tailoring" should try us as a "notable independent menswear shop" https://www.visitwales.com/holidays-breaks/summer/alternative-fathers-day. 

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22nd May 2018

GDPR - we are fully compliant

You may have read about new data protection laws which come into force on 25th May 2018, called GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). GDPR makes sure people who hold information about you treat that information correctly. 

Ever since I started my website in 2010 I have had strict policies in place about how I contact you and how I use any information you give me. These policies comply with GDPR. You can see how by clicking through to my GDPR page. 

This is my business - a small family business. I know how important it is to be trustworthy and scrupulously careful with any information you give me. That has always been the case. The GDPR page of the website gives all the details. 

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14th May 2018

Spotted (pin-dot) braces now available to order online

Pin-dot braces look great with formal suits. We now have navy braces with white pin dots, and wine/burgundy braces with pin dots, available to order securely online. These braces have silver clips, silver sliders at the front, and a white slider at the rear to adjust for comfort. They are an "X" shape, with two clips at the back.

You can see the measuring guide and size options below the description of the braces. 

These spotted braces, together with all our other braces, are available to buy in our shop in Brecon as well as online - call us on 01874 623613 if you would like a chat about the braces or to place an order by telephone.

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11th May 2018

Spotted braces have just arrived

We have added spotted braces to our stock. They are available in navy with white pin-dots, and wine (burgundy) with white pin-dots.

These are clip braces, in an "X" shape (two clips at the back). They have silver clips, silver sliders at the front, and a white slider at the rear to adjust for a comfortable fit.

Spotted braces are in our shop on Brecon (telephone 01874 623613) and will shorty be available to order securely online.

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10th May 2018

Olymp Luxor cotton shirts in attractive checks and colours

Olymp Luxor cotton shirts in a variety of colours and checks are a popular addition to our range. They are non-iron and remain wrinkle-free all day.

Crisp-looking and practical, Olymp shirts have long sleeves, a chest pocket, and two rear side pleats. The cuffs have buttons and buttonholes for cufflinks, and there is an additional button on sleeve slit.

We have these Olymp shirts in small red and white check, small navy and white check, larger blue/green/white check, and larger blue/red/white check - all these can be ordered securely online.

There are also a limited number of Olymp shirts available in the shop in different colour checks, including pink and purple - you are welcome to phone us in the shop on 01874 623613 if you are interested in these. 

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19th April 2018

Olymp non-iron cotton shirts - coming soon

Olymp shirts will soon be available to order online. Stock has arrived at our shop in Brecon, and we're delighted to sell these excellent shirts. They are very smart and comfortable, and so easy to look after as they are non-iron cotton. We have a mixture of small check, larger check, and subtle patterns. More details will follow, but you are welcome to call us in the shop on 01874 623613 if you'd like to find out more.

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25th March 2018

Made to measure blazers for golf clubs and other organisations

We provide made to measure blazers for many golf clubs and other organisations. 

These blazers are 100% wool, and are an excellent quality. They are available in a range of colours, with wine, navy, and green being the most popular.

A particularly attractive feature is the way the badge is embroidered directly onto the pocket during the made to measure process, rather than being a "patch" which is sewn onto the pocket after the jacket is made. This gives a much improved look.

You are welcome to call me in the shop in Brecon on 01874 623613 if you would like to discuss what I can offer in made to measure wool blazers.

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8th March 2018

Back to normal after the snow!

Our online orders are now being dispatched as normal, now that most of the snow has melted and the roads are clear again.

Last week, deep snow and freezing weather meant that no collections were made from Brecon Post Office on two days, so some of our parcels were marooned for a while. We're glad to hear from customers that parcels sent last week have now arrived.

The photo shows a frozen waterfall in the Brecon Beacons, not far from our shop in Brecon.

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