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The English Suit

Structured shoulders and a shaped waist, in the Savile Row tradition. Cut by hand in Business Bay.

STYLE English 2-pieceBUILD Full canvasSHOULDER StructuredFITTINGS As needed

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The details

What makes it English

Four details give it its shape.

  1. The shoulder

    SHOULDER Padded, raised

    Light padding squares the shoulder, and the top of the sleeve is slightly raised. The result is a strong, clean line.

  2. The build

    BUILD Full canvas

    A layer of wool and horsehair runs through the whole front of the jacket. It holds the shape and moulds to you as you wear it.

  3. The waist

    WAIST Fitted

    Shaped in at the waist, with a slight flare over the hip. High armholes let you move your arms without the jacket lifting.

  4. The pockets and vents

    VENTS Two

    Two deep vents at the back keep it neat when you sit. Slanted pockets, with a small extra pocket if you like.

Fabric

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How we work

How it’s made

Four steps, all in Business Bay. We keep fitting it until it is right.

  1. A tailor measuring a client’s shoulder and arm with a tape measure

    Consultation

    We talk about where you will wear it. Then we take your measurements.

  2. A hand turning the pages of a fabric book on a walnut table

    Choose your fabric

    Choose from more than 3,000 fabrics, in the showroom or at home.

  3. Tailor’s shears cutting into brown wool fabric

    Cutting

    We draw your pattern by hand, then mark and cut the fabric.

  4. A tailor adjusting the shoulder of a jacket during a fitting

    Fittings

    We fit and adjust until it feels right. We keep your pattern for next time.

  1. Consultation
  2. Choose your fabric
  3. Cutting
  4. Fittings
  5. Collection

From first visit to collectionAbout 6 to 8 weeks

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Questions

Questions about the English suit

Where can I find an English suit tailor in Dubai?

At The Bespoke Corner in Business Bay. We draw your pattern by hand and fit the suit until it is right. We can also bring the fabric books to your home or office.

How is an English suit different from an Italian suit?

The English suit is more structured, with padded shoulders and a fitted waist. The Italian is softer. Choose English for a sharper, more formal look.

Is a structured suit too warm for Dubai?

The fabric matters more than the structure. Tasmanian Navy works for most of the year, and Chocolate Flannel for winter and travel.

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