DNA Groove offers Tonik fabrics

If you're looking for some good quality suit cloth, you might be interested to know that there are some DNA Groove Tonik fabrics now available.

Tailor Mark Powell interviewed

Photograph by Jason Lancy

Not just any old tailor, Mark Powell is one of THE tailors around, making suits for everyone from David Bowie and Paul Weller through to Ronnie Kray. He's now got the honour of being interviewed and featured on the Modculture website.

Jason Holmes met up with the man over a few drinks in his native Soho to discuss his past, his thoughts on style and tailoring, future plans and his general philosophy, not to mention future movie plans.

It's all online now and well worth five minutes of your time.

Mark Powell interviewed on Modculture

Lambretta x Burton 'mod' suits

Ok, you've had nothing to shout at for a while, so here's a reason to kick your screen - the Lambretta x Burton 'mod' suits.

I'll quote the text sent over by the people concerned:
This Summer Lambretta launches three new suits for Burton, available in store and online, the three new suits capture the Lambretta spirit.

With their intrinsic Mod look, shorter jackets, slimmer trousers and razor sharp styling, the suits will offer Burton customers a sartorial selection unlike anything before.

Perfect for summer weddings, pairing with casual look and work alike, the three suits capitalize on fashion forward looks for all.

No...me neither. On the off chance they do appeal, I've no idea about price. You'll have to head to your nearest Burtons.

Sharp Suits book by Eric Musgrave

Looking for some inspiration ahead of your next visit to the tailors? You need Sharp Suits by Eric Musgrave.

Just released this month in hardback, this 200-page hardback book covers the history of the suit from 19th century bespoke to 20th century commercial, with a heavy focus on the 1930s to the 1970s and as you would expect, packed with pictures of sharp suited gents from across the generations.

Maybe one for the Christmas list or an early gift for yourself, you can pick it up heavily discounted at Amazon for £14.99.

Find out more at the Amazon website

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