This season Chocheng presented their Fall/Winter 2019 collection which celebrates fine European tailoring and a chic 1950’s line that accentuates the feminine form. We had the opportunity to interview the designer Cho Cho Cheng and explore the inspiration behind the collection. What inspired your latest collection? This collection is inspired by the 1959 film ‘North By Northwest’ and Joan Crawford. The fall/winter show had the feeling of a modern, playful take on the 1940’s sophisticated lady. How did you achieve that? I tried to achieve historical accuracy by using Prince of Wales plaid fabric from heritage mills that have been…
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Tailoring – When Off The Rack Just Won’t Cut It There comes a time in every professional man’s life where the need to be well dressed isn’t just a style choice but a necessity. Just as companies invest in brand image so, too, there is a need to invest in one’s own personal image to effectively project the caliber of distinction and status that your lifestyle demands. We had the opportunity to have an exclusive interview with, Simon Cundey, the managing director and seventh generation leadership within the Henry Poole company,which was established in 1806. Each year a team from…