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**fly_boy** · 30-01-2009, 15:55

Originally Posted by Interceptor

Originally Posted by Bat_Crab

I haven't seen a Labour MP in a decent suit since Tony Benn left the House.

I'm not so sure. Jack Straw always seems pretty well turned out.

(Sorry about posting a photo of those other two clowns. Turns my stomach to look at BuffHoon's grinning face.)

More of a smirk than a grin, Darling has a grin, probably thought of another weaze to con millions out of the populace...

**Sandbanks** · 03-02-2009, 13:01

Originally Posted by Fifth_Columnist

Wow, what a skillfully inserted advert...

Still, good interactive website with some nice touches. I suspect the suits will be a bit 'Raja Daswani' but it would be nice to have a review from someone who has used them. Sandbanks - any idea who/how?

Given all the options available, including kissing cuff buttons, it was a bit of a worry that there was no mention of button fly / french bearer on the trousers. That leads to worries about a nylon zip and a flimsy waistband designed for a belt, even if you take the side-adjuster option. Also, sadly no fish-tail option for the trousers - I'm not sure I would select it, but it is always nice to see it as an option!

Apologies for the delay but I've just got back from a month's break in the Alps and it looks as if I've brought some snow back with me too. Some research points to the fact that the company is run by a couple of ex-City guys who decided to try something new. The suits are made in Eastern Europe and South-East Asia and are priced accordingly. I don't have any personal experience with them or know anyone who has - but if I find out anymore in the meantime I'll post it up here. As an aside, news reached me last month that Addison & Steele, one of the original City visiting tailors, are no more.

**Galileo82** · 18-02-2009, 11:37

Moring All

Does anyone know of any good suit shops in Glasgow?

TM dont have a sale on and the only other shop I can think of is Slaters.

Thanks in advance.

G82

**(s)TiVo** · 18-02-2009, 14:46

I seem to recall earlier in the thread that someone else had a bit of trouble finding decent tailoring/suit shops in Glasgow. Maybe a trip to Edinburgh could be in order?

**FinalRV** · 23-02-2009, 11:57

I am looking for a decent place in the North West to get a few suits and shirts.

I think a fully bespoke suit will be out of my budget but semi-tailored will probably be OK.

Anyone got any recommendations? I assume there will be places in Manchester? But where?!

Cheers

**jew_unit** · 23-02-2009, 12:05

Has anyone tried Raja Daswani suits?

I've only ever read one review, and that was from someone who was upgrading from an M&S suit from the first time and therefore had no idea what a good suit is like. I'm interested to know how they compare to saville row or an adjusted jermyn street suit.

**BobMugabe** · 23-02-2009, 12:07

I am in need of a good tailor in Glasgow (or Edinburgh if needs must!). Looking to have a new regimental tweed jacket made. Any personal recommendations?

**dropshortjock** · 23-02-2009, 12:13

Originally Posted by BobMugabe

I am in need of a good tailor in Glasgow (or Edinburgh if needs must!). Looking to have a new regimental tweed jacket made. Any personal recommendations?

How far south can you travel? There is a fantastic tailor in Castle Douglas called Livingstones, might be worth looking at if you have the time to travel into South-West Scotland.

**Carcass** · 23-02-2009, 13:45

Originally Posted by jew_unit

Has anyone tried Raja Daswani suits?

I've only ever read one review, and that was from someone who was upgrading from an M&S suit from the first time and therefore had no idea what a good suit is like. I'm interested to know how they compare to saville row or an adjusted jermyn street suit.

From what I've read on here previously, short answer is 'they don't.'

They're in the middle ground between M&S/Austin Reed and the suits that you mentioned. Fine for impressing other people who don't know. Still, they do seem to be a massive step up in quality over bog-standard off-the-peg without being as hard on the pocket as Savile Row would be. I'd personally venture that if all you're going to be doing is shining your arrse on an office chair then a Daswani suit would make sense (I know, blasphemy etc etc, but we can't all afford 10 suits from Gieves).

However, there are many here who are more knowledgeable than I on this subject so I'll get back in my box now.

**jew_unit** · 23-02-2009, 14:04

Thanks carcass. Any idea about the quality of the cut? I actually find that, being of slim build, aquascutum 36 fits me near perfect off the peg and I'm wondering if Mr Daswani can make the minute improvements that saville row would be capable of.