The $44,000 Bespoke Suit and Shoes - Savile Row's Finest Come to Town

LONDON, March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Chicago - Waldorf Astoria, March 19 & 20

New York - The Pierre Hotel, March 22 & 23

Austerity be damned when Savile Row's finest land on US shores this month with the Gieves & Hawkes trunk show. It packs a powerful, sartorial punch - bespoke tailoring, bespoke shoes and, for the first time, made-to-measure suits and shirts as well as a selection of accessories - all of which reflect the artisanal craftsmanship synonymous with No.1 Savile Row, London.

Bespoke tailoring is the epitome of luxury with highly skilled tailors crafting a unique pattern and hand making a truly exceptional garment for each customer. With more than 3000 of the finest cloths from around the world to choose from, the zenith is a Vicuna suit for $40,000. This is an extremely rare, exceptional cloth with supreme lightness, softness, durability and thermo-regulating properties - offering warmth in winter and coolness in summer. It is an ideal choice for the discerning gentleman.

Bespoke shoemakers carréducker, create exceptional men's shoes in the finest leathers combining highly skilled, English craftsmanship with contemporary design from $4000. Customers choose a style or have a design created for them; their personal lasts are then made and after a number of fittings, the shoes are handsewn and delivered with bespoke shoe trees. The new, pared back Mayfair collection in triple-A grade box calf epitomises this specialist, custom made ethos.

The trunk shows also introduce made to measure tailoring and shirts for the first time, with over 2000 tailoring and 600 shirting cloths to choose from; complimented by a selection of ready to wear ties and accessories.

Customers should contact Mr John Blanco, General Manager Bespoke Tailoring services to make an appointment. T: +44(0)20-7432-6434, [email protected]

EDITOR'S NOTES:

Gieves & Hawkes / carreducker Trunk Shows 2012 visit Chicago and New York in March, June and October/November 2012.

Gieves & Hawkes, luxury English tailor since 1771, has held Royal Warrants since 1809 and is one of only three brands worldwide to currently hold three Royal Warrants. Its flagship store has been at No.1 Savile Row since 1912. Bespoke suits from $6500, made to measure suits from $1600 and shirts from $320. http://www.gievesandhawkes.com

carréducker design and make English handsewn shoes for discerning, shoe connoisseurs at No.1 Savile Row, London W1. http://www.carreducker.com; [email protected]; +44(0)20-7432-6428

SOURCE Gieves & Hawkes and carreducker