BESPOKE OUTERWEAR FOR MEN
Overcoats, topcoats, peacoats, car coats, raincoats and casual jackets. Cut to your measurements in cloths built for the British weather.
Your coat is the first thing people see and the last thing they remember. It is also the hardest garment to get right off the peg. The shoulders are wrong. The sleeves are too long or too short. The body is cut for someone else. And the length is whatever the factory decided.
A bespoke coat is built around your body. We measure you and cut the pattern to fit over what you wear underneath. That might be a suit, a jumper, or just a shirt. The result is a coat that sits well, moves well, and keeps its shape year after year.
We work in wool, cashmere, blends, tweed, cotton drill and waterproof cloths. Every detail is yours to choose: length, collar, lapels, pockets, lining, buttons, vents and cuffs.
Consultations in our London showroom, at home, or by video. Fittings also held in Manchester, Zurich and New York.
OVERCOATS AND TOPCOATS
The coat you wear over a suit. Single-breasted or double-breasted, in wool, cashmere, or a blend of both.
What The Difference Is
A topcoat is lighter in weight and cut a bit slimmer. It sits over a suit without adding bulk and usually finishes at or just above the knee. It works well from autumn through to early spring.
An overcoat is heavier. It uses a thicker cloth with a fuller cut for layering. It goes below the knee and is built for deep winter. If you walk to work or spend time outside in the cold, this is the one.
Cloth
For topcoats, we use mid-weight wools and blends that drape well and keep the weight down. For full overcoats, we use denser wools, pure cashmere, and coatings from Loro Piana and Holland and Sherry. Cashmere is softer and lighter for its warmth. Wool is tougher and holds up better to daily wear. A blend gives you the best of both.
Colour matters here. Navy, charcoal and black are the classic choices for wear over business suits. Camel and grey work well for a more relaxed look or for weekends.
Style Choices
Single-breasted is clean and works in most settings. Double-breasted adds warmth and a bolder shape. Peak lapels add form. Notch lapels keep things simple. You also choose the vent (single, double, or none), the pocket style (flap, jetted, or patch), and the lining (full, half, or quarter). A fly front hides the buttons for a sleek finish. Shown buttons are more classic.
Length
We set the length based on your height and what you plan to wear it over. A coat that finishes mid-thigh works as a car coat or a shorter topcoat. At the knee is the most common for business wear. Below the knee is the classic overcoat length and gives the most cover.
PEACOATS AND CAR COATS
Shorter, more casual coats for weekends, travel, and days where a full overcoat is too much.
Peacoats
The peacoat is double-breasted with a wide collar and large lapels. It finishes at the hip or just below. It started as naval wear and still has that broad, clean shape. We cut ours in heavy wool or wool-cashmere with a full lining, and they layer well over knitwear, shirts, and casual jackets. It is one of the easiest coats to wear and goes with nearly anything.
Car Coats
A car coat is shorter again, finishing around the seat. It is made for driving, travel, and everyday use where a longer coat would get in the way. We build car coats in a range of cloths: wool for warmth, cotton drill for spring and autumn, and technical fabrics for rain. They tend to have a simpler build than an overcoat, with less structure in the shoulder and a more relaxed fit.
Both are good options if you already own a longer overcoat and want something for the days between seasons or for more casual settings.
RAINCOATS AND TRENCH COATS
Waterproof and shower-resistant options for the reality of the British climate.
Why Bespoke Matters For a Raincoat
Most off-the-peg raincoats are cut wide and shapeless to fit the largest possible range of bodies. The result is a coat that keeps you dry but makes you look like you are wearing a tent. A bespoke one is cut to your body. It sits clean over a suit without the billow.
Trench Coats
The trench is double-breasted with a belt, epaulettes, and storm flaps. It goes below the knee and has been around since the early 1900s. We cut ours in water-resistant cotton or cotton-blend fabrics, fully lined or half-lined depending on the season. Fit is key. It should sit flat on the shoulders. The belt should sit at your natural waist. The sleeves should clear the shirt cuff.
Lighter Raincoats
For something less formal, we make single-breasted raincoats in waterproof cotton, Ventile, and technical fabrics. These are lighter, simpler, and easy to throw on over anything. They pack well for travel and handle a London drizzle as well as a full downpour.
CASUAL JACKETS
Bomber jackets, field jackets, safari jackets and gilets. Tailored to your frame for a fit you will not find on a rail.
What We Make
We build bomber jackets, field jackets, safari jackets, gilets, overshirts and unstructured casual blazers. These fill the gap between a coat and a shirt. Good for weekends, travel, nights out, and offices where a suit is too much but looking sharp still matters.
Cloth and Weight
For bombers, we work in suede, leather, wool, and technical fabrics. Field jackets and safari jackets are usually built in cotton drill, moleskin, or lightweight wool. Gilets come in wool, quilted cotton, or tweed. Weight and cloth depend on the season and how you will use it. Your tailor will help match the build to the job.
Fit
Casual jackets should fit closer than a coat but leave room for a shirt or jumper underneath. We cut them to sit flat across the back and shoulders without pulling at the chest or riding up at the hem. The fit is what makes the difference between looking sharp and looking sloppy.
WHY OUR TAILORED MEN'S JACKETS ARE DIFFERENT
It keeps you properly protected
Good outerwear does the job it is meant to do, whether that means holding in warmth, keeping out rain, or standing up to daily wear.
Better materials make a real difference
Quality fabrics such as wool, cashmere, waxed cotton, or technical cloth tend to feel better, perform better, and last longer.
You get more wear from it
A well-chosen coat or jacket works across different settings, so you can wear it for years without it feeling dated or out of place.
It can be better value in the long run
A higher upfront cost often means better performance, longer life, and less need to replace it after a short time.
START WITH A CONVERSATION
Whether you need a winter overcoat, a summer raincoat, or something in between, the process starts the same way. Book a consultation and we will talk through what you need, show you cloths, and help you pick the right style and weight for your life. No pressure. Just practical advice.
We see clients in London (Mayfair), Manchester, Zurich and New York. Home visits and video calls also available.
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