Journal
Welcome to our Bespoke Tailoring Journal, where we share insights into the world of luxury tailoring and the craftsmanship behind every perfectly fitted garment. Here, you’ll find expert advice on everything from the bespoke suit process to styling tips, fabric selection, and the latest trends in made-to-measure clothing. Whether you’re looking to refine your professional wardrobe, choose the perfect wedding suit, or explore the timeless art of Savile Row tailoring, our journal is your go-to resource for all things bespoke and tailoring services. Explore, learn, and discover how tailored clothing can re-imagine your style and confidence.
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Spring/Summer Pairings: What Works (Without Overthinking It)
Discover spring and summer outfit combinations that remove the stress of daily dressing. Learn how simple wardrobe pairings can keep you prepared with ease.
What to Pack for a Holiday (and Wear More Than Once)
Discover how to pack a versatile holiday wardrobe with smart, comfortable pieces you can wear several times. Make travel lighter and style easier.
What to Wear When the Weather Can’t Make Its Mind Up
Find out how to dress confidently for unpredictable weather with smart layering, fabric choices and versatile style combinations for every day.
The Return of the Pinstripe (and Why It Feels Right Again)
Explore how the classic pinstripe suit is being reimagined with softer tailoring and personal style choices for today’s wardrobes.
Collar Roll and Neck Gaps: Why Jackets Pull Away and What Solves It
Learn why jacket collars pull away from the neck and what tailoring steps can achieve a proper fit with long-term comfort and support.
The Best Women’s Bespoke Suit for Boardrooms: A Practical Specification
Explore what makes a women’s bespoke suit boardroom-ready, from fit and fabric to confident cuts and personalisation.
Tight Across the Back? How Tailors Fix Restricted Movement in Jackets
Feel restricted in your jacket? Discover how expert tailors diagnose and fix tightness across the back for a better fit and greater freedom of movement.
Fused Suits Explained: How to Spot Them and Why They Fail
Learn how to spot fused suits, why they fail over time, and how they compare with stitched canvas construction in everyday wear.
The Best Suit for Court, Hearings, and Formal Legal Settings
Learn what to wear to court or hearings. Discover how tailoring, colour, and fit impact presence in formal legal environments.
Bespoke vs Designer Suits: What You’re Paying For (Beyond the Label)
Discover how bespoke and designer suits compare in fit, quality and value. Understand what goes into their pricing and what each truly offers you.
The Best Suit for Interviews – What Looks Credible Without Trying Too Hard
Discover which interview suits work, with clear advice on fit, fabric, and cut that helps you look confident and composed without overdoing it.
Bespoke vs Made-to-Measure: What Actually Changes in Fit and Build
What is the difference between bespoke and made-to-measure suits? Bespoke tailoring involves creating an entirely original garment from a unique pattern drafted for the individual. Made-to-measure uses an existing template that is adjusted based on...
Team Round-Up: Cloth, Conversations, and Finding What Works
Explore how conversations and thoughtful fabric choices help create bespoke tailoring that truly fits real lives and personal style.
A Night at the Oscars: What We Noticed About Tailoring in 2026
Discover how Oscars 2026 tailoring set fresh trends for comfort, fit, and personal style. Find practical lessons for elevating your own formalwear.
A Day at the Races: Why It Still Matters How We Dress
Discover why dressing well at the races remains a valued tradition, and how modern tailoring balances comfort, confidence, and personal expression.
Why Bespoke Tailoring Makes More Sense as a Wardrobe Strategy
Think beyond one-off suits. Learn why bespoke tailoring works best as a strategy and how it can simplify your style over time.
Is Bespoke Right for Your Lifestyle or Just Your Event?
Wondering if bespoke fits your life or just your big day This guide reveals what most people overlook before they choose their first custom suit
How Clients Progress From First Consultation to Long-Term Wardrobe
Step inside a bespoke consultation and see how one suit quietly becomes a whole wardrobe. This is where long-term style begins, even if you feel unsure.
Why A Good Relationship With Your Tailor Matters
What if your first fitting is just the start? Discover how working with one tailor can quietly transform your wardrobe, your comfort, and your confidence.
How a Structured Styling Process Delivers Better Bespoke Results
Most bespoke wardrobes fall short from lack of structure. Discover how long-term styling delivers better results and what most clients get wrong.
Our Recent Customer Reviews
Extra lining, Special personal details - everything I could have wished for.
Extremely happy with the result.
Fully recommend
Highly recommend their service and suits. I will definitely be buying from F&N again.
Patrick
The finished product was perfect and was an incredibly good fit at the first time of trying on. No adjustments required.
Positives:
Very professional service
Excellent final product
Measuring up was 100% correct first time
Pricing was spot on
Negatives:
none
Will i be going there again? yes
minor point was also the ease of the location. Very central London but a minute walk from the nearest car park.
absolutely recommend
Lewis took me through the whole process step by step and made it so easy. He was great at listening to my ideas, making suggestions, coming up with a range of options in the end helped me create an incredible looking suit. It included some customisations that make the suit personal to me, and some really cool details that make it subtly stand out (like the angled button holes and coloured stitching).
The service was exceptional with Lewis always happy to go the extra mile for me.
I have the only suit in the world of its kind and it looks amazing.
I met up with Lewis who ran through a range of options as well as giving great advice on colours, what would look best on me etc.
We went for a 3-piece navy blue and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The fit, cut and colour were all outstanding and delivered in a speedy and efficient manner. Lewis’s communication is very good and he kept me updated throughout. Knowing that they will continue to alter the size if I gain or lose weight to keep the suit looking sharp shows the great customer service they provide.
I recently met up with Ian Fielding-Calcutt and we discussed looking at a smart casual option for next time.
It’s such a pleasure to work with Fielding & Nicholson to have the bespoke personal service and highly recommend them.
Her attention to detail and willingness to listen to my specific needs made the whole experience incredibly smooth and enjoyable. The fabrics are top-notch, and the tailoring is immaculate—each shirt feels custom-made for both my body and lifestyle.
I couldn’t be happier with the result and am so grateful for the care and expertise Nathalie brought to the project. Highly recommend Fielding and Nicolson for anyone looking for personalized, high-quality clothing, especially for those with specific needs like mine!
Wouid just like to bring my most recent visit to your showroom to your attention ..
Several weeks ago I linked in with Natalie May regarding a custom shirt. All good and I will be recieving soon .. However her knowledge and professionalism hit a note with me and yesterday we had a further appointment to discuss a bespoke suit and some corrections on a suit I had made by another supplier. I have to say the service was impeccable , relaxed but professional and put me totally at ease .. Obviously I have now purchased the suit and look forward to the remainder of the process. Please pass on my thanks to Natalie a true professional and I will certainly be reccomending to those who appreciate such service and quality
Kind regards and all my best to you and your team
The Instagram account is excellent.
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Ready to upgrade your wardrobe? Our journal is packed with insights on bespoke tailoring, styling tips, and why a custom suit is worth it. Discover how Fielding & Nicholson can create the perfect fit for you.
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