Harvie & Hudson: a Made to Measure Suit and Shirt

Harvie & Hudson are a Jermyn Street shirt makers and tailors who, after three generations, are still family-owned. Richard Harvie, the MD, is proud of their traditional but very contemporary approach to men's style. The store changes markedly from season to season, from bright linens and cottons on spring/summer to rich autumn/winter tweeds and knitwear as the weather turns colder. There is something about the style and design on the clothing that makes it stand out, offering something both for the man who prefers to blend in and the more extrovert.

Made to Measure from Harvie & Hudson

I tested Harvie & Hudson's made to measure tailoring and shirtmaking services recently. The customer is measured in store by an expert cutter and the shirts are made in London. The process is detailed and changes are made to the cut and fit after the first fitting if alterations are needed. I selected a fine cotton stripe (below), but the range of Italian and British shirting cloths is wide. I wanted a rather vintage look to the shirt and achieved this with an uneven pale blue and red stripe in a relaxed fit which can be worn with knitwear and jeans or a suit and tie.

Trying on the new shirt, fresh from the shirtmakers

For the two-piece suit (below) I selected a Teviot tweed from Lovat Mill in Scotland. The tweed is rich in colour, with autumnal tans and browns highlighted by greens, sky blue and lavender overchecks and accents. I asked for a single-breasted two button jacket of fairly traditional cut, with  trousers cut slightly on the slim side and a moderately deep turn-up. Both shirt and suit fitted well at the first fitting and I felt that no further changes were needed. The suit is a pleasure to wear and the colour and cut of the tweed attract many compliments. There have been no shortcuts with the quality of the buttons and tailoring.

The Teviot Tweed from Lovat Mill, Scotland

To see the range of styles, colours and cloths available both off-the-peg and made to measure visit Harvie & Hudson in Jermyn Street, London or go online here. If you live in the USA and fancy and some genuine British tailoring heritage and style, Harvie & Hudson visit several cities around the country. Further information can be obtained through their website.

This is a collaboration with Harvie & Hudson