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00:00 Introduction
00:57 How long have you been with Whitcomb & Shaftesbury?
Seven years. Linus and Sian started their Whitcomb & Shaftesbury bespoke journey together.
01:15 Beginning the Bespoke Journey
Initially, it started with Linus wanting to customize his clothing. As much as ready-to-wear is easily accessible, he wanted something that’s unique. Obviously, having a relationship with a tailor, you can have a long-lasting relationship, and therefore you can come back and discover new ideas on what to make and have that journey together.
02:17 Thoughts on Starting a Relationship with a Tailor
It depends on how you’ll wear your tailoring. Linus would suggest something that you’re going to wear a lot because you want to—it’s a big investment—so you want to get the most for your investment.
03:00 First Commission: Cream Cavalry Twill Trousers
How starting with a bold, distinctive pair of pants helped kickstart Linus' style evolution with Whitcomb & Shaftesbury
06:00 Green Safari Suit
After loving his first unique piece with W&S, Linus decided to go all out with a particularly bold suit!
07:00 The Polo Coat
An interesting twist on an iconic piece of Classic Style: the Polo Coat. But how can a bespoke tailor offer something different to what's readily available on the market? And what extra features did Linus want for his coat?
11:10 Flannel Three-Piece
One of two pieces of Worsted flannel commissioned at the same time, Linus walks us through how this particular three-piece suit is full of small but elegant sartorial details.
13:15 An Exquisite Suit Lining
Although the jacket lining is rarely seen, Whitcomb and Shaftesbury applied painstaking attention to detail in order to showcase the beauty of this unique silk print lining.
17:00 The Most Important Piece
Perhaps the most pivotal piece in Linus' bespoke journey with W&S, we discover how an unlikely commission has become as important as it has.
24:00 Cary Grant-Inspired Heavy Flannel Suit
Inspired by Cary Grant, a menswear icon, Linus talks us through his particularly heavy flannel double-breasted suit with a twist.
30:13 Newest Suit
After keeping a special cloth at his tailor's for a number of years, Linus and Sian discuss how patience is vital in getting the best value out of a bespoke journey.
34:20 How Does the Process Change Over Time?
As time goes on, even if your body shape evolves and your silhouette changes, your tailor knows what you want, what your stylistic choices are. By relaxing more and letting them work their magic, the process evolves along with your style.
36:10 What’s Next for Linus’s Wardrobe?
We conclude with a thought or two about what Linus might commission next.
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