Many of you have been following the story of my search for an entirely British-made outfit for my role as father of the bride at my daughter's wedding in July. As any parent who's experienced a child's wedding will know, the event is a mix of joy, pride, nervousness and celebration. The nerves kicked in before I walked my beautiful daughter up the aisle and remained until I'd given my speech later that afternoon. It was a weekend to remember and I'll never forget the happiness on the faces of all present.
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| Photography Samantha Jane (link below) |
Details of the outfit can be found on previous features here on the blog. I'd like to repeat my thank to all the brands who generously gave items for free or at a reduced cost. The items were a testament to British quality, manufacture and craftsmanship. See information below.
Bespoke morning coat and Prince of Wales check trousers (British cloth): Cad and The Dandy
Bespoke shirt: Turnbull & Asser
Waistcoat: Sirplus
Shoes: Barker
Socks: Pantherella
Underwear: British Boxers
Braces: British Belt Co
Cufflinks: Abi Insoll (I will be featuring Abi's work at a future date on the blog)
Tie (bought at retail cost): Drake's
To complete the British-made theme I wore a vintage Smiths watch - made in Cheltenham, England in the fifties.