Chester Barrie have revealed a strong autumn/winter collection based on English and Italian cloths and enhancing traditional British tailoring with a more relaxed and lighter approach to style. I was able to experience the quality and cut of their tailoring when I wore one of their evening suits to Glyndebourne recently.
Quality of construction, fit and materials are the theme. My favourite items were the subtly-tartan unstructured jacket (below) and a Fox Brothers flannel Prince of Wales check suit (above). The black worsted wool dinner suit (pictured below) was an experiment for me, as I wasn't previously a fan of the shawl collar. Having worn it I'm sold; the collar makes the suit different and yet very traditional. Beautifully tailored, it's cut in a contemporary style without being too slim-fitting, making it an investment for years to come.
 |
| Enjoying Glyndebourne and the Chester Barrie 2-piece dinner suit |
To see more of the collection visit Chester Barrie here.
This feature is unsponsored. My evening suit was supplied by Chester Barrie