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For more than two decades Michael Michaud has perfected the craft of creating botanical jewellery by achieving the seemingly impossible: creating a mould of the most delicate, unique botanical elements, capturing infinitesimally fine and lifelike details then reproducing them as stunning, wearable jewellery using soft patinas on bronze accented with pearls, beads and semi-precious stones.

He has quietly honed this unique expression of his creativity, inspired by nature. His singular ability to do this combined with an unequivocal vision for the jewellery he would create, has stood the test of time and authenticity.

Michael Michaud’s current incarnation has been as wearable art that can be purchased in the most prestigious museums in the world, including the Victoria & Albert Museum, the National Gallery of Art, the Van Gogh Museum and the Château de Versailles.

Our latest Lemon Drop collection has been developed in collaboration with the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. It was inspired by the V&A’s Green Dining Room, the world’s first museum café, and its fruit panels designed by the firm Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Co. in 1886.

Email: gisela@michael-michaud.com
Website: www.michael-michaud.com

For more than two decades Michael Michaud

Savile Row Gin, London Fashion Week

SAVILE ROW GIN supported the British Fashion Council as the gin partner to London Fashion Week Men’s this January. Visitors and guests enjoyed cocktails and The Perfect Serve – 50ml of Savile Row Gin, 150ml 1783 Schweppes Crisp Tonic, a slice of pink grapefruit and a mint leaf.

Commenting on the collaboration, Stewart Lee, Managing Director of Savile Row Gin said he was proud to support this important event for the industry. “It was wonderful to see so many talented British designers showcase their new collections. This really is an exciting time for the men’s sector and we are delighted to be a part of it” added Lee.

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Rachel Singer, apprentice of Maurice Sedwell, fought off stiff competition to win the much-coveted 2019 Golden Shears Award.

Having passed the first stage of the competition judged by a panel of top bespoke tailors, Rachel went on to win the final, in a catwalk show held at the esteemed Merchant Taylors’ Hall in the City of London.

Rachel’s biggest love is the technical side of bespoke. Understanding the anatomy, figuration, posture and proportion and how best to cater to the needs of an individual. She loves the challenge in solving requirements for each new customer.

Up until 2015 Rachel was completely self taught, and then began training at The Savile Row Academy. She then began coat making as an apprentice at Maurice Sedwell, and now works on the shop floor where she does the cutting, coat making and helps train new coat makers. Overall Rachel would like to be a cutter who can confidently and skilful cut for both men and women.

Singer’s winning entry – Double breasted Prince of Wales checked, tailored trousers suit, with long, cappuccino, cream wool coat and brown horn button detail – was awarded first place by a panel of celebrity and industry expert guest judges including model David Gandy, TV presenter and model Jodie Kidd, Mich Turner MBE, menswear stylist and writer Tom Stubbs and mens stylist Joe Ottaway.

Dubbed “the Oscars of Savile Row”, the Golden Shears Awards (established in 1974) is a bi-annual competition championed by the Merchant Taylors Company, whereby tailoring students and apprentices from throughout the country vie for the Golden Shears trophy and prize money.

Created to support young aspiring tailors from universities, colleges and in apprentice schemes, whilst promoting the art of bespoke tailoring. 2019 finalists included entries from London-based tailors and colleges such as Henry Poole & Co, Dunhill, Huntsman, Dege & Skinner, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts with a handful from further afield such as Leeds College of Arts, Rochester and De Montfort Leicester.

Key supporters of the Golden Shears Awards include: The Merchant Taylor’s Company, CAPITB Trust, The Worshipful Company of Woolmen and The Pollen Estate.

The Silver Shears were awarded to Edward Jones, a student currently studying at UCA Rochester for his design a lightweight frosted navy and white chalk stripe cropped jacket with matching pleated culottes over layered tulle pantaloons, and the Rising Star accolade was won by Sophie Weller, an apprentice at the Dunhill.

Rachel Singer, apprentice of Maurice Sedwell, fought

RETURN OF THE MASTER TAILOR
Antony Price, the genius who reinvented the suit, talks Jagger, Ferry, corsets and coconuts

BURLINGTON ARCADE
Mayfair’s elegant shopping arcade celebrates its 200th anniversary

GREEN SLEEVES
How Savile Row has responded to climate change and its carbon footprint

GET SHIRTY
Dege & Skinner talk about their one-stop bespoke shirt making

THE TEST OF TIME
The allure of handcrafted timepieces simply can’t be beaten 

The latest edition of Savile Row Style Magazine is available to read HERE

RETURN OF THE MASTER TAILOR Antony Price, the genius who reinvented

Heritage cloth brand Dugdale Bros & Co is celebrating its most successful year to date following significant expansion into fast-growing international markets.

Through its 122-year history, the company has been known for supplying fine worsted fabrics to Savile Row tailors and iconic fashion houses alike.

And, with a fast-growing presence in overseas markets, the company has reported a 22 per cent uplift in turnover from exports alone, compared with the previous 12 months.

Chairman Robert Charnock said: “2017 was intended to be a year of consolidation for us, however increased activity with a number of notable luxury brands has helped to bolster our figures during this period. Dugdale Bros is undoubtedly a company with a significant legacy behind it, which we are dedicated to preserving as we take the business forward. And it is precisely this balance between celebrating our heritage – both in relation to the brand and our town – and strategically targeting new overseas markets that has enabled us to flourish.”

This year, the company will launch five new lightweight collections specifically aimed at the burgeoning Asian markets. In addition, core lines will be refreshed with the introduction of new designs, colours and patterns. “The expansion of our collections will further boost our market presence, and we’re expecting to see an additional 12% growth this year,” added Charnock.

Heritage cloth brand Dugdale Bros & Co