You are invited to an evening of drinks and conversation with experts in men’s craft and style, who will demystify the world of bespoke tailoring and share tips on how to look your best for any situation.

Our speakers include Savile Row tailors, Whitcomb & Shaftesbury, and the UK authority on classic menswear, Permanent Style who will offer advice on how to navigate the challenges that men face while assembling a wardrobe that is both relevant and versatile, to be used in a number of professional and social settings.  Simple yet practical advice on choices that men can make to maximise their budget and sartorial ‘Do’s and ‘Dont’s’ including:

• – The virtues of fit, cut and quality in business tailoring
• – Styling a ‘dress-down’ office: appearing sharp and professional in the absence of dress codes
• – Sourcing quality and lasting style in a sea of brands
• – Elegant social and evening wear

Schedule:

6:30-7:00pm – Arrival drinks and registration
7:00-8:00pm – Discussion
8:00-8:45pm – Reception, drinks and light bites

Registration: £25pp Early Bird up to 1 week prior/ £30pp Regular Admission

SPEAKERS

Suresh Ramakrisnan, Whitcomb & Shaftesbury

Suresh is one of the founders of Whitcomb & Shaftesbury, a leading Savile Row tailor. Founded in 2004, Whitcomb & Shaftesbury has become an industry influencer in its unique ability to produce some of the best craftsmanship and service at a price that has brought Savile Row to a larger audience, through a unique model of social entrepreneurship. In 2017 Suresh was featured by Forbes Magazine as one of their 40 Heroes of Philanthropy. Suresh was previously a Principal at @Ventures, one of the largest VC funds in Palo Alto and a Vice President at Goldman Sachs.

He is a graduate of The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Simon Crompton, Permanent Style

Simon is a British author and journalist, a regular contributor to the Financial Times, to Robb Report, and the founder of PermanentStyle.com, an industry leader in men’s craft and fashion. Permanent Style has been rated as one of the leading influencers of mens fashion in the world by Esquire and The New York Times, attracting over one million visitors annually.  Simon is the author of several books, including ‘The Finest Menswear in the World’.  He is a graduate of Trinity College, Oxford.