Regent Tailoring Blog

If you could invest in one piece of clothing for the lifting of lockdown and the exciting, uncertain new world we’re heading into, what would it be? In the Red Corner: Regent firmly fighting the case of the beloved British blazer: artful, stylish, smart and insanely versatile. Here’s why we’re championing this timeless, subversive, beautiful garment.   Blaze of Glory It looks like things are finally getting better. We are (fingers firmly crossed) on the way out of lockdown for the last time, but we’re coming back out into a new world, a changed world. It’s for this reason that...

The often-parodied concept of the mid-life crisis is easy to dismiss: it’s such a part of our popular culture that many men think they’re far too self-aware for it to happen to them. But behind the caricature lies something more subtle and complex, and the mid-life crisis can sneak up on you in unsuspected ways In this blog, we delve deeper into what this fabled time of flux really means, aiming to offer some advice along the way in order to show that getting older doesn’t have to mean giving up – far from it, in fact… Beards, Boats and...

Left Valentines till the last minute? Want to find the perfect gift for him that’s thoughtful, quality and enduring? Pulling your hair out over where to go and what to find? Never fear, Regent is here! Check out our quick and easy guide to showing a little lockdown love and finding the perfect Valentine gift for your man. We’ve broken things up into a simple price-based three-tier system (better than your tiers, Boris!) so you can work out what’s what in the world of Valentine’s gifts for men at Regent. Love in the time of Covid There’s no doubt lockdown’s...

We’re deep into Lockdown 3.0, but there’s a message, beaming through the gloom, from us here at Regent: don’t give up! In this blog we discuss how to stay positive and cheerful during the latest lockdown, with style tips to keep you chipper and well-positioned to head out of the latest restrictions in a better place than ever.   BREAKING THE HABIT The hardest and yet the most advantageous thing about the latest lockdown is this: we’ve been here before. It’s hard because things feel like they’re going round in circles, but it’s also true that we know the drill...

Be it gifts for him, gifts for her, stocking fillers, little gestures or big surprises, Jason and the Regent Team have you covered this Christmas. Check out the Regent guide to Christmas Gifts for inspiration: from socks and scarves to candles, gardening and gent’s grooming, there’s something for even the trickiest xmas present conundrum. Hi all, Jason Regent here – What a year it’s been!  Everyone’s understandably excited about Christmas because it’s the first proper excuse to celebrate we’ve had since March.  I say: let’s do it! Let’s go big and gift generously this year because, after the crazy and...

TIED UP IN KNOTS WONDERING WHAT NECKWEAR TO CHOOSE FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION? HERE, WE TAKE YOU THROUGH OUR TOP TIPS AND BEST PRACTICE REGARDING TIEWEAR, EXAMINING THE DO’S AND DONT’S FOR AN ARRAY OF EVENTS AND OCCASIONS

  There’s nothing like a beautiful shirt. Paired with the perfect tie, it’s the true foundation of your outfit, and is so often under-sung and under-examined. How can this be, when our shirts are the second skins between us and the world: the garment that keeps us guarded, grounded and at ease whilst putting out a statement about who we are? Time and again, folk compromise with bland, high-street garments, cut for some average person that's never actually existed, with the resulting effect that everyone looks slightly out of sorts. It’s long been time to say no to that bland...

Regent's 5 Easy Green Pointers to remember when refreshing your wardrobe The appetite for eco-friendly and sustainable fashion is, thankfully, growing, alongside awareness that the industry is one of the worst in the world in terms of carbon footprint and damage to the environment. It can be a confusing and daunting ride through this changing world, and hard to hold all the info in your head when considering buying an item of clothing. Here, we lay out a few of the key elements relating to the clothing industry and sustainability, and talk you through some easy-to-follow tips for staying eco-conscious...

In the first post of a new series on the ways fashion and film bleed into each other (quite literally, in this case), we explore the 1981 British-American crossover cult classic directed by John Landis, taking at look at the outfits from the famous opening scene. Come with us on a walk across the moor and find out what outdoor garments might protect you against the biting winter weather… and any other ‘biting’ winter surprises there might be in store. David’s Ivy League LookWhat marks David out is the smart white collar and blue sweater combo that peeks out from...

It's that time of year again: romance is In the air and everyone's wondering how to dress to impress a date and express their personality. Regent walk you through some failsafe outfit ideas for your Valentine's, whether it's a first date or the honouring of a long-term relationship - plus a range of gift ideas for him on the special day Working out what to wear for a special date is not always easy: it's easy to overthink things and end up wearing clothes or trying out styles that make you feel uncomfortable or constantly wondering whether you've over or...