A double breasted (DB) jacket is a sight to behold. Ever since we’ve been making them, our aim has been to redefine the silhouettes and perceptions around the DB. The slimmer and/or younger generation have really taken to the new look double breasted jackets. At Morts & More we aim for a much closer fit […]
Category Archives: Style
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Dec
Dec
We Won!! This month we picked up the award for Best Fashion Designer at the Black British Entertainment Awards. We we’re surprised to see the nomination come through, an unexpected yet welcomed announcement. The nomination was great but to then go on to win it, was a top way to round of our year. “Motivated […]
02
Oct
Oct
Tack stitching, it keeps it all together. These are the stitches that are put into your suit jacket temporarily whilst it is being made. As a consumer, you’ll most likely see tack stitching holding the vents of your jacket together or keeping the pockets shut. These are usually left in place after a suit has […]
04
Sep
Sep
When I’m not tailoring the city’s style conscious professionals, or I’m not with friends and family, then I’m most likely watching TV and get some style inspiration. I’ve made no secret about the show ‘Suits’ being one of my favourites. Now it’s time to let you in on another favourite; Power. If you haven’t seen […]
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Jul
Jul
In our last post we touched on Collar Pins (Collar Bars), so in sticking with the old school vibe, we touch on mens suspenders (braces). More common than the collar pin yet still not a regular feature in most men’s wardrobes. The male suspender first came around in 1820 when men typically wore high waisted […]
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Jul
Jul
A collar pin (collar bar) is an acquired taste. It gives off so many old school vibes. Think Wall Street in the 80’s or distinguished gentleman in London (in any era). I would describe a collar pin (collar bar) as more decorative, than functional. It provides a nice neat aesthetic by pulling everything together. It […]
02
Jun
Jun
In this weeks edition of Morts & More Moment, we open up the floor for some light debate. If you’re a seasoned viewer with us, then you’ll recognise the style respect we’ve given to Harvey Spector, Conor McGregor & Eddie Redmayne. We ask the question of who’s wardrobe you’d wear for the rest of your life, if […]
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May
May
If you’re on Instagram (which as of April 2017, boasts 700 Million actively monthly users) and you’re interested in men’s tailoring, then I would happily bet a large sum that you’ve come across an image of Daniele Zaccone. Also know as Danielre (by his Instagram handle), his images can be seen reposted and shared across […]
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Apr
Apr
It’s your wedding day. You’ve sourced your suit, shirt and tie but what about the Scooby Doo’s? Thats the shoes btw. In my humble opinion, wedding shoes cannot be an after thought. They have to be a well-considered accompaniment to the suit. With quite a few styles to pick from, it makes it easier to […]
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Apr
Apr
When you’re a wedding guest and you’ve not been given a dress code, you can look at it one of two ways. Either its a great opportunity for you to express your style (which you’re completely comfortable with), or its an opportunity for your anxiety to reach new heights (as you’re completely lost as to […]