Shoes & shirts

[theboyfold]

I'm on the hunt for a new shirt and some shoes to wear to the upcoming wedding.

The shirt I'd like something nice, but not too expensive, as I might have to buy a few for my ushers and best man. What are TM Lewin like, is there another store I can look at in London?

I'd also need to get some new shoes, willing to buy a nice pair for myself that will last sometime, but have no idea where to start. So if you have any suggestions where I can look in London and roughly what the cost is likely to be I'd be grateful.

[anonymous-user]

TM lewin make very nice shirts! but your best bet is to visit one of there outlet stores! often much cheaper and they carry a good amount of stock too!

[okgo]

No comment on shirts, I just buy top end M&S ones.

Shoes however, I have recently bought a few pairs of Loakes, and have found the fit, finish, and quality very high for a modest price tag. Take a look at their site.

[Twit]

Head to Jermyn Street and wander up and down there, plenty to look at there, certainly for shirts. If you want a bit more designer then go to Selfridges and there's a churches shop for shoes on both Bond St and Regent St.

[difontaine42]

As said above jermyn street is your best bet. Lewins, hawes & curtis, roderick charles etc all make pretty decent (and cheap) shirts. go and have a look in churchs for traditional shoes prob looking at £150 to £400 (they have a sale on at the moment). or if your feeling rich head down to john lobb!

Edited by difontaine42 on Monday 3rd August 22:10

[anonymous-user]

Twit said:

Head to Jermyn Street and wander up and down there, plenty to look at there, certainly for shirts. If you want a bit more designer then go to Selfridges and there's a churches shop for shoes on both Bond St and Regent St.

Jermyn Street is a good call! its just a row of shirt shops!

[Mojooo]

are the hsirts custom made? if so how much we looking at and the cheaper end? can they post when its made - i.e so you can visit whilt passing through the city?

[theboyfold]

Jermyn Street would seem like the place to go, not been back since I had my car towed from there

[clarkmagpie]

Sand shirt.
Oliver Sweeney shoes.

Not overly expensive and really nice quality items.

[theboyfold]

clarkmagpie said:

Sand shirt.
Oliver Sweeney shoes.

Not overly expensive and really nice quality items.

do they have their own shops around the Regent street area?

Thanks for all the other replies, got a pair of Churchs and Loakes to have a look at

[shakotan]

MonkeyMatt said:

TM lewin make very nice shirts! but your best bet is to visit one of there outlet stores! often much cheaper and they carry a good amount of stock too!

I buy Curtis shirts, the first time I ventured into Lewin realms, the quality of the fabric seemed much cheaper.

[Matt172]

theboyfold said:

Thanks for all the other replies, got a pair of Churchs and Loakes to have a look at

I bought a pair of Churchs for our wedding, most comfortable shoes I have ever worn

[Merlot]

okgo said:

No comment on shirts, I just buy top end M&S ones.

Shoes however, I have recently bought a few pairs of Loakes, and have found the fit, finish, and quality very high for a modest price tag. Take a look at their site.

Second the Loakes recommendation. I used to get through a pair of £30-40 'smart' shoes in 6 months, but my £100 Loakes are probably only 30% worn, despite a full 12 months use nearly every day. Cheap shoes are false economy.

[mitzy]

Nothing nicer see a guy in a pucka shirt and tie and shiney shoes

Yummy

[shakotan]

mitzy said:

Nothing nicer see a guy in a pucka shirt and tie and shiney shoes

Yummy

I've not heard of either of those brands, are they any good?

[theboyfold]

shakotan said:

mitzy said:

Nothing nicer see a guy in a pucka shirt and tie and shiney shoes

Yummy

I've not heard of either of those brands, are they any good?

I think it's the same company that makes the pies!

[Asterix]

Duchamps for the shirt - while they have some quite individual designs, they also do some very subtle stuff and some cracking cufflinks.

Crockett & Jones for the shoes - have to say that I rate them on par or over Churches for comfort and build.

[Fittster]

theboyfold said:

The shirt I'd like something nice, but not too expensive, .

Unfortunately the posters on PH won't be able to resist naming the most expensive brands they can think of.

[theboyfold]

Fittster said:

theboyfold said:

The shirt I'd like something nice, but not too expensive, .

Unfortunately the posters on PH won't be able to resist naming the most expensive brands they can think of.

Will you be able to suggest something that's better value?

[escargot]

Nothing wrong with TM Lewin at all

If you like Loakes, check out the John Lewis own brand, they used to be made by the same company I believe.