What is a BESPOKE GARMENT, and what is a BESPOKE TAILOR? In this video I interview Prakash, CEO of the House of Parmar, about his career as a master tailor, businessman and genuine bespoke artist. Prakash describes his long, painstaking journey in the trade, and the building of a family business that has become an institution. In addition, he gives us insights into the challenges of cutting and tailoring bespoke clothing.
Ordering tailored clothes online can be daunting. At AskOkey, we pride ourselves on making the online bespoke process as seamless and efficient as possible. With only a few simple steps on your end, we will create the most comfortable garments you’ve ever owned whilst looking like a king. Want a quick run-down on our process?
When did men start wearing belts? And when did they stop wearing braces? It happened, but why and when? The answer is, they didn’t. Braces have gone in and out of fashion over the last 80 years but have always remained in the backdrop. The picture below, taken from an American 1940s catalogue, shows men
What is the proper width for a tie? Probably not one of life’s crucial questions, but a couple of minutes on the subject will not count as a complete waste of time. Tie width is historically flexible: wide or narrow in the 1910s, Wider in the 1920st till the 1940s, narrow again in the 1950s
The pocket square is a handkerchief, usually made of silk or a silk blend and worn in the breast pocket of a jacket. Chosen in the right colour for your outfit, it can add dash of elegance to a jacket or suit. Our AskOkey purple-floral motif pocket square below pairs well with a navy or