When we started putting together the show, we wanted a classic, between-the-wars kind of vibe, which suited the period when the styles of dressing we're talking about flourished. What better, we thought, than Gypsy Jazz? So here's the full vers

Pick a Pocket Square / A Tailor’s Wedding

Jan 14th, 2023 15m 15s

How does a tailor, who dresses grooms every week, dress himself for his own big day? And what are those little bits of material you stick in your top pocket? And a listener asks: if you can only wear one thing for work AND a social evening, wha

How to Keep Socks Up and Be Well-Buttoned

Nov 30th, 2022 15m

David is off getting married this episode but, like a tailor, we keep plenty of material in the cupboard! Like how to keep your socks up all day, why David goes Italian with his shirt cuffs, and a listener question - do left and right-side butt

How To Read A Suit

Oct 29th, 2022 16m 49s

The Devil's in the Details - Do you know how tiny tailoring tells can let you down if you miss them? Here's how to spot them – before someone else does... Also: a listener question about trousers – to turn-up or not?About the show: Two Eng

Sustainable Savvy: Dress For The Planet

Oct 3rd, 2022 15m

Could your clothes last a decade? Two decades? How about fifty years? Tailoring is a highly efficient way to create long-lasting garments which don't go out of style – and only take the absolute minimum from the planet. Call it Slow Fashion...

Bonus

E3 Bonus: Rupert (the) Bear – A Savvy Dresser?

Oct 3rd, 2022 5m 15s

Extra Savvy! Our US listeners asked 'Who is Rupert the Bear?' – let us enlighten you. He might have a reputation for being a sloppy dresser, but his choices are bang-on.About the show:Two English Gents begin to share the secrets of Classic Dr

Effortless Dress: How To Harmonise Basic Elements

Sep 11th, 2022 15m

Like instruments in a band, items you wear should support one another to create the perfect overall experience. Colours, patterns and pairing all combine to create a successful ensemble.David explores the Holy Trinity of shirt, trousers and ja

Bonus

E2 Bonus: Prepare To Brief Your Tailor

Aug 30th, 2022 3m 13s

Extra Savvy! A little snippet which didn't quite fit into Ep2. Three minutes of Michael on some simple preparation you can do before you meet a tailor for the first time.About the show: Two English Gents share the secrets of Classic English D

How Do You Choose A Tailor?

Aug 30th, 2022 15m

A good fit is everything – especially between you and your tailor. But how do you find the right one? Our two Savvies discuss some things to consider before you go looking. And...David talks about tying one’s tie with extra style – Michael com

What Is Savvy Dressing?

Aug 30th, 2022 15m 4s

What‘s in your closet? Shirts? Trousers? Or Personality?In our first episode Michael and David begin to share the secrets of Classic English Dressing. We‘re introducing you to the idea of working with a tailor, just like guys did in the old da