For more than ten years, Woven in Durham has been making suits the traditional way. Run by tailor Chris Hayes and his son Oliver Hayes, the shop mixes modern style with classic British skills. People come here for weddings, work, and special events where a good fit matters. In today’s fast-fashion world, Woven works more…
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Tailoring the Future: Gender Fluidity and British Style
The British suit has long symbolised status and authority. From the Victorian gentleman’s suit to the sharp three-piece of the 20th century, it stood as a synonym for masculinity and social rank. Yet history has rewritten its meaning: in the early 20th century, women stepped into tailored suits to challenge gender norms; in the 1980s,…