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Ha! How amazing do the guys look in that movie? Well, the director, Matthew Vaughn, has teamed up with mrporter.com to create a double-breasted but also slim-fitting Kingsman-style suit (HK$14,841). It's available in a choice of fabrics: charcoal chalk-striped wool; navy pinstripe cashmere blend; solid navy super 120s wool; grey Prince of Wales check wool; or grey Glen check wool. Just remember, it's not actually going to protect you from bullets. Also available are Turnbull & Asser shirts (HK$1,936 to HK$2,929), wool and silk pocket squares by Drakes, with a discreet K emblem (HK$546 each), and those fab Cutler & Gross tortoiseshell Square-Frame glasses (HK$2,929 to HK$3,525). Dapper's tapping his less natty shoe, but I've got more to tell you. Shoes, watches, ties, bags, pens, pyjamas, hats - they've got the whole kit!
Except for the bulletproof suit, Dandy. I don't believe I'm the only one waiting impatiently for the right answer. It may come as a surprise that the most sought-after bulletproof suit comes from a tailor in Toronto, Canada, named Garrison Bespoke (www.garrisonbespoke.com). A custom order would cost about HK$123,914; however, its waiting list is so long, it's temporarily closed. I also discovered that Miguel Caballero (www.miguelcaballero.com), in Bogota, Colombia, has built quite an empire on bulletproof, military-grade clothing for his VIP clientele, which apparently includes the King of Spain and actor Steven Seagal.
Yes, it's called a tailor. Visit yours today. The wardrobe of Kevin Spacey's character stands out for its subtle perfection. The jackets fit his shoulders flawlessly, without that upper back puckering. His trousers do not sag in the wrong places, and are almost modern in their lack of pleating. For colours, solid navy or grey are almost exclusively worn, though a pinstripe has been seen occasionally. Accordingly, shirts should be plain white or blue with understated ties. A stealthy approach elicits an impression of power rather than an appreciation of merchandise, and a good fit can only be bespoke.
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