Timeless bespoke tailoring with a modern sensibility
Timeless bespoke tailoring with a modern sensibility
Synonymous with understated, effortless elegance. "We have created a unique cut, simple yet classic. Eschewing bold logos and unnecessary aesthetics, our fine tailoring is defined by four key principles: the finest quality materials, first-rate craftsmanship, traditional attention to detail and timeless functionality."
Peter Johnston offers clients the full wardrobe of bespoke tailoring.
Peter Johnston offers clients the full wardrobe of bespoke tailoring.
BUSINESS TAILORING: Sharp suiting or smart casual, ready for business either in the boardroom or more relaxed meeting environments.
CASUAL TAILORING : Sports jackets, blazers, overcoats and trousers comfortable for the weekend, holidays or for business travel.
FORMAL TAILORING : Evening dress (black tie), Morning dress (wedding or racing) and Full Evening dress (white tie / tailcoat).
Sourcing only from the very finest Scottish, English and Irish mills.
Sourcing only from the very finest Scottish, English and Irish mills.
Using only the finest quality worsted suitings from the textile mills of Huddersfield, woollen flannels from the West of England and the world's best cashmere and tweeds from the Scottish Borders, highlands and the islands of Harris or Shetland. Having access to thousands of Scottish clan tartans; ancient, modern, hunting and dress tartans.
Hand-cut and hand tailored using only the finest craftsmanship.
Hand-cut and hand tailored using only the finest craftsmanship.
Peter Johnston has an experienced team of cutters, tailors, finishers and pressers. We hand-cut and hand tailor all of our clothing, ensuring that the highest standards of craftsmanship are maintained at every stage.
Exquisite, hand worked details throughout each tailored garment.
Exquisite, hand worked details throughout each tailored garment.
Hand-worked details are added as each piece of tailoring reaches completion - fine hand sewn buttonholes, real horn buttons, hand sewn edge or top stitching and the discreet hand sewn on labels.
Traditional dress code for all occasions.
Traditional dress code for all occasions.
Peter Johnston is very well versed on the traditions and etiquette of Gentlemen's dress codes. Traditional occasions in Scotland and England often requires a multitude of different dress codes. Whether it be traditional evening dress (black tie), morning dress (morning coat / wedding, ceremonial or racing) or even full evening dress (tailcoat / white tie). Every client is given the confidence that they are dressed correctly for every occasion.
Bespoke tailoring that is a reflection of a Scottish background.
Bespoke tailoring that is a reflection of a Scottish background.
Peter Johnston was born, raised, works and lives in Scotland.
The process starts with a simple conversation.
The process starts with a simple conversation.
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Peter will take time to learn more about each clients requirements – the tailoring they would like to have made, is it for special occasion? is it for a warmer or cooler climate? He will then carefully guide you through the cloth selection and then take all the necessary measurements. This first appointment is then followed by a fitting, then a second fitting and then a final collection appointment.
The initial appointment is an opportunity for clients to discuss their tailoring requirements and make styling and cloth decisions.
The initial appointment is an opportunity for clients to discuss their tailoring requirements and make styling and cloth decisions.
Measurements will be taken and personal figuration noted from which a personalised paper pattern will be drafted. Once the personalised pattern has been made, it is then laid onto the selected cloth, chalked around and the cloth is then cut by hand, paying particular attention to match checks or stripes.
After each garment has been hand cut, the client will be invited to a further appointment for his fitting.
After each garment has been hand cut, the client will be invited to a further appointment for his fitting.
The garment fitting appointment is to check the fit of the pattern, and to allow Peter to refine the balance and proportion of the garment. Any alterations required to the pattern and tailoring will be noted and any re-cutting required will be instructed. After the fitting alterations are complete the garments are lined and pressed, they are then ready for buttoning and buttonholing which are completely hand made and hand finished.
The final appointment to collect the finished tailoring and is normally eight to ten weeks after the initial discussion.
The final appointment to collect the finished tailoring and is normally eight to ten weeks after the initial discussion.