This afternoon it’s all about the boys as I chat trends and choosing the perfect attire with Anthony Procopi, the Director of Men’s Formal Wear at T.M.Lewin.

T.M.Lewin. has a stylish array of formal ware perfect for the gents in your wedding party, from suits to ties, shirts and accessories, it’s a one stop shop for the whole wedding day ensemble.

 

Hi Anthony , could you firstly tell WWW readers a little bit about you and your brand?

 

T.M.Lewin has been designing and making shirts for over 115 years. In fact our founder, Thomas Mayes Lewin, was actually one of the pioneers of the original ‘coat shirt’, the prototype of the classic button-through shirt still worn all over the world today. A century later we’re still crafting shirts the traditional way and we now also create an extensive tailoring range, accessories and casual wear as well as a capsule womenswear collection.

 

As Director of Men’s Formalwear, my team and I work constantly to keep up with the latest menswear trends, as it’s obviously very important that we consistently produce a really high quality range that will keep our customers interested and inspired.

 

What do you love about working for T.M Lewin?

 

I always smile when I go about my day. One of the best things about what I do is that I get to see the results of what we do. People look really great in our clothes; on the train, in the media or very often just walking down the street next to me.

 

There’s nothing like the feeling of success you have when you know you’re part of a team that’s helped someone not only look good but feel great as well. You are what you wear after all.

 

 

How has T.M Lewin naturally evolved to cater for wedding attire?

 

At T.M.Lewin we focus on creating versatile designs to fit a whole range of different occasions. As far as extra special occasions go, any wedding day is a pretty big one, so it’s always been a major focus for us.

 

What makes us stand out from the competition is our unique ‘in-between’ sizing across both our shirt and tailoring ranges. Extra size options increase our chances of providing the perfect fit first time, without additional alterations. And the result is that the groom and his party will look like they’re wearing made to measure.

 

What do you aim to achieve for your customers?

 

We want to provide the perfect wedding day outfit, of course. But it’s also really important that every customer enjoys the in store experience and walks away completely satisfied. That’s what we really strive towards achieving.

 

What styles do you see trending for recent weddings? Is there a clear distinction between winter and summer choices?

 

There are so many trending wedding day styles, couples really are spoilt for choice. While anything goes these days, there is still clear distinction between colour trends and styles, which change with every new season.

 

This winter, richer colours such as deep purples and burgundy are very much on trend, incorporating different textures too – wool/silk mixes for example. Next summer, linen looks set to make a big impact with much brighter, fresh colours emerging – especially for wedding accessories such as ties and pocket squares.

 

A more of a textured look is generally more popular too – whatever the season – replacing the high satin look that was in Vogue in the early 2000’s.

 

Could you tell us some information about your collections and prices?

 

 

We offer a wide range of suits to suit most budgets, starting at £149. We have every wedding day colour scheme covered with a variety of blues, greys and tonic colours, some available with matching waistcoat. To complete the look, we also design an extensive collection of matching ties and handkerchiefs.

 

We also run exclusive Groom Parties in our stores nationwide. The groom can book a slot and come along with his ushers where they’ll all be measured up and shown the range. We provide drinks and nibbles too, to make the whole fitting process a more enjoyable experience. If four or more outfits are purchased, we provide the groom’s for free.

 

Do you have any tips for couples in selecting the perfect groomsmen outfits/suits etc?

 

Make sure you decide on the colour theme before you start. It’s a good idea to find a swatch of fabric or coloured paper so that you can colour match all the different components along the way – whether it’s the grooms tie, the bridesmaids dress or even table decorations and napkins.

 

How can we get in touch with you?

 

Email anthony.procopi@tmlewin.co.uk

 

Be sure to check out the T.M.Lewin site to take a good look at their wonderful collections. I love the sounds of those parties too, such a great relaxed way of choosing your look.

Thanks so much to Anthony for sharing all about T.M.Lewin with us today XOXO Lou

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