named moustache wax does, as the saying goes, Sir, exactly what it says on the tin!
try www.oliverbrown.org.uk. Both companies are based in the metropolis, so would be ideal starting points, Sir.
Iain Dall: I have a question about where to hire a good morning suit in London. I’ve used Moss Bros before – but I’m trying to find someone that would hire a morning suit with a taller black silk top hat, for a wedding, or would you think it inappropriate? The Butler: A pleasure to assist you Sir! I shall take it from the question that you are not the lucky chap who is getting married? The first and most important thing is to check the invitation as to whether the couple specified a dress code. If Morning Dress is specified, I would suggest, if your concern is a decent fit and high quality, Lipman & Sons: www.lipmanandsons.co.uk. As for hiring a silk top hat, that will certainly provide you with some difficulty, as they are hard enough to purchase these days. If Lipmans are unable to provide you with what you require, then
Edward Peterson: I’m sure you’ve been asked this many times, during the few hours of British summertime that we have in this country – but where is the best place to purchase a linen suit, of the sort worn by everyone from Fitzcarraldo to the cast of Boardwalk Empire? The Butler: Depending on your budgetary levels, Sir, I can recommend a few places. First of all, Cordings of Piccadilly have always done an excellent range of men’s linen suits, available as two or three piece in a variety of shades. Next, Samuel Windsor and Peter Christian have some excellent summer attire, which is very reasonably priced and durable. Finally Messrs Marks & Spencer have been around for some time and are more than capable of providing some excellent linen suits at good prices, Sir. I have also been informed that on page 160 of this very
15
