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Menswear shop, is this the best ?

This is for Mods ' of a certain age' who have found and follow the preppy look, I have posted before that I spent some years in the rag trade and since have enjoyed and visited some of the finest mens shops in the mostly London, I am a regular at Saville row ( window shopping ) Bond street and everywhere I can stare at good mens attire.

On Saturday I was passing a shop I have known for many, many years but have never been in, the shop it's Mewes Menswear in Sunninghill Berkshire, its situated on double yellow lines and a swine to park but as I was passing I noticed a free parking spot and although I have a car full of family I could not miss the chance to stop and pop in ( just for a quick look ) I said.

I looked in the window and without knowing what I was doing my hand was on the door handle and I was in, I stood there for a moment to take it in, it was one of those moments you will never forget, It was wonderful, I said hello and was greeted politely and started my tour, everywhere I looked got better, from Eton and Gant button downs to Osca Jacobsen prince of wales trousers, Trumpers mens perfumery and superb lighweight American blazers together with a great range of loafers from Sebago etc .plus much, much more.

I could write for hours, if this is your scene, and it is mine, and you are anywhere near the area, get in there, hopefully you agree

Mewes & Son, Sunninghill is the best mens shop in the world.

 

ps , I'm going back on my own, debit card look out !

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Permalink Reply by Duncan Worman on February 19, 2012 at 16:27

http://www.mewes.org.uk/

Sounds great that Derek 

Permalink Reply by Rob Hill on February 19, 2012 at 21:42
As a preppy mod of 'a certain age' it sounds like somewhere worth a visit, but is it as good as John Simons?
Permalink Reply by Derek Gardner on February 20, 2012 at 9:04

Rob

I have known John for many years and The Ivy Shop was the shop of choice for us, and John's shop in Covent garden was also very good, different from the Ivy shop, but still following on from the tradition he started.

But Mewes is something else, its not aimed at young trendy guys into jazz and there's nothing wrong with that if it's your ' bag man ' and I guess you may say it only caters for men with a certain something, and thats money because it aint cheap but I am of the opinion it's better to have 1 good thing that loads of cheaper tosh.

Now which 1 thing shall I buy ? I love those Jacobsen Prince of Wales trousers.

Permalink Reply by Rob Hill on February 23, 2012 at 0:58
Derek
I agree about having one good thing. I try to follow my dad's advice, " buy the best you can afford" especially shoes. I've just bought a pair of Sebago loafers from John Simons to go with one of his suits. You get what pay for!
Permalink Reply by Derek Gardner on February 23, 2012 at 8:17

Rob, they are nice arn't they

I have those and the brogues both from John, I actually prefer them to my Royals.

I consider myself so lucky to be able have nice shoes, as a nipper I had floor lino in my shoes to stop the water coming in so i really  do appreciate what I have now.

No sympathy required guys.Lol

Permalink Reply by james taylor on February 19, 2012 at 22:58

Sounds like an Alladin's cave! Eton shirts are expensive but look the dogs.

Permalink Reply by Bill The Pill on February 20, 2012 at 7:33

You got shares in this shop Derek? LOL!

Permalink Reply by Derek Gardner on February 20, 2012 at 9:05

In my dreams Bill, years ago they would have rung the old bill if I had walked in, Lol

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