What we actually do on
a Friday evening.
One gathering a month, give or take. Some are small and quiet; some take over a room. Members get the schedule in advance and pick what they're coming to.
- 01
Tailoring afternoons
A member tailor opens his showroom. Fittings, fabrics, conversation. New members get measured. Old members get the next jacket started.
- 02
Wine tastings
Quiet evenings with a small importer or a sommelier we trust. Six wines, a long table, no scoring sheets.
- 03
Fine dining
Standing dinners at restaurants we go back to. One table, eight or ten members, no speeches.
- 04
Art viewings
Private walk-throughs at galleries and studios before the public hours. Usually with the artist or dealer in the room.
- 05
Workshops
A shoemaker on lasts. A watchmaker on movements. A photographer on portraits. Hands-on, two hours, ten people maximum.
- 06
Seasonal lookbooks
Twice a year we shoot members in pieces from member tailors. Classic, current, not trend-driven. The members keep the prints.
Monthly gatherings. Seasonal showcases in spring and autumn. The occasional weekend away when there's something worth travelling for.