I can't get enough of everyone in this shop. By far the most enjoyable videos I've watched on this channel. And as someone who has only recently started exploring tailoring at home, I love watching these masters at work!
A look on Companies House, shows Mr Kent is 75yrs of age. In this feature he is constantly using words such as: 'like' and 'love', about his work. Inspirational and I hope I am in a similar position in four decades.
I love John Kent, so enjoyable to listen and so informative. He really knows his stuff. A proper British tailor, they don't make them like this anymore. One of the best videos I've watched in a long time. 👌
They applied the “ Slash and Spread” method used in Haute Couture or when drafting women’s dresses. So much information that you can learn from these Master Cutters.
Very interesting to see this process. I thought I had a pretty good idea of what is involved from watching my mother make clothing when I was a kid. There are so many nuances and details that I think demonstrate the art that is involved. No disrespect, mom! Thank you for sharing this, Kirby!
Truely enjoyable. As a young, sometimes nagged-at-perfectionist, I see so much of myself in Mr. Kent. A true perfectionist. This is why he's one of the worlds absolute best tailors. He does not settle for "ok", he wants it as close to perfect as can be. Thank you for sharing this with us, Kent & Haste, Mr. Allison with team!
I caught your channel by recommendation some months ago and went through your back catalogue! The series of videos on hand made garments and shoes are absolutely riveting. The skill of the artisans you feature are amazing and I wait impatiently for the next videos on everything, such a calming interlude in today’s world. Thank you Kirby for letting us into this world.
I will be honest i stubbled across the original fitting film with John and Terry and didnt realise what an art tayloring is. I love listening to John and Terry as the experience and knowledge of a true master craftsman seaps out. Kirby well done on giving us a window into these different worlds. I think a good idea for content would be take an average Jo and take him or her on the journey. The suit, the shoes, the shave, the styling....finishing in a private club learning the art of the cigar....
Great to view these videos especially as I knew John when we were teenagers. He was always particular about the clothes he wore and was destined to be a master tailor.
Another great video Kirby. The time Each one took to explain what they were doing from pattern cutting to trousers and suit pattern cutting was exceptional and demonstrated the mastery each one has. Look forward to seeing the final product.
Amazing video. Watching craftsman do what they do is so fulfilling. I am an American and they tried to force the metric system on us, they have been trying for about 50 years and we simply refuse to do it. It ain't gonna happen. Good for Mr. Kent for continuing to use inches, etc. 🙂
This series is awesome! The content is amazing. The quality and frequency of your recent videos has soared. When do you and your team have time to sleep? Also, we'd love to meet your production team in an upcoming video!
John, you are the ‘Master’, that was amazing and so interesting, the amount of work and accuracy that goes into a suit. How many times have you copied a pattern onto fabric. Kirby, another amazing vid in this series, thank you.
I just watched your video and I absolutely loved it! I found your presentation to be incredibly informative and engaging. You did a great job of breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms. I also appreciated the humor and personal anecdotes that you sprinkled throughout the video. It made the content more relatable and enjoyable. You're one of the few RUclipsrs who I can consistently count on to deliver high-quality content. Keep up the great work! "I outsourced this feedback to AI"
Quite the tutorial. Recently watched Mark Rylance in The Outfit and this reminded me a lot of that film. I’ll never cut lots like this but it’s fascinating to see the level of detail associated with the craft.
Ask yourselves, how many trendy so called ‘designers’ can actually cut and strike a pattern? Ralph Lauren or any of the others…..Valentino or whoever? The real genuine skill is with people like this.
It's well known that Tom Ford basically stole from the Savile Row tailoring house Tommy Nutter and his cutters that worked there, Edward Sexton (he died last year, look him up), and the two guys who ended up opening Chittlesborough and Morgan. Nutter's closed decades ago, but C&M and Edward Sexton shops are still open. They charge the exact same bespoke as a Tom Ford suit costs off the rack + tailoring. Imagine that, the fake sells for the same price as the real thing!
Man, not related to this video but just wanted to thank you for making me switch to Astra blades for shaving! I've been using the King C. Gilette blades which has been an awful experience for me but I kept shaving with a safety razor even with a bad blade it was still better than a cartridge razor. However when I saw your shaving video I immediately ordered Astra blades and wow what a change! Thanks!
How can i pay attention to what mr. Kent is up to when Terry and Suyamba are fooling around back there? They're so lovely, i'm enjoying every bit of it
Tom Mahon (The English Cut and Savile Row Tales) has a number of videos where he shows the cutting process for a suit. Plus he tells a number of good stories about the Savile Row tailor trade, especially his days at Anderson & Sheppard.
36:29 I imagine wanting to have a table that spins here so the cutting would be easier. Of course that would require a larger room... Or just a free standing table that the cutter could move around...
such an interesting undersleeve shape that John drafts, I've genuinely never seen any other tailor make it like that, I assume it's so the tailor can determine the correct shape when setting the sleeve into the armhole?
Unfortunately due to circumstances out of both of our control, we were unable to coordinate schedules in the beginning. Hopefully something we resolve on future trips!
So in incorporating the shoulder 'drop' why isn't the difference made up with the same draft for both sides but a thicker shoulder padding on the dropped side? Wouldn't that then make the wearer look more symetrical?
I notice that the collars on these men's shirts to straight out to the side, the don't go down at all. I'm afraid I don't notice men's suits very much. Has this been the style for a long time?
I can't get enough of everyone in this shop. By far the most enjoyable videos I've watched on this channel. And as someone who has only recently started exploring tailoring at home, I love watching these masters at work!
I love John Kent. He clearly loves what he does and has found a kindred spirit in Kirby
A look on Companies House, shows Mr Kent is 75yrs of age.
In this feature he is constantly using words such as: 'like' and 'love', about his work.
Inspirational and I hope I am in a similar position in four decades.
love this cutter can watch him for hours. 10,000 dollar bespoke suits VS 500 dollar bespoke suits.
That little twirl on the tape roll. Just saved me hours. Never thought of that just
looked for the end.
In all my years, this is the best hack ever!!!
This is my absolute favourite series, Kent and haste. 🧥
I love John Kent, so enjoyable to listen and so informative. He really knows his stuff. A proper British tailor, they don't make them like this anymore. One of the best videos I've watched in a long time. 👌
Thanks Kirby, its wonderful to see how master craftsmen and women do it.
This is the best video you’ve released in years. I’m far more interested in watching him work and talk us through it himself.
Terry Haste is currently making me a pair of trousers……first fitting next Monday 5th Feb. Poor John has now retired; at 75.
The knowledge passed on
They applied the “ Slash and Spread” method used in Haute Couture or when drafting women’s dresses. So much information that you can learn from these Master Cutters.
John's the best cutter in London. QED.
Great to see that John is a great example of measure twice cut once!!
Very interesting to see this process. I thought I had a pretty good idea of what is involved from watching my mother make clothing when I was a kid. There are so many nuances and details that I think demonstrate the art that is involved. No disrespect, mom! Thank you for sharing this, Kirby!
Truely enjoyable. As a young, sometimes nagged-at-perfectionist, I see so much of myself in Mr. Kent. A true perfectionist. This is why he's one of the worlds absolute best tailors. He does not settle for "ok", he wants it as close to perfect as can be. Thank you for sharing this with us, Kent & Haste, Mr. Allison with team!
I would love a John Kent playlist, what a true treasure!
I really love this series as well as the "suit to shoot" series. It's just fascinating to see something you can take for granted get made.
It's great to see a master at work marking and handling the cloth by the great John Kent, of Kent & Haste .
I caught your channel by recommendation some months ago and went through your back catalogue! The series of videos on hand made garments and shoes are absolutely riveting. The skill of the artisans you feature are amazing and I wait impatiently for the next videos on everything, such a calming interlude in today’s world. Thank you Kirby for letting us into this world.
Hear, hear!
Welcome aboard! Thank you for the kind words Simon. I hope you continue to enjoy the videos!
I will be honest i stubbled across the original fitting film with John and Terry and didnt realise what an art tayloring is.
I love listening to John and Terry as the experience and knowledge of a true master craftsman seaps out.
Kirby well done on giving us a window into these different worlds.
I think a good idea for content would be take an average Jo and take him or her on the journey.
The suit, the shoes, the shave, the styling....finishing in a private club learning the art of the cigar....
Great to view these videos especially as I knew John when we were teenagers. He was always particular about the clothes he wore and was destined to be a master tailor.
That man is brilliant and would make an excellent teacher, I could listen to him for hours and it would be a pleasure to learn!
This video is truly fantastic for people learning tailoring.
Glad you think so!
Great to see a true artist at work. I could listen to this guy all day long.
every video is so educational. I could watch these videos all day!!!
Retire in Peace Mr Kent! 👏 👏 👏 Just from these videos you can really tell these folks love their craft. They don't make em like this much anymore.
My mother, who is also my sewing mentor, told me as a first thing related to cutting: ,,Always cut in the same direction!"
So much respect to all them for their dedication to the craft of Bespoke Tailoring. I want to be like them someday and by heart be a Master Cutter.
Another great video Kirby. The time Each one took to explain what they were doing from pattern cutting to trousers and suit pattern cutting was exceptional and demonstrated the mastery each one has. Look forward to seeing the final product.
Amazing video. Watching craftsman do what they do is so fulfilling. I am an American and they tried to force the metric system on us, they have been trying for about 50 years and we simply refuse to do it. It ain't gonna happen. Good for Mr. Kent for continuing to use inches, etc. 🙂
This really does a good job showing the blend between art and science that goes into making these.
Thanks Kirby. So enjoyable and satisfying to see an artisan of this calibre at work.
The type written label is always, but always the most charming aspect of any bespoke item I’ve owned. Lovely in this ghastly day and age.
Recently purchased a vintage suit (to be featured in an upcoming video). Typewritten label marked Oct 1981. Amazing.
You just have to apreciate the experience and craftmanship! If anyone wonders why bespoke suits come with a steep price, just show them this video!
Thank you to everyone involved in this project. I love this stuff!
I couldn listen to this chap all day.. .
No doubt Mr. John can do this in his sleep! Such a master!
Thanks Kirby for producing another great video
A wonderful video, also a vital record of the craft of a real cutter.
They all are true artisans. Thank you for sharing.
This series is awesome! The content is amazing. The quality and frequency of your recent videos has soared. When do you and your team have time to sleep? Also, we'd love to meet your production team in an upcoming video!
I'd love to commission a frock coat from Mr. Kent. I think he started his career making them and there is nothing more elegant.
John, you are the ‘Master’, that was amazing and so interesting, the amount of work and accuracy that goes into a suit. How many times have you copied a pattern onto fabric. Kirby, another amazing vid in this series, thank you.
Fascinating, clearly an expert.
37:44 this might be silly but that's a really fancy way to do a knot.
I absolutely love it...
Best vid series on the channel
I could watch this team everyday. They would make a great TV series...thankyou kirby ...no speeding up lol...
Brilliant series. Hopefully you can get the three in the next kingsman film cast I feel they'll fit right in!
I Believe That We Should Be Able To Acquire This From Certain Art Supply Stores!!!!
Can't wait until the next 'suit to shoot " episode is uploaded!
Same here mate
Very good craftmanship! Thanks guys.
Great insight from great artists! I’d love to see more of these types of vids.
I finish watching this video, then go and make a perfect bespoke suit
Thankyou kirby for the amazing episode looking forward to the next installment 👏
I really enjoy watching your videos!!! Thank you!!!!
I just watched your video and I absolutely loved it! I found your presentation to be incredibly informative and engaging. You did a great job of breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms. I also appreciated the humor and personal anecdotes that you sprinkled throughout the video. It made the content more relatable and enjoyable. You're one of the few RUclipsrs who I can consistently count on to deliver high-quality content. Keep up the great work! "I outsourced this feedback to AI"
Quite the tutorial. Recently watched Mark Rylance in The Outfit and this reminded me a lot of that film. I’ll never cut lots like this but it’s fascinating to see the level of detail associated with the craft.
Great as always Kirby!
Ask yourselves, how many trendy so called ‘designers’ can actually cut and strike a pattern? Ralph Lauren or any of the others…..Valentino or whoever? The real genuine skill is with people like this.
It's well known that Tom Ford basically stole from the Savile Row tailoring house Tommy Nutter and his cutters that worked there, Edward Sexton (he died last year, look him up), and the two guys who ended up opening Chittlesborough and Morgan. Nutter's closed decades ago, but C&M and Edward Sexton shops are still open. They charge the exact same bespoke as a Tom Ford suit costs off the rack + tailoring. Imagine that, the fake sells for the same price as the real thing!
Man, not related to this video but just wanted to thank you for making me switch to Astra blades for shaving! I've been using the King C. Gilette blades which has been an awful experience for me but I kept shaving with a safety razor even with a bad blade it was still better than a cartridge razor. However when I saw your shaving video I immediately ordered Astra blades and wow what a change! Thanks!
All the difference! Thanks for sharing!
I have been waiting on this.......
Excellent video! Very informative indeed.
Suyamba! Lol. "We have this very modern device from John and Terry's school days." 😂😂😂
She’s the best. Lol.
How can i pay attention to what mr. Kent is up to when Terry and Suyamba are fooling around back there? They're so lovely, i'm enjoying every bit of it
LOL, that is what I've been thinking!
Good to see a properly made video, and not the truncated, dumbed-down junk so loved by today's TV producers.
Total art form.
thats one amazing jacket
Tom Mahon (The English Cut and Savile Row Tales) has a number of videos where he shows the cutting process for a suit. Plus he tells a number of good stories about the Savile Row tailor trade, especially his days at Anderson & Sheppard.
Tom is the best! We have a great video with him as well!
Thanks.
Whens the next episode dropping wanna see these suits finished
Suyamba coming to
NEW YORK in October, lovely..
Suits you, Sir!
Really good channel
36:29 I imagine wanting to have a table that spins here so the cutting would be easier. Of course that would require a larger room... Or just a free standing table that the cutter could move around...
Brilliant!
The Art of Perfection….
John: 'I"ve done this before." - I wonder how many thousands of times over all his decades in the trade. When was the last time you used a typewriter?
Very good
This is just nuts,
such an interesting undersleeve shape that John drafts, I've genuinely never seen any other tailor make it like that, I assume it's so the tailor can determine the correct shape when setting the sleeve into the armhole?
Awesome!
Love the erudition of John and Terry. Does Suyamba only cut trousers though....I sensed a bit more accomplishment?
Kirby - you must do something on the shirts from Stephen! We are missing him in all these videos.
Unfortunately due to circumstances out of both of our control, we were unable to coordinate schedules in the beginning. Hopefully something we resolve on future trips!
I hope the next video is sewing the suit. Been wondering how the trousers are put together.
nice
Kirby, have you ever thought of moving to London?
Suyamba needs an ASMR channel.
What about the pre-shrinking?
So in incorporating the shoulder 'drop' why isn't the difference made up with the same draft for both sides but a thicker shoulder padding on the dropped side? Wouldn't that then make the wearer look more symetrical?
i love this !!! but how much does the suit cost ?
If you have to ask...you can't afford one!
My name is John I wish to.lern from.john too as my dad was master cutter n I know few lines in grading n crafting n lost in touch
I love every lip smack for real
Great slow watching. Just like slow food.
can u make borat a suit? VERRY NICE
Be very careful making Kirby’s suit. We all know how “fussy” he is from the previous video. 😮😀
Lol.
What would a bespoke tailor do to accommodate a CCW requirement? Kirby do you carry in TX?
He wears these clothes in the UK where the style, fit and cloth is appreciated. No need for a wpn.
Plz next time upload pattan draft video
I notice that the collars on these men's shirts to straight out to the side, the don't go down at all. I'm afraid I don't notice men's suits very much. Has this been the style for a long time?
The cut-away collar has been 'in' for a few years. Dreadful fashion
John defo could have been in Lockstock and 2 smoking barrels
Did you say John retired? Is he in good health?