Here is insider advice for every gentleman who is ready to invest in tailored clothing. Armed with this exclusive knowledge, you can now be certain that your jacket sleeve has the correct number of buttons and your suit is appropriate for Ascot, Henley or an ambassadorial reception.

As well as tips on the timeless rules of bespoke menswear, advice on how to select a tailor and the common pitfalls to avoid, Simon Crompton offers profiles of the world's finest tailors from Henry Poole and Anderson & Shepherd to Gieves & Hawkes and Oswald Boateng.

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