Austin Reed offers an extremely good range of clothing online, right through from tailoring and evening dress to casual jackets, shirts and jeans. This is a very easy website to navigate and once you click on a product you can see immediately if your size is in stock. The signature collection is slightly more expensive than the main line, with higher quality fabrics and hand finishing.
On this extremely well designed site you can hire morning dress for weddings, your tails and top hat for Royal Ascot and highland dress as well. If you prefer to buy you can select from their collection of formal, casualwear and accessories by their own brand and labels such as Cardin, Savoy Taylors Guild and Cerruti and use their Style Advisor for help with 'what to wear when'.
This is a really good and fast developing range of menswear with everything you could possibly need, including tailoring (and dinner jackets) a wide range of formal shirts, casual shirts, trousers and sweaters plus a full collection of accessories. The site is very clearly photographed and the order system is really easy. There are also some men’s gift ideas here such as cashmere scarves and cufflinks.
Hackett have a beautiful, atmospheric website offering their well known high quality sportswear, tailoring, shirts and ties, knitwear and outerwear online. In the Rugby Shop you can choose from very good range of striped rugby shirts and you can also visit the Aston Martin Shop, with ‘Aston Martin Racing by Hackett’ clothing and the Army Polo collection.
This is a very easy site to navigate, with simple drop down menus and clear pictures plus very good special offers. You can buy almost everything here, from formal tailoring to casual trousers and accessories. The shirt collection includes stripes, checks and solids with clear size and length options.
Quintessentially British, Cordings was established in the Strand in 1839 and in 1860 an advertisement appeared which described them as ‘nautical and sporting waterproofers and tailors’. Everything at Cordings is made to exclusive specifications from materials traditionally found in the UK, and the range includes covert coats and field clothing, rainwear, cotton poplin and Tattersall check shirts plus one of the best selections of classic casual trousers to be found anywhere.
Harvie and Hudson are a family-owned London shirtmaker and gentlemen's outfitter based in Jermyn Street, St James's and Knightsbridge. They offer a wide range of shirts online, from deep button down to classic striped, plain and check shirts, unusual colour combinations and excellent country shirts. You can also have your shirt custom made by selecting from their fabrics and then choosing your cuff and collar style. Order too from their selection of ties, links, socks and evening wear shirts and accessories.
In 1865 a Miss New and a Mr Lingwood founded the business which still bears their names. Now based in Jermyn Street, London, they're almost certainly the most traditional of the gentlemen's outfitters, supported by their workrooms where they make their own bespoke and ready made shirts, the finest quality piped pyjamas and bespoke shoes and boots. Their website offers a selection of classic, casual and fashion shirts, footwear from luxury boots to casual shoes and everything from velvet collared coats to eveningwear accessories. Expect high prices and the very best quality here.
Famous for its well priced mens and ladies wear for several years Racing Green has now relaunched its website with a good range of menswear including shirts, tailoring (including dinner jackets and dress shirts) shoes and accessories. It's a very easy site to get round and much more classic than it used to be with smart pictures of a wide range of products. The prices are reasonable and the branding is very classy so definitely give it a try.
Fast expanding global brand Ted Baker offers well made and innovative clothing on a very clever but slightly distracting website. Don't expect cheap here, you won't find it. What you will find is and excellent modern, mainly understated collection totally inline with each season's fashion. They also offer watches, accessories and fragrance.
Brook Taverner has been in the business of classic men’s tailoring since 1912, producing suits, jackets, trousers and overcoats from premium cloths sourced from around the world. One of the advantages here is that suit jacket and trouser sizes can be mixed and matched offering numerous size and length options and their suit trousers also have a hidden stretch waistband.
Ok, I have to now admit it, men’s fashion websites are officially getting as good as those for us girls (well, almost, anyway). Here’s an excellent example, with a full collection of high quality clothes and accessories from city suits, formalwear and overcoats to huntin’ shootin’ and fishin’ essentials, Barbour, waistcoats, collarless shirts, stiff collars and even top hats. Yes and shoes, links, belts, braces and wallets. It’s a great site. I’ll say no more.
The Savile Row Company has been in the business of creating made-to-measure shirts (and tailoring) since 1939. If you want to order a suit from them you need to pay them a visit, however for a luxury shirt just click through to ‘Start Creating a New Shirt’, to choose your fabric, then use their style customizer to select fit, collar, cuffs, back style, buttons and pockets.
If you’re a luxury consumer on the lookout for products that not only work well, but have a high degree of authenticity, Sandstorm fits the bill. Sandstorm is the only range of authentic premium safari-style bags out of Africa. These beautiful bags are handcrafted in Kenya and are perfect for your next safari, walking in the Cotswolds or weekend city breaks in five star hotels - they look good anywhere, delivering a striking combination of luxury, style & durability.
William Evans has been at the forefront of the traditional art of gunmaking since 1883 and whether or not you have a shot in your family (or as a friend) you should take a look at this website for its excellent range of gifts, from shooting related clothing and accessories to brass buckled bridle-hide belts, classic leather strap watches, sterling silver cufflinks, flasks, humidors, lighters and glassware.
Charles Tyrwhitt are well known for their colourful and well laid out catalogues, their website is also extremely attractive, easy to navigate and the service offered excellent. There’s a very good selection of casual shirts and knitwear, tailoring, ladies shirts, cashmere knits and accessories and ‘Tiny Tyrwhitt’ clothing too plus excellent discounts at sale time.
Bespoke shirt-maker Emma Willis trained at the Slade School of Art before starting her business in 1987. Her philosophy is the highest quality make, keeping to the original traditions of English shirt making and using luxurious Italian and Swiss cottons, silks and linens, many of which are exclusive to her collections. Nominated in GQ Style magazine as London's best bespoke shirt maker, if you're seeking the ultimate shirt, this is the place to visit.
Situated at Number 1 Savile Row, London and established in 1785, Gieves and Hawkes have always stood for the very best in men's tailoring whether for formal evening wear, suiting or casualwear. On their website you can now not only find out a great deal about the brand, but also choose from their high quality range of shirts, belts and braces, cufflinks, shoes and ties.
Recognised as one of the longest established Jermyn Street retailers of mens shirts and accessories (as well as some women's shirts) Hilditch manages to give you a top of the range shopping experience without you having to leave home. Their shirts are not the cheapest but if you order from them you can be absolutely certain that you'll get the high quality you're paying for. They also offer silk ties and some clothing.
Hawes and Curtis were established in 1913, and are famous for being the creators of the backless waistcoat, which was originally worn under a tailcoat and was renowned for its comfort. Now on their excellently designed website you can choose from their range of classic and fashion shirts, ties, cufflinks, silk knots and boxer shorts. They also offer a range of women's classic, high quality shirts in three different styles.
Joseph Turner offers men's shirts, ties, cufflinks, sweaters, shoes (made by Loake) and accessories with a wide choice in all areas. There’s much more information than usual on sizing than at a lot of men’s online retailers and they also offer an alterations service. As with all the men’s clothing websites they’re extremely keen to offer something extra so you’ll find cashmere sweaters, socks and belts here as well.
Famous London department store Liberty now has one of the most glamorous sites on the web, where you can shop from their collection of contemporary clothing, accessories and gifts for both men and women by designers such as Helmut Lang, Theory, See by Chloe, Alexander Mcqueen and many more. Shop too from beauty and fragrance, homewares and and the original Liberty of London collection. Add this site to your favourites right now.
The minute you arrive at this website you know you’re going to be tempted. It’s not just that it’s great to look at, but the belts and buckles on offer are all interesting, well made and not so overpriced that you’re not inspired to dive buy. Choose the style of belt you want first, and then you can select, either by browsing or using their online assistant, your colour, width and buckle. The buckles are interchangeable using their clever popper system. There’s excellent advice on sizing as well
Italian company Forzieri offers ties by Dolce & Gabbana, Kenzo and Versace (among others) belts by Gianfranco Ferre, wallets, briefcases, leather travel bags and other accessories plus very high quality shoes by Packerson, Mariano Campanile, Brunori and Forzieri’s own brand where you’ll expect to pay around £240. Very good descriptions are given about the products and their makers and there are some excellent gift ideas here as well.
Here you’ll find high quality shirts with an excellent choice of fabrics and styles and an emphasis on finish. You can order from their standard selection or alternatively have your new shirt made exactly to your measurements (be careful here as of course you won’t be able to return a bespoke shirt). There's a discount system if you spend over a certain amount and a lot of information on how to order the perfect shirt. They also offer ladies shirts, ties and cufflinks.
K J Beckett have a really good selection of accessories, including Regent Belt Company belts, cufflinks by Simon Carter, Ian Flaherty and Veritas, silk ties, cummerbunds, wallets and handkerchiefs, and that's just a few of the many items they offer. They'll deliver almost anywhere in the world using their priority service and UK delivery is free of charge.
Exclusive Savile Row ‘shirtmaker to the stars’ Kilgour is becoming known now not just for its beautifully made shirts but also as a luxury accessories retailer for items such as scarves, ties, cufflinks and wallets. The prices are quite frightening, the quality marvellous but when you consider the famous names who have bought before you such as Jude Law and Daniel Craig you’ll know they’re worth the extra.
Here’s an extensive range of classic, high quality reasonably priced clothing and accessories for men and women. Choose from black tie tailoring, suits, flannels, cords, jeans, shirts and ties, belts, shoes, cufflinks and underwear, plus accessories such as hats and caps, luggage, grooming tools and gifts.