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Heroic bunch
Launch St.Tropez bunch and BMW 6
A designer, an actor and Scabal fabrics
On German TV
History of weaving
Tailor's dictionary : S |
Heroic bunch |
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Fabrics are always at the heart of Scabal’s products, and many new ranges have been introduced for this Spring-Summer season. This collection is taking an upbeat view, with more confi dent styles and brighter summer colours.
With “Heroic”, it’s back to basics with this 280g revival from the 1960s when Scabal brought out the first-ever Super 100’s. This time, no special finishes, no new effects, just an honest good quality. The designs of the “Heroic” bunch, that contains 61 different articles, are more colourful with fancy checks and strongly contrasting stripes.
>> See all fabrics in the Fabrics Cat
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| A hero: in Greek mythology and folklore, was originally a demigod, their cult being one of the most distinctive features of ancient Greek religion. Later, hero (male) and heroine (female) came to refer to characters who, in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and the will for self sacrifice—that is, heroism—for some greater good of all humanity. This definition originally referred to martial courage or excellence but extended to more general moral excellence. (source: Wikipedia) |
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New St.Tropez bunch and BMW 6 launch |
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More than 250 guests attented the launch of the new Saint Tropez Collection by Scabal. This fresh and trendy bunch is made of light silk, linnen, wool and cotton fabrics. The party was hosted by BMW Brussels. The car manufacturer owns a wonderful showroom on the prestigious Boulevard de Waterloo. There, BMW took the opportunity to present its brand new Serie 6 Cabrio.
Titan silver, sapphire black and vermillion red: the visitors were excited to climb into the 640 and 650 models in the different colors with leather interiors. One couple won a trip to the south of France with this high-tech gem.
Many fashion and jewelry houses have their Brussels flagship store on the Boulevard de Waterloo. Not far from the BMW showroom, Scabal has been presented at De Vlaminck for many years. The family De Vlaminck has been in the tailoring business since 1920 and has built up a strong reputation as a selective multi-brand store.
>> Discover the St.Tropez bunch in the Fabrics Catalogue
>> Read more about St.Tropez
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A Designer, An actor and Scabal fabrics |
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Jerome Ruggiero is a 34 year old designer dressing men with character.
From the age of 22 he joins Pietro his brother in the fashion business. After the death of Pietro he creates his own couture house in 2009. He showed his collection at Pitti Uomo in Florence and Tranoï in Paris. Saïd Taghmaoui becomes the ambassador of his brand. Saïd has played in the Three Kings, La Haine, GI Joe and Vantage Point and quite some TV series, has been nominated for Black Reel Awards and César Awards and won an award at the Mannheim-Heidelberg festival for Best Feature in the film Ali Zoua.
So where better then to present the new Ruggiero collection than in Cannes at the Hôtel Martinez. A collection proudly made with Scabal fabrics for the modern dandy. |
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Scabal on Deutsch Welle TV |
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Scabal is honoured that Robin Merrill from Deutsche Welle TV has presented a full portrait of Scabal.
The report includes interviews with Michael Day, Scabal's fabric designer and Gregor Thissen, Scabal's CEO. With footage from the Made To Measure production and the production and distribution of fabrics.
>> Watch the video |
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History of weaving |
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Textile and fashion specialist Janet Prescott recounts the history of weaving from 5,000 years BC to nowadays, and highlights the capital evolutions in the men’s tailoring industry.
Read about the definition of weaving: warp and weft and the story of weaving from neolithic textiles to the sophisticated and complex processes of today. Did you know the iconic Prince of Wales check was developed in the 30s for Edward VIII in England?
>> Read the entire article (PDF)
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The flying shuttle, created by John Kay in 1733, is one of the major weaving inventions
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Press cuttings of March/April 2011 |
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Tailor's Dictionary : S (part 2) |
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The intense satisfaction derived from the final fitting of a custom-made suit is the fruit of close co-operation between the tailor and his customer. At the heart of this teamwork : dialogue. For this reason, Bespoken and Alan Cannon Jones offer a step-by-step guide to specialist terms that will allow you to clearly communicate your needs to your tailor. In this newsletter we deal with the letters S. Selvedge
The longitudinal edges of a fabric formed during the weaving process in such a way that the component threads are interlaced to prevent them from fraying or unravelling.
Serging
Another term for overlocking, when the edges of the garment are neatened to prevent fraying.
Sewing out
Sewing the garment components together with the raw edges turned in. |
a jacket showing the sleeves on the jacket
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Sewing round
Sewing around the edges of a jacket or coat to join the front to the facing.
Sewing thread
A plied thread made of two or more yarns twisted together used for sewing. also a monofilament yarn suitable for sewing.
Sham hole
An imitation buttonhole.
Shaping
Cutting the correct shape and size of lapel and collar by using a template or shaper.
Shears
A hand cutting tool similar to scissors but with angled blades, thumb rests and at cutting edge of at least 20 cms.
Shoulder pad
Shaped layers of cotton wadding and muslin or felt used to define the shoulder of the jacket.
Single Breasted
A style of coat with minimum overlap on the centre front fastening.
Skirt
That part of a coat or jacket that hangs below the waist. (also a garment worn below the waist by women).
Slacks
Trousers normally used for leisure wear.
Sleeve
The part of the garment which covers the arms. Jacket sleeves are normally “Set in Sleeves” being set into the armhole. |
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