Following its first edition in 2003, Scabal launches a new Lapis Lazuli fabric collection.

Lapis lazuli ( “blue stone”) has been extracted and revered for more than 6000 years. Since time immemorial, lapis lazuli has been known for its therapeutic properties and aesthetic characteristics. Today, lapis lazuli is used in jewels and in alternative therapies.

Scabal succeeds in integrating microscopic particles of lapis lazuli in a Super 150’s wool that can be worn all year round.

This new collection is available in 18 different designs. Important are the finely balanced stripe designs with decoration in the special lapis lazuli blue shade. This exceptional cloth will doubtless entice men seeking quality but yet appreciate discreet luxury. As from October 2008, Lapis Lazuli is available in the 65 countries in which Scabal has a presence.

Scabal is pleased to announce the recent refurbishment of the store of our agent in Romania, "Casa Frumoasa".

The building is the former embassy of Luxemburg. It has been transformed by an Italian interior decorator.

This beautiful 19th century manor house is located on the busiest boulevard in Bucharest where many high level shops of men's clothing are: Frumoasa street.

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A book "Casa Frumoasa" was written about typical Rumanian house decoration by Jan Harold Brunvand.

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Scabal is intensifying the cooperation with German Karstadt's Premium Group.

Following the fine experience of a Scabal shop in shop of over 30m2 in the Karstadt flagship "KaDeWe" in Berlin that opened nearly 3 years ago, Scabal now moved into their Munich location.

Oberpollinger, the Munich store of the Premium group has been lavishly renovated and boasts almost all important labels in mens' and womens' wear. Scabal occupies a unique 20m2 Made-to-Measure space on the menswear floor in it's Savile Row design combining contemporary style and tailored tradition. The aim of the Scabal MTM store is to give perfect service to customers looking for individual clothing.

Mr. Walossek, CEO of Oberpollinger sees the Made-to-measure as a key in the trading up strategy of his group.

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EASING IN

The manipulation of additional material into a seam to create fullness.

EDGE STITCHING

A decorative stitch along the edge of a garment. in tailoring, this is often a pick stitch.

ENDS

The warp yarns in a fabric.

EYE OF THE BUTTONHOLE

The rounded end of the buttonhole into which the shank or neck of the button will pull when the garment is fastened.

This season Scabal has introduced its Ready to Wear and accessory line into India.

Available exclusively at Kings in Mumbai, a seperate Scabal corner, based on the Savile Row Flagship store, has been created to display the merchandise, including Scabal fabrics.

Scabal has been present in India with its fabrics for many years, and more Scabal shop in shops are planned for the key cities in the coming seasons.

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