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Designer Forum New York

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Scabal is pleased to inform you that we will be participating in the Designer Forum New York show, taking place at the Warwick Hotel, NY, Sat 17th July - Tues 20th July. Please come along to view the latest A/W 10 fabric collection, get a sneak preview of S/S 11 and see many of the Scabal Special Editions.

Warwick Hotel, 65 West 54th Street, New York, 10019 in room 501

For more information and appointments please contact: h.s.resnick AT scabal DOT com

The presentation happens at the historic Warwick Hotel, close numerous NY city attractions and landmarks, including the Museum of Modern Art, Broadway, Carnegie Hall, Central Park, FIfth Avenue and Rockefeller Center.

The 33-story hotel was commissioned for by the newspaper magnate William Randolphe Hearst in 1926 and has housed prominent guests: Irving Berlin, Elvis Presley, Cary Grant, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix ...

It provides the perfect backdrop for intimate conversations with your favorite cloth merchant.

>> Website Warwick Hotel

Autumn Winter preview

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The new model:
more colour, more casual

It’s not a seismic shift, but there’s a distinct move towards casual wear in Scabal’s 2010 Autumn-Winter collection.

Scabal is expanding its men’s casual-wear business. Five of the eight new winter fabrics are for jackets and trousers and there’s an exciting new line of ‘soft jackets’ in addition to cardigans and jumpers.

>> Making off video

12 points .. for Scabal fabrics !

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Already for 54 years the Eurovision Song Contest is a huge European TV show viewed by over 122 million people.

After more than five decades featuring some 1100 songs, the Belgian contestant Tom Dice has chosen blue fabrics 500391 and 500393 from Scabal's "Capri" collection for his on-stage showsuit.

This plain pure wool fabric was turned into a splashing suit by Scabal's fabric customer LGD from Antwerp.

This year, the Eurovision Song Contest is held in Oslo (Norway) and consists of 3 live shows (25th, 27th and 29th May). 39 countries will be represented in the Telenor Arena that can hold up to 23000 spectators.

>> Video: Tom Dice - Me An My Guitar
>> www.eurovistion.tv

Scabal and Delvaux - Women jackets and shirts

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On Sunday March 7 the first Delvaux show was held at a magnificent private manor at the Parisian Avenue Foch. For the presentation of the Winter 2010/2011 women's accessories collection, Scabal dressed the models. Jackets and shirts were made to measure especially fitting the female silhouette of the models. Véronique Branquinho - from the Antwerp 6 - made a selection of 20 fabrics from the Scabal collections "Flannel", "Pegasus", "Favorite", "Donegal", "Trend", "Luxury jackets" and "Festival".
The result? Androgynous silhouettes, only wearing panties and belt. Sexy and elegant.

NEDERLANDS
Op zondag 7 maart 2010 werd in een prachtig privé huis op de Parijse Avenue Foch de allereerste Delvaux modeshow getoond met haar Herfst-Winter 2010/11 vrouwen collectie. Voor deze gelegenheid kleedde Scabal de mannequins. Jasjes en hemden op maat werden speciaal op het vrouwelijk silhouet van de mannequins gemaakt. Véronique Branquinho zelf maakte de selectie van 20 stoffen uit de Scabal Herfst-Winter 2010/11 collecties zoals "Flannel", "Pegasus", "Favorite", "Donegal", "Trend", "Luxury jackets" en "Festival".
Resultaat: androgene silhouetten enkel met panty’s en ceintuur bekleedt. Sexy en elegant.

FRANCAIS
Premier défilé à Paris pour Delvaux avec sa collection femme Automne-Hiver 2010/11 le dimanche 7 mars 2010 dans un hôtel particulier de l’Avenue Foch. Scabal a habillé les mannequins pour l'occasion. Des vestons et chemises masculins sur mesure ont été spécialement taillés aux silhouettes féminines des mannequins. Véronique Branquinho même a fait la sélection des 20 tissus des collections Scabal Automne-hiver 2010/11 comme "Flannel", "Pegasus", "Favorite", "Donegal", "Trend", "Luxury jackets" et "Festival".
Résultat: silhouettes androgynes vêtues uniquement de collant et de ceinture. Sexy et élégant.

>> Slideshow - more pictures
>> TV program "Rode Loper" (Dutch)

New printed linings

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Scabal is pleased to present you a new summer jacket with a series of monochrome fabrics, the warmth is in the textures and shades of this cotton, linen and wool and other typical Scabal blends. As these jackets seem discreet on the outside, they are a welcome surprise on the inside.

To spice up this summer, we created rich, colourful linings. Two colour prints in light blue or taupe on white or funky four colour paisleys, this season is about daring accents and trendy contrasts.

Exclusively made in Como, Italy, these vivid patterns were printed on fine satin cotton. They can be used for Scabal's Made For You line as full or halve linings, contrasting edge, under collar fabric, pocket lining or hanky. These spicy prints bring lively personalization to the men's summer wardrobe.

Scabal jeans

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For Summer 2010 Scabal extends its jeans line.

In the winter season Scabal presented a jeans collection for the first time and now will offer more qualities, colours and sizes. The idea is to dress the businessman with style also in his leisure hours.

Three qualities are on offer: 100% wool, cotton/elastane and cotton/cashmere/elastane for a five pocket look in denim or chinos. For durability fabrics have been chosen between 340 and 495 grams.

Making-of video of the photo shoot

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For Spring Summer, Scabal presents an ode to the art of the couturier.

The surrealistic photos are made by the British photographer David Hughes. In our video you can discover how the shooting was done with the model, Herman Hannekamp.

>> Watch the Making Of video
>> Download the video
>> See all pictures
>> Send an ecard of current season
>> Read more

New Bespoken magazine nbr 6

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Scabal predicts a bright future for tailoring in this new issue of Bespoken magazine. In this 6th edition of 64 pages, the world of tailoring is described with past and present information, tips, books and insight in the tailoring process. Spring Summer 2010 campaign pictures are detailed describing the latest trends.

In "King of the Castle" Bespoken zooms in on Scotland, in "Dressy and Relaxed" you get tips on how to best wear your jacket. Bespoken talks about the "Slow suit" and shows bespoke gifts for old and young.

>> Flip thru the new magazine
>> Read the content table
>> Order your hard copy

CEOs on the catwalk in Belgian design

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On January 24, the Antwerp Modenatie has organized a special fashion show. Not with catwalk models this time but with CEOs from Flemish companies. Scabal has dressed Ron Emrechts from Care NV.

The show had excellent visibility towards the fashion crowd, politicians and managers. It challenged the link between the wardrobe of politicians and businessmen and women and the Belgian fashion industry and creativity.

>> Video from TV Kanaal Z (Nederlands)

>> More photos

>> Press cutting in Weekend Knack (Nederlands)

Scabal Spring Summer 2010 collections

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Tailoring with a twist

Scabal is presenting an ode to the art of the couturier for the summer of 2010. Know-how, many years of experience and a dedication to personal service are the pillars of these “artists of male elegance”. Think of Savile Row, a world of fabrics and needles, an age-old craftsmanship combined with today's creativity. All this lavished with a modern, surrealistic touch. New for this season is the “false three-button” jacket: the jacket has 3 buttons but looks like a two-button jacket thanks to the rolling lapel that covers the top button.

>> Send an ecard / photo to a friend
>> Watch the Making Of video
>> Check campaign images
>> Read all about Spring Summer
>> Download the video in many formats

Happy Season's Greetings

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This year, Scabal has decided to send its seasonal greetings by e-mail. The money saved, we are donating to the

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION

an international organisation granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich them with Hope, Strength and Joy.

WE WOULD LIKE TO OFFER YOU OUR WARMEST WISHES FOR THE YEAR AHEAD - WIJ WENSEN U EEN ZACHT 2010 TOE - NOS VOEUX LES PLUS CHALEUREUX POUR 2010 - WIR WÜNSCHEN IHNEN EIN FROHES UND GLÜCKLICHES JAHR 2010 - I NOSTRI MIGLIORI AUGURI PER UN FELICE 2010
NUESTROS MEJORES DESEOS PARA 2010

Peter and Gregor Thissen
& the entire Scabal-team

>> Adopt a wish yourself at www.wish.org

A wonderful present : Scabal accessories

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With the end of year coming closer, consider offering a Scabal accessory or give yourself a treat.

Scabal accessories comprise an exclusive range of items made in Italy by the most highly skilled Italian craftsmen using only the finest materials, and include; shirts, ties, knitwear, belts and scarves with matching handkerchiefs.

Get a seven fold tie: this exercise in origami is the original method of making a tie from a single piece of fabric. Created entirely by hand and using traditional techniques, a single piece of fabric is folded seven times, removing the need for internal construction.

For the ultimate luxury, consider a Gold Treasure tie, made from the famous fabric that includes 22 carat gold in an extraordinary Super 150's wool cloth.

>> read more about accessories
>> search the reseller closest to you
>> read more about the Gold tie

Meet the guy behind the lens : David Hughes

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British photographer David Hughes has recently worked with Scabal for a second time, on the occasion of the 2009-2010 Autumn-Winter Collection launch.

A chance to discover the personality of this internationally acclaimed artist…

>> Download the bespoken article (PDF)

Treasure Box: gold and platinum

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Scabal is always raising the bar when it involves luxury and technical know-how. One of the more carefully guarded secrets is the procedure Scabal uses for incorporating gold into its fabrics. Now the luxury fabric producer has used the very latest techniques to incorporate platinum and 24-carat gold into a new fabric collection called “Treasure Box”.

The first Scabal cloth with gold was “Gold Treasure”, a fabric incorporating 22-carat gold, and was launched in 1999. The continuing demand meant the collection was re-launched in 2005 with new designs. Gold fever has obviously struck Scabal and they are now launching an ultra fine Super 150’s wool from an exceptional bale of Australian merinos wool in which precious metals are incorporated.

>> Discover more special editions

Collaboration with Delvaux : N°12 by Scabal Delvaux

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In close, respectful collaboration, the craftsmen of Scabal and Delvaux worked together to create perfectly finished bespoke designs in high quality fabric and leather. And that should come as no surprise. Scabal has been creating high quality men's suiting for over seventy years. Since the 1970s, they have been used in the House's own menswear collections and bespoke suits. Since 1829, Delvaux, the oldest fine luxury leather goods company in the world, has sold limited edition luxury leather goods.

You can see the result of this collaboration in the Delvaux shop in Antwerp, in Scabal's Savile Row shop in London, and through select VIP appointments in the Arsenal, the House Delvaux's heartquarters.

>> Visit www.n12byscabaldelvaux.com
>> Register for an exclusive event

Dali Roadshow

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Scabal worked with the London College of Fashion to interpret drawings Dali made for Scabal in the seventies. Several students have created a 3D interpretation of the masterpieces. The result and the new fabric collection are exhibited at following locations:

22/10 :
Moscou, Russia
14/11 > 15/11 :
Hotel Okura by Daimaru, Tokyo, Japan
22/11 > 05/12 :
Casa Frumoasa, Bucarest, Rumania
11/01 > 18/01 :
Harper&Fields, Augsburg, Germany

>> Read more
>> Watch the video
>> Download the video

Autumn Winter 2009 2010

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Scabal’s A/W 09-10 winter collection is all about men at work. Or rather, a surreal version of the office: the dandy at his desk, who phones and communicates, a man who likes to gather information, who thinks things over.

A man who appreciates luxurious and comfortable suits, with a relaxed feel to them. The cloths emphasize natural softness and lightness. This season, the suits once again have a lean fit, and are combined with overcoats, that are preferably made to measure.

>> Check campaign images
>> Read all about Autumn Winter
>> About accessories
>> Send an ecard
>> Download the video

Boris and Noah Becker

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Former tennis star Boris Becker got married to the Dutch model Lilly Kerssenberg on June 12, 2009 at the Segantini Museum in St Moritz, Switzerland. Both Boris and his son Noah wore Scabal fabric of the Eton bunch for this unique occasion. Guests included Claudia Schiffer, Jan Ulrich and Prince Albert of Monaco.

Pronounced husband and wife, the newlyweds would later celebrate their union with a religious blessing at Regina Pacis Chapel before welcoming 200 friends and family members to their post-wedding festivities at Badrutt's Palace Hotel.

>> Boris Becker on WikipediA
>> video from the marriage

Just In Time fabrics bunch

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Scabal is known worldwide for its outstanding luxury cloth collections. Next to these sophisticated and extraordinary fabrics, we have never failed to produce traditional British cloth made by our experienced and skilled labour force. A three star chef, used to serving caviar and lobster, also enjoys a home made meal.

Just In Time is a new suiting collection that offers a fine cloth in a medium weight, ensures great wearing properties and is easy to tailor. A range of semi-fancy and classical designs makes a sophisticated choice for a dressy suit.

>> Discover 60 fabrics in the Fabrics Catalogue

Autumn Winter 2009 2010 video download

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You can download an animation with the Autumn Winter 2009 2010 images and the corporate video in several formats to play on your DVD, IPhone, Ipod, PSP, computer etc.

>> Download page

Good clean advice

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In collaboration with leading organization World's Best Cleaners, Bespoken offers tips on how best to maintain your favourite garments.

When and how should I wash it? Stain categories and how to remove them? The meaning of washing symbols? Find answers in the Bespoken article of "Suit Therapy".

>> Read the BESPOKEN article (PDF)
(© Michael D'Elicio)

>> Extra info on Scabal's website

Dali's collection 2009

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Almost 40 years ago, Scabal asked Dali to draw 12 paintings representing his view of man and fashion in the 21st century.

Today Scabal worked with the London College of Fashion to interpret Dali's drawings. A new Dali's fabrics collection is launched and a road show from London to Tokyo is set up.

>> Read more

>> Watch the video

>> Download the videos (IPhone, IPod, Blackberry, Computer etc)

New Bespoken magazine Winter 2009-2010

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The 5th edition of Bespoken has now rolled of the presses.

The main theme of this Autumn-Winter 09/10 edition is the (bespoke) office: combining work with style. Other articles include the unlimited Made-To-Measure suits, Autumn Winter trends, dream jobs, bespoke coffee and a focus on Scabal's Sales Department.

Dali, Lech Walesa, Obama, Ozwald Boateng are a few new personalities that Bespoken linked too. Also expect a Spring Summer 2010 preview, tips on how to care for your suits and an interview with Scabal's photographer.

Happy Reading.

>> www.bespoken.com

>> Have a copy delivered at your home or office

Acapulco fabrics : ideal for summer Regattas

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Whether you sail the seven seas with the best, or simply like to sit back and watch the action, regattas are a time-honoured tradition, many of which have been around more than a hundred years.

What better than the fabrics collection Acapulco to accompany you. Luxury blends of cashmere and linen or silk offer a new wearing experience for both jacketing and suiting.

The colour range shows natural white, beige and brown as well as pastel blue, salmon and grey.

Prices for a made to measure jacket start from GBP 695 at the Scabal Savile Row store.

>> See 43 fabrics in the Fabrics Cat
Read Read the Regatto Round-Up BESPOKEN article (PDF)
© Kimberley Lovato

Film: Der Grosse Kater dressed by Scabal

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Bruno Ganz will be wearing Scabal outfits in the new German movie "Der Grosse Kater".

The film juxtaposes the political work of a Federal President with the private tragedy of a dying son.

Also starring Marie Baeumer, Ulrich Tukur. Directed by Wolfgang Panzer and produced by Dietmar Guentsche.

>> Some backstage views

Sports: Scabal present at the Izmir motorrace

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In collaboration our Turkish agent, Scabal sponsored the motorcycle race of Izmir held on April 26.

In the Super Stock 1000 cc champion racer Yunus Erçelik became third, even after an unfortunate fall.

After the race he promised a TV reporter to become the winner of the next race held in Kocaeli - Körfez (Bay), thanking Scabal for their support.

>> Scabal in Istanbul
>> Selected resellers in Turkey

Swank Shop fashion show

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Hong Kong’s leading luxury fashion house THE SWANK proudly announced the grand opening of its first Mainland China flagship store in Beijing. After a fashion show with more than 500 guests and 70 media present, world-class gourmets and delicacies were prepared especially for the privileged guests in a luxurious buffet.

The party’s spirit was at its height when lucky draws’ winners were announced and were given various gifts from different European fashion brands, including a SCABAL N° 12 made-to-measure suit. The Mainland opening marks a new era for the company and is a pioneering step for it's brands. THE SWANK is excited that Beijing is it's first stop of expansion in Mainland China. This fascinating city is always the center of culture and vogue in Asia, which totally echoes with THE SWANK’s heritage.

International Wool Textile Organisation

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To mark the United Nations International Year of Natural Fibres 2009 and the official launch of the IWTO Road Map a presentation has taken place on 18 March 2009 in the Renewable Energy House in Brussels. The event raised awareness and promoted the efficiency and sustainability of the natural fibre industries and wool as one of the most important natural fibres.

Speakers form the EU Commission, Food and Agricultural Organisatio, EURATEX and IWTO have drawn attention to the importance of natural fibres and wool, not only for the textile industry, but for the environment as such.

>> Pictures of the event
>> IWTO wool film
>> Website IWTO

Cornflower: natural fibres

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In our more and more polluted world, this attractive flower has a slim chance of survival. In Europe, it almost disappeared from our countryside. We are happy to offer you this flower drawn specially for Scabal by a talented artist.

For Scabal, the cornflower represents not only a challenge to sensitize our thoughts and our way of acting towards the environment, but also of encouraging us to use natural fibres for our fabrics. It inspired us to create this limited collection “Cornflower”.

>> Discover the fabric in the Fabrics Cat

Choose the perfect suit to wear to work

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Formal or relaxed, with stripes, wool or cotton, jacket on jeans or three-piece suit, light or dark…it’s difficult to choose the perfect suit to wear to work, particularly as one has to select first thing in the morning!

One thing is for sure – a well-made suit is a must for any businessman. For those who combine work with style, the Bespoke Coach offers invaluable advice to set you apart from colleagues and competitors.

Read Read the BESPOKEN article
(PDF)
(© Bernhard Roetzel)

Business class: high performance fabrics

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Light-weight fabrics, which are airy and breathe, and yet manage to repeal humidity and dirt thanks to a special type of nanotechnology are the big novelty this summer.

The “Business Class” line in two-ply yarn, which prevents creasing, is the cloth of choice for the perfect travel suit. The high-tech finish does not change the cloth's touch or appearance. This "Business Class" collection comes in a range of patterns, ranging from classic stripes and checks to unpatterned cloths for every occasion.

>> Discover 77 fabrics in the Fabr Cat

Scabal cloth for president Obama

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Scabal is honoured to have received an order from the tailor Georges De Paris for the president of the US of A, Mr. Barack Obama.

Georges De Paris is often called "the president's tailor". In Washington DC he has dressed many presidents with Scabal cloth.

>> video about Georges De Paris (select "tailor of the presidents")
>> video about Scabal

New Diamond Chip fabrics

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In view of the immense demand, Scabal has decided to develop a brand-new fabric range on the “Diamond Chip” theme that was launched in 2001. The new collection comprises no less than 16 different patterns and colours.

The diamond chips are processed into the cloth as soon as the wool has been cleaned and combed. The result is a shiny thread to be woven into exceptional fabrics.

The cloth consists of a Super 150’s wool and pure silk and is being woven at Scabal’s own weaving-mill in Huddersfield (UK).

The 2009 “Diamond Chip” collection is available from April at luxury menswear stores. The fabric is packaged as befits a true jewel: in a luxury box with its own fabric label.

>> Read more about Diamond Chip
>> Check all Scabal Special editions

Where the "London Cut" was born: Savile Row

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To borrow a sentiment of Umberto Eco, "We all stand on the shoulders of giants". Nowhere is this more true than on Savile Row, where, for more than 2 centuries, the craft of bespoke tailoring has been practised by successive generations of tailors who are acknowledged to be the world's best suit makers.

In the fourth edition of BESPOKEN, a 6 page article was dedicated to this extraordinary London street of tailoring.

in the article you can read about the origins of "the Row", the current fashion influence, Scabal's opening in the seventies. You can also find some gourmet recommandations and and interview with Mr. Harvey, who joined Scabal in 1975.

Read Read this BESPOKEN article (PDF)
© James Sherwood

Upload big files up to 200MB

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Files get bigger and bigger so Scabal and Bespoken are glad to offer you an extra service to send big files (up to 200MB) to friends, family and for business use.

On the website www.bespoken.com we have launched the topic "YOU" in which we will offer personalized tools that make your digital life easier.

>> Try it

Scabal fabrics appetiser

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To stimulate your Spring and Summer appetite, Scabal is happy to present you with a sampler menu, a first taste of what we at Scabal have in store for the season. With the appetiser you can preview 30 of our 500 latest seasonal offerings and savour the flavours that suit you best.

>> Download the digital appetiser (30MB)

Terra Incognita : Mozambique

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Mozambique: a country that is still relatively undiscovered compared with its neighbours, but yet offers a unique life experience.

When life comes down to daily major choices such as whether to go for yet another swim in the beautiful, warm clear blue sea, taking a stroll along a deserted beach before quenching your thirst with a locally grown fresh fruit cocktail or whether to dine on fresh crab or fish that night for dinner, it could be said that a certain ‘pure pleasure’ point had been reached. And, with some 2,400 kilometers of coastline, including some of the most beautiful, sandy, unexplored palm-fringed beaches in the whole African continent, Mozambique offers so much more than you can imagine.

Read Read this BESPOKEN article (PDF)

>> Request a hard copy of BESPOKEN

Ben Ainslie wears Scabal

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Bespoken invited the famous British sailor, Ben Ainslie, to come to Scabal’s Savile Row flagship store to order a made-to-measure suit.

Ben chose a silk and wool fabric from the Sleek collection, reference 750981, mid/light grey. Scabal made it in a one-button peak lapel style with flat front trousers. The Sleek collection offers cool-smooth comfort in the summer, combined with an exceptional elegant look. The range is divided into two parts with different proportions of silk, for a variety of occasions. Both parts include comprehensive plains and delicate stripes in urban grey, anthracite, beige and blue shades. The slight sheen and the finely structured grounds give the collection a luxurious and unique elegance.

>> Discover the Sleek collection in the Fabrics Catalogue

Scabal Spring Summer 2009 video

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You can download an animation with the Spring Summer 2009 images and the corporate video in several formats to play on your DVD, IPhone, Ipod, PSP, computer etc.

>> All formats available here

Bespoken 4 - Spring Summer 2009

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Scabal is proud to announce the arrival of the fourth edition of BESPOKEN.

Some highlights:

  • Traditional shaving instruments
  • The label: an ID card for a suit
  • Premium rally
  • Spring Summer must haves
  • Bespoke yachts
  • Ben Ainslie: a modern Britsh sailor
And many, many more, including the appreciated "Art of receiving, pleasure of giving" and the Tailor's dictionary.

>> Flip thru the new magazine
>> Read the content table
>> Order your hard copy

Scabal Spring Summer 2009 collection

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This summer, Scabal takes us to a white studio. A vacant space, which is slowly filled with references to art and design, but also with pure nostalgia. Think Magritte and Le Corbusier. Remember the large travel cases from an era when travel was all about sheer luxury. Heavy books with beautiful leather book bindings.

> > See the campaign pictures
> > Discover our made to measure options
> > Read about our Spring Summer accessories
> > Read all about our Spring Summer collection

New Lapis Lazuli collection

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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.

>> Discover the collection in the Fabrics Catalogue

New Scabal shop in shop in München

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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.

>> More stores in Germany

Casa Frumoasa

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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.

>> Search for a store near you

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

>> Read more on the book

Dreamline: a new pure cashmere bunch

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Because of its luxury soft handle Pure Cashmere is getting more and more favoured. Cashmere is one of nature’s crowing achievements but in today’s markets also so rare a commodity that it demands from both spinner and weaver the utmost of skills to produce a cloth that is perfection itself.

Cashmere suitings are therefore not only a pinnacle of luxury, but masterpieces of craftsmanship, not only an object of pride and prestige, but a cloth that offers the maximum of comfort with enhanced tailoring qualities and longer durability thanks to the extra performance of the worsted spun yarns.

For this Winter season, Scabal presents a new suiting collection made of this prestigious fibre. The pleasing properties of the cloth itself, combined with a sophisticated selection of designs, make the DREAMLINE always the right choice for the discerning man.

>> Discover the entire range in the Fabrics Catalogue

Scabal dresses the cast of LOFT

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On October 22nd 2008, "Loft", the latest movie of Erik Van Looy and Bart De Pauw was released in the Belgian movie theatres.  Just as in Van Looy's previous movie "De Zaak Alzheimer”, Scabal dressed several actors: Koen De Bouw, Bruno Vanden Broecke and Jan Decleir all wear made-to-measure suits.  

The evening before the official release, Scabal organised an exclusive preview for it's customers and relations followed by a cocktail at the legendary 19th century Hotel Metropole in Brussels.  The director, screenwriter and actors were present.

"Loft" is the story of 5 friends who share a loft to meet their mistresses secretly. One day they discover the body of a young woman, soaking in blood and chained to the bed. None of the friends seem to know her but only they have a key to the apartment. This incident shakes up their lives and as they try to discover each other secrets, nothing is still what it seems...

>> More pictures of the event

>> More details on the movie

Four Seasons fabrics

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Scabal decided to develop a fabric that is comfortable at any temperature, and in any season, an innovation that signals a major new trend. “Four Seasons” is the name of this Super 120’s Wool in 280-gram weight made by Scabal’s Bower Roebuck mill in England.

Since Scabal is an environmentally- aware company, the new fabric is made exclusively from eco-friendly wool. That is wool from sheep who graze on pastures that have not been treated with chemical fertilisers or pesticides. The flocks are also limited in size, which benefits the environment as well as animal health.

The “Four Seasons” fabric has been treated with a Silver Ion Technology that keeps it hygienic and fresh. This treatment is imperceptible, and does not affect the texture and luxurious feel of the fabric. The micro particles of silver are incorporated in such a way that they remain effective throughout the entire life-span of the suit.

It is ideal for the businessman who may have a meeting in Moscow, and a client visit in Dubai the day after.

>> Discover the entire range in the Fabrics Catalogue

Antwerp Fashion Academy

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Scabal has participated in the famous Antwerp fashion show by giving the Scabal award to the young designer Yu Fukumoto who studies at the Antwerp academy. In this way Scabal hopes to support a new breed of tailors.

A formal men's collection with beautiful twists and turns. By adding pockets that are supposed to be used for hunting and collecting paraphernalia, Fukumoto turned them into decorative but still functional elements.

The "boy catcher" (as Tim Blanks referred to him due to his presentation which showed a model with a butterfly net over his head) had created a very inventive briefcase, also made of butterfly netting. A cute touch to a well-balanced and elegant collection.

>> Visit the Antwerp Academy website

Autumn Winter 2008-2009 collections

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The man of today is looking for an individual style of dressing that strikes a balance between traditional, timeless values and modern, individual accents. Functionality is an important factor in his choices, whilst ecology is also a plus. Bearing this evolution in mind, Scabal offers fashion for the discerning man who lives life intensely, and faces the world with an open mind.

>> See the photos

>> Read more

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New Bespoken magazine

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The third issue of Bespoken has just come off the press.

"Personalisation" is the central theme of this issue. Starting with a report on Scabal's production plant in Germany and explains the artisnal production of 15.000 fabrics bunches in the Brussels headquarters each season.

The fashion report features the new Scabal summer collection which was made together with a tailor taking measurements. Scabal's new made-to-measure shirt collection for instance.

Articles on Pure Worsted Vicuna for suitings, Dreamline, Four Seasons and a sneak-preview of the Spring-Summer 09 season give you more in depth info on cloth.

>> Visit www.bespoken.com

>> Request your free copy

Lapis Lazuli - The Suit of Ardour

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"If long-stem red roses, candlelit dinners and jewellery from Tiffany's leave her cold, a luxury fabric house in Belgium may have the answer. The aphrodisiac suit by Scabal has become a hit with big spenders looking for love. Scabal, which specializes in luxury fabrics and exquisite suits, had developed a technique to spin a semi-preciouis stone with reported aphrodisiac qualities into super-fine suit fabric. The stone, called lapis lazuli, is reputed to make the wearer appear more virile and attractive...", Financial Post, February 2, 2008.

>> Read more about the Lapis Lazuli bunch

>> View the fabrics in the Fabrics Catalogue

>> Read the entire article (pop up)

>> Read more press cuttings

>> See more special editions

A Scabal window in Leuven

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Another Scabal window in the beautiful city of Leuven at the store "Milano". The family Gevaert has run this successful business for over 40 years.

The prestigious house has 800m2 of top brands for men, with a wide offer of Scabal, both Ready-To-Wear and Made-To-Measure.

Open from Monday to Friday, from 10 to 12.30 and from 13.30 to 18.30, on Saturday from 10 to 18, closed on Sunday.

Bondgenotenlaan 63-67
3000 Leuven
Tel. 016/22.30.55

A Scabal window at De Panne

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Scabal is pleased to show the window of Acou at De Panne / La Panne.

The window perfectly displays this Summer's Scabal picknick theme.

The store highlights an extensive range of Scabal's ready-to-wear and made-to-measure garments.

The store is open from Monday to Saturday except on Tuesday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:30. On Sunday openingtimes are 10:30 - 12:30 and 14:30 - 18:30. Also on appointment.

Acou
Zeelaan 128
8660 De Panne
Tel. 058 / 41 18 83

>> For more info : www.acouformen.be

Bespoken n°2

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BESPOKEN is an initiative from Scabal to promote a tailor-made lifestyle

We live in a world of globalisation and standardisation. All over the globe, products and consumer habits look more and more alike. Mass media an the Internet increasingly dictate our thinking.

At Scabal, we feel that the individual needs to find his own space. Clothing says a lot about its wearer. A suit should never be chosen merely to have an imposing presence, one should choose it to reflect oneself. Choice is the real expression of luxury.

Our magazine, “Bespoken”, is dedicated to personalisation. Twice a year, we want to present not only Scabal’s latest contribution to this concept, but also offer an insight into the world of personalised luxury.

We wish you an enjoyable and informative experience with Bespoken.

Happy reading.

>> visit www.bespoken.com
>> request your free copy

Spring Summer 2008

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Scabal has launched the new Spring Summer 2008 collections. The central theme is a stylish picnic in the idyllic Yorkshire countryside: a collection designed to make you dream of the summery Sundays of yore, when well-dressed young men sought out the peace and quiet of the majestic, wild moorlands on their bikes.

>> Discover the Ready to Wear, Made to Measure and Accessories lines

>> Send a picture of the new collection to friends and family

Fabrics Spring Summer 2008

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Our new fabrics collection Spring Summer 2008 pictures are now online.

As a Privileged Scabal Webuser you can browse through the entire Scabal and Wainshiell cloth collections in the Fabrics Catalogue.

>> Request access and receive our Newsletter on top.

Sunrise

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The star of our new collection is without doubt Sunrise, 50 per cent Super 200’s wool and 50 per cent silk, it is a luxury gentlemen’s suiting cloth at the very top end of the market – with a soft touch, light feel and beautiful shine”. Sunrise is a cloth produced in Scabal’s own weaving plant in Huddersfield (England). Spinning and weaving this delicate wool and silk composition - a marriage made in heaven - is not an easy task as it is very labour-intensive. However, the result is definitely worth it: “Sunrise” is one of the most remarkable fabric for suits developed in recent years.”

Sunrise is an exceptionally soft fabric weighing 220 grams and offers a high-colour palette of 28 designs for top-end suiting. A beautiful top decoration that makes Sunrise a very soft, fine-looking and colourful cloth. As from early 2008, Sunrise is available in the 65 countries in which Scabal has a presence.

>> Soon all fabrics visible in the Fabrics Catalogue

>> More special fabric editions

Donegal in 100% cashmere: Loch Fyne Donegal

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This luxurious pure cashmere collection is the answer to the new demand for fine jacketing qualities in simple attractive designs. LOCH FYNE offers the whole range of the most important colours in fashion at the moment. The noble fibres are famous for it’s comfortable wearing property and a special smooth touch, which makes this cloth so popular.

>> Discover the Loch Fyne Donegal bunch

>> Read about all the new Winter 2007/2008 bunches

Justin Timberlake wears Scabal fabric

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Justin Timberlake wears a fabric of the Zenith bunch of Scabal. Actually, it is not Justin himself but his wax model at Madame Tussaud in London wearing a tailor made suit of this fine fabric. Experts spent four months making the life-size impression of the 26-year-old US singer. He stands near a waxwork of his ex, Britney Spears, but as yet there are no plans to create a model of his other former love Cameron Diaz. Timberlake also features "old-school trainers" and designer stubble. The Justified singer already has a waxwork from his 'N Sync boyband days in Madame Tussauds in the US. Justin has been involved in the waxwork, selecting the images and the look that he wanted.

>> www.madame-tussauds.co.uk

>> Discover the entire Zenith bunch

A Gold Treasure accessory

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At the end of 1999, on the eve of the new millennium, Scabal introduced its “Gold Treasure” fabric: an ultra-fine Super 150’s wool, originating from a special bale of Australian merino wool that was enriched with 22 carat gold. A beautiful piece of technical ingenuity, its production secret carefully guarded. At the same time it was a wonderful and sparkling way to start the third millennium. It was much more than just a millennium stunt, however. More and more men were interested in having a suit made of this exclusive fabric, with its expanding range of patterns.

Scabal now offers a tie made of the Gold Treasure material. The tie is an idea and valuable gift to place under the Christmas tree. A limited amount of 200 of these ties were brought onto the market and sold out instantly.

The tie is available in a subtle stripe and is made from a fine and light Super 150’s wool that is very pleasant to wear. The tie has the Gold Treasure label on the reverse and is presented in a gold-coloured box to further emphasise the exclusive character of this accessory.

>> Discover the Gold Treasure bunch in the Consumer Catalogue (for Priviliged webusers)

Consumer Fabrics Catalogue

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Scabal is proud to announce that the Consumer Fabrics Catalogue is up and running. Become a priviliged webuser and you will be able to search and view fabrics and send them on to friends and family.

It is available in English and French. Ordering online is not possible for consumers as Scabal continues through it's network of specialized shops and tailors.

Easily search for the fabric you need, view over 5500 Scabal and Wainshiell fabrics online, get lots of useful information from the Scabal Newsletter and more!

>> Become a priviliged webuser and get automatic access

>> Log in

Lapis Lazuli in Newsweek

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"Seeing blue" appeared in Newsweek in September talking about Scabal's exclusive Lapis Lazuli bunch.

Before the Taliban, the Soviet intervention and even the poppy, Afghanistan had lapis lazuli. And now everyone else wants a piece of it, too. The stone once relegated to casual jewelry has resurfaced in luxury lines for both men and women. Karen Karch, who designed Uma Thurman's engagement ring in 1998, has developed a new lapis lazuli line featuring rose pendants and chunky 18kt gold and lapis rings ($1,500–$5,345). Tiffany designer Elsa Peretti created an eye-popping round lapis pendant on a chain of 18kt gold mesh ($2,500). Aaron Faber Galleries carries a striking brooch that contrasts quartz's angular perfection with the fluid pyrite-flecked veins of lapis ($14,900). And historic New York jeweler De Natale carries stunning lapis-and-diamond flower earrings ($1,070). For men, Touch of Luxury carries a classy pair of cuff links with checkered lapis and mother-of-pearl inlaid in 18kt gold ($875). And Scabal has begun integrating microscopic particles of lapis lazuli into Australian merino wool for the ultimate in chic suits (www.scabal.com).

>> See all press cuttings

>> More info about Lapis Lazuli

>> All special fabric bunches

>> View the entire bunch in the Fabrics Catalogue

Scabal at the raid

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On 23rd and 24th of August, Scabal participated at the "Premium Car and Luxury show" in Basel, organised as an appetizer of the "17th Raid Suisse-Paris". The Raid is a 3 days lasting rally with oldtimers racing from Basel to Paris via Dijon and Orléans.

The event was a huge international success with participants coming from Japan, Mexico, Italy and Switzerland and was fully in line with Scabal's Spring/Summer 2007 communication campaign.

>> More information on www.raid.ch

Saxony : from the desk of the chairman

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Saxon Merino sheep are found exclusively in the higher rainfall country of southern Australia, especially in the highlands of Tasmania, the cooler and wetter regions of Victoria and tablelands of New South Wales. Just as these climactic and pastoral conditions contrast with those where the South Australian Merino is found, so too in almost every respect do the sheep.

Physically the smallest of the Merino types, cutting the lowest weight in wool (4-5kg.), the Saxon Merino is without peer in the quality of wool produced. Specifically, this wool is extremely bright and white in colour, soft to handle and fine (i.e. narrow) in diameter. These features make this wool prized by the textile industry for the highest quality and most expensive cloths it can produce.

The Saxony quality is part of the Favorite bunch, as it is a favourite of Scabal's Chairman, Mr. Peter Thissen.

>> Discover all fabric bunches of Autumn Winter

A client's refit : Tailleur Vincent

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Scabal wishes to congratulate the team of Tailleur Vincent with the complete redesign and refit of its shop near Charleroi (Belgium). The shop has been enlarged to 90 sq metres with an classically modern atmosphere. The areas of the store were arranged into a ready-to-wear/casual area and a made-to-measure/bespoke corner, a relaxing environment for clients.

The store is open from Tuesday through Saturday and highlights the full range of Scabal's ready-to-wear, made-to-measure garments and accessories.

>> For more info : www.tailleurvincent.com

Scabal Winter 2007-2008

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Scabal has launched the new Autumn Winter 2007/2008 collections. "Wintry yet light" is the theme of this stylish, timeless collection providing contemporary comfort. True to Scabal's mission it offers top quality and elegant chic. In the past Scabal has backed these values by many years' experience and know how which brings innovation into tradition.

>> Discover the Ready to Wear, Made to Measure and Accessories lines

>> Send a picture of the new collection to friends and family

The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

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"Jersey Boys", the latest musical sensation to hit Broadway, and soon to be showing around the world, is ensuring that its stars are well dressed by clothing them in Scabal fabrics. Neal Boyarsky of Fabric Czar, Scabal's exclusive distributor in the US, has been working closely with the shows designers to ensure that the most suitable fabrics have been selected to reflect the style of the 60s, the period the show is set in. Scabal has also recently provided cloth for Broadway shows like Hairspary and the Producers, and, in a forthcoming film of the musical Mamma Mia, Scabal provides clothing for two of the main characters, played by Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth.

>> www.jerseyboysinfo.com
>> more films in which Scabal features

Bespoken magazine

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“Bespoken” is an initiative from Scabal to promote a tailor-made lifestyle.
We live in a world of globalisation and standardisation. All over the globe, products and consumer habits look more and more alike. Mass media an the Internet increasingly dictate our thinking.
At Scabal, we feel that the individual needs to find his own space. Choice is the real expression of luxury.
Our new magazine, “Bespoken”, is dedicated to personalisation. Twice a year, we want to present not only Scabal's latest contribution to this concept, but also offer an insight into the world of personalised luxury.
We wish you an enjoyable and informative experience with this first edition of Bespoken.

>> visit www.bespoken.com

Scabal Savile Row store

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Scabal have just completed the redesign and refit of their London Flagship store at 12 Savile Row. UK Retail Design agency, The One Off were tasked with creating an atmosphere that is classically modern, considered, ordered and above all relaxing and welcoming in what is Scabal's showcase store.

The areas of the store were arranged into 'Gallery' (100 sq metres) and 'VIP consultation' (20 sq metres), whilst the introduction of a lounge with central feature fireplace and Le Corbusier furniture forms an elegant focus and a relaxing environment for clients.

Materials, finishes and furniture are stylish and polished with the use of high gloss black, antique mirror, glass and beautiful display tables to highlight the luxury cloth and garments.

The store, inspired by their Savile Row address, is a true representation of modern British luxury: classic, timeless and elegant. The store is open Monday through to Saturday, and highlights the full range of Scabal products - cloth, garments and accessories. For more information about the store, please contact the Store Manager, Ricky Sahota - .

Scabal Flagship Store - 12 Savile Row - W1S 3PQ London - Tel 020 7734 1867 - Fax 020 7439 0093

>> Check the store locator for more stores

Flagship
         

Adidas and Wainshiell

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Adidas is spanning the globe looking for the best patterns and materials some countries have to offer. In turn, Adidas has infused these patterns and materials to some of their apparel and sneakers.

The famous ZX 500, a jacket and cap get a Wainshiell treatment in a limited edition. The prestigious Savile Row brand owned by Scabal influences one of Adidas most iconic runners. An elegant navy pinstripe coats the upper and a silver lace jewel in the form of a cufflink is attached to the front lace. The same lining tailors use lines the interior and insole of the trainer. The shoes are sewn together in the traditional fashion of Savile Row.

Founded in 1807 Wain Shiell & Son established themsleves quikly as one of the finest providers of fabric to the tailoring craft. Wain Shiell fabrics became synonymous with quintessential British fashion and elegance. Wainshiell's worsted cloth is fabricated with typical traditional English cloth weaving techniques; presenting the excellence, style and quality maintained for two centuries.

>> Read more on the ZX 500

>> Send an ecard of this limited edition sneaker

Business Fabrics Catalogue

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After a succesful launch in US and UK, the Scabal Fabrics Online Catalogue is now available worldwide for business customers in English and French.

Easily search for the fabric you need, view over 5500 Scabal and Wainshiell fabrics online, get lots of useful information from the Scabal Newsletter and more!

>> Request access

>> Log in

Romance

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Cashmere is synonymous with exceptional luxury and softness. One usually associates this unique type of fabric with winter. However, Scabal does not wish to deny men this pleasure in summer and has therefore created a completely new fabric called “Romance”.

It is a cloth of 280 grammes consisting of pure cashmere. This is ideal for men who have for a long time been yearning for a naturally elegant summer jacket. Fine worsted cashmere is simply exceptional. “Romance” drapes beautifully and has a fantastic feel. After all, pure cashmere stands for exceptional softness. Another benefit is the magnificent, natural sheen, which is so unique to this fibre.

The name “Romance” was not just chosen haphazardly. It reminds us of the romance of stylish travel in the English countryside, gently cruising in the classic sports car along winding roads to stop for a fancy pick-nick. If time is indeed a luxury, then one might as well enjoy this luxury in the ultimate cashmere.

Romance is available in 27 different designs. The patterns range from various checks to herringbone patterns to plain fabrics. Natural hues, such as nuances of brown, green and sandy colours form the mainstay of this new line of fabrics which exudes natural chic.

Additions to Summit

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Scabal adds 10 fabrics to it's famous Super 250's bunch, Summit.

>> Read more about Summit

>> Discover more Special Editions

Scabal Savile Row store

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Major refurbishment is done to Scabal's Savile Row store in London. The opening is planned at the end of March. This flagship store reveals the best of modern British luxury. Scabal is also pleased to announce the appointment of a new sales manager, Mr. Ricky Sahota.

>> Search for a store near you

New Scabal N12 line

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In the forthcoming season of Autumn/Winter 2007-2008, Scabal is launching its premium line, “ Scabal N° 12” . This collection, handcrafted according to the strict bespoke tailoring traditions of Savile Row, is the ultimate Scabal range. A “Scabal N° 12” suit is the epitome of natural, contemporary elegance that underlines the importance of tradition and is the perfect blend of modern comfort and tailored elegance . Rendez-vous in August for more details…

>>> Read more about N12

Casa Frumoasa - Bucharest

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Scabal wishes to congratulate the team of Stil European Impex with their new Scabal showroom “Casa Frumoasa”, in the heart of Bucharest. The splendour of Casa Frumoasa brings Scabal suits an accessories to live.

>>> Check our worldwide distribution

Nicolas Jones Bespoke

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Scabal's customer Nicholas Jones Bespoke of Manchester, England, offers its customers a truly unique and highly personal approach to dressing. This is highlighted in their recent offering of a short coat - the so called "Manchester Coat" - with shoes made in the same fabric.

For more information on Nicholas Jones Bespoke, please visit their website www.nicholasjonesbespoke.co.uk

New Diamond Chip

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Perhaps men are not so easily seduced by jewellery, but they will certainly appreciate this tailor-made gem of a suit. For all the men out there who insist upon a “Rolls Royce” suit, Scabal has designed a cloth which incorporates diamond fragments.

The new 2007 “Diamond Chip” range comprises no less than 23 different patterns and colours; the largest collection ever.

>>> read all about it

>>> discover more Scabal Special Editions

Scabal Cloth for 007

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Scabal has delivered several cutlengths of its “Gold Treasure”, “Festival” and “Velvets & Corduroy” collection for the latest 007 movie.
“Casino Royale” is based on Ian Fleming's novel of the same name. Published in 1953, it was the first book in his James Bond' series. Casino Royale will mark the introduction of Daniel Craig as legendary secret agent James Bond 007, before he holds his license to kill. But Bond is no less dangerous, and with two professional assassinations in quick succession, he is elevated to "00" status. In theatres as from mid November.

>>> more about Casino Royale

>>> more movies featuring Scabal fabrics

Scabal Istanbul

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Istanbul is the latest location for a new Scabal store, owned and run by Scabal's long standing Turkish partner Imaj Tekstil. The Scabal store is located in the recently opened luxury mall Kanyon, and is well situated among other leading international brands. The Scabal store carries the full range of scabal products, including ready-to-wear, Made-to-Measure, accessories and cloth. For more information, please go to www.scabalkanyon.com or contact or dial 0212 353 06 43.

Showroom in Mexico

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Scabal is pleased to announce that its Made-to-Measure specialist for Mexico has opened an impressive new showroom in an exclusive area of Mexico City. The new location, with its own parking facilities, provides a pleasant and luxurious surrounding to view fabrics, try on garments and pursue the full range of Scabal accessories. For further details and an appointment, please contact Alejandro Carreon at or Carlos Cincunegui at . Check our distributor page for more details.

Scabal in Ankara

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Scabal would like to congratulate Mr Onel Kumas of Kumas Textile (www.oneltekstil.com.tr) on the recent 20th anniversary of his store in Ankara. The Ankara store has a large area devoted to Scabal products, including ready-to-wear, Made-to-Measure, accessories and cloth. We would like to wish Mr Onel, and his daughter who is now active in the business, continued success.

Yangir: Beauty of the Beast

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Can you imagine a tailor-made suit in a fabric which is even softer than cashmere? This will soon become a reality with the latest creation by Scabal. This amazing fabric goes by the name of ‘Yangir’, after a wild mountain goat which inhabits the Mongolian high mountains. Its wool is exquisitely soft; it is very rare.

>> More information

Scabal's renewed VIP corner in Berlin

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Scabal is proud to present you the re-opening of its latest VIP Made-to-Measure corner at the 1st floor of the Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe) in Berlin, Germany. With more than 5.000 available 5000 fabrics and numerous personalized options, you can dress your personality in less then 3 weeks time. Mister Frank Schiemann is pleased to consider your Made-to-Measure wishes on scabal@schiemann-berlin.de. Visit also www.kadewe.de

Private Line - Your Personal Fabric

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Scabal is taking personalisation just one step further. As of now, there is the possibility of weaving a name or a message into the fabric.

This new collection has very appropriately been named "Private Line". In this very elegant way, Scabal is implementing the general trend for increased personalisation. Thanks to new technology, it is now possible to weave complete sentences, and this in an uninterrupted line or with spacing.

Your power of imagination or personalisation will know no bounds!

>>> More info

Business customers from USA can order here.

Business Class

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We would like to draw your attention to a brand new quality for Spring Summer:

The collection is crease shy and gives exceedingly good performance. It is produced from a Super 100 wool and spun to a 2-ply yarn that has been uptwisted to give extra performance. A special finish "Nanotechnology" holds the comfort, is repellent to stains and water and improves resistance to creasing.

Scabal's Bamboo

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The touch of cashmere and the look of silk. 100% Bamboo and a mix of 50% Bamboo and 50% Cotton you can discover in the LAGOON bunch of Spring Summer 2006

>> Check our store locator to find the Scabal reseller nearest to you.

Scabal at international fairs

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Black is a colour.
Black can be worn in a thousand ways.
Come and enjoy the diversity of our Autumn-Winter 2006-2007 collection at

Pitti Immagine Uomo
from January 11th to the 14th 2006. Fortezza da Basso, Padiglione Centrale, Piano Inferiore, stand R14
Munich Fashion Fair
from January 22nd to the 24th 2006. Ungererstrasse 175.

Scabal's luxury fabrics in DNR

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"Rich Rewards" is the title of the 2 page DNR article about Scabal's top quality fabrics: Gold Treasure, Diamond Chip and Lapis Lazuli are mentioned as the very best available in fabrics today.

"Our product is very much an emotional product", says Neil Hart, sales director of Scabal. Which is why, back in 1999, Scabal launched its Gold Treasure collection, an assortment of super 150s made from Australian merino, which incorporates 22-karat-gold thread into its otherwise conservative cloth. That, in turn, was followed by a Diamond Chip collection, made by taking microscope fragments from an Antwerp gem cutter and dispersing them into cleaned, combed wool before it's spun into yarn. More recently, the company added Lapis Lazuli to its lineup: a 14-part collection made in much the same way as its Diamond Chip designs, but using fragments of the semiprecious stone in Super 150s wools that are dyed with decoration to evoke true lapis blue.

Click on the image on the right to read more and see the photo.

Scabal's partnership with New York University

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The New York University organizes a conference in New York : "Dressing the Part: The Masculine and Feminine in Fashion".

Scabal is pleased to announce it's sponsorship of this conference that takes place from Thursday December 1 till Saturday December 3.

They explore the feminine and masculine elements in fashion, their origins, influences on and current expressions of them, examing both clothes for women and men. Designers such as Emanuel Ungaro and Kean Etro are key note speakers.

The conference is organized by Lisa Koenigsberg, advisor to the Dean for Arts Initiatives and adjunct professor of the arts, NYU (SCPS), who established the NYU series of fashion conferences; she is the founder and President of Initiatives in Art and Culture.

For more details and subscription, please check their website.

(1) Courtesy, Douglas Whitney. Reproduced in The Power of Glamour: The Women Who Defined the Magic of Stardom by Annette Tapert (Crown Publishers, 1998, p. 244).
(2) Photo: George Hurrell. Reproduced in Hurrell’s Hollywood Portraits by Mark A. Vieira (Harry N. Abrams, 1997).
(3) Photo: Helmut Newton. Reproduced in Fashion: The Century of the Designer, 1900 – 1999 by Charlotte Seeling (Konemann Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, 1999; English edition, 2000, p. 357).

Scabal Spring-Summer 2006

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Scabal launches it's Spring Summer 2006 collections.

Summit

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Twenty-five years ago, Scabal launched the world's first cloth finer than Super 100's and, since then, it has pursued an unceasing quest for the finest wools in the world. In 2000, Scabal created a Super 200's quality, called Exceptional. Now, after five more years of tireless research, Scabal has reached the pinnacle in ultrafine Australian wools and is proud to announce the arrival of a cloth worthy of the name, SUMMIT.

It is so fine to the touch that Scabal's own technicians immediately called it Super 250's. SUMMIT is an ultra-ultrafine fibre in the lower 12 micron range, and is processed in its purest form without corrupting it with other luxury fibres. It is extremely consistent along its length, has high strength, incomparable lustre and a natural comfort which is due to the fibres' wave-like crimps.

A wool this fine deserves nothing but the finest treatment, and Scabal has obliged. The wool is meticulously processed using artisan methods in Scabal’s own design and weaving department in Huddersfield, England. From cleaning through spinning and weaving to final finishing, no effort is spared.

This extraordinarily fine Super 250's fabric has intentionally been spun to a medium count of two nineties (2/90). This results in a medium all-round weight of 280g/m and gives the ultrafine wool a full, rich, flowing handle. Traditional processing follows SUMMIT to the very end, with a special paper pressing for comfort, drape and easy tailoring. SUMMIT is 100% wool with a handle and feel to rival cashmere and an elegant, natural drape that truly does make it the ultimate choice for sophisticated tailoring.

Scabal's Online Catalogue features in DNR

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Scabal has launched the business-to-business Scabal Online Catalogue in the middle of this year, 2005. Many tailors have shown their enthusiasm seeing it facilitates the search in Scabal's offer of over 5000 fabrics and makes ordering easy.

DNR magazine has choosen the title "Pick and Click - Scabal, the high-end fabric merchant, launches its online approach to ordering fine cloth."

Click on the thumbnail to read the full article. If you are or would like to become a Scabal reseller, please fill in the contact page to request your login and password.

Brussels Day October 11th @ New York

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Although not yet recognised enough, it remains a fact that silhouettes coming out of Brussels fashion houses today are sold and worn all over the world. More than ever before, fashion represents an economically ambitious sector in the capital of Europe. With several names firmly established on the international scene and a reputation for quality, Brussels fashion has a shining future. The purpose of the touring Boutiqk coming to your home-town, is to present the many creative facets of an astonishing and sparkling region, impertinent and bewitching...

Already in 2001, Modo Bruxellae paved the way with the concept of the Modo Boutiqk. Today, this concept is travelling the world and will be in New York on October 11th at Harry's Loft (29 East 19th Street).

For Scabal, 2 themes will be on display: the "Tribute to Dali" collection including a Dali suit and the Gold Treasure story with Gold Treasure cloth.

Gold Treasure

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It was at the end of 1999 that Scabal first brought out the ‘Gold Treasure’ cloth, an ultra-fine Super 150’s, originating from an exceptional bale of Australian merino wool and enriched with a 22 carat gold thread. A fine example of technical ingenuity, the production secret of which has been carefully kept secret. Given its tremendous worldwide success, Scabal is now launching six brand new ‘Gold Treasure’ designs. They are still in black, anthracite black and midnight blue, colours which all enhance the gold thread to the maximum. Given the fact that Scabal is always striving for further improvements, this new luxury cloth range contains more gold thread than the previous collection.
The full Gold Treasure collection consists of 12 different designs. The patterns are developed in-house, and the quality production takes place in England using age-old techniques of true craftsmanship. This cloth is available to clients who wish to own a truly exceptional and unique suit.
A unique design in a unique cloth for men who love unmitigated luxury. Hence the dressing room of Luis Miguel, the famous Latin-American singer, who has sold 50 million albums and won 7 Grammy Awards, boasts two Gold Treasure suits in his wardrobe.
Just recently, a well-to-do Scabal client from the Middle East visited Scabal’s Flagship Store at 12 Savile Row (London) and purchased five cut lengths of cloth in four different Gold Treasure designs. Clearly, this somewhat exceptional client owns five different houses all over the world and loves to have the same wardrobein each of these houses, thus dispensing with the need to carry any luggage.
Check our Special Editions section for other luxury bunches.

Bamboo Corduroy

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Another top fabric in the 2005-2006 Autumn-Winter collection is the Bamboo Corduroy cloth, the softest corduroy available on the market. As it is ultra-soft to touch and gives a subtle sheen, it easily surpasses all other natural fibres. The bamboo fibre is derived from the bamboo harvest specially grown for the textile industry and mixed with another outstanding natural fabric, cotton.
The advantages of Bamboo Corduroy are numerous: it is a fabric that ‘breathes’, is hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly, and it above all looks and feels surprisingly different. Scabal features 12 Bamboo Corduroy designs and colours in its 2005-2006 Autumn-Winter collection.

What made heads turn at Pitti Immagine Uomo?

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It was Scabal’s stand at the Fortezza da Basso which for the first time had doubled in size to 77m².
Over 23.000 buyers had a world preview in Florence (22-25 June 2005) of Scabal’s clothing and accessories collections for the 2006 Spring-Summer season. Presented with effortless style, timeless looks and a touch of the Italian Riviera. Poco italiano, vero Scabalissimo.

Scabal presents a new fabric: Triple A

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What is new in the Scabal 2005-2006 Autumn-Winter collection is the Triple A or AAA collection, a description which is currently no longer in use in Western Europe, but which was used for decades to describe a high quality type of wool. The fabric is a Super 120’s wool to which is added another luxurious natural fibre, cashmere. This collection is produced in Scabal’s own factory in Huddersfield (England), and offers exceptional elegance. The Triple A collection comprises 58 designs.

Scabal flies high in The Aviator

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Scabal has contributed once again to a big Hollywood production.
In July 2003, a large quantity of cloth from the Scabal "Festival" and "New Bond Street" collections was delivered for this film directed by Martin Scorsese. The Aviator tells the story of aviation pioneer Howard Highes (Leonardo Di Caprio), an eccentric American billionaire industrialist and glamorous motion picture producer.
The Aviator is leading the 2005 Oscars competition with 11 nominations including "Best Costume Design".
For an overview of the films we contributed to, please check our in the movies page.

Kharisa: an exceptionally soft story

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Kharisa: an exceptionally soft story', 'Scabal is always aiming higher and pushing limits in developing prestigious and unique qualities. We are always looking for exceptional markets. Scabal has launched its latest luxury cloth called Kharisa and is available immeditiately from a limited number of exclusive locations worldwide. Read more on our pages concerning the special editions.

Dali Tribute

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May 2004 marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of the artistic genius Salvador Dalí. Scabal wanted to pay tribute in its own way to this Spanish artist.

Scabal has a thing about art and Dalí. More than thirty years ago, Scabal commissioned Dalí to make 12 paintings about his view of clothes of the then still futuristic 3rd millennium.

The paintings that Dalí made for Scabal inspired Scabal's fabric designers to create 12 comparable fabrics. What at first glance looks like a classic light fabric turns out on closer inspection to be a play of irregular stripes and daring colour accents. "We went to work more frivolously than we usually do," says Michael Day from Scabal's creative department. We wanted to faithfully reproduce the innovative and groundbreaking character of Dalí's style in this collection. The fabric is a Super 120's wool with cashmere and has a weight of 320gram. We deliberately kept it affordable because we think that every loyal Scabal customer should be able to share the enjoyment of this tribute to Dalí."

This fabric collection, which has been called "Tribute to Dalí", has been presented in an international avant-première at the Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence in June 2004.

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