https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/the-barber-shop 2022-01-14T14:30:35+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/1.png?v=1642170635 The Barber Shop https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/menswear-style-a-conversation-with-alex-zofia-torun-shaw 2023-01-19T07:37:39+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/1_2ebe6ffb-6ffd-4d7e-a501-043c7c5607c6.png?v=1674113859 Menswear Style - A conversation with Alex & Zofia Torun-Shaw https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/independent-oxford 2026-07-24T17:16:51+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/1_de909828-6605-40f1-bd0f-5052fc5cdd98.png?v=1784909811 Independent Oxford Logo with INDEPENDENT in coral and OXFORD in light blue on dark gray circle, with a white cursive website below https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/inspiration-behind-laird-utility 2026-07-24T17:16:48+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/Screenshot_2024-01-10_at_11.01.50_79c6cc98-a290-4056-97b2-1ea0aa5c432e.jpg?v=1784909808 Inspiration behind Laird Utility Group of four in dark coats and berets standing before ancient stone ruins under blue sky https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/unpicking-gabardine-how-its-weave-and-fibres-deliver-enduring-performance 2026-07-24T17:16:44+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/WhatsApp_Image_2025-08-15_at_10.09.38_1_d1df8cd4-da6e-447d-927d-c089fe6f230e.jpg?v=1784909804 Unpicking Gabardine: How Its Weave and Fibres Deliver Enduring Performance Man leaning on white railing wearing a light brown button-up jacket and dark flat cap against blue wooden wall https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/what-subtle-tailoring-tweaks-and-layering-choices-avoid-bulk-without-sacrificing-warmth 2026-07-24T17:16:49+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/EB296CC2-9387-4BEC-9CA1-FA7537AFA2F5_fdd4fce6-870d-447a-85d6-c9eab6acfe26.jpg?v=1784909809 What subtle tailoring tweaks and layering choices avoid bulk without sacrificing warmth? Man adjusting collar of beige belted jacket with flat cap outside Laird Utility store on Jermyn Street https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/tailoring-techniques-and-fabrics-that-bridge-utility-workwear-and-smart-casual-style 2026-07-24T17:16:45+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/a_professional_tailor_focused_on_cutting_fabric_for_a_luxury_suit_in_an_atelier_SP2c8G7UN2_9a41308b-ed44-4e46-ac4a-2d1064918832.webp?v=1784909805 Tailoring Techniques and Fabrics That Bridge Utility Workwear and Smart-Casual Style Older man with gray beard cutting black fabric wearing white shirt and dark vest in tailoring workshop https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/heritage-tailoring-elevates-utility-clothings-fit-durability-and-function 2026-07-24T17:16:41+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/tailor_taking_measurements_of_a_client_for_a_bespoke_suit_in_a_stylish_atelier_SP2c8G7UN2_a7bbf12c-e732-47cb-9de5-2e5fb31243f7.webp?v=1784909801 Heritage Tailoring Elevates Utility Clothing's Fit, Durability, and Function Older man measuring a younger man’s arm length wearing a dark tailored vest and white shirt indoors https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/three-british-workwear-details-tailors-have-translated-into-modern-fit-and-finish 2026-07-24T17:16:41+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/OR5A5815_72e1c2ce-2c1e-4964-896e-e9239c6bf1f8.jpg?v=1784909801 Three British workwear details tailors have translated into modern fit and finish Close-up of brown sturdy button-up jacket with buttoned chest pockets and classic collar https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/which-three-outer-fabrics-keep-you-dry-in-persistent-british-rain 2026-07-24T17:16:20+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/WhatsAppImage2026-06-11at15.55.40_1_f3e4e2fa-e22c-4ff6-aad8-8664e1ac6822.jpg?v=1784909780 Which three outer fabrics keep you dry in persistent British rain? Close-up of black jacket sleeve with brown corduroy cuff and body flap secured by black snap buttons https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/3-reasons-locally-crafted-garments-last-longer-and-need-fewer-repairs 2026-07-24T17:16:18+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/the_image_shows_two_men_in_a_tailor_shop_setting_one_man_an_older_person_with_gray_hair_and_beard_is_adjusting_the_sleeve_of_a_younger_man_wearing_a_gray_checkered_suit_the_older_man_ebce3aec-97f9-47de-aa59-5583bd0f78ca.webp?v=1784909778 3 Reasons Locally Crafted Garments Last Longer and Need Fewer Repairs Tailor adjusting the sleeve of a gray checkered suit on a customer from behind, with a beige overcoat on a mannequin nearby https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/how-to-layer-linen-gabardine-denim-and-waxed-cotton-for-every-season 2026-07-24T17:16:15+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/Edits-OR5A0667_36dbb35d-b837-45e7-ad4d-456694ab5e4f.jpg?v=1784909775 How to Layer Linen, Gabardine, Denim, and Waxed Cotton for Every Season Young man and woman holding hands wearing dark wool coats and matching flat caps on an urban street https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/what-three-questions-should-you-ask-your-fitter-about-alterations-fit-and-style 2026-07-24T17:16:17+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/the_image_shows_two_men_inside_a_clothing_store_specializing_in_men_s_shirts_and_suits_one_man_with_tattoos_on_his_forearm_is_adjusting_the_jacket_of_another_man_who_is_standing_uprig_b0d42987-d896-47a7-8f95-bc9c3e296d06.webp?v=1784909777 What three questions should you ask your fitter about alterations, fit, and style? Man wearing grey plaid suit jacket with white shirt and dark tie, having pocket square adjusted by a salesperson https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/a-tailors-checklist-for-adjusting-jackets-shirts-and-trousers-to-improve-mobility 2026-07-24T17:16:13+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/the_image_depicts_two_men_inside_a_clothing_store_specializing_in_men_s_suits_one_man_dressed_in_a_light_shirt_and_dark_vest_is_measuring_the_arm_length_of_another_man_who_is_wearing_b8026c2c-bf1a-4080-84da-77d0e05fe730.webp?v=1784909773 A Tailor's Checklist for Adjusting Jackets, Shirts, and Trousers to Improve Mobility Tailor measuring sleeve length of man in gray plaid suit jacket inside clothing store https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/how-to-choose-jacket-fabrics-and-weaves-that-mend-neatly-and-hold-shape 2026-07-24T17:16:11+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/a_worker_handles_fabric_in_a_factory_setting_SP2c8G7UN2_90f8f5aa-007a-4033-8294-52bfe4ad60ff.webp?v=1784909771 How to Choose Jacket Fabrics and Weaves That Mend Neatly and Hold Shape Woman in blue uniform and hairnet sewing grey textiles with a TITAN machine in a factory setting https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/what-10-repair-skills-tools-and-supplies-keep-utility-garments-serviceable-for-years 2026-07-24T17:16:09+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/a_close_up_view_of_two_human_hands_working_on_a_fabric_or_paper_pattern_one_hand_holds_a_cutting_or_marking_tool_while_the_other_rests_on_the_material_the_material_appears_to_be_textu_81ad7bdf-cd2d-4a9d-9665-7ccdcf4b7a07.webp?v=1784909769 What 10 repair skills, tools, and supplies keep utility garments serviceable for years? Hands marking textured brown fabric with white tailor's chalk over sewing pattern paper from a top-down view https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/how-to-construct-jackets-and-trousers-for-quick-reliable-repairs 2026-07-24T17:16:08+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/an_older_man_wearing_a_brown_hat_and_dark_long_sleeve_shirt_is_seated_at_a_sewing_machine_labeled_jack_inside_a_presumably_indoor_workshop_or_sewing_room_he_has_a_tape_measure_draped_6d86d172-86a3-4aea-9f51-5e5780f53863.webp?v=1784909768 How to Construct Jackets and Trousers for Quick, Reliable Repairs Older man wearing a brown hat and dark shirt sewing colourful fabric on an industrial machine at eye level https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/what-three-clear-instructions-should-you-give-your-tailor-for-a-neater-freer-fit 2026-07-24T17:16:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/the_image_depicts_two_men_inside_a_clothing_store_specializing_in_men_s_suits_one_man_dressed_in_a_light_shirt_and_dark_vest_is_measuring_the_arm_length_of_another_man_who_is_wearing_93f63294-e830-40c5-bd0e-d85dba7322fc.webp?v=1784909762 What Three Clear Instructions Should You Give Your Tailor for a Neater, Freer Fit? Tailor measures sleeve length of a man wearing a grey plaid suit jacket inside a clothing store https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/how-to-choose-design-details-to-elevate-utility-pieces-for-smarter-dressing 2026-07-24T17:16:04+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/an_older_man_with_gray_hair_and_beard_is_adjusting_the_sleeve_of_a_gray_plaid_jacket_worn_by_a_standing_person_the_man_is_wearing_glasses_a_white_shirt_with_rolled_up_sleeves_a_black_55eaf9fa-806f-4e3e-b6ad-a01f7d533ecb.webp?v=1784909764 How to Choose Design Details to Elevate Utility Pieces for Smarter Dressing Tailor with glasses and vest adjusting a client's grey checkered suit jacket indoors https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/3-utility-garment-features-that-make-light-repair-work-effortless 2026-07-24T17:16:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/detailed_view_of_a_person_focusing_on_sewing_a_piece_of_fabric_by_hand_SP2c8G7UN2_a90023ff-13d1-4ffa-bbe0-ca9a79b1537f.webp?v=1784909761 3 Utility Garment Features That Make Light Repair Work Effortless Close-up of hands sewing light blue fabric with a needle, viewed from above focusing on detailed stitching https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/why-some-garments-last-for-decades-small-design-choices-that-make-mending-easier 2026-07-24T17:15:58+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/an_older_man_with_gray_hair_and_beard_is_standing_indoors_in_a_tailoring_or_fashion_workshop_he_is_wearing_glasses_a_white_long_sleeve_shirt_with_rolled_up_sleeves_a_black_vest_and_da_a6ecd89e-02fb-41b7-8691-46f18e2439ca.webp?v=1784909758 Why Some Garments Last for Decades: Small Design Choices That Make Mending Easier Older man inspects black fabric on table in tailoring studio with measuring tape around neck https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/how-to-identify-and-evaluate-hidden-reinforcements-in-utility-jackets-and-trousers 2026-07-24T17:15:56+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/OR5A8304_3b142a22-a363-445a-a282-0923c8261c10.jpg?v=1784909756 How to Identify and Evaluate Hidden Reinforcements in Utility Jackets and Trousers Man outdoors by water wearing dark green buttoned coat and dark flat cap, holding up coat collar, looking right https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/how-to-restore-a-gabardine-coats-water-resistant-finish 2026-07-24T17:15:52+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/the_image_shows_a_person_seated_holding_a_fabric_swatch_book_open_with_both_hands_the_fabric_swatches_are_patterned_in_red_and_white_checks_the_person_is_wearing_dark_trousers_brown_l_4426893c-4ecb-4a0f-960a-98ca83913287.webp?v=1784909752 How to Restore a Gabardine Coat's Water-Resistant Finish Close-up of hands flipping through red plaid fabric samples from Amadeus 365 Jacketings book https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/five-essential-gabardine-care-routines-to-preserve-shape-and-weather-resistance 2026-07-24T17:15:52+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/experienced_tailor_measuring_fabric_in_a_bright_fashion_design_studio_SP2c8G7UN2_baba10e2-fef6-4ae7-807f-c90bf2c2a2da.webp?v=1784909752 Five essential gabardine care routines to preserve shape and weather resistance Older man in white shirt and dark waistcoat working with patterns on a table in a bright tailoring workshop https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/seam-selection-and-construction-adjustments-that-preserve-a-jackets-fit-during-alteration 2026-07-23T11:50:55+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/a_man_in_a_black_vest_and_white_shirt_is_adjusting_the_cuff_of_a_suit_jacket_worn_by_another_man_standing_with_his_back_to_the_camera_the_second_man_is_dressed_in_a_gray_checkered_sui.webp?v=1784803854 Seam Selection and Construction Adjustments That Preserve a Jacket's Fit During Alteration https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/which-five-removable-features-best-retain-a-garments-fit-after-repair 2026-07-24T11:56:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/the_image_shows_the_back_of_a_person_with_short_brown_hair_and_wearing_a_green_long_sleeve_shirt_the_person_is_standing_indoors_in_front_of_a_clothing_rack_against_a_white_brick_wall.webp?v=1784890560 Which five removable features best retain a garment's fit after repair? https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/how-to-choose-fibres-and-fabrics-that-mend-easily-and-retain-their-shape 2026-07-26T11:46:11+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/the_image_shows_part_of_a_person_primarily_their_hands_and_forearms_holding_two_fabric_swatches_with_plaid_patterns_the_person_is_seated_on_a_light_colored_sofa_wearing_dark_pants_wit.webp?v=1785062770 How to Choose Fibres and Fabrics That Mend Easily and Retain Their Shape https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/which-five-tailoring-techniques-preserve-reinforced-pockets-and-vents-while-ensuring-a-cleaner-silhouette 2026-07-27T14:22:48+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/the_image_shows_a_close_up_view_of_a_person_working_on_fabric_the_person_is_wearing_a_grey_buttoned_shirt_with_sleeves_rolled_up_and_is_using_their_hands_to_trace_or_mark_a_pattern_on.webp?v=1785158556 Which five tailoring techniques preserve reinforced pockets and vents while ensuring a cleaner silhouette? https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/understanding-rain-ready-fabrics-how-weave-coatings-and-membranes-influence-performance 2026-07-28T11:39:12+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/IMG_9352.jpg?v=1785235151 Understanding Rain-Ready Fabrics: How Weave, Coatings, and Membranes Influence Performance 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2026-07-31T11:34:35+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/serious_male_tailor_standing_at_table_with_chalk_and_working_with_sewing_patterns_in_atelier_SP2c8G7UN2_ba8d6416-7973-4d66-8cff-cc2058542e11.webp?v=1785494074 How to Select Seam Types for Quicker, More Straightforward Alterations https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/five-ways-hidden-reinforcements-and-replaceable-panels-extend-a-garments-lifespan 2026-08-02T11:40:45+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/detailed_view_of_a_person_focusing_on_sewing_a_piece_of_fabric_by_hand_SP2c8G7UN2_747f0ac7-fbd7-416e-83a2-4528c0dfb83e.webp?v=1785667243 Five ways hidden reinforcements and replaceable panels extend a garment's lifespan https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/how-to-restore-and-maintain-a-gabardine-coats-water-resistance 2026-08-03T11:37:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/WhatsApp_Image_2025-08-15_at_10.09.38_1.jpg?v=1785753420 How 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Original Hang https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/five-fabrics-and-weaves-you-can-mend-easily-at-home 2026-08-06T11:47:28+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/the_image_shows_an_older_man_with_a_white_beard_and_glasses_sitting_on_a_beige_couch_he_is_wearing_a_white_shirt_with_a_black_vest_and_has_a_measuring_tape_draped_around_his_neck_the.webp?v=1786013247 Five Fabrics and Weaves You Can Mend Easily at Home https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/how-to-choose-and-fit-discreet-access-panels-for-simple-maintenance-and-cleaning 2026-08-07T11:44:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/2367/3819/articles/OR5A7878.jpg?v=1786099440 How to Choose and Fit Discreet Access Panels for Simple Maintenance and Cleaning https://lairdutility.com/blogs/news/how-to-match-colour-weight-and-weave-for-a-seamless-repair 2026-08-09T11:51:03+01:00 weekly 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