A Gentleman's London, Episode Four: Kent & Haste

The fourth episode of "A Gentleman's London" takes us to Savile Row's hidden gem, where Tom Chamberlin's personal tailors, Kent & Haste, uphold bespoke artistry. An intimate look at one of London's last true independent ateliers.
Videography: Hash Rifai, Public Members Club
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[@OngoGablogian185]

Kirby is going to throw hands when he finds out you've been seeing his woman.

[@piccalillipit9211]

HAHAHAHHA very funny - yep he will be shooting back for a dozen pairs of trousers made with three pleats.

[@bl00dhoney]

​@@piccalillipit9211😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣

[@penguin_edits]

LMAO

[@TommyAngelucci1]

😂😂😂😂

[@rockys3654]

😂😂😅

[@Mojo-IRE]

She was one of the highlights of Kirby's channel. Her video of drafting and drawing the trouser pattern is one of the best unintentional ASMR videos on YT.

[@Asmrhardcandyexpert]

What do I type in KZbin to watch the unintentional asmr video?

[@Mojo-IRE]

@@Asmrhardcandyexpert "Drafting Bespoke Trousers | Double Bespoke Commission with Kent & Haste London"

[@mikewingert5521]

I collected a new pair of trousers from there a couple of weeks ago……completely first class….its a lovely shop and all the staff are super; more like visiting fun bantering friends. Suyamba is a fabulous cutter.

[@stoic900]

Beautiful GP on the wrist mate. White gold small seconds = class.

[@cmbart1]

As an American, i can confirm: partial break is the way to go. The trend of no break over here is too much like skinny jeans....no thank you.

[@thegreatone-australia1851]

Wonderful presentation - regards from Australia.

[@jekkasokolsky9231]

Wow ! What a beautiful Norfolk ! That detailing is really crazy. No word's to describe how balanced and beauty it is. Tom you have a good taste :) and Tailors with a capital "T" ! That can create with in idea such a BEAUTIFUL art ! Truly craftsmanship's, Tailoring art! God bless those people with golden hands.

[@barrywa39]

An absolutely first class video Tom. It was refreshing to see somebody chatting/interviewing, and having a friendly banter. Both you and Terry came across like lifelong friends. The suit was fantastic, and looked perfect on you. The mention of 'bow legs', reminded me of an old saying that my paternal grandmother said, 'They're so bow legged, they couldn't stop a pig in a passage'.An extra bonus was the chat with Stephen Lachter. Laughed at the outtakes.

[@tastewithjase]

SUYAMBA. Coolest cat on The Row. Kirkby & The Rake giving love where it is richly deserved.

[@azlansharom7011]

Lovely video but what impressed me most was Terry grabbing the falling tape measure without looking 😄👌🏽

[@piccalillipit9211]

*LOVE THE BACK DETAILING* especially on the shoulder - I might try that on the next coat I make

[@TommyAngelucci1]

Please more videos. Thank you for this such great video.

[@jeffhreid]

Brilliant suit. Quite unusual with the belted back and those pockets

[@HumbertoClaudino]

Congratulations on the video, it was informative and very fluid.

[@Anonymous-or4ru]

Despite his significant talents, Terry Haste appears to be a frightfully humble, endearing fellow. And bashful while being celebrated. His reflective, downward gazes off into the distance made me smile because he reminded me of Paul Whitehouse's character Ted (from Ted & Ralph) on The Fast Show. Although there is an obvious warm friendship in your case, Terry's slightly uncomfortable demeanour is reminiscent of Ted. But like Ted, I can imagine if Terry was down the Battle Cruiser, he'd be a proper cheeky chappy.

[@amosdamon]

Great videos, not too stuffy yet informative and entertaining.

[@markpeacock4818]

Beautiful piece of art.

[@chriswood4650]

Lovely to see Terry and Suyamba. Real shame John wasn’t there

[@christinacutlass1694]

The wider lapel , high on your chest, really gives you that broad shouldered strength in looks. Most male models look effete and too narrow everywhere. Some men are so muscular and have such small waists compared to their shoulders that they look like they’ve been Stuffed into a suit that’s barely big enough. Your suits are fitted in such a way that you have an aura of unaffected elegance, masculinity and approachable appeal. Love the aesthetics of your suits!

[@kbrett2004]

Fantastic video, my favorite of the series so far. Always love getting a glimpse into this house.

[@reginaldgooden3495]

Always Elegant!!! They make incredible garments!!! 🎩

[@cohort075]

I still dream of being able to say “this is my tailor, and this is my shirt maker.” “O” to be able to afford bespoke clothes, dreams are cheap thank goodness. Love the videos.

[@phillipwong3754]

Suitsupply 😎

[@alexxfreedom]

It's always enjoy listening to tailors discussing the little details they have added in to show there work. I do love brown DBs.

[@MisterBurtonshaw]

Excellent insight into the process. The lady who did the trousers explained the makers side very well indeed. Nice suit.

[@thenazarite2444]

Superb content Tom, loving your take

[@ricardorgomez]

Someday, I'll get a bespoke suit and hopefully, Kent & Haste will do it for me. Quintessential British tailoring. And they look like lovely people 😊

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

20:10 Much as I have been entertained by our host's narration, I am grateful for the words of wisdom, tradecraft and indeed even the simple change of sound that the tailor imparts.

[@philiplewis7252]

Fabulous video! Immensely informative and entertaining. Kindest regards. PJ.

[@simongoddard8490]

Excellent, do hope Kirby was paying attention when you were discussing break!

[@kevindimauro9689]

How quaint this channel is . ❤

[@jeffroberts9536]

I really enjoy these videos. I hope this is an ongoing project.

[@AnilJedi]

Just discovered your site. Love it. Keep up the interesting content and personal aspect of tailoring. I’m now a Cordings man after Aquascutum lost its way years ago.

[@smgreenartsprivate]

I love the pink trousers she made and is wearing :) the shirt is also lovely and no doubt comfortable. The tweed looks handsome on you :) well done K&H the style reminds me of Jeeves and Wooster, Bertie's tweed suit :) thank you Tom for this interesting series your Mrs. is a very lucky lady indeed. Love the off cuts of video at the end ;)

[@user-ee5yk4fz2f]

Lovely English perspective as compared to Kirby’s view. Not having a dig but just the different cultural flavours - keep up the good work, you, Kirby, Kent and haste😊

[@dominiquepierre-nina4581]

Loving all the videos and instructions but I am now having trouble to chose which Taylor to chose to get my first bespoke suit..

[@Ste2023]

Terry is class . Suyamba always wears beautiful fitted trousers . she makes lovely trousers I hope John is doing well . there knowledge is amazing

[@piccalillipit9211]

*OMG 6 YEARS* I remember the trouser lady joining the company - wow time passes so quickly

[@BeauQuillen]

That little dark girl is cute, she should not be crossdressing.

[@bl00dhoney]

@@BeauQuillen what a boring combination of sexism and racism

[@Mutiny960]

@@bl00dhoney Yeah I've haven't seen such an ignorant racist load of crap in a long time. @BeauQuillen Go clean yourself up. Your stink is making this whole place unbearable.

[@JSerrato289]

@@BeauQuillen what is genuinely wrong with you

[@BeauQuillen]

@@JSerrato289 A lot of things are wrong with me. I was raised by the Ku Klux Klan in Florida, and was sent to a Mental Hospital in August of 1975 when I was 11 years old. I was released in October of 1990.

[@sirrandolphnettleby3114]

Brilliant series on a Gentleman's London looking at all the mens businesses in London. Perhaps you could visit Frank Foster shirts in Pall Mall.

[@PaulTaylorHypno]

Not a fan of the jacket pockets I'm afraid. Lapels are great. Love the bigger waistband on the trousers. You have a proper hump on your back! Tried a brace? Great video.

[@canadafree2087]

A fantastic company, it makes me want to say that if I was to have a Savile Row bespoke suit, I'd want Kent & Haste to make my first one. As a poor person who was bullied about "flood water" pants, a slight break is a must have. No break triggers thoughts of pants being too short; when sitting I do not want to expose a foot of leg, just some ankle is fine. I do favor pleats. I like the cross-over on the waist, I've got a pair of British Army wool dress trousers that has a cross-over you just don't see in Canada.

[@anthonyxibarrax]

Love the shoes!

[@countalma9800]

Beautiful jacket! Also, that tie has an amazing shade of green. Speaking of pleats vs no pleats, I really don’t see how pleats make pants more “comfortable”. Comfort is in the overall fit and cut of the trouser, which can be flat front, single pleated, or double pleated. Pants can be low waisted and narrow, and no amount of pleats will make them comfortable. Or pants can be comfortably specious around the seat and thighs, while having a flat front. Pleats are, essentially, a stylistic element. I prefer single, relatively shallow pleats for aesthetic purposes, a mid rise, enough space in the seat and thigh to always feel comfortable in any position throughout the day, a taper below the knee to a 7.5-8 inch opening, and a very small, barely noticeable break.

[@w.adammandelbaum1805]

Famous picture of Nutter wearing a crazy mixture of patterns graces several men's style books.

[@Bobby-ei7xp]

I love the cloth the color is so eyepleasing and looks so hogh quality of fabric.

[@kevinlenyatsa3648]

I really like this tour, I've been wanting to know more about this tailor

[@londonman8688]

lovely jacket details

[@drc4563]

Wonderful program. Please can you talk more about the specifics of each house cut. Some are quite clear (Huntsman, A&S etc). But y for others its less so. So why pick a specific tailor for bespoke? You won’t do this so often and want to stick with one. What are the specific differences in cut?

[@jeffreydaniels7519]

The height of luxury, absolutely brilliant. I too love the double breasted suit.

[@briansmith9926]

Really smart suit. I'm trying to decide which shoes I would wear with it.

[@jasonarday4014]

Tom I have really enjoyed these episodes they have been hugely insightful. Had the pleasure of bumping into you at Huntsman a few months ago. Keep up the brilliant content 👌🏾

[@tfchamberlin]

It was a great honour meeting you Jason. I’ve been meaning to get Taj to link us together to do something for the mag.

[@jasonarday4014]

@@tfchamberlin It would be great to work with you please get in contact with Taj and we will sort it, as I hugely admire your work and of your style. Hopefully hear from you through Taj soon!

[@michaelgourlay1746]

Definitely no break for me.

[@VieScent]

What scents are these wonderful gentlemen wearing?

[@topworstmedia5413]

11,000 views after one day 😍

[@davidc4408]

Tailor looks like he is thinking wish was anywhere except here

[@laminage]

The Late Writer/Satirist Tom Wolfe (RIP), used the same tailor since the 1960's who did all of his suits including the legendary white suit. The History of The Forresters on The Bold & The Beautiful was that Eric Forrester was the son of a tailor who ran a shop in Chicago, Ill. While a Student at Northwestern College (Megan Markle's Alma Mater) he met Stephanie Douglas and the rest is history.

[@danCK1990]

does kent and haste make casual summer shirts and is there something like bespoke T shirts?

[@raymondberg7385]

Dont think there is anything like a bespoke t-shirt, what would the purpose of that be? If you want bespoke shirts there are a few companies doing that.

[@maryjones5710]

I enjoyed this immensely and adore your brown Tweed, delicious.

[@londonman8688]

have you done a video on how to choose a tailor ?

[@TheEldarGuy]

Someone who listens to what you want and can marry that with what you need. Your first tailor may not be the one you stay with, so you want to really choose well.

[@easyyeye]

22:31 lol too smooth

[@hiteshahir2671]

Mr. Terry's accents are very handsome. More britishy to me OR i dont know anything about it may be @5:20 "tweed , sewing it together"

[@Bjartone]

Time to make haste!

[@iainsanders4775]

A man who patronises his tailor - in more ways than one..

[@easyyeye]

I love how I can’t look at suits the same😂😂

[@KhanyoMjamba]

Hey Suyamba!

[@RovexHD]

I go with zero break. Honestly, I always find the most stylish men have zero break in the trousers.

[@agustingiancaterino4303]

How tall are you Tom? Because I'm 6 ft myself but you certainly look massive, maybe 6' 4''? Video was lovely as always, cheers.

[@vapoker08]

If someone could tell me where to buy the type of shirt Mr. Haste is wearing, with cuffs like those, I would be most appreciative. They don’t look French, but rather something else I’m not familiar with.

[@crawfokr]

Cocktail cuff. Most notable from James Bond Dr. No. That shirt was made by Turnbull and Asser but most custom shirt makers can make them for you.

[@supersonique001]

I've heard that they are quite a bit more affordable than the highbrow houses on Savile Row?! It would be informative to at least give a ballpark figure as to costs and comparisons so as to demystify the intimidation of the bespoke process.

[@tcn0199]

I don’t use KHL, but do patronize one of their neighbors, and know them a bit. They are significantly less than someone like a Huntsman or Poole (maybe £1000 less), but I would think the pricing discussion still starts at around £4500 for a normal two piece.

[@AmanPandey-wy2yf]

Yes it starts around £4200 for a two piece. You could also check through their contact us section for anything specific

[@sirrandolphnettleby3114]

Terry Haste has he got cocktail cuffs on his shirt??

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

This former Marine Corp officer wants a full-break for all his trousers made by his SR tailors just like what his uniforms were a long-time ago! I think it looks best for me that way. It's just a tad lower then what Tom's are.

[@Finny14754]

You wait until Kirby finds out you’re in his manor, he’ll be FUMING 😡.

[@bl00dhoney]

That undertaker doesn't run the Row

[@londonman8688]

i love how terry's face doesnt move when you disucss getting heavier ! ultimate discretion

[@jgb0017]

Here’s my view on break-start with just a touch more break than I want because at some inevitable point, my wife will take them to the local dry cleaners without my knowing, and they will return shorter.

[@phillipwong3754]

I wouldn't classify this suit is suitable for the "city" as you will look odd in a normal office, unless you work in the creative industries. This for me is a suit you wear in a country club or some very posh manor, definitely not something you wear in a normal "office".

[@nathanfarmer2170]

Kirby prepping for war

[@Mopsyboy]

He might have ironed his suit trousers

[@whatthe6532]

I would think the lapels on that jacket are well out of date.

[@varunba08]

'how are you darling'? Did I hear it right?

[@roystonclough6993]

Lovely suit . Shame about shirt collar turning inwards .. And no Windsor tie .

[@sitbone3]

Give the poor girl a mic !

[@jakecavendish3470]

My bate buddy goes there for his suits

[@meritocracyordeath]

Remember to steam your pants if they've been clipped in a hanger.

[@laminage]

Do UK Fellows wear Double Breasted Suits still. I don't see it in The US as much as I used to. I remember seeing Jerry Ver Dorn on Guiding Light 1979-2005 wearing them in the 1990's then wearing single breasted suits.

[@paulcundy7329]

Yes "break" is a really importnat issue, just like those girls being bombed in Ulraine

[@nmd14723]

Should have pressed your trousers mate 🤦‍♂️

[@londonman8688]

5k for a suit ... hopefully one day

[@user-hi3bw6yj9v]

I think that you have to be tall to be able to carry a double-breasted suit well, so you make the grade.

[@theoverlord1925]

While I respect the skill and craftsmanship required to produce suits ; after 20 + years of wearing them I have come to very much dislike suits , dress shirts , ties , and dress leather shoes. I always felt likeI was a “ prisoner” trapped in something I didn’t want to wear. Now, I mostly wear cargo shorts , polo shirts, t shirts, long sleeve t shirts, jeans, flip flops, running shoes, skate shoes , and whatever else is comfortable . I don’t have to impress anybody, just be comfortable . In my opinion you are truly free when you can do what you want , dress how you want and live where you want ….And most importantly, spend your time how you want …..

[@BAShireSATAX]

Calling another man darling is very weird

[@Ritza.Elefteria.Michaki]

Your jacket looks strange on the hands shoulders it's like the jacket is too tight, Ringling All around

[@mLi75]

I've no time for anyone who pats their own back. It's not the sign of a true gent.

[@Mutiny960]

It was a said as a joke. He knew he was breaking the rules. I think that's passable.

[@NigelHyphenJones]

Even Brett Sinclair would be amused….. 🤔

[@fgcalzada8648]

It's all very interesting, not denying that, but dear, oh dear, at a price that makes this is a very niche market (btw, I do hate double breasted jackets).

[@TheTeaisDelicious]

So much better than that annoying fake American bell end, Kerb crawler 😂😂😂

[@aalexjohna]

Tim Nice but Dim.