Formal wear origins

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EDITORIAL COMMENT
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TO YOU
In this ninth edition of Bespoken, we will take up a little more space to talk
about ourselves – please bear with us. In our pages, you will find a large section
dedicated to the new communication concept that attempts to bring Scabal
closer to you, our valued reader and customer. It is our aim to bring our two main
strengths – the fabrics and garments – closer together. By visually combining
these two elements, we wish to underline our competence as a fabric specialist
among the international garment brands. We will try to enhance the information
content that we provide and contribute to the general level of information
about fabrics, their origins, specificities and features. At the same time, our
new concept, ‘Mr Fabric’, will also provide a bridge between the design and
technology side of cloth and the personality of the suit’s wearer, expressed by our
motto, ‘Made-By-You’.
Following many months of crisis, the world is perhaps in the mood to celebrate
again; we have noticed the much-welcomed return of formal wear to the fashion
scene, a trend about which we are very enthusiastic. Tuxedo, dinner jacket,
morning coat; all forms of ceremonial and evening wear have become popular
once more and are being reinterpreted in creative ways. However, it still seems
that there is confusion about what to wear for which occasion – Bespoken will try
to shed some light on this issue, with some useful tips.
Many other topics are also covered, such as Scabal’s involvement with the theatre
and the world of opera, and there is an exclusive interview with renowned
designer Dries Van Noten.
The next edition will be our tenth and thus the fifth anniversary of Bespoken.
Time flies! However, be reassured that our team is already working on a very
special edition and on other international projects to celebrate our anniversary.
Happy reading!
Gregor Thissen
J. Peter Thissen, Scabal Group Chairman (right)
and his son Gregor, CEO
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