Eloise Grey

All the garments are made by Neil Aslan in the UK. Neil is a small-scale manufacturer and tailor. He used to employ large numbers, specialising in tailored garments such as coats but had to close down in the 1990s when outsourcing made his customers put pressure on him to reduce his prices.

At the same time labour costs were increasing. It’s the story of many in the UK and the skills are at risk. A real asset, Neil can spot a problem with an armhole or collar and really cares about quality so the tweed is in a safe pair of hands.

The main part of the garment is lined in organic fair trade cotton, hand loomed in India and dyed with natural dyes. The sleeves need something slippery to help the arm through effortlessly and Eloise Grey uses high quality Italian bemberg acetate.

Manmade, but from natural fibres it is biodegradeable and breathable. Eloise Grey is currently investigating a hemp/silk alternative.

The buttons are made from genuine horn.