Edward Sexton

[SO_tailor]

I just got informed this morning that the great "nutter" Edward Sexton has passed away. He lived for 80 years.

You can read more about him below
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/fashion/mens-style/edward-sexton-dead.html

[Steelmillal]

Thx SO_tailor. Had these photos on another device to remind me how good lighting 'enlarges' a space. Great things come from small packages, sometimes.





RIP Mr. Sexton.

[Gerry]

His demise got a surprising amount of media coverage over here in the UK. The style wasn't to everyone's taste - much of it wouldn't suit me - but it certainly worked for him. He was such an elegant man. A real inspiration in that respect.

[Greger]

The style he made is really nice. Sleek and clean lines. He was a good contributor to the art of tailoring.

[Schneiderfrei]

I like that longer jacket style.

Love the shot with Annie Lennox, hard to tell her apart from David Bowie, except for the flare at the hips.

[Steelmillal]

The style he made is really nice. Sleek and clean lines. He was a good contributor to the art of tailoring.
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Agreed. Sober v Nutty Nutter. But brand ID is sometimes about kicking over the table.


Love the shot with Annie Lennox, hard to tell her apart from David Bowie, except for the flare at the hips.
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Ms. Lenox definitely kicked over a few tables.

Also, some may not know their history. https://edinburghtailoringcompany.com/2023/05/29/who-are-tommy-nutter-and-edward-sexton-and-why-are-they-important/  ..There's also something in the old forum by memory. 3/4 length coat?

[SO_tailor]

Woah I wasn't aware this thread I made blew up!

His demise got a surprising amount of media coverage over here in the UK. The style wasn't to everyone's taste - much of it wouldn't suit me - but it certainly worked for him. He was such an elegant man. A real inspiration in that respect.

I agree with you there Gerry, I myself didn't prefer it (particularly how wide & curvy the lapels are, and how long the coat is) but it without doubt worked for him. I have much respect because the first youtube video I actually saw on this tailoring trade was actually from him (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrZIYmlIKdY)

It's really good to hear that Sexton's passing got the much deserved coverage. What he did to help the row will leave a legacy.

[Steelmillal]

I'd like to learn about the people he turned his brand over to. They must be quite skilled for him to let them drive the boat while he was fishing off the back end.

[SO_tailor]

Steelmillal I think Sexton gave the business over to a chap named Dominic Montefiore (long before his passing). He was the creative director, and he appeared in most media relating to Sexton beside the man himself. I think he's in the video I linked.

[Steelmillal]

Sir, thank you, Sir.
https://lenoeudpapillon.blogspot.com/2017/04/interview-dominic-sebag-montefiore.html

[Gerry]

I remember seeing a documentary a few years ago that included Edward Sexton. He seemed pretty hands-off with the business, except when it came to celebrity clients. He was seen fitting the model Marie Helvin and the cut of the suit he made for her was not only immaculate, but also incredibly stylish and flattering.

Sexton really knew how to cut for women (IIR he'd spent some time in Paris working at a couturiers). Many tailors/tailoring houses fall short in that respect.

[Gerry]

Here you go, the 55 min mark of part 3:

https://archive.org/details/BBCSavileRowDocumentaryPart1LoveThyNeighbour/BBC+Savile+Row+documentary+-+Part+3+-++Foreign+Affairs.mp4

Edit: Annoyingly, you have to click on part three, even though it's linked, otherwise you get the wrong episode.