Images Magazine November 18

www.images-magazine.com NOVEMBER 2018 images 69 PF BESPOKE GARMENTS from Disley , a customisation service that allows clients to take a stock shirt and blouse, pick one of 35 shades of contrast colour, add some “expert in- house needlework“ and a unique look is created. Minimums start as low as 20 pieces and the company promises lead- times of weeks rather than months and repeat orders as easy as the first. “Add2 really does add up,“ says Disley. Traditional service If a more ‘traditional‘ bespoke service is required, then Disley says it has that covered as well. The brand‘s in-house design and technical team will work alongside you and your client to create and realise eye-catching, distinctive wardrobe ranges. Fabrics can be drawn from the existing stock garment range or sourced as new according to what the customer requires. “With over 65 years of garment manufacturing experience, Disley will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, support you from concept to delivery and produce the W hile the range of ready-to- brand garments available to UK garment decorators is staggering, and increasing every year, there are always going to be some clients who need something that is completely unique. Fab Bespoke Clothing is a new venture from Pete Randall, who was previously employed as B&C’s sales manager for the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia, and more recently as international key account manager for Stanley/Stella. He’s now making bespoke clothing, produced exactly to customers‘ specifications, alongside his colleague Geert de Wael – the ex-sourcing, quality and sustainability manager of Stanley/ Stella. “You can get the best of both worlds, a blank made exactly to the style you want and with the best possible surface to ensure ultimate printability,” says Pete. FAB is also facilitating printing, both locally and at source, directly for brands to supply ‘retail-ready’ products. Another ‘new kid on the block‘ is Add2 Bespoke garments are no longer limited to big corporates with big budgets – there is now a growing number of companies specialising in affordable made-to-order styles, ranging from personalised hoodies and organic tees to customised blouses and fleeces, with minimum orders from just 20 to 1,000 pieces Variations on a theme highest quality garments, all manufactured in ethically and environment- ally accredited factories,“ concludes the brand. Livingstone International has a long heritage as a global apparel sourcing organisation, specialising in the procurement of bespoke clothing and accessories for clients based in the UK, Europe and North America. Established in 2001, the company‘s international network encompasses offices and affiliates in China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, UAE, Turkey and the US, along with its head office in the UK. “Through our international network we develop ‘best-fit‘ solutions for our clients, ensuring that products are delivered on time and to the quality standards expected in their design briefs,“ says Livingstone International. “In recent years we have undertaken a variety of diverse apparel programmes, including corporatewear, sportswear and leisurewear items from internationally renowned brands.“ Livingstone International works with clients with a wide range of experience in sourcing bespoke apparel and offers minimum Roly’s motto is simple: “If you want to have it, we can do it” Dennys Brands offers bespoke hospitalitywear [Left] Charles Kirk & Co offers bespoke corporate knitwear styles Decorators can create their own hoodies with Papini