As our French cousins would say.  There’s certainly an international flavour this month at Cad and the Dandy as interest in the World Cup 2010 starts to hot up. 

 Since our customers are noted for their wit, tact and discernment, the problem of openly declaring your world cup loyalties for the England football team could well be a conundrum in today’s international corporate environment.

 However, help is at hand (or at foot) to solve such a problem for those who may have to confront such a delicate problem.  Being an expert at substitution tactics, we have replaced the traditional jacket lining with lining inspired by the England football shirt.  Merely order one of these special suits and your prayers are answered.

 To proclaim your team loyalty, simply discreetly drape your suit jacket over your chair thus warning others not to encroach on enemy turf.

 Prices start at £425 to order and of course, you can expect the usual attention to detail and meticulous tailoring that is our hallmark.

 We offer the full range of other countries too just to give all customers a sporting chance. (At the moment it is Germany 1 – England 0 as a canny customer is already the proud possessor of a German shirt.). Further customisation is also available – if, for example, you fancy yourself as Wayne Rooney then you can order a customised number 10 shirt  and pretend you are married to Coleen.

 So at last you can show your true colours and not have to worry!

 Next step – Cad and the Dandy solve the problem of why England always screw up their penalty shoot-outs…..

Last weekend we were approached to give a talk on the catwalk of the National Wedding Show on each of its three days on Wedding suits and tailoring. The show was run in conjunction with Caryn Franklin and Jane Galpin of Ten years younger fame!

Wedding shows are normally the realm of the bride and her family and friends with the odd future husband dragging his heels. Its not surprising really when the stands at these events seem to all be aimed for the female market.

However the women and those men that were in the audience were incredibly appreciative for some of the attention being aimed at them. Far too often it seems that the immediate thought for the Groom and his party is to hire the morning and or wedding suits.

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