Identity area
Reference code
2022.106.2
Title
Kilgour, French & Stanbury Tailored Dinner Suit Trousers
Date(s)
- undated [1960-1969] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
(1880-)
Administrative history
Savile Row tailor Kilgour has its origins in two firms, T. & F. French and A.H. Kilgour. In 1923 they merged to become Kilgour & French with brothers Fred and Louis Stanbury joining in 1925. They were renowned for their elegance and smartness of cut and the house was renamed Kilgour, French & Stanbury in 1937. In 1970 the company incorporated Bernard Weatherall, a tailor known for sporting and equestrian wear. From 1977 to 1982 Tommy Nutter was with the house and in 1981 introduced a ready-to-wear range called Tommy Nutter for Kilgours.
In 2003 the company relaunched as Kilgour with menswear designer Carlo Brandelli as Creative and Design Director. He worked with the house until 2009 and then again between 2013-2017.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Tuxedo trousers in a black woollen fabric. Trousers are front fastening via a zip with a double hook and eye fastening on and extended waistband tab. There is a dart on either side of the fly. On either side of the waistband, just back from the side seams, there is a pair of small buttons and a tab with a buttonhole. This tab can be fastened depending on how much stability is needed. On the inside of the lined waistband there are three pairs of white buttons to allow braces to be worn. The trousers have four pockets. two angled pockets at the waist and two jetted pockets with a button closure at the reverse. The edge of the waist pockets are finished with black ribbon. This ribbon runs the length of the side seam of the trousers to the hem. On the inside of the trousers, the pocket bags are stamped repeatedly with 'Nylon Reinforced, Extra Strong Pocketing.'
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
No label
Measurements: 43cm [Waist]; 110cm [Length]
Materials: Wool
Details: Zip fastening; Ribbon down side seam
Physical Condition: Good
Measurements: 43cm [Waist]; 110cm [Length]
Materials: Wool
Details: Zip fastening; Ribbon down side seam
Physical Condition: Good