Every coat in our range starts as a few metres of fabric pinned to the workroom wall. We wear-test samples for a month, through rain and a few dry-cleaner visits, before we commit to an order.
The pattern
Our patterns are drafted by hand and graded from XS to XL. We fit them on people, not just on the dress form, because a coat that looks right standing still can pull across the back the moment you reach for a bag.
The first sample
The first sample is always sewn in the workroom. We adjust pocket depth, sleeve length and the weight of the hem until the coat hangs properly. On the belted coat, that took five rounds.
We'd rather make a coat that's still in the range in five years than a new one every season.
From the studio
Small runs
We produce in small batches so we can re-make what sells and stop what doesn't. It's why you rarely see our coats in a clearance pile, and why some sizes sell out before the next run arrives.
Want to see it for yourself? The workroom is behind our Durbar Marg store, and we're happy to show you round on a quiet afternoon.
