Alexander James

SALE NOW ON

alexjames — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:02:11 +0000

SALE NOW ON

Many items half price or less in our

Pendlebury shop.

Cadence Equine Exhibition (21st – 22nd November)

alexjames — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:15:51 +0000

[ November 21, 2009 to November 22, 2009. ] Aintree International Equestrian Centre, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, LA9 5AS

International Hunting Festival (17th – 18th October)

alexjames — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:06:38 +0000

[ October 9, 2009; 5:00 pm; ] Punchestown, Co. Kildare, Ireland

The National Side Saddle Show

alexjames — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:46:01 +0000

[ August 1, 2009 to August 2, 2009. ] Addington Manor Equestrian Centre Winslow, Bucks, Mk18 2JR

Carriage Driving

alexjames — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:38:17 +0000

Alexander James is proud to offer our complete range of carriage driving attire.

The range includes frockcoats, tailcoats, capes and aprons as well as jackets and trousers. All the garments are hand cut to your own specific requirments in the finest british wool and melton fabrics.

Please contact us to discuss your personal requirments to give you an outfit that eminates quality, style and above all value for money.

Gentlemans Field Coat

alexjames — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:23:04 +0000

Designed for the ulimate country enthusiast, this gentlemans fieldcoat is the perfect garment for people who live their lives outdoors. With fine English tailoring combined with the most up to date technology giving you a coat that is not only stylish and practical but made to withstand the worst weather that mother nature can throw at you. The coat also features a ‘Raglan’ sleeve giving you the room you need for your chosen country pursuit.

The coat features;

- Two large bellows pockets.

- Two welted hand warmer pockets with moleskin bags.

- Two inside breast pockets.

- One large inside poachers pocket.

- Storm cuffs and throat tab.

- Zip and button or Zip and press stud fastening.

- Moleskin collar trim.

- Quilted lining.

- Permatex 100% waterproof / windproof membrane

The fieldcoat is available in a wide range of traditional and stylish tweeds, chosen for their wear and durability. The tweed also has a teflon coating further enhancing the longevity of your garment.

Sizes : 40 – 48 chest

Price : From £450.00 (inc 17.5% vat)

Gentlemans Traditional Waistcoat

alexjames — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:28:56 +0000

This singlebreasted five button waistcoat is the perfect accompaniment to many a country outfit. At home under a hacking jacket, shooting suit or huntcoat to add that finishing touch or a little extra warmth, or on it’s own as a stylish country garment, you are sure to get many years of wear from this waistcoat.

The waistcoat features;

- Plain front or lapels

- Jetted, welt or flap pockets.

- Silk back lining with belt and buckle fastening.

- Gold buttons.

Available in a wide range of cloths including plain or tattersall check wool, doeskin and tweed. Please take a look at our cloth samples for the options available.

Sizes : 38 – 48 chest

Price : £70.00 (inc 17.5% vat)

: £100.00 (Doeskin) (inc 17.5% vat)

Please add £10.00 for the lapel option.

Our Beautiful new habit!

alexjames — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:54:49 +0000

“At the ILPH Open day last September Linda and Jean had been discussing habits with Alexander James who agreed to join forces with us in designing and making a habit in a style to fit everybody in the right places. We were invited to the shop in Pendlebury, what a place, it was like stepping back in time; the modern shop front hides a beautiful old fashioned tailors shop with the original oak floorboards worn down with age. We got our heads together with Alan and Mark in March to design two styles of habit one for myself and one for Philipa Hoyle. Philipa had opted for the modern cut jacket and I had asked for a lower cut Busvine style of jacket. We took along six different styles of habits, reproduction patterns and various pictures to show them what we were looking for.
They took our measurements and studied the patterns and make up of all the habits and we came up with a number of design changes to give a better fit in the apron and jacket, after a day of chatting and modelling we left them with all the information and headed home, excited about the thought of our new habits.
The showing season came and I was champing at the bit to get my habit, I called Alan and he said to go over for a fitting. I arrived at the shop and was given a prototype habit to try on, it fit like a glove but in navy, with arm missing, upturned collar and no hem I still couldn’t envisage how the habit would turn out. I had been borrowing my sister’s habit for the few shows I had been riding at, but was desperate to get my hands on mine, at short notice I had been asked to ride in the Ladies Hunter class at the Three Counties Show so with one phone call to Mark he said to come over for my final fitting on the Thursday. I arrived with anticipation at the thought of seeing my new habit, I entered the shop and Mark appeared with a one armed jacket! I could almost see the finished article. I explained to Mark that I really needed the habit for the weekend and he assured me that it would be done, no problems. I was surprised that he was so calm and certain it would be ready as I wasn’t!
I arrived the next day ran to the shop and knocked on the door, I had waited years for this, had gone through numerous vintage habits looking for the one which fit me but they had always been to short in the arm and apron, this was it, I opened the door and Mark came out with a complete habit, I couldn’t wait to get it on, it was fantastic, of all the times I had tried a new one on and was so disappointed when the cuffs travelled up my arms, I put it on and it fit me perfectly I didn’t want to take it off but I think I would have got too hot driving home in it.
The next day I travelled to Malvern and used it for the first time, a number of people asked me if it was a vintage but I was proud to say that it was in fact ‘brand spanking new’ and made to measure, they commented on the beautiful cut and the Busvine style which so many people were looking for, in the ring I felt like a real lady, well that was until Zak, the horse I was riding, stood on the stewards foot and snorted, covering me and him in oily snot!! Not a pretty sight on my beautiful new habit. I would like to say a huge thank you Alan and Mark at Alexander James for all their time and effort in dressing me like a Lady, they have done a great job on my habit and it is a pleasure to wear, even in the height of summer!! Anybody who would like any information contact them on 0161 7936340 or info@alexander-james.co.uk ”

Gentlemans Norfolk Jacket

alexjames — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:19:55 +0000

This jacket combines the ultimate in both style and tradition. Although geared towards shooting and stalking, the Norfolk jacket is also perfect for everyday country life.

The jacket has a host of features including;

- Front and rear shoulder patches.

- Full belt with straps.

- Large bellows pockets with flaps.

- Two inside breast pockets.

- One inside poachers pocket.

- Centre vent and centre action back pleat.

- Pivot sleeves ( for maximum movement).

The jacket is a easier fitting garment allowing the wearer the option of a sweater underneath.

Available in a wide range of quality tweeds from the finest mills in the UK, your jacket will not only stand the test of time, it will look great too.

Matching trousers or breeks are also available with this jacket.

Sizes : 38 – 48 (Short, regular and long fitting)

Price £350.00 (inc 17.5% vat)

Gentlemans ‘Egerton’ Shooting Jacket

alexjames — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:49:01 +0000

Styled with the country sportsman in mind, the ‘Egerton’ shooting jacket is perfect for your chosen rural pursuit.

The jacket features;

- Action back pleats.

- Double vents at rear.

- Single breasted three button fastening.

- Shoulder gun patch & elbow patches.

- Two large bellows patch and flap pockets.

- One out breast welt pocket.

- Two inside breast pockets.

- Storm tab.

Available in a wide range of tweeds from British mills this jacket combines both style and durability.

Matching breeks and waistcoat are also available.

Sizes : 38 – 48 chest (Short, regular or long fitting)

Price : £295.00 (inc 17.5% vat)