Spring Collection 2017

Early Spring 2017

S tep into S pring …in classic style

…four timeless & exceptional jackets for the season

W elcome to B en S ilver …classic style has always been our business

On the cover : A selection of our fine sport coats this season, each tailored to a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" bluff edge lapels, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. Shown left to right: taupe and cream glen plaid with sky blue windowpane in wool, silk, and linen, 793J…$995; sky and white pure linen glen plaid, 941J…$995; pure cashmere beige on cream glen plaid, 301J…$1,395; cream and sky blue glen plaid with gold windowpane in wool and silk, 606J…$995.

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Our collection of men’s clothing this season, as always, provides a fresh range of tasteful and classically styled apparel, from exceptional suits and sport coats, trousers, shoes, socks and leather goods, to a full haberdashery collection of the finest shirts and neckwear, and accessories. Beautiful linen, cotton, wool and silk fabrics are woven in classic patterns, with fresh color, to create investment pieces you will enjoy wearing in the weeks ahead. Of course you will find evening attire as well as weekend wear, and an assortment of our jewelry cufflinks and blazer buttons, as well as a wide range of our classic eyeglass frames. Gentlemen accustomed to tasteful, refined and understated apparel, meticulously tailored in the finest materials, know we are their resource for beautifully balanced, proportioned and comfortable clothing. Our Authentic American Style features comfortable natural shoulder construction, and a trim silhouette that is an expression of classic taste. As a true “mom and pop” business (yes, that’s us below), we pride ourselves on our knowledgeable and caring service – the proud product of a dedicated and courteous staff. Service like ours is a rarity today, when so many companies have downsized their staff, leaving retail sales, customer service and product knowledge on the cutting room floor. We invite you to visit us in our elegant old world shop in Charleston, South Carolina, ranked as the #1 city to visit in the U.S.

by Travel + Leisure Magazine ! We look forward to seeing you, but until then, turn the page to discover the best of sophisticated and classic style, and visit us online for our full collection. Welcome to Ben Silver… classic style has always been our business!

Above : An exceptional wool, linen and cashmere suit tailored to a trim natural shoulder silhouette, shown with our small gingham check spread collar shirt, fine Mogador silk striped tie, silk pocket square, classic Pantheon shape eyeglass frames, an alligator belt and English made cap toe oxfords. Suit, 347S…$1,295. Shirt, 736...$225. Tie, W137-A…$145. Pocket square, PS77-E…$85. Frames, LFP-C…$345. Belt, TCBB-A…$315. Shoes, 8739B…$820.

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OUR TAI LORED JACKETS AND SUITS are cut from British and Italian fabrics, and made in America and Canada; stocked in sizes 39–48 both Regular and Long. Additional sizes are available upon request. Tailored in a trim silhouette that speaks of Authentic American Style, with a fully canvassed two-button front with hand felled natural shoulder and armholes, upper welt pocket, classic 18¾" point to point at the shoulder, and trim 3" high notched lapel, with either side vents or center vent, as noted, and special orders for center or side vents available upon request. Lower patch and flap pockets replace inset lower flap pockets on our classic American blazer, which we also finish with lap seams, ¼" stitching at the lapels, and a hooked center vent. Constructed with the highest quality Bemberg lining, and deep functional interior pockets for business cards, loose change, eyeglasses, wallet or passport. Shown at left : Sky and white pure linen glen plaid, 941J…$995; taupe and cream glen plaid with sky blue windowpane in wool, silk, and linen, 793J…$995; beige on cream glen plaid in cashmere, 301J…$1,395; cream and sky blue glen plaid with gold windowpane in wool and silk, 606J…$995.

a. Scotland’s Joshua Ellis has woven this pure 8.5 ounce cashmere beige on cream glen plaid exclusively for us. We have tailored it in Authentic American Style to a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" bluff edge lapels, with side vents and double pipe and flap lower pockets, sizes 40–48 Regular, and 42–48 Long, with additional sizes upon request. We show it with a white broadcloth Swiss woven 2-ply cotton shirt, and a multi-color block stripe pure English silk necktie, with a white linen pocket square trimmed in gold; shown with our Super 130s Merino wool gabardine trousers. Jacket, 301J…$1,395. Shirt, 140…$205. Tie, W145-B…$145. Pocket square, PFS09-D…$75. Plain front trousers, HGBP2-B...$395. Forward pleat trousers, HGB2-B...$395. b. Exceptional Mogador weave English silk multi color block stripes shown left to right: A-fuchsia, sage, sky; B-sun, mocha, sky; C-chili, mint, mocha. Each tie, W145...$145. c. Pocket squares in pure white linen, with hand rolled edges in contrasting color: A-kelly; B-royal; C-fire; D-sunshine; E-cobalt; F-pink. Each linen pocket square, PFS09…$75. d. Our antique tan and white leather spectator oxfords are classic English broughams or wing tips, in the American parlance. Made exclusively for us by Crockett & Jones of England in the hand grade last and Goodyear welt, from the finest calfskin for glove-like comfort. Sizes 8.5–12, with additional sizes available upon request. The Hampton spectator, 9792…$855. e. Two handsome classic stripes in pure English silk, entirely hand sewn, shown on our essential 2-ply 120s thread count Swiss woven cotton broadcloth spread collar shirts in 140-white and 139-blue. At left, A-marigold; at right, B-sky. Each shirt...$205. Each tie, W149…$145.

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E legant & T imeless C ashmere …impeccably tailored

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We have woven this handsome 8.5 ounce cashmere at the famed Scottish mill, Joshua Ellis. Tailored to a trim natural shoulder silhouette with side vents in sizes 40–48 Regular, and 42–48 Long, with additional sizes upon request. Its plaid is principally regal blue and cream with hints of nasturtium, Caribbean blue, butter and lime. Shown with our 2-ply 140s Swiss cotton blue and white pinstripe spread collar shirt and a printed spot English silk necktie in a golden hue. The marigold color pure English silk pocket square adds a perfect accent. Shown with our dark grey Super 130s gabardine pants. Jacket, 105J…$1,395. Shirt, 437…$225. Tie, P70-E…$145. Pocket square, PS77-C…$85.

Plain front trousers, HGBP2-B...$395. Forward pleat trousers, HGB2-B...$395.

S ophisticated S tyle …in lightweight cashmere

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a. Our printed white spot is elegant and always appropriate. The 50 ounce pure English silk is available in six wonderful hues: A-tangerine; B-lime; C-sky; D-fuchsia; E-mango; F-violet. Each tie, P70…$145. b. Whimsical surfing giraffe motif pocket squares in pure English silk, hand hemmed, in five colors: A-navy; B-clover; C-marigold; E-magenta; F-sky. Each pocket square, PS77…$85. c. Crockett & Jones tan burnished calf tassel moccasin. Made from the finest calf leather and single leather soles. In sizes 8.5–12, with some additional sizes upon request. The Cavendish moccasin in burnished tan calfskin, 9376...$640.

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At right : Exceptional pinstripe shirts cut from the finest 2-ply 140s thread count Swiss cotton, with a spread collar, button cuff, breast pocket, and elegant mother-of-pearl buttons. Two color variations of the handsome shirt, shown left to right: 437-blue and white; 438-lilac and white. Each shirt…$225.

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a. A weft of pure English silk on a pure cotton warp creates this wonderfully crisp English Mogador weave solid color neckwear, an essential for every gentleman’s wardrobe, in an elegant array of colors especially suited to the season: A-coral; B-mint; C-sky; D-champagne; E-storm blue. Each tie, W144…$145. b. White linen English sewn pocket squares measure 17.5" x 17.5". Shown left to right: MGP7-stitched pocket square; MGP6-engineered pocket square. Each pocket square…$35. c. Exquisitely draping, year ‘round gabardine trousers are cut in our old world workroom from the finest Italian Super 130s Merino wool woven by E. Thomas. As with all of our trousers, these pants feature a crotch lining, piped fly seam, and split waistband for easy alteration. Available in either HGB2-forward pleat or HGBP2-plain front. Sizes 32–44 even, and 33–39 odd. Shown from top to bottom: C-light grey; B-dark grey; A-khaki; E-cream; D-British khaki. Each pair of trousers…$395. Belt, S9057-A…$135.

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Above : Our luxurious but durable cotton twill spread collar dress shirts are essential to a balanced wardrobe and in the perfect range of colors. The Italian woven twill is a 2-ply 120s thread count cotton. Clockwise from top left: 240-white; 241-blue; 499-pink; 252-blue with white collar. This fabric is also available with a French cuff, and in a modified spread (Kelly) collar, as well as a straight collar, and a button down. See our website for details. Each shirt…$205.

D istinctive S tyle …for the man for all seasons

Our English woven 97% Super 130s wool, 3% silk cream and sky blue classic glen plaid sport coat has a complementary gold windowpane and a luxurious hand with a silky sheen. The 9.5 ounce weight makes it a jacket for all seasons. Woven by the renowned Charles Clayton mill, and tailored to a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" bluff edge lapels, with side vents and double pipe and flap lower pockets, sizes 40–48 Regular, and 42–48 Long, with additional sizes upon request. Shown with our all year ‘round shirting favorite, a 2-ply high thread count Italian woven cotton twill spread collar shirt, one of several colors, and collar and cuff combinations available, and shown opposite. The tie is a Mogador weave champagne color solid; in the pocket, white linen English sewn pocket square; shown with our Super 130s Merino wool gabardine trousers.

Jacket, 606J…$995. Shirt, 240…$205. Tie, W144-D…$145. Pocket square, MGP7…$35. Plain front trousers, HGBP2-B...$395. Forward pleat trousers, HGB2-B...$395.

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Magee of Ireland has woven two of our suiting fabrics this season in a 9 ounce lightweight 51% linen, with 46% lambswool for stability and 3% cashmere for a soft hand. Tailored to a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" bluff edge lapels, with side vents and double pipe and flap lower pockets, plain front pants (forward pleat available upon request) sizes 40–48 Regular, and 42–48 Long, with additional sizes upon request. We feature the understated glen plaid suit in storm blue with our small blue and white gingham pattern 2-ply 120s thread count cotton twill spread collar shirt, and our English Mogador weave fuchsia and azure bar stripe necktie. Our surfing giraffe pocket square is the finishing touch. Suit, 347S…$1,295. Shirt, 736…$225. Tie, W137-A…$145. Pocket square, PS77-E…$85.

U nique S uiting …two options from Magee of Ireland

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a. Wonderfully crisp English Mogador weave bar stripe ties and to-be-tied bow ties, entirely hand sewn, and available in five vibrant color combinations: B-lime; A-fuchsia; C-cobalt; D-navy; E-lemon. Bow ties are in a traditional butterfly shape, with adjustable fitting at neck. Each tie, W137...$145. Each bow tie, BW137...$95. b. Our small check spread collar shirts are cut from the finest 2-ply 120s thread count Swiss cotton. The blue version has been a special favorite, and now we are pleased to add a rich pink option in a full range of sizes. Shown top to bottom: 736-blue; 737-pink. Each shirt…$225.

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Above : The benchmade brogue oxford or “wingtip” from England’s Crockett & Jones is available in a classic antique tan calf with an oak bark sole. Like all Crockett & Jones shoes in our catalog, it is made with the finest tanned hides in an authentic Goodyear last, and available in sizes 8.5–12, with some additional sizes available upon request. The Clifford wingtip, 9503…$860.

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a. Another option for an understated and elegant suit this season. Magee of Ireland has woven this 51% linen, 46% lambswool and 3% cashmere 9 ounce glen plaid in a sophisticated cream and straw tone with a delicate blue plaid. Tailored to a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" bluff edge lapels, with side vents and double pipe and flap lower pockets, plain front pants (forward pleat available upon request) sizes 40–48 Regular, and 42–48 Long, with additional sizes upon request. We suggest one of our finest Swiss cotton shirtings, a Bengal stripe Kelly spread collar, and a diamond motif printed English silk necktie, along with an engineered edge cotton pocket square. Suit, 265S…$1,295. Shirt, 654K…$245. Tie, P72-F…$145. Pocket Square, BPS5-B...$85.

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b. Hand screened and hand sewn pure English silk neckwear in a classic diamond motif, white on four ground color options, in either a four-in-hand necktie, or a to-be-tied butterfly bow tie. In A-magenta; D-violet; E-marigold; F-cobalt. Tie, P72…$145. Bow tie, BP72…$95. c. Our blue and white Panama weave Bengal stripe shirts are meticulously cut from 2-ply 170s thread count Swiss cotton. Three different collar options, shown clockwise from top: 654-button down; 654S-spread; 654K-Kelly. Each shirt…$245. d. We suggest our hyacinth blue engineered pocket square in the pocket. Shown above: A-engineered white pocket square with a grey hand rolled edge; or B-hyacinth blue engineered pocket square. Each is 16" x 16". Each pocket square, BPS5…$85.

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This exceptional plaid is woven in 40% wool, 35% silk, 25% linen in a comfortable 9.2 ounce weight by Robert Noble in Scotland. The cream and sage glen plaid has a handsome teal overcheck. Tailored to a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a center vent and double pipe and flap lower pockets. In sizes 40–48 Regular, and 42–48 Long, with additional sizes upon request. We’ve highlighted the wonderful hue with our teal necktie in a Mogador weave, and our silk pocket square with a biking monkey motif. The classic striped shirt is from our continuing collection, in a 2-ply Italian woven 120s thread count cotton twill. Dark grey Super 130s wool gabardine trousers. S ophisticated P laid …in handsome color Jacket, 292J…$995. Shirt, 218…$205. Tie, BT58-I…$145.Pocket square, PS73-B…$85. Plain front trousers, HGBP2-B...$395. Forward pleat trousers, HGB2-B...$395.

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a. The classic double striped necktie is always elegant, but especially so this season with double white stripes against vibrant and cheerful hues. Mogador ties: A-navy; C-sun; F-strawberry; G-sky; I-teal. Each tie, BT58…$145. b. Our leather belts feature a natural vegetable tannage from one of England’s oldest tanneries. This leather is hand rubbed with hot tallow wax, imparting a deep luster that will grow more beautiful with age. The constuction is feathered edge and plump glove leather lined. The hardware is sand cast solid brass and hand polished. A-black; B-brown; C-tan. Width is 1 1 ⁄ 4 ". In sizes 32–44. Each feathered edge belt, S9057…$135. c. Our calf length tone-on-tone argyle socks are 100% Sea Island Cotton. Sizes M or L. Left to right: 2-sky, grey; 3-pink, tan; 5-yellow, white; 4-sage, cream; 7-melon, cream; 6-blue, white; 8-orange, cream. One pair argyle socks, SCSX…$38. Six pairs, 6SCSX…$36 each. d. The original loafer, introduced by Nettleton, is available in three colors. Shown here, left to right: A-whiskey; C-black; B-burgundy. Available in sizes 8–13. Goodyear construction. The Savannah loafer, NSL…$795.

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OUR NECKWEAR IS MADE ENTIRELY by hand in our English or Amer ican workrooms. The cutting, sewing and the finishing are all done by hand. Each of our ties is cut by an artisan into 3 pieces – the back, the front, and the neck – allowing the tie to conform to the neck. A stitch, called a bar tack, is also applied by hand, and joins the two sides on the back. Our ties have a slip- stitch, whose end, knotted, can be found loose under the bar tacked area.This stitch gives resilience to the tie and assures that it will fall out to return to its original shape when hung in your closet. All our ties are lined to produce the proper weight for the tie, so that they knot perfectly. Our neckties are cut from the finest materials – generally pure English or Italian silk, but occasionally Scottish cashmere,wool or Irish linen.You can feel the luxuriousness of the fabric in the hand of the tie,whether woven or printed.

a. Our floral pattern Italian printed silk neckties enliven every summer day! Shown left to right: A-royal; B-red; D-sunshine. Each tie, ABY87…$145. b. Whimsical biking ape motif on a vibrant pure English silk hand hemmed pocket square in three colors: A-azalea; B-teal; D-mandarine. Each silk pocket square, PS73…$85. c. Jacquard woven English silk entirely handmade necktie, with delightful parent and child giraffe motif, in four colors: A-cornflower; B-saffron; C-azalea; D-navy. Each tie, W147…$145. d. We like the way our red floral printed tie accents our Italian woven linen and cotton striped shirt. Shirt, 453…$245. Tie, ABY87-B…$145.

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This classic fabric from Scotland’s Robert Noble mill is a 9.2 ounce weave of 40% wool, 35% silk and 25% linen in a navy blue with sky and delft windowpanes. Tailored to a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two- button front, and trim 3" bluff edge lapels, with a center vent and double pipe and flap lower pockets, sizes 40–48 Regular, and 42–48 Long, with additional sizes upon request. Shown with our linen and cotton cobalt blue ground shirt with red and white stripes and a jacquard woven English silk necktie. In the pocket, our biking ape motif pure silk square. Shown with light grey tropical wool trousers. Jacket, 852J…$995. Shirt, 453…$245. Tie, W147-C…$145. Pocket square, PS73-A…$85.

Plain front trousers, HTWP-B…$255. Forward pleat trousers, HTWF-B…$255.

C lassic W indowpane …in complementary tones of blue

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S ilk & L inen …a perfect weight plaid jacket From Robert Noble, our handsome 9.5 ounce mid- blue 55% silk and 45% linen jacketing has a double windowpane of regal blue and soft salmon. Tailored to a trim natural shoulder silhouette with side vents in sizes 40–48 Regular, and 42–48 Long, with additional sizes upon request. We combine it with our blue twill Italian woven cotton Kelly collar shirt and a solid Mogador silk necktie in a complementary coral hue. Shown with our summer weight English drills. The paisley silk pocket square is a handsome finishing touch. Shown with our English summer drills. Jacket, 567J…$995. Shirt, 281…$205. Tie, W144-A…$145. Pocket square, PS71-B…$85. Plain front drills, HSDP...$205. Forward pleat drills, HSDF...$205.

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a. Our modified spread, or Kelly collar, shirt in our fine 2-ply 120s thread count Italian woven twill cotton, with a barrel cuff. Available in: 272-blue with white collar; 281-blue; 280-white. Each shirt…$205. b. Paisley pattern pure English silk pocket square hand hemmed c. In the early 1930’s Nettleton introduced and patented this style of shoe and coined the word “loafer” to describe it. The Charleston variation, exclusive to us, is a two-tone shoe with a contrasting upper. Each shoe has double row stitching, a thick outsole, supple calfskin leather, and buttery soft lining with minimal seams for added comfort. Goodyear construction. Sizes 8–13. Shown below, Charleston two-tone loafer clockwise from top: A-whiskey and white leather; B-brick and white; C-whiskey and pure linen. The Charleston loafer, NCL…$795. in either A-sky; or B-copper. Each silk square, PS71…$85.

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12-grey with tan; 11-blue with grey. One pair glen plaid socks, CPS…$38. Six pairs, 6CPS…$36 each.

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a. Our collection of these classic end-on-end spread collar shirts will enhance every wardrobe. Impeccably sewn, with spread collars and button cuffs, with handsome mother-of- pearl buttons, in our full range of sizes. Shown clockwise from top left: 707-white; 708-blue; 709-purple; 391-pink. Each shirt…$205. b. Pre-folded linen pocket squares, left to right: 1612, white; 1612-B, blue; 1612-C, ecru; 1612-E, butter; 1612-F, pink. Each pocket square…$24. Five pack, 51612-A…$110. Five pack of white, 51612…$110. c. Impeccably tailored Super 120s tropical wool trousers, with split waistband, for extra comfort and easy alteration, and piped fly seams and crotch lining, with a change pocket inside the right front on seam pocket. Available in sizes 32–39 even and odd, and in sizes 40–44 even only. Cut in both a HTWF-forward pleat; and HTWP-plain front model. Shown top to bottom: B-light grey; A-tan; C-dark grey. Tropical wool trousers…$255. Belt, 9942-B…$175.

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U nderstated G len P laid …in wool, silk & linen

Woven by the renowned Robert Noble mill, our elegant glen plaid in 40% wool, 35% silk and 25% linen is a comfortable 9.2 ounce weight. Tailored to a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" bluff edge lapels, with side vents and double pipe and flap lower pockets, sizes 40–48 Regular, and 42–48 Long, with additional sizes upon request. Its taupe and cream glen plaid is decorated with a sky blue windowpane. We propose our Italian woven white end-on-end 2-ply 120s thread count cotton spread collar shirt and a sky blue Mogador silk solid tie, and our dark grey tropical wool trousers. Our pre-folded blue pocket square is a finishing touch. Jacket, 793J…$995. Shirt, 707…$205. Tie, W144-C…$145. Pre-folded blue pocket square, 1612-B…$24. Plain front trousers, HTWP-C...$255. Forward pleat trousers, HTWF-C...$255.

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H enley S tyle …weekend elegance in pure cotton

Our Henley blazer is a striking addition to a gentleman’s wardrobe. The sky blue and cream block stripes are woven in pure cotton by Joshua Ellis, expressly for us. At 9 ounces, it makes up as a wonderful jacket for the season. Tailored to a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a center vent and double pipe and flap lower pockets, sizes 40–48 Regular, and 42–48 Long, with additional sizes upon request. We suggest our light blue Italian woven cotton twill button down collar shirt, and a cornflower blue shantung silk necktie; but another option is the luau printed silk neckwear shown at right for a vibrant summer statement. (Of course, this jacket is also wonderful over a linen cutaway collar shirt, without a necktie.) In the pocket, our surfing giraffe motif silk square in blue. Shown with our tropical wool light grey trousers. Jacket, 431J…$995. Shirt, 158…$205. Solid Tie, DK94-B…$145. Pocket square, PS77-F…$85. Plain front trousers, HTWP-B…$255. Forward pleat trousers, HTWF-B…$255.

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a. Vibrantly colored printed silk makes this luau motif necktie a delight to wear in the summer months. Enjoy it in A-cobalt; B-sun; D-teal; E-coral. Each tie, ABY92…$145. b. A closeup look at our handsome featured jacket with a vibrant luau tie instead of the featured solid color neckwear. Tie, ABY92-E…$145. c. The welted blucher seam and the refined shape make this dress white nubuck shoe appropriate for the finest summer clothing. From Crockett & Jones of England, it includes a full sock lining with interior hand marking, and Goodyear welted rubber soles. Sizes 8.5–12, with additional sizes available upon request. The Onslow welted blucher in white, 8747…$645.

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a. Elegant 100% dupioni silk neckties, made exclusively for us by Drake’s of England, in five seasonal colors: A-periwinkle; B-cornflower; C-saffron; D-salmon; E-bottle. Each tie, DK94…$145. b. Our safari motif pocket squares are beautifully printed in two colors: A-tangerine; B-sky. Each silk pocket square, PS72…$85. c. Alden’s classic tassel moccasin is available in three handsome varieties of leather. All pairs feature mocc toe stitching, hand tied tassels, and single oak leather outsoles. The three calfskin loafers shown below are available in sizes 8–14 in B width, 7–14 in C width, 6–14 in D width, 6–13 in E width, 6–12, 13 in EE width, 6–12 in EEE width. Additionally, the black loafer is available in an even wider range of sizes. Calfskin tassel loafer in burgundy, 663; in black, 660; in tan, 662. Each pair…$535.

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Above : Two exceptional Swiss woven 2-ply 120s thread count spread collar shirts, each with a hairline stripe, in either 124-blue on white; or 125-pink on white. Each shirt…$205.

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C risp C omfort …in a weave of wool & linen

Our handsome spice and cream glen plaid sport coat has burnt orange and campari windowpanes and is cut from 8.5 ounce fabric woven in England by the renowned Arthur Harrison mill in 75% Super 120s wool and 25% linen for comfort and crispness and a wonderful “hand.” Tailored in a slim two- button silhouette with side vents. We show it with our fine Italian woven 2-ply 120s thread count cotton sky blue and white thin stripe spread collar shirt and a salmon color hand sewn English shantung silk solid necktie. In the pocket, one of our handsome safari motif hand hemmed silk squares; shown with our Super 130s Merino wool gabardine trousers. Jacket, 456J…$995. Shirt, 124…$205. Tie, DK94-D…$145. Pocket square, PS72-B…$85. Plain front trousers, HGBP2-B...$395. Forward pleat trousers, HGB2-B...$395.

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OUR SHIRTS ARE CUT FROM THE FINEST Swiss and Italian fabrics, all 2-ply high thread count, to assure the softness and silky hand of the fabric and the comfort and durability of the shirt. Our shirts are cut in our Canadian artisan workrooms in 15 x 2 through 18 x 7, in either a gentleman’s fit, with a roomy sleeve and body, or our trim silhouette. We uniquely provide a 15¾ collar to meet the needs of so many gentlemen. Each shirt has mother-of-pearl buttons, or, on sport shirts, horn buttons. Each shirt is single needle stitched, with side gussets for added strength; collars have removable stays; we add gauntlet buttons and double buttons at the cuff for added comfort, and we add an extra ¼" width to the left sleeve to assure room for a wristwatch; we add an extra allowance for shrinkage to our range of elegant and comfortable non-fused collars; our collars all have proper tie space; and we are proud to have a button down collar with a perfect collar roll. At left: A selection of our fine summer shirtings, each in comfortable and elegant linen or cotton: shown left to right: sky and white hairline stripe in Italian woven linen, 747…$195; pink with white stripe in Italian woven linen, 138…$195; blue and white glen plaid in Italian woven linen, 617…$195; lilac and blue stripe in 140s thread count Italian woven cotton, 717…$225; sky and white Bengal stripe in Italian woven linen, 620…$195; pink and white hairline stripe in Italian woven linen, 749…$195.

S ilk & L inen …a perfect combination for the season

Our 8.5 ounce Scottish woven 50% silk and 50% linen cream and pale grass green herringbone sport coat has a complementary copper and Pacific blue windowpane. Tailored to a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" bluff edge lapels, with a center vent and double pipe and flap lower pockets, sizes 40–48 Regular, and 42–48 Long, with additional sizes upon request. Shown with a wonderful sky blue graph check spread collar dress shirt and a tangerine ground pure English silk printed polo motif tie, and a turquoise tiger motif pocket square. Shown with mid-grey Super 130s Merino wool gabardine trousers. Jacket, 324J…$995. Shirt, 219…$205. Tie, DK39-B…$145. Pocket square, PS76-D…$85.

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a. Handsome English printed pure silk neckties made exclusively for us by Drake’s of England with a classic polo player motif in four spring colors: A-cornflower blue; B-tangerine; D-Chinese red; E-aquamarine. Each tie, DK39…$145. b. Silk pocket squares with versatile double face printing: on one side the intrepid tiger, and on reverse a houndstooth all over. In either D-turquoise; or B-marigold. Each pocket square, PS76…$85. c. Our classic white and blue twill shirts are wardrobe essentials for every gentleman. Each is cut from comfortable 2-ply 120s thread count cotton twill fabric woven in Italy, with a spread collar, button cuff, and uniquely finished with fine mother-of-pearl buttons. As with all our shirts, stocked in a full range of neck and sleeve sizes. Shown clockwise from top: 218-white ground with thin blue stripe; 219-light blue grid on white; 225-white ground with wider set blue stripe. Each shirt…$205.

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Above : Cloth braces with brown leather center stripe and tabs, are made exclusively for us in Italy, in a 36 mm width, in three colors, shown left to right: BCB1-navy; BCB2-red; BCB-cream. Each pair of braces…$105.

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a. Everyone needs a perfect blue suit for each season, and we suggest a new navy shade, in a Super 120s elegant gabardine, as just the ticket. The handsome color makes a statement of elegance, especially with the subtle pick stitched lapels, and the fabric assures comfort throughout most of the year, leaving aside the days when flannel is called for in suiting. We show it with our medium blue Bengal stripe spread collar shirt, cut from 2-ply 140s thread count Italian cotton, and a classic striped English Mogador silk necktie in a lime ground with azure stripes surrounding a white field. In the pocket, our lime green linen pocket square. Suit, 608S…$1,225. Shirt, 799…$205. Tie, W135-B…$145. Pocket square, PMG54-B…$85. b. Crisp Mogador English woven pure silk neckties in four colors: A-fuchsia; B-lime; C-lemon; D-tangerine. Each tie, W135…$145. c. Pure linen pocket squares, printed and hand sewn in England, in A-azalea; B-lime; E-imperial. Each pocket square, PMG54…$85. d. Our Italian woven 2-ply 140s thread count cotton sky ground shirt has white bordered multi-stripes in tangerine and cobalt, and is the perfect foil to the tangerine ground silk stripe necktie featured. Shirt, 906...$205. Tie, W135-D...$145.

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Above : This elongated handgrade oxford with a ram’s horn medallion and oak bark soles is one of our most elegant shoes. Made exclusively for us in a stunning shade of antique tan which will enhance with age if regularly polished and cared for. In sizes 8.5–12, with some additional sizes upon request. The Weymouth oxford, 9411…$850.

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T he N ew N avy …a softer blue suiting for spring

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C lassic C omfort …in a tartan plaid linen jacket

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a. This classic plaid sport coat features traditional coloring in tartan and field green with gold and navy accents. Tailored with an unconstructed shoulder, and self-lined, it has pipe and flap side pockets, and side vents. Woven in pure linen, it is an excellent choice for weekend comfort. Enjoy it with a blue button down oxford cloth shirt, a cardinal red silk knit tie, and our summer drill trousers. Sizes 39, 40 Regular, and 42–48 in both Regular and Long. Jacket, 150J…$595. Shirt, 111…$195. Tie, ASK-G…$95. Drills, plain front, HSDP or forward pleat, HSDF…$205. b. Our button down oxford shirts are cut from 2-ply 100s thread count Italian woven cotton. This classic “oxford” is the standard bearer for all button down shirts in every gentleman’s shirt collection. No closet is complete without these colors. Shown clockwise from top left: 110-white; 111-blue; 112-pink; 113-yellow. Each shirt…$195. c. Saddle shoes, the real McCoy, from England’s Crockett & Jones, made exclusively for us in tan and white leather, with a classic rubber sole. Sizes 8.5–12, with additional sizes available upon request. The Cannock, 9604…$620. d. Sea Island Cotton mid-calf pique knit socks with contrasting toe and calf tipping. One size fits all. 90% Sea Island Cotton, 8% nylon, 2% elastan. From left to right: 5-red with navy tipping; 16-white with royal tipping; 3-navy with red tipping; 13-tan with coral tipping; 12-pink with magenta tipping; 15-sky with orange tipping; 14-yellow with sky tipping. One pair knit socks, SCPS...$38. Six pairs, 6SCPS...$36 each.

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a. Robert Noble of Scotland has woven this 9.5 ounce 55% silk and 45% linen softly colored blue and green plaid with saffron windowpanes for us. Tailored to a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" bluff edge lapels, with a center vent and double pipe and flap lower pockets, sizes 40–48 Regular, and 42–48 Long, with additional sizes upon request. We show it with our sky blue linen spread collar dress shirt and a saffron color solid dupioni silk necktie, made exclusively for us by Drake’s of England. In the pocket, our white linen square with a blue rolled contrasting edge; shown with white linen trousers. Jacket, 135J…$995. Shirt, 793…$255. Tie, DK94-C…$145. Pocket square, PFS09-E…$75. Plain front trousers, HLWP...$245. Forward pleat trousers, HLWF...$245. b. Each of these fine linen shirts is cut meticulously in our regular dress shirt manner, with a comfortable spread collar and button cuffs. Enjoy them in five fresh colors for the season, when in the warm days ahead they will be greatly appreciated! Shown clockwise from the top: 792-solid white linen; 793-solid sky linen; 794-solid pink linen; 795-solid lilac linen; 796-solid butter linen. Each shirt…$255. c. Over the calf argyle socks in a 90% Sea Island Cotton, 8% nylon, and 2% elastan blend. One size fits all. From left to right: 64-coral and tan; 62-sage and tan; 65-yellow and white; 69-blue and white; 63-orange and tan; 67-purple and white; 66-aqua and white. One pair argyle socks, SCG...$40. Six pairs, 6SCG...$38 each.

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d. Pure Italian woven linen trousers, cut in our old world workroom, lined to the knee, and in sizes 32–44 even and 33–39 odd. Available as HLWF- forward pleat; or HLWP-plain front. Each pair of trousers…$245. e. Our Crockett & Jones handsome canvas and burnished calf Derby style saddle shoes are lightweight and sturdy, with a comfortable last. Sizes 8.5–12, with additional sizes available upon request. The Bosham derby, 5183…$595.

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a. One of our exceptional sport coats this season, tailored to a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" bluff edge lapels, with center vent and double pipe and flap lower pockets, and cut from the finest linen woven by the famed Solbiati mill of Italy. The sky and white glen plaid linen is an elegant, comfortable and practical addition to your wardrobe, and is handsomely complemented by our pink and white Bengal stripe panama weave 170s thread count Swiss cotton button down shirt and our classic cobalt blue silk knit necktie. In the pocket, a bright pink linen pocket square. Shown with light grey tropical wool trousers. Jacket, 941J…$995. Shirt, 653…$245. Tie, ASK-C…$95. Silk square, PMG54-A…$85. Plain front trousers, HTWP-B…$255. Forward pleat trousers, HTWF-B…$255. b. Our pink and white Panama weave Bengal stripe shirts are cut in our Canadian workroom from the finest Swiss-made 170s 2-ply cotton fabric. Features button cuffs, breast pocket, and mother-of-pearl buttons. Available in a range of dress shirt sizes. Three different collar options, shown clockwise from top: 653-button down; 653S-spread; 653K-Kelly. Each shirt…$245. c. Our exclusive Charleston loafer from Nettleton, creator of the original loafer, is a two-tone shoe with a contrasting upper. Each shoe has double row stitching, a thick outsole, supple calfskin leather, and buttery soft lining with minimal seams for added comfort. Goodyear construction. Sizes 8–13. Shown in D-navy and white. Also available: A-whiskey and white; B-brick and white; C-whiskey and linen; E-navy and linen. The Charleston Loafer in navy and white, NCL-D...$795.

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Above : Cotton blend socks with subtle spots and contrasting heel and toe will brighten every summer day. Shown left to right: 10-navy, red; 18-yellow, sky; 12-blue, yellow; 17-red, blue; 20-tan, white; 19-sky,white. One size fits all. Woven spot socks, PDS…$38. Six pairs, 6PDS…$36 each.

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THE ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL FOR EVERY gentleman’s wardrobe is a navy blazer. Beyond that, the fabric, cut and appropriate buttons provide a series of options we are proud to offer with great expertise. Choose from the classicAmerican“tip-over”with lower patch & flap pockets, and a choice of the world’s finest jewelry blazer buttons; or an English style blazer, either single or double breasted, with understated brass buttons; or our seasonal hopsack peak lapel blazer with fine horn buttons.

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At left: Our lightweight and versatilehopsack blazer, with a trim3" peak lapel, double piped lower flap pockets and an upper welted pocket, in a comfortable two-button model with side vents and mother-of-pearl buttons, is shown with a pure silk hand sewn multi-stripe necktie with a denim color ground, our classic small grid Italian woven twill cotton spread collar shirt and a whimsical monkey and bicycle motif printed silk pocket square. We propose our new pinstriped blue linen trousers, and our English made chestnut leather penny loafer; our classic P3

shape tortoise shell frame is the finishing touch. Blazer, 170J…$955. Shirt, 219…$205. Tie, BT65…$145. Pocket square, PS73-A…$85. Trousers, HSTF-B…$245. Shoes, 8365…$650. Frames, FPFP-B…$355.

H opsack W ool B lazer …with a peak lapel

You will enjoy this lightweight and versatile hopsack wool blazer throughout the season, whether with a tie and fine trousers or over an open shirt collar with cotton pants. We have cut it with a trim 3" peak lapel, double piped lower flap pockets and an upper welted pocket, in a comfortable two-button model with side vents and mother-of-pearl buttons. Shown with our featured Italian woven pure linen sky blue and white Bengal stripe dress shirt with a cutaway collar, and our Mogador fuchsia ground tie with white block stripes intersected in cobalt blue. Shown with light grey tropical wool trousers. Jacket, 170J…$955. Shirt, 620…$195. Tie, W141-E…$145. Pocket square, PMG54-A…$85.

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a. Classic stripes on crisp Mogador silk are an inviting accent to every blazer. Available in A-tangerine; C-cobalt; E-fuchsia. Each tie…W141…$145. b. Pure linen pocket squares, printed and hand sewn in England, in A-azalea; B-lime; C-cobalt; D-sunshine; E-imperial. Each pocket square, PMG54…$85. c. Two of our new Italian woven linen cutaway collar shirts for the spring and summer season: 620-our pure linen Bengal stripe cutaway; and 617-our subtle blue and white glen plaid cutaway. As always, with a cutaway shirt, versatility with or without a necktie, since the collar will never slip below the lapel of a jacket, or appear limp on its own. Each shirt…$195.

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a. Our English style two button navy blazer in Super 120s Italian wool, with gently suppressed waist, lower flap pockets, upper welted pocket and side vents, is finished with our own City of London blazer buttons, and available in a full size range. Both of our English style blazers have a slightly roped and straighter shoulder as well as a more suppressed waist than our natural shoulder American blazer. Shown with our pure linen white striped sky blue ground cutaway collar shirt. We propose our beautifully printed classic paisley necktie. In the pocket, a white linen square with a hand rolled contrasting edge; light grey Super 130s gabardine trousers complete the outfit. Jacket, ESB…$875. Shirt, 136…$195. Tie, BT60-A…$145. Pocket square, PFS09-C…$75. Plain front trousers, HGBP2-C...$395. Forward pleat trousers, HGB2-C...$395. b. Beautifully printed silk hand sewn neckties, in a classic paisley pattern, in A-red; B-navy; C-sage; E-sun. Each tie, BT60…$145. c. Cream color wool, silk and linen trousers with a blue pinstripe are an ideal accent to your blazer. Draping handsomely, they add an elegant touch to your appearance. In sizes 32–44 even and 33–39 odd. Available as HJCF-forward pleat; or HJCP-plain front. Each pair of trousers…$375. d. Our pure linen cutaway shirts are cut from Italian woven linen in a classic solid sky blue or pale pink, each with a pure white narrow stripe. The cutaway collar allows these shirts to be a versatile addition to your wardrobe, as the collars sit well under a jacket collar with or without a tie and are handsome, sleeves rolled up, without a jacket as well. In blue, 136; in pink, 138. Each shirt…$195.

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O ur E nglish S tyle …double breasted blazer Our double breasted English style blazer, complete with our City of London buttons, shows six and buttons two in the classic English manner. Available in a full size range in Italian Super 120s wool, with a straighter capped shoulder, peaked lapel, side vents, ticket pocket, lower inset flap pockets and upper welted pocket. Shown with our Italian woven 2-ply 140s thread count cotton sky, grey and white stripe spread collar shirt. The elegant woven basketweave necktie has a cobalt blue weft on a rose warp. Our pre-folded pink linen pocket square is a finishing touch. Shownwith light grey Super 130s Merino wool gabardine trousers. Jacket, EDB…$895. Shirt, 718…$225. Tie, W138-C…$155. Pocket square, 1612-F…$24.

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a. Our basketweave ties are woven on different colored warps which are then combined with different color weft silk to create a shimmering and elegant silk sheen. Each pure English silk tie is unique in its presentation, but unequivocally elegant and sophisticated. Basketweave ties shown left to right: A-magenta, violet; B-aqua, tangerine; C-cobalt, rose; D-orange, violet; E-sky, lime. Each tie, W138…$155. b. We offer these 100% cotton over the calf socks in a classic grid pattern in delightfully colored summer pastel shades. Left to right: 16-violet, white; 18-light blue, white; 12-melon, tan; 15-yellow, white; 13-sage, tan; 17-pink, white; 11-blue, light blue. Available in sock sizes 11–13. One pair cotton grid socks, GSX…$38. Six pairs, 6GSX…$36 each.

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c. The pair to our featured shirt modeled at left is a lilac, blue and white stripe version shown here. The hand of these Italian woven 2-ply 140s thread count shirts is smooth and comfortable. We show the magenta and rose basketweave necktie as a flattering and understated combination. Shirt, 717…$225. Tie, W138-A…$155. d. Our unique double monk with split toe in antique chestnut combines the features of the split toe blucher with the monk strap and buckle. Sizes 8.5–12, with additional sizes available upon request. The Arlington double monk, 8670…$675.

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S ilk K nit T ies …perfect for travel

The easiest tie to travel with—creaseless, impervious to wear—the silk knit tie has long been a favorite of worldly gentlemen. It is also a favorite of traditionalists, because whether summer or winter, it is always in style. Shown here with our traditional blue oxford cloth button down shirts, each with a complementary striping, and meticulously cut in our authentic roll collar button down shape. Featured above, shirt 186-blue oxford with blue stripe with ASK-C, cobalt, and shirt 189-blue oxford with yellow stripe with ASK-P, gold. Each tie, ASK…$95. Each shirt…$195.

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C lassic A merican B lazer …an all year essential

Traditional two-button navy blue American natural shoulder blazer, complete with our soaring American eagle blazer buttons, in Super 120s Italian wool, with lower patch and flap pockets, lap seams, quarter inch stitching along the lapel and a hooked center vent. Available in sizes 38–48, Regular, Long and Short, with additional sizes upon request. Shown with our red and blue graph check button down shirt and a bright red Mogador warp stripe. In the pocket, a white linen square edged in red. Shown with our

warm weather English drills. American blazer, ABS2…$875. Shirt, 690…$195. Tie, BT59-B…$145. Pocket square, PFS09-C…$75. Plain front drills, HSDP...$205. Forward pleat drills, HSDF...$205.

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a. Vibrant Mogador silk neckties with a consistent white stripe on a primary color ground, and a medley of other colors beside the white, available in A-navy; B-red; C-sun. Each tie, BT59…$145. b. Signature solid silk pocket squares with hand rolled contrasting edges measure 16.5" x 16.5". Shown clockwise from bottom left: F-black; A-purple; C-tartan; D-magenta; G-navy; B-claret; E-red. Each pocket square, PMG13…$75. c. Two of our favorite shirts are complementary color graph check button downs. Choose from either 690-a red and blue graph; or 691-navy and sky graph check. Each is cut into our exceptionally comfortable and uniquely styled button down shirt, with its signature collar roll, generous gentleman’s fit, and the tailoring of all of our fine dress shirts, including mother-of-pearl buttons. Each shirt…$195.

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Above : Our English Drill summer trousers in 100% combed cotton drill cloth, air brushed to a comfortably soft, yet still crisp finish, replicate cloth worn by the colonial British army on the drilling fields of tropical outposts since the 1840’s. Our drills are constructed to the same exact standards as all of our finest dress trousers. The tailored “V” opening at the back seam that allows a better fit, the finished waistband, and the French fly front are found only on the finest dress pants. Available in either HSDF-forward pleat or HSDP-plain front. Sizes 32–44 even and 33–39 odd, each in Short, Regular, and Long rises. English Drill trousers...$205 each.

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B en S ilver B lazer B uttons …add personalized elegance

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EXPRESS YOUR PROUD PERSONAL affiliations with our handcrafted blazer buttons. Our distinctive jewelry quality blazer buttons will inspire you to replace the undistinguished buttons that come on your blazer. All crests can be struck as cufflinks as well as buttons. Buttons are available in 24 kt gold plate over brass, with or without cloisonné enamel; both blazer buttons and cufflinks are available in precious metals: 14 kt gold filled or Sterling silver or 14 kt gold. Blazer button sets, in 24 kt gold plated brass, are priced at $225. Blazer button sets, in 14 kt gold filled, are priced at $695; or in Sterling silver, are priced at $475. Cufflinks, in either 14 kt gold filled or Sterling silver, are priced at $285; a larger cufflink is available in these metals at $295. Because of the current volatility of the precious metal commodity market, please call for pricing on 14 kt gold jewelry. At left: Shown from top to bottom, University and prep school crested die struck and hand enameled buttons from our collection are a perfect graduation gift, and come handsomely packaged in a set of three coat and six sleeve buttons. See our website for school availability. Professional motif blazer buttons are part of our extensive collection of specialty designs, evoking Americana and British motifs, as well as wildlife and sporting themes. Shown in Sterling silver, medical caduceus blazer buttons; and in 14 kt gold filled, scales of justice blazer buttons. Available as cufflinks in precious metals as well. Monogrammed blazer buttons and cufflinks are available in shiny or satin finish, with a choice of rounded block or script lettering.