Charles Tyrwhitt team up with England Rugby as official formalwear partner
Charles Tyrwhitt will collaborate with England Rugby to tailor an exclusive collection of bespoke formalwear to dress the men’s and women’s senior squads.
The partnership, which starts from September 2020, will also supply the Under 20s/18s teams, team management and RFU staff.
Charles Tyrwhitt have drawn on the expertise of their ‘’sister’’ business, The White Company to supply bespoke formalwear for the women’s team.
Charles Tyrwhitt tailors have ensured all players from the England senior squad will be wearing the perfect made-to-measure formalwear outfit.
Due to Lockdown restrictions the first fittings took place over video calls, testing the teams tape measuring skills and the tailor’s expert knowledge, and building a trust between player and tailor never been seen before.
Charles Tyrwhitt will help broaden the England team’s wardrobe options from formalwear to business casual looks, and they will always be on hand supporting the team on and off the pitch.
Highlights from this custom-made range will include an exquisite merino wool suit with a burgundy lining, which will be paired with a Charles Tyrwhitt iconic white twill shirt and an Italian wool silk pocket square emblazoned with the England Rose.
Renowned for always delivering British elegance and exceptional craftsmanship, Charles Tyrwhitt will also create timeless casualwear and gifting licensed collections featuring the Rose, as well as a limited-edition heritage line to celebrate the RFU’s 150th anniversary in 2021.
The initial collection will be available in selected stores, including Charles Tyrwhitt’s flagship on London’s iconic Jermyn Street, and online at www.charlestyrwhitt.com from November.
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