STYLE & FASHION
DUDLEY RAYBORN Creates the Authentic Self Oscar De La Renta once said, “Fashion is about dressing according to what’s fashionable. Style is more about being yourself.” Dudley Rayborn stands out in the world of fashion for helping men and women truly connect with themselves to reflect a sophisticated sense of self and personalized style. For over 25 years he has been creating custom wardrobes for individuals that allow for an authentic representation of color and pattern. A bespoke process allows for custom shirts, jackets, trousers, suits and accessories for athletes, entrepreneurs, and business executives. By Amy Poliakoff
What separates Sir Dudley’s from other clothiers is his attention to detail and commitment to service. He provides an experience beyond just bespoke clothing. The process of carefully crafting the perfect look for an individual is an experience with Dudly Rayborn. After an initial appointment is set up and evaluation is completed, the third step of measuring in the detailed process of bespoke tailoring occurs. The tailored suits which are created from a selection of over 10,000 Italian and English fabrics are then delivered to the doorsteps of clients looking to find an authentic look to reflect their persona. Dudley Rayborn understands service and he will travel to his clients from coast to coast for appointments and understands that one-on-one meetings help distinguish a client’s style.
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Rayborn provides individual attention with his meetings that allows for a custom finish. Finding the right outfit is a collaborative process and ensures that this lifetime investment is a reflection of one’s personal taste through careful curation and listening to client’s desires. He designs for both men and women and can create a vast wardrobe from custom suits, jackets, shirts, shoes, sports and casual wear, yachting clothes, jeans, topcoats etc. Inspired by Saville Row and the fashions of Italy, Sir Dudleys clothing is a customized creation that inspires confidence and success. Rayborn prides himself on establishing relationships with luxury cloth and shirting fabrics and working directly with these mills to get quality fabrics such as Gladson Ltd., Holland & Sherry, Dormeuil, Scabal, Loro Piana, Vitale Barberis Canonico, Thomas Mason. His use of lightweight fabrics such as 7 ounce or heavy fabrics with 13 or 14 ounce weight allow him to create wardrobes for different seasons. Rayborn values his knowledge on different fabrics such as cashmere and vicuna, known as one of the most luxurious fabrics in the world. It is the fabric that dictates the price of an outfit and Rayborn’s successful relationships with the mills allow him to have access and immediacy in obtaining some of the most unique fabrics in the industry. Continuously educating himself, Rayborn attends the semiannual Custom Tailors Design Association meetings where all the mills congregate an-
