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The Style Council. Trunk Clothiers/ London Swedish class: Mats Klingberg’s Trunk Clothiers sets new standards, even in a fashion metropolis like London. It is a store for modern gentlemen who appreciate high quality. Text: Kay Alexander Plonka. Photos: Tom Griffiths, Trunk Clothiers
It’s not only the Trunk Clothier store itself that’s worth a visit; the entire area in the Marylebone district is an attractive proposition. The fairly small Chiltern Street, located between the underground stations Baker Street and Bond Street, is one of the few places in London that is still worth exploring. Lovingly designed shops and cafés, the odd book store, an interesting
gallery, a few bridal shops, a newsagent, as well as Prism and Sunspel stores - the neighbourhood of Trunk Clothiers has preserved its unique charm. Customers can visit the adjacent Monocle Cafe to indulge in soups, sandwiches, curries, and a special Japanese breakfast. The next building houses a Cadenhead Whisky Shop with a tasting room, in which one can
sample the finest spirits Britain has to offer. During certain tasting events, one may even be offered a glass directly from the cask. Crispins supplies women with designer shoes for business outfits or evening events, as well as fashion sneakers in larger sizes. And last but not least, located directly opposite Trunk Clothiers, one can marvel at André Balazs’ Hotel & Restaurant Chiltern
The store’s interior is a mixture of Scandinavian nonchalance and British understatement.
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Firehouse, which is located in a magnificently restored gothic building from the Victorian age. By the way, Balazs also runs the Mercer and Standard hotels in New York, Miami, and LA. Marylebone certainly has charm! Flair for Beautiful Things
Seeing that owner Mats Klingberg is Swedish, the interior of Trunk Clothiers is defined
