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Supporting ReTweed, supporting women and tailoring
Have you heard of ReTweed? Design & Alter supports an inspiring award winning initiative in Scotland ReTweed is a social initiative based in Eyemouth on the Scottish border supporting women. In a save environment participating women are...
Shopping for signature pieces and why you need them
Shopping for signature pieces and why you need them ... Let us tell you this is not only valid for female shoppers Are you the type who buys clothes in quantities? Preferably in the sale? Sometimes wondering whether you might ever wear them? Or are you the shopper...
Front of House – where we are fitting your clothes
D&A Front of House - when you come from Queenstown Road station - outside and inside - upstairs and downstairs. A spacious and comfortable space, our fitting consultants will look after you whether your clothes need to be altered, restyled or a garment being made to...
Crazy about Quality in Clothing Alterations
Or the 100 ways of altering clothes ‘D&A' aims to maintain the original finish We are crazy about quality in clothes alterations. Tailors and seamstresses at Design & Alter aim to maintain the integrity of the original garment, promoting the style, proportion and the...
Fitting Advice
The Perfect Fit Difference Take the time to double-check - does your jacket fit you well? Whether it was mentioned by Mark Twain or Shakespeare we always knew 'The Apparel makes the Man'. This phrase is more current than ever - for men and women. Every life...
Free Re-styling & Fitting consultation
Do your clothes still make you feel good? Take advantage of our Free Styling & Fitting consultation throughout Autumn 2016 for all returning customers and refer to ‘Loyal to the perfect fit’ Allow us to assist you in understanding your wardrobe, helping you to decide...
D&A VIP Alterations for Gucci Cruise 2017
GUCCI CRUISE 17, 02nd JUNE 2016, WESTMINSTER ABBEY, LONDON Earlier in June, Gucci’s Creative Director Alessandro Michele launched the inspiring Gucci Cruise 2017, the first commercial event to have ever been presented at Westminster Abbey. Design & Alter were asked to...
The Art of Fitting
The Art of Fitting We regularly get asked the question: “What in fact is the difference between a fitter and a tailor?” In your clothes fitting appointment you will be looked after by one of our experienced fitting consultants. They will take your measurements and...
The Difference a Tailor can make
The Difference a Tailor can make Nowadays fashion is short lived and tailoring of bespoke garments becomes the exception. Companies manufacture everyday-clothes off overseas by cheap labour. Therefore, alteration charges in relation to the cost...
Exclusive Offers: Alteration of Evening Wear and Re-styling Consultation
Take Advantage of two exclusive D&A Offers 20% discount on any alteration of evening wear for your Christmas party Bring your special dress or suit and let us make it fit perfectly Free 30-minute style consultation or fitting Be creative and revamp your existing...
