Welcome to Austin Reed Hirewear. For over 110 years

Austin Reed has perfected the art of classic British design

synonymous with timeless style and craftsmanship.

A holder of two royal warrants, Austin Reed has dressed

the likes of Winston Churchill and The Beatles in its

exemplary tailoring history. Today, it is one of Britains

leading tailoring brands.

Heritage and class is exemplied through the hirewear

collection. Whether its a wedding, an awards ceremony

or a trip to Ascot, Austin Reeds in-store hirewear service

will have you looking and feeling the part.

Providing a premium formal hire service for all mens

wedding, black tie and formal hirewear needs,

this collection brings together traditional tailoring

techniques, creating beautiful suiting and mens

occasionwear for your most memorable experiences.

Welcome to

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Front Cover

Grey Silk Tailcoat

Worn with Oxford Silver waistcoat,

Raspberry ruche and hankie.

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Having worn the classic Black Tailcoat for his own

wedding, Alastair Cook is a proud ambassador of Austin

Reed Hirewear.

The captain of the english Test and One day

international (Odi) cricket teams, Alastair was awarded

an mBe by the Queen in 2011 having helped secure

englands rst victory against Australia for 24 years.

in december 2012, Alastair captained england to its

rst test series win in india since 1984-85. He also broke

the record for englands highest ever run scorer in india

and the scorer of the most 100s by an englishman ever.

i really enjoyed the service i got from

Austin Reed for my wedding and the suits

themselves looked top drawer

Black Tailcoat

Alastair wears the classic Black Tailcoat

with St Albans double-breasted waistcoat,

Grape tie and hankie.

Can be worn with black or grey top hat.

AuSTin Reed Q HiReWeAR AmBASSAdOR

ALASTAiR COOKengland Cricket Captain

The Grey Silk Collection oers cool and contemporary

style for your wedding day. The luxurious fabric and

exceptional cut gives an excellent t. Whether in the

timeless tailcoat or sophisticated short jacket, youll feel

and look great.

The versatility of Grey Silk means it can be worn with

almost any colour of waistcoat and neckwear, from a

vibrant raspberry ruche to the classic striped Sandown

tie. The matching silk waistcoat is also available, giving

the option of a 3-piece look.

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Grey Silk Short Jacket

Worn with Grey Silk waistcoat,

Raspberry tie and hankie.

GReY SiLK COLLeCTiOn

Grey Silk Short Jacket

Worn with Grey Silk waistcoat,

Sandown tie and hankie.

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The Austin Reed Formalwear collection comprises of

the traditional tailcoat, stylish short jacket and Prince

edward jacket.

The classic black tailcoat is perfect for weddings or a

day at the races. Traditionalists can wear it with our

St Albans double-breasted waistcoat and top hat or opt

for bright coloured neckwear with an ivory waistcoat

for a more contemporary look.

The short jacket is perfect for the modern groom who

wants a more relaxed look for the big day.

For those seeking something slightly more formal, the

military-inspired Prince edward is a modern classic. The

three-quarter length, single breasted jacket is a popular

alternative to the tailcoat.

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FORmALWeAR Black TailcoatWorn with Chester ivory

waistcoat, Claret ruche

and hankie.

Mid-Grey Prince Edward Jacket

Worn with Oxford ivory waistcoat,

ivory tie and hankie.

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Navy Short Jacket

Worn with Brighton Silver waistcoat,

Powder Blue tie and hankie.

Slate Grey Prince Edward Jacket

Worn with Bristol ivory waistcoat,

Grape ruche and hankie.

There is nothing quite like a kilt to give a wedding a real

sense of occasion. Whether you are looking for a

traditional clan tartan or a modern self-coloured kilt,

Austin Reed Hirewear has a variety of styles to choose

from. Customise the look with a choice of jackets and

waistcoats to really put your stamp on the day.

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Grey Spirit Kilt

Worn with Grey Tweed jacket and

5-button waistcoat, Sky Blue ruche

and hankie.

HiGHLAndWeAR

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Austin Reed Hirewear has 16 styles of tartan to choose from

including the national tartans of Scotland, Wales and ireland as well

as the modern Blue, Black and Grey Spirit tartans.

Be sure to pick out a shade from your kilt to help match your

accessories to the outt.

TARTAnS

Spirit of Bannockburn Royal Stewart Hunting Stewart Ben Lomond

Black Spirit Grey Spirit Blue Spirit irish national

Scotlands national Welsh national Spirit of Scotland Flower of Scotland

Black Watch dress Gordon modern douglas modern Robertson

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eVeninGWeAR

Whether attending an awards ceremony or a gala

dinner, Austin Reeds eveningwear Collection will

ensure you look the part.

From royalty to Bond, the timeless dinner suit remains the

standard for mens formal wear. it is guaranteed to make

you look and feel your absolute best for any occasion.

For more formal events, the stylish evening tails is a

must. Austin Reeds expert in-store tters will help you

nd the right accessories to complete the look.

AuSTin Reed Q HiReWeAR AmBASSAdOR

dAnnY CAReHarlequins & england Rugby Player

Austin Reed Hirewear Ambassador danny Care is

currently a scrum-half for english rugby union team

Harlequins. The 26 year old is also an english

international player. He marked his return to Test level

with an impressive performance, earning him the title of

man of the match against South Africa.

danny has received multiple national honours at group

levels, including as the england Captain

of the u20 side in all of their 2007 Six nations

Championship games. He has represented england

Sevens and england Saxons.

Dinner Suit

danny wears a dinner Suit with bow

tie and dress plain shirt.

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Evening Tails

Alastair wears evening Tails with

White bow tie, marcella waistcoat

and shirt.

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Canterbury Wine waistcoat with Burgundy ruche

Chester Blue waistcoat with Sky Blue ruche

Chester ivory waistcoat with Claret ruche

Oxford Silver waistcoat with Fuchsia ruche

Silk Grey waistcoat with Sandown ruche

St Albans Grey waistcoat with Lemon ruche

Brighton ivory waistcoat with Teal ruche

Brighton Silver waistcoat with Powder Blue ruche

Bristol ivory waistcoat with Grape ruche

Chester Pink waistcoat with Pink ruche

derby Lilac waistcoat with Lavender ruche

Oxford ivory waistcoat with ivory ruche

WAiSTCOATS

Austin Reed Hirewear has over 25 waistcoat options available, with a range of specially selected combinations

below. Youll be sure to nd a style and colour to coordinate with the chosen colour scheme of your wedding.

Visit the interactive Outt Builder at www.austinreed.co.uk/hirewear to view all waistcoats and discover

your choice of matching neckwear (see page 26).

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With over 35 neckwear options available, nding a

colour to compliment the bridal party is easy.

All colours are available to wear as a ruche or tie

with matching hankie.

Visit the interactive Outt Builder at

www.austinreed.co.uk/hirewear to view all

neckwear options.

Ties

From left to right:

Lilac, Lemon, Claret, dusky Pink, Royal Blue

Raspberry, Plum, Sandown, Purple, dark Green

White, Powder Blue, Burgundy, ivory, Lavender

magenta, Pink, Sage, Grape, Black

ACCeSSORieS

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ReQueSTinG A TRY-On NEW!

Although our Austin Reed stores have a wide range of outts to browse and try on in-store, wouldnt it be

great if you could try on the complete look before you order?

With the new Try-on Service you can do just that. Simply create the outt you like with Outt Builder,

then request a try-on at your local Austin Reed store*. Theres a 10 fee for the service, but this will be

deducted from the order once it is placed.

mAnAGe YOuR WeddinG PARTY NEW!

To help take the stress out of managing your wedding party outts, Austin Reed Hirewear is introducing

Sort my Wedding Outt.

The new web service will let you manage your order, and all of the wearers in the wedding party, online.

Youll be able to:

View the status of your order at any time Allow your party members to get measured in their local Austin Reed store Send reminders to make sure everyone gets measured in time

Find out more at www.austinreed.co.uk/sortmyweddingoutfit

The interactive Outt Builder is designed to make nding the perfect outt as easy as possible.

Choose suit, waistcoat and neckwear combinations and when youve found a style you like, you can save

it, share it with friends and even request to try it on at your local Austin Reed store*.

Visit www.austinreed.co.uk/hirewear to get started.

*Participating stores only. The Try-on Service and Sort my Wedding Outt will be available from Spring 2013.

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Visit your local Austin Reed store where expert

tters will ensure your chosen suit is exactly as you

would like.

Although requests can be fullled at short notice,

its advisable to place your order as early as possible to

guarantee availability.

Whether online or on your mobile, you can view the

Austin Reed Hirewear collection and use Outt Builder

to nd your perfect ensemble.

Start your journey today at

www.austinreed.co.uk/hirewear

in-STORe OnLine mOBiLe

Available in selected Austin Reed stores - visit our website or nd your nearest Hirewear store

www.austinreed.co.uk