Early Spring 2024 Welcome to Spring …from Lily & Bob
On the cover: Bob is, of course, wearing his iconic demi-blond frames, our exclusive from Lafont of Paris, and he also wears our handsome sport coat from cloth woven by Robert Noble of Scotland, in a sage and cream glen plaid with a fire overcheck in wool, silk and cashmere. See page 6 for details. Lily wears her heart on her collar! Above: Timeless in every season, our cashmere crewneck plain weave sweaters are the perfect example of clothing that transitions from one season to another. Weekend days now, cool evenings later through the summer, these handsome cashmere sweaters, knitted for us exclusively in Scotland, will be ready at hand. Shown top to bottom: B-butter; C-sea green; D-violet; A-sky blue. In sizes M–XXL. See page 66 for details. Welcome to Ben Silver! Classic style has always been our business We ship by FedEx, so that in-stock orders should arrive within 2-3 business days of shipment. However, currently all carriers are experiencing delays, which we cannot control at our end.Thank you for your patience. Order Total Shipping Charge $ 0- $ 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7.95 $ 26- $ 99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.95 $ 100- $ 250. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 16.50 $ 251+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 19.50 - Bob and Sue Prenner Copyright © 2024 The Ben Silver Corporation Spring is finally here! We think our selection of clothing this season is particularly appealing, and, as always, of the highest quality and craftsmanship. We offer handsome tailored jackets that can easily be enjoyed with a dress shirt and fine necktie; or paired more casually with a sweater and an open collared shirt. Of course, there are also weekend clothes that can be enjoyed every day. As usual, wonderful, yet subtle, color, as well as uncompromising quality, timeless style and exceptional value, is the mark of our collection of balanced, proportioned and comfortable clothing. As a true “mom and pop” business for 40 years (yes, that’s us below), we pride ourselves on our experienced, knowledgeable and caring service—the proud product of a dedicated and courteous staff. Service like ours is a rarity today, when so many companies have downsized their staff, leaving retail sales, customer service and product knowledge on the “cutting room floor”. We look forward to your visiting us in Charleston, to be with us in our elegant old world shop, which remains a mecca of tasteful and timeless apparel and accessories for those who come here. Charleston continues to be ranked #1 to visit by Travel + Leisure Magazine. We look forward to seeing you, but until then, turn the page to discover the best of sophisticated and classic style, and visit us online for our full collection. Welcome to Ben Silver, where classic style has always been, and continues to be, our business.
4 | www.bensilver.com Our tailored jackets and suits are cut from British, Irish, and Italian fabrics, and meticulously sewn by craftsmen in America and Canada. We produce 40-42S even sizes, 38-50R even sizes, 39-45R odd sizes, 40-50L even sizes.Tailored in a natural silhouette that speaks of Authentic American Style, with a canvassed two-button front with hand felled natural shoulder and armholes, upper welt pocket, classic point to point at the shoulder, and trim high notched 3" lapel, with either side vents or center vent, as noted, and special orders for center or side vents available upon request. Lower patch and flap pockets replace inset lower flap pockets on our classic American blazer, which we also finish with lap seams, ¼" stitching at the lapels, and a hooked center vent. Constructed with the highest quality Bemberg lining, and deep functional interior pockets for business cards, loose change, eyeglasses, wallet or passport. Timeless style, fabrics and tailoring
a Our handsome sport coat is cut from cloth woven by Robert Noble of Scotland, in a sage and cream glen plaid with a fire overcheck in 46% wool, 51% linen, 3% cashmere, a blend that assures comfort, durability and elegant sheen with a wonderful “hand”. As with all of our jackets, available in a full range of sizes, and tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents and double pipe and flap lower pockets. We propose our exceptional Italian woven 2-ply cotton twill spread collar shirt in classic blue on white, with button cuffs and a breast pocket. As with all our meticulously cut shirts, each has true mother-of-pearl buttons, single needle stitching, sleeve gauntlets, side gussets, and comfortable softly lined collar. Available in a range of dress shirt sizes. One of our entirely handsewn woven silk neckties, in English silk and cut in our English workroom, with a burgundy ground and white bar stripes bordered in sun, is an excellent accent to this sport coat. The pure white linen pocket square, 40cm x 40cm (15.75" x 15.75"), with a contrasting hand rolled marigold border is a handsome touch. We propose our exquisitely draping dark grey gabardine trousers, cut in our old world workroom from the finest Italian Super 130’s Merino wool woven by E. Thomas. As with all of our trousers, these pants feature a crotch lining, piped fly seam, and split waistband for easy alteration. Available in either forward pleat or plain front. Sizes 32–44 even, and 33–39 odd. The tan calfskin leather belt with brass buckle is made in Italy. Our Goodyearwelted two-tone penny loafer in burnished tan with a white calfskin vamp is exclusively for us from Crockett & Jones of England. The semi-round keyhole bridge sunglasses in honey tortoise with green 47 mm lenses are part of our extensive classic eyewear collection. Jacket, 395J…$1,345. Shirt, 225…$225. Tie, W419-C…$165. Pocket square, PMG71-C…$85. Trousers, plain front, HGBP2-B, or forward pleat HGB2-B, …$395. Belt, 9942-D…$175. Shoes, 2010C…$695. Frames, EPSB-C…$265. a. Three classic woven silk striped neckties, entirely handsewn from English silk in our English workroom, shown from left to right: A-navy with sky and white; B-sun with denim and white; C-burgundy with sun and white. Each tie, W419…$165. b. Essential linen pocket squares, pure white, with a hand rolled border in A-sage; B-sky; C-marigold; D-rose; E-navy. Each linen square, PMG71…$85. c. Our Italian crafted calfskin belts are the perfect complement to your shoes: you will find nearly a perfect match for every shade we offer. The buckle is brass on the chestnut and tan belts; nickel on the dark brown and black belts. Sizes 32–44, 1¼" wide. Shown from top to bottom: E-dark brown; D-tan; A-chestnut; and B-black. Each calfskin belt, 9942…$175. timeless glen plaid from Scotland …in wool, linen and cashmere b c 1-800-221-4671 | 7
a elegant simplicity …in a classically patterned sport coat b a. Several of the sport coats we offer this season are cut from a wonderfully woven blend of 36% wool, 32% silk, 32% linen to create a lightweight bright quality that results from an intimate blend of silk and linen artfully woven with the finest wools in a stylish balance of color. This sport coat, with its cream open windowpane on a storm blue ground, is an excellent example of the marriage of this blend of fibers. The 250 gram lightweight coat will travel well through the season, and will serve as an ideal canvas for nearly every accessory. Here we propose one of our exceptional oxford cloth button down shirts, in a white ground with blue university stripe. We propose our chili ground handsewn English silk necktie with its classic narrow triple stripe in sky, white and denim. The pocket square, woven in France in fine cotton, is an artful coral and sky blue plaid. Our cream color Super 130s Merino gabardine trousers are a handsome accompaniment. We propose our plump burnished calf belt with brass buckle. Jacket, 829BJ...$1,275. Shirt, 5868...$225. Tie, W415-A...$165. Pocket square, SGP22...$75. Trousers, plain front, HGBP2-E, or forward pleat, HGB2-E...$395. Belt, S550-B...$155. b. Entirely handsewn English silk neckwear shown left to right: A-chili with sky, white, denim; B-Sky with denim, white, chili. Each tie, W415…$165. c. Two cotton plaid pocket squares with inviting color: SGP21-green, yellow and blue on white; SGP22- coral and sky on white. Each pocket square…$75. At right: We offer three exceptional oxford cloth button down shirts, each in a refined 140s thread count Thomas Mason Gold cloth, woven in Italy, and then cut in our impeccable model, with its perfect collar roll, generous gentlemen’s cut, with mother-of-pearl buttons, single needle stitching, side gauntlets, second buttons on the sleeve, and additional width at the sleeve for a wristwatch. These Gold line fabrics will be a welcome addition to the wardrobe of men who enjoy oxford cloth, as they have all the durability and tradition of lesser oxford weaves, with the refinement and comfort of 140s fabric. Shown clockwise from top left: 5870-solid blue; 5869-blue ground, white Bengal; 5868-white ground, blue university stripe. Each shirt…$225. c 1-800-221-4671 | 9 8 | www.bensilver.com
b a. Here is another of our Scottish woven lightweight fabrics this season in a blend of 36% wool, 32% silk, 32% linen. The windowpane pattern on the sage ground is subtly woven in delicately contrasting vertical and horizontal panes. As with all of our jackets, available in a full range of sizes, and tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents and double pipe and flap lower pockets. We show it with our Italian woven 2-ply 120s thread count white twill cotton spread collar button cuff shirt, a wardrobe essential. The azalea ground silk necktie is striped in white and sage. The linen and cotton white engineered hank for the pocket is 16" square. We suggest our tan Italian woven Super 120s tropical wool plain front trousers from the renowned Scabal house, meticulously cut in our Italian workroom. Jacket, 820NJ…$1,275. Shirt, 240…$215. Tie, W420-B…$165. Pocket square, SGP2…$75. Trousers, plain front, TRWP-B or forward pleat, TRWF-B…$425. b. English silk neckwear, cut and handsewn in our English workroom, in a classic stripe with vibrant color, shown left to right: A-cornflower with white and azalea; B-azalea with white and sage. Each tie, W420…$165. c. Vegetable tanned, 1¼" feather edge glove lined leather with solid brass buckle, in A-black; B-brown; C-tan. Sizes 32–44, and also sizes 33, 35, 37, 39. Each feathered edge belt, S9057…$145. d. Super 120s Italian woven tropical wool trousers from the renowned house of Scabal are available in four colors shown top to bottom: D-British khaki; C-light grey; B-tan; A-medium grey. Available in either forward pleat, TRWF or plain front, TRWP. Sizes 32–44 even, and 33–39 odd. Trousers, forward pleat, TRWF or plain front, TRWP...$425. Belt, S9057-C …$145. understated style …in a softly colored palette a 1-800-221-4671 | 11 c d Above: Our semi-brogue cap toe oxfords are elegant additions to your wardrobe. Shown in a rare pale whiskey cordovan. Also available in antique chestnut. Sizes 8.5–12. The Belgrave in whiskey cordovan, 9427C…$995. The Belgrave in antique chestnut, 9427…$840.
THE UNLINED LOAFER The Harvard unlined loafer in a range of leathers, including our exclusive and rare whiskey cordovan. In sizes 8.5–12. Above, from left to right: Tan pebble grain, 8365B…$680. Navy pebble grain, 8365F...$680. Chestnut burnished calf, 8365…$690. Burgundy cordovan, 8365A…$975. Whiskey cordovan, 8365C…$975. Black calf, 8365E...$690. the classic unlined loafer …lightweight comfort, in a range of leathers 1-800-221-4671 | 13 12 | www.bensilver.com
b comfort and style …in a richly colored glen plaid sport coat a 1-800-221-4671 | 15 a. Who can deny the appeal of this timeless cream and brown glen plaid, accented by a handsome blue windowpane! The crisp 36% wool, 32% silk and 32% linen fabric gives it natural appeal for the coming season, yet the rich colors make it transition easily from the earliest days of spring through to fall. This fabric has a lightweight bright quality created from an intimate blend of silk and linen artfully woven with the finest wools. As with all our sport coats, cut in our workroom in a full range of sizes, and tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. Our blue and white Panama weave Bengal stripe shirt is meticulously cut from 2-ply 170s thread count Swiss cotton. We select our English silk necktie in royal blue with fire stripes bordered in sky to highlight the blue windowpane of the jacket. Our pure white linen pocket square has a contrasting hand rolled border in royal blue. Trousers are tropical wool from Scabal, a Super 120s elegantly draping cloth available in four colors. Jacket, 1011J…$1,275. Shirt, 654…$295. Tie, W418…$165. Pocket square, PFS09-B…$75. Trousers, plain front, TRWP-A or forward pleat, TRWF-A…$425. b. Our blue and white Panama weave Bengal stripe shirts are meticulously cut from 2-ply 170s thread count Swiss cotton. Three different collar options, shown clockwise from top: 654-button down; 654K-Kelly; 654S-spread. Each shirt…$295. c. Enjoy this extremely handsome and classic pure silk necktie in royal blue with fire stripes bordered in sky. Entirely hand sewn in our English workroom. Tie, W418…$165. At right: Exquisitely draping, year ‘round gabardine trousers are cut in our old world workroom from the finest Italian Super 130s Merino wool woven by E. Thomas. As with all of our trousers, these pants feature a crotch lining, piped seam, and split waistband. Available in either HGB2, forward pleat or HGBP2, plain front. Sizes 32–44 even, and 33–39 odd. Shown from top to bottom: C-light grey; B-dark grey; A-khaki; E-cream; D-British khaki. Trousers, forward pleat, HGB2 or plain front, HGBP2…$395. Belt, S9057-A.…$145. c
understated sophistication …in a softly hued plaid a At right: The welted blucher seam and the refined shape make this dress white nubuck shoe appropriate for the finest summer clothing. From Crockett & Jones of England, it includes a full sock lining with interior hand marking, and Goodyear welted rubber soles. Sizes 8.5–12. The Onslow welted blucher in white, 8747…$695. a. We went to Italy to find this handsome fabric, a 65% wool, 21% silk and 14% linen weave in an off white and soft blue/grey plaid with blue windowpanes. As with all of our jackets, available in a full range of sizes, and tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents and double pipe and flap lower pockets. We propose our handsome blue and white pencil stripe cutaway collar shirt, cut from Swiss woven, extremely high thread count 2-ply cotton. As with all cutaway collar shirts, this is an excellent choice both with and without a necktie, because the shape of the collar fits properly under a jacket when the top button is unbuttoned. Our double bar stripe tie, with its azalea ground and sky and white stripes, sets off the jacket handsomely. Our pure white linen pocket square with a rose contrasting border is an excellent accent. Trousers cut from Scabal tropical wool in light grey are ideally suited to this jacketing. Jacket, 361J…$1,165. Shirt, 4256…$225. Tie, W414-D…$165. Pocket square, PMG71-D…$85. Trousers, plain front, TRWP-C or forward pleat, TRWF-C…$425. b. Double bar stripe woven silk neckties, cut from English silk in our English workroom, shown left to right: A-mint with coral and white; B-sun with blue and white; C-royal with azalea and white; D-azalea with sky and white. Also available as to-be-tied bow ties. Each tie, W414…$165. Each bow tie, BW414…$98. b b 16 | www.bensilver.com
c. Our handsome two-tone “Crewe” loafers are exclusive from Crockett & Jones of England. Cut on the same last as our Harvard loafers, in the finest calfskin, with a contrasting vamp in either white calfskin or stone canvas, and leather soles. Shown from left to right: 2010C-burnished tan with white; 2010A-burnished tan with stone canvas; 2010B-navy with white. Sizes 8.5–12. Each pair of Crewe loafers…$695. d. Our understated and elegant crisp wool, silk and linen sport coat is woven in shades of blue and new navy. The light and comfortable 260 gram fabric has a Prince of Wales plaid. Woven by the renowned Kynoch mill in Scotland, exclusively for us, and cut in our workroom in a full range of sizes, then tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. Shown with our Italian woven 2-ply cotton twill light blue and white grid check spread collar shirt. We have chosen an ideal necktie – our sage ground silk, with stripes of royal blue bordered in sky. The blue, yellow and green plaid handkerchief, woven in France, is a perfect finishing touch. Light grey Italian woven tropical wool trousers complete the look. Jacket, 7041J…$1,275. Shirt, 219…$225. Tie, W417…$165. Pocket square, SGP21…$75. Trousers, in plain front, TRWP-C or forward pleat, TRWF-C…$425. distinctive style …in a subtle Prince of Wales plaid d 1-800-221-4671 | 19 a. This entirely hand sewn pure silk in sage ground, with stripes of royal blue bordered in sky is a wonderful accent for the season. Tie, W417…$165. b. Our classic white and blue twill shirts are wardrobe essentials for every gentleman. Each is cut from comfortable 2-ply 120s thread count cotton twill fabric woven in Italy, with a spread collar, button cuff, and uniquely finished with fine mother-of-pearl buttons. As with all our shirts, stocked in a full range of neck and sleeve sizes. Shown clockwise from top: 218-white ground with thin blue stripe; 219-light blue grid on white; 225-white ground with wider set blue stripe. Each shirt…$225. b a c 18 | www.bensilver.com
20 | www.bensilver.com In Spring you need versatility as well as quality and style in your shirts. Because we know you are as likely to wear one of our fine shirts under a sweater, or under a jacket, but without a necktie, we have constructed each of these new fabrics into cutaway collar shirts.The cutaway collar, always smart looking as well as comfortable, sits very well with the top button unbuttoned, and therefore offers a stylish versatility under a jacket, even (dare we say!) without a necktie. Beneath a sweater, the cutaway is discrete and also never f loppy. In choosing these six new fabrics, woven in Switzerland expressly for us, we selected classic patterns that will provide understated elegance, however they are worn.These f ine shirts are constructed, as all our shirts are, to assure the softness and silky hand of the fabric, and for comfort and durability. The pure cotton shirts are high thread count 2-ply Swiss cotton; the cotton and linen shirts offer the comfort and durability of cotton, with the lightness of linen. Europe’s finest cottons impeccably sewn
b a traditional windowpane …in appealing color a 1-800-221-4671 | 23 a. The Scottish weave, a crisp blend of 36% wool, 32% silk and 32% linen, creates a sun drenched cream ground with hints of tan and blue in the delicate windowpane. As with all of our jackets, available in a full range of sizes, and tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents and double pipe and flap lower pockets. We suggest one of our cotton and linen fine shirtings with a handsome and versatile cutaway collar, in robin’s egg blue with a white stripe. One of our favorite new stripe silk neckties, in four distinct blocks of color – bronze, butter, sky and sage – is a handsome accent to this sport coat. In the pocket, our linen hank in sky blue with a hand rolled white contrasting border. Our medium grey tropical wool trousers add depth to the sport coat. Jacket, 6021J…$1,275. Shirt, 4400…$245. Tie, W421…$165. Pocket square, PMG72-D…$85. Trousers, plain front, TRWP-A or forward pleat, TRWF-A…$425. b. Two Bengal stripe 67% cotton and 33% linen cutaway collar shirts are shown together: at left, pink and white, 4200; and at right, blue and white, 4400. Each shirt…$245. c. Our entirely hand sewn pure silk necktie, in four distinct blocks of color – bronze, butter, sky and sage, is a handsome accent to many sport coats this season. Tie, W421…$165. d. Handsome linen pocket squares in five ideal spring and summer hues, each with a hand rolled white contrasting border. Shown left to right: A- navy; B-rose; C-marigold; D-sky; E-sage. Each linen square, PMG72…$85. e. From Crockett & Jones, our exclusive tassel loafer in tan burnished calf leather. Featuring Goodyear-welted construction and single leather soles. In sizes 8.5–12. The Cavendish loafer, 9376...$690. c d e
a. The fabric for this handsome glen plaid, a 65% wool, 21% silk and 14% linen weave in tan, slate and cream glen plaid with sky blue overchecks, is woven in Italy, and then cut and sewn as all of our fine jackets, in a full range of sizes, then tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. We like the way our cotton and linen blue and white glen plaid cutaway collar shirt highlights the blue “deco” in the jacket. We have chosen our timeless sky blue silk knit as the ideal accent to the coat. In the pocket, our linen and cotton corner check pocket square, woven in France. We propose our exquisitely draping dark grey gabardine trousers, cut in our old world workroom from the finest Italian Super 130’s Merino wool woven by E. Thomas. The belt is calfskin leather with a brass buckle. The Handgrade monk shoes, “The Lawrence,” from Crockett & Jones of England, have split toe seams and aprons that are entirely stitched by hand. We suggest another classic from our eyewear collection, bold but small round Paris tortoise frames. Jacket, 615J…$1,165, Shirt, 6400…$245. Tie, ASK-F…$110. Pocket square, SGP1…$75. Trousers, plain front, HGBP2-B, or forward pleat, HGB2-B…$395. Shoes, 9290…$995. Frames, BSRD-A…$335. b. Bob wears this handsome sport coat with one of his favorite ties, a blue and white block stripe, entirely hand sewn in England in pure silk, S39…$138. c. The monk strap shoe, with its buckle, earns its sobriquet from the buckle on a monk's sandals. Extraordinary monk shoe with split toe seams and aprons stitched entirely by hand! All monk shoes on this and the following pages are available in sizes 8.5–12. The Lawrence Monk, 9290…$995. d. We offer our exclusive semi-rounded Lafont eyeglass frame in our exclusive demi-blond, faux tortoise shell, in five lens sizes. Made exclusively for us in France. Each frame, LFF...$355. b a always a favorite …a wool, silk & linen glen plaid 1-800-221-4671 | 25 c d 24 | www.bensilver.com
a. This wardrobe essential sky blue sport coat can be a go-to for summer days ahead. Its handsome solid color is crisply woven in Scotland in 36% wool, 32% silk and 32% linen, in a lightweight fabric that will serve as the foil to every accessory. We have cut it in our American workroom in a full range of sizes, and tailored it in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, center vent, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. Shown with our Italian woven 2-ply cotton twill spread collar shirt in classic blue and white pattern, and a vibrant red ground Italian printed silk necktie with a classic tile motif. The white pure cotton engineered pocket square, with a narrow row of corner stripes is a classic accent. Our exquisitely draping light grey gabardine trousers are an understated addition to the ensemble. Jacket, 300AJ…$1,275. Shirt, 218…$225. Tie, ABY13-A…$155. Pocket square, SGP3…$75. Trousers, plain front, HGBP2-C, or forward pleat, HGB2-C…$395. b. The Borsalino Panama hat is an elegant and practical addition to every man’s wardrobe. Panama hat, BPH…$455. c. We offer these 100% cotton over the calf socks in a classic grid pattern in delightfully colored summer pastel shades. Left to right: 16-violet, white; 18-light blue, white; 12-melon, tan; 15-yellow, white; 13-sage, tan; 17-pink, white; 11-blue, light blue. Available in sock sizes 11–13. One pair cotton grid socks, GSX…$38. handsomely woven …sky blue sport coat At left: Our exclusive selection of brogue (“wingtip”) Spectator oxfords from Crockett & Jones of England. Each features Goodyear-welted construction and single leather soles and is available in US sizes 8.5-12 D width. At top, “The Hampton,” our exclusive Handgrade Spectator in tan and white calf leathers. At right, “The Clifford,” classic benchmade wingtip in antique tan leather. At left, “The Gerrard” in two-tone stone canvas and dark tan calfskin. The Hampton Spectator, 9792…$865. The Clifford Wingtip, 9503…$875. The Gerrard Spectator, 5608…$665. b 26 | www.bensilver.com 1-800-221-4671 | 27 a c
Our neckwear is made entirely by hand in our English or Italian workrooms. The cutting, sewing and finishing are all done by hand. Each of our ties is cut by an artisan into 3 pieces – the back, the front, and the neck – allowing the tie to conform to the neck.A stitch, called a bar tack, is also applied by hand, and joins the two sides on the back. Our ties have a slip-stitch, whose end, knotted, can be found loose under the bar tacked area.This stitch gives resilience to the tie and assures that it will fall out to return to its original shape when hung in your closet. All our ties are lined to produce the proper weight for the tie, so that they knot perfectly. Our neckties are cut from the finest materials – generally pure English or Italian silk, but occasionally Scottish cashmere, wool or Irish linen.You can feel the luxuriousness of the fabric in the hand of the tie, whether woven or printed. Hand sewn, vibrant pure silk 28 | www.bensilver.com
a. This exceptional cloth is woven in Scotland from 36% wool, 32% silk and 32% linen, in a timeless light tan solid ground. We have cut it in our American workroom in a full range of sizes, and tailored it in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, center vent, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. Shown with our Swiss woven cotton spread cutaway collar shirt with button cuffs in a blue ground with yellow and white multi-stripe. The jacket is a perfect foil to this handsome tri-color silk block stripe necktie in orange, azure and sun. In the pocket is our white corner check on sky blue cotton. We propose our light grey Super 130s Merino wool gabardine pants from Italy’s master mill, E. Thomas, then cut impeccably in our Italian workroom with a crotch lining, piped fly seam, and split waistband for easy alteration. Jacket, 300KJ…$1,275. Shirt, 4410…$245. Tie, W416…$165. Pocket square, SGP20-B…$65. Trousers, plain front, HGBP2-C or forward pleat, HGB2-C …$395. e c sport coat as perfect canvas …for every accessory a 1-800-221-4671 | 31 b. One of our uniquely colorful three-color block stripes, in orange, sky and sun, will brighten every sport coat, and keep a smile on your face. As with all our neckwear, entirely hand sewn pure silk. Tie, W416…$165. c. Two elegant, yet versatile 2-ply 120s thread count Swiss woven cotton cutaway collar shirts from our new seasonal collection: at left, 4410-blue with white and pale gold multi-stripes; at right, 4450-blue with white and pale green multi-stripes. Each shirt…$245. d. A series of elegant pastel pocket squares for the season, each with a white corner check, shown left to right: A-sea green; B-sky blue; C-gold; D-pale coral. Each pocket square, SGP20…$65. e. Our unique and handsome “kiltie” or “shawl” penny loafer, with split toe, penny slot, single leather soles, made exclusively for us by Crockett & Jones of England. Shown in burnished tan and also available in burgundy, 6340B. In sizes 8.5–12. Tan Kiltie loafer, 6340T...$725. Burgundy Kiltie loafer, 6340B...$725. b d 30 | www.bensilver.com
versatile monk straps …make a statement of refinement Above, from left to right: Cap toe double monk in antique chestnut. The Repton Double Monk, 9599...$895. Brogue front wingtip monk in burnished tan. The Chalfont Monk, 8622…$710. Handgrade monk in antique dark brown. The Savile Monk, 9472…$895. Handgrade wingtip monk in antique chestnut. The Chadwick Monk, 5101…$910. Split toe double monk in antique chestnut. The Arlington Double Monk, 8670…$710. THE VERSATILE MONK STRAP 1-800-221-4671 | 33 32 | www.bensilver.com
1-800-221-4671 | 35 a b a. Our newest blazer is sewn in Italy from Scottish cashmere knitted exclusively for us, and offers the comfort and easy fit of a fine sweater, with the elegance and sophistication of a tailored jacket. Unlined, with an unconstructed shoulder, it is lightweight, and drapes handsomely, with a perfectly rolled pick stitched collar and lapel, open patch pockets, side vents, and an upper welted pocket for a pocket square. Even sizes 40–48. We show it with one of our most versatile button down dress shirts, a white and sky blue graph check in Italian woven 2-ply zephyr cotton, and a vibrant fire ground necktie with regal blue bordered in thin sky blue stripes woven from pure English silk. This jacket will be equally at home without a necktie! Shown with our English drills in the original khaki color. Jacket, HWCB...$1,595. Shirt, 881...$215. Tie, W393…$165. Trousers, forward pleat, HSDF-A or plain front, HSDP-A…$245. b. Vibrant fire red English silk necktie, with regal blue stripes bordered in sky blue. Also available as a to-be-tied bow tie. Tie, W393…$165. Bow tie, BW393…$98. easy comfort & sophistication …in an unstructured cashmere blazer c. Two easy to wear graph check button down shirts, always in style. Italian woven zephyr fabric. Shown at left, 880-royal and white; and at right, 881-sky and white. Each shirt…$215. d. This handsome red and white check with a blue windowpane will be a wardrobe essential for your weekend wear. Woven in Italy and constructed meticulously as all of our button down shirts, available in dress shirt sizes. Shirt, 1337…$215. c d a 34 | www.bensilver.com
a. This sport coat, in a timeless pattern, a sky blue glen plaid on cream, from fabric woven in Scotland – crisp 36% wool, 32% silk and 32% linen – and sewn meticulously in our wonderful tailoring shop, will add a touch of sophistication to every wardrobe. Lightweight at 260 grams, it can easily be dressed down for a casual occasion, or worn with a necktie and fine dress shirt. We have selected a spread collar white linen dress shirt, one of several linen dress shirts available in a range of colors, and a silk double bar stripe on a sun color ground with complementary stripes in blue and white. Our pre-folded white Irish linen pocket square, placed in any breast pocket without fuss or effort, is also available in four additional colors, and can be bought economically as a packages of five hanks! White linen trousers are well suited to this sport coat. Jacket, 704J…$1,275. Shirt, 792…$255. Tie, W414-B…$165. Pocket square, white, 1612…$36. Five pack, 51612…$180. Trousers, plain front, HLWP or forward pleat, HLWF…$245. b. Each of these fine linen shirts is cut meticulously in our regular dress shirt manner, with a comfortable spread collar and button cuffs. Available in five fresh colors for the season, when in the warm days ahead they will be greatly appreciated! Shown clockwise from the top: 792-solid white linen; 793-solid sky linen; 794-solid pink linen; 795-solid lilac linen; 796-solid butter linen. Each shirt...$255. c. Our Irish linen pocket squares are pre-folded for ease. From left to right: A-white; B-powder blue; C-ecru; E-butter; F-pink. Each pocket square, 1612…$36. Five pack white, 51612...$180. d. Four handsome pairs of trousers for the season: Shown left to right, white wool and linen with fire red double hairline stripe, HDSP-A, plain front, or HDSF-A, forward pleat...$325; solid white linen, HLWP, plain front, or HLWF, forward pleat...$245; cream and nut glen plaid in pure linen, HLPP, plain front, or HLPF, forward pleat...$245; cream wool, silk and linen with blue pinstripe HJCP, plain front, or HJCF, forward pleat...$385. a 1-800-221-4671 | 37 b c d 36 | www.bensilver.com subtle sophistication …in an understated glen plaid
b c d a a. A choice of 1 ¼" wide calfskin straps to fit our interchangeable and engravable belt buckles in Sterling silver, either plain or etched. Each buckle is also available in vermeil, 18kt gold plate over Sterling silver. Straps from left to right: D-tan; A-chestnut; C-burgundy; E-dark brown; B-black. In sizes 32–44. Strap, S011…$145. Sterling buckle, 790A…$275. Etched Sterling buckle, 790B…$275. Vermeil buckle, 790D…$345. Etched vermeil buckle, 790C…$345. b. Full Quill South African Ostrich belt, with beautifully nickel plated solid brass buckle, edge stitched, 1 ³⁄₈" wide. Belt, S0887...$325. c. Shiny finish alligator belts, in a dressy 1 1⁄ 8" width, have a single belt loop, beautifully stitched edge, and hidden snaps for interchangeable buckles. In sizes 32–44. From top to bottom: B-brown; C-cognac; A-black. Alligator belt, TABD…$495. d. Shiny finish Caiman crocodile belts in a more casual 1 ³⁄8" width, with beautifully feathered edges, have a double belt loop and chrome plated brass buckle. In sizes 32–44. From top to bottom: A-black; C-cognac; B-brown. Caiman belt, TCBC…$415. e. Our exotic patchwork belt combines alligator and lizard skins with brown, cognac, yellow, green, and blue hues. 1 ³⁄₈" wide with nickel plated solid brass buckle. Sizes 32–44. Belt, MPAB...$385. f. Caiman crocodile tail belt, in a wider, 11⁄ 4" antique cognac matte finish, achieved with an application of black wax over the cognac tanned hide. Beefy, soft leather, with long basting stitches and a solid brass buckle. In sizes 32–44. Caiman belt, TCBA…$375. g. Our exotic patchwork belt has vertical strips tanned in hues of mustard, black, brown, cognac, and crocodile, alligator and lizard skins. 13/8" wide with brass buckle, in sizes 32–44. Multi-color exotic belt, MPAC...$385. h. Shiny finish Caiman crocodile belts, in a dressy 1 1⁄ 8" width, have a single belt loop, beautifully stitched edges, and chrome plated solid brass buckles. Sizes 34–44. From top to bottom: A-black; C-cognac; B-brown. Caiman belt, TCBB…$345. i. Matte finish patchwork belts composed of handsomely sewn triangular patches of alligator skins in either A-chocolate; or B-tan. 1 3/8" wide with nickel plated solid brass buckle, in sizes 32–44. Each matte patchwork exotic belt, MPAD...$385. j. Java lizard belts with interchangeable buckles, one brass and one nickel plated brass, in a dressy 1 1⁄ 8" width. Top to bottom: B-brown; C-chestnut; A-black. Sizes 32–44. Java lizard belt, S401…$315. k. Exceptionally handsome hornback alligator belt, 1 ¼" wide, with a nickel plated brass buckle. Belt, S361...$595. l. Our removable (and engravable!) fine jewelry belt buckle attaches to our handsome 1 1⁄ 8" American alligator belt strap. Say goodbye to those skinny ¾" belts. Our combination belt and buckle fits perfectly through today’s wider belt loops. Alligator strap, sizes 32–44, in A-black; B-brown; or C-chestnut, complemented by a Sterling silver buckle in either plain or etched finish. Each buckle is also available in vermeil, 18kt gold plate over Sterling silver. Strap, S340…$495. For buckle options, see “A” above. 1-800-221-4671 | 39 g i h l j f k e …exotics & more
a. Every gentleman needs a perfect navy suit, the timeless addition to his wardrobe, and an ideal foil for the finest shirts and neckwear. There are, of course, qualities of navy suitings! Just as with our fine jackets, we propose what we believe is an ideal wool for its hand, durability and drape. The handsome color makes a statement of elegance, especially with the subtle pick stitched lapels, and the fabric assures comfort throughout the year. The year ‘round weight Super 120s new navy gabardine has been cut in our two button trim silhouette natural shoulder style, with side vents, lower double pipe and flap pockets, upper welted pocket and forward pleat trousers. Shown with our exceptional Italian woven 2-ply cotton twill spread collar shirt in a classic blue and white narrow stripe, with button cuffs and breast pockets. The entirely hand sewn solid color necktie from our Signature collection is in sky blue, an elegant and understated addition to your wardrobe. In the pocket, our linen and cotton engineered white pocket square. Suit, 608S…$1,225. Shirt, 218…$225. Tie, W371-B…$165. Pocket square, SGP2…$75. b. Our Signature collection of solid color pure silk neckties, entirely hand sewn, offers an essential element of every gentleman’s wardrobe. With a vast array of seven seasonal colors, every option is a timeless choice. Shown from left to right: A-coral; B-sky; C-red; D-French blue; E-sun; F-jade; G-lavender. Each tie, W371…$165. a 1-800-221-4671 | 41 b c d c. The benchmade brogue oxford or “wingtip” from England’s Crockett & Jones is available in a classic antique tan calf with an oak bark sole. Like all Crockett & Jones shoes in our catalog, it is made with the finest tanned hides in an authentic Goodyear last, and available in sizes 8.5–12. The Clifford oxford in tan, 9503…$875. d. Our unique dark tan leather belt, with traditional brogue pattern, is an excellent complement to all brogued shoes! Nickel buckle. 1¼" wide. Sizes 32–44. Dark tan brogued leather belt, TCBF...$185. 40 | www.bensilver.com the essential new navy suit …always in style
We offer the finest benchmade shoes from England, Austria, Italy and America, produced exclusively for Ben Silver by makers renowned for quality in both workmanship and materials. Our classically styled footwear is as practical as it is elegant and graceful: dress shoes are cut from the best vegetable tanned calfskin, in Goodyear welted construction. The traditional styling and quality of these shoes meet all the expectations of the well-dressed gentleman. There is also an assortment of fine leather belts in many of the same vegetable tanned hues, and you will find a handsome collection of exotic leathers. Quality & style for enduring comfort 42 | www.bensilver.com
a. Over the calf luxurious fil d’écosse ribbed dress socks with contrast tipping at toe and heel. One size fits most. From left to right: 36-grey with red tipping; 32-dark grey with claret tipping; 41-navy with red tipping; 44-tan with blue tipping; 37-black with grey tipping; 42-claret with blue tipping. Made from a blend of 90% cotton, 8% nylon, 2% elastan. One pair ribbed dress socks, CTPS...$40. b. Crockett & Jones burgundy shell cordovan tassel loafer with single leather soles. Because shell cordovan has become exceedingly rare, anticipate possible delays in production when supplies are limited. In sizes 8.5–12. The Cavendish tassel loafer in burgundy cordovan, 9376C...$975. c. This elongated handgrade oxford with a ram’s horn medallion in antique tan is one of our most elegant shoes. Made exclusively for us in a tanned leather which will enhance with age if regularly polished and cared for. In sizes 8.5–12. The Weymouth oxford, 9411…$895. d. Our unique and handsome “kiltie” or “shawl” penny loafer, with split toe, penny slot, single leather soles, made exclusively for us by Crockett & Jones of England. In sizes 8.5–12. Burgundy Kiltie loafer, 6340B…$725. e. We are excited to introduce our “Bio Luxury” socks. These wonderful socks are part of our Italian sock maker’s new Gold collection, made from the perfect blend of 50% organic cotton, 20% silk, and 30% cashmere, which gives these socks the finest hand of any that we have ever discovered. Available in sock sizes 11-13. Shown from top to bottom: 3-light grey; 13-navy; 11-dusty blue; 10-light brown; 7-wine; 6-chocolate; 5-black; 4-dark grey. One pair Bio Luxury socks, SBLS…$46. Below: These crocodile penny loafers are handcrafted in Tuscany. Refined, yet sporting, with a comfortable short vamp and a superflex sole, in three exotics, shown front to back: A-cognac; B-dark brown; and C-black. Available in sizes 8.5–12 and 13, medium width. Crocodile penny loafers, CZS…$1,195. f. Our classic slip-on penny loafers are made from handwoven Italian calfskins in a woven basketweave leather, with full cushion Poron insoles and two-tone leather outsoles. Handmade in Italy by Zelli. Shown from left to right: A-cognac; C-black; B-brown. Available in whole and half sizes 8–12, as well as 13, medium width. Woven loafers, ZWL…$545. g. Our genuine Teju lizard full strap penny loafers from Tuscany. Comfortable and durable supple lizard in A-cognac or B-black. Available in sizes 8.5–12 and 13, medium width. Lizard penny loafers, LZS…$795. 44 | www.bensilver.com a b c d e 1-800-221-4671 | 45 fine shoes …from England & Italy f g
Shoe Size Sock Size 7–8 11 or M 9 111⁄ 2 or M 10 12 or M 11 121⁄ 2 or L 12 13 or L Our best 100% cotton ribbed above the calf dress socks from Italy, sock sizes 11–13. Also available in mid-calf length in four practical colors: black, navy, charcoal grey, or brown. One pair cotton socks, CSX…$38. One pair mid-calf length cotton socks, CSXS…$38 each. PURE COTTON RIBBED SOCKS 119–red 048–peach 14–dusty blue 10–burgundy 601– dark orange 112–leaf green 20–black 122–olive 26–yellow 841– brown 606–bright blue 484–mint 817–lavender 4–charcoal grey 482– grass 214–tan 008–chocolate 047–orange 025–wine 602– aqua 5–light grey 113–tartan green 602–aqua 24–light blue 007–khaki 126–bright yellow 372–sage 709–royal blue 028–dark blue 710–seagreen 99–navy 481–pink 590–purple 491–sand 603–turquoise mid-calf colors: 20–black 99–navy 841–brown 4–charcoal grey pure cotton ribbed socks …above the calf length 1-800-221-4671 | 47 46 | www.bensilver.com
The absolute essential for every gentleman’s wardrobe is a navy blazer. Beyond that, the fabric, cut and appropriate buttons provide a series of options we are proud to offer with great expertise. Choose from the classic American “tip-over” with lower patch & flap pockets, and complete with our soaring American Eagle blazer buttons; or an English style blazer, either single or double breasted, with understated brass buttons. The perfect travel blazer is a welcome addition to your wardrobe too. Always in style all through the year 48 | www.bensilver.com
a. Always in style…our traditional two-button navy blue American natural shoulder blazer, complete with our soaring American eagle blazer buttons, in Super 120s Italian wool, with lower patch and flap pockets, lap seams, quarter inch stitching along the lapel and a hooked center vent. Available in a full range of sizes. Shown with our Italian woven 2-ply thread red and blue large graph check button down shirt and our authentic British regimental silk necktie, entirely handsewn, in new red, navy, and saffron. The pocket square, woven in France, is cotton check in an array of color from navy to burgundy to green. Khakis are our summer weight English drill cotton trousers. Blazer, ABS2...$1,045. Shirt, 690...$215. Tie, R44…$138. Pocket square, SGP16…$75. Trousers, forward pleat, HSDF-A or plain front, HSDP-A…$245. b. A selection of authentic British regimental neckwear with American red, white, and blue stripes, particularly well suited in an election year. Shown left to right: C17, British Olympic Association; C50, Civil Service Sports; O22, Old Finchley; W250, United States Coat of Arms; R43, Yorkshire Hussars; R58, Dorset Yeomanry. Each tie...$138. Tie, W250…$165. c. Handsome edge stitched English bridle leather belts in A-black, B-Havana tan with solid nickel buckles. In even sizes 32–44, and odd sizes 33–39. Each edge stitched bridle leather belt, S8011…$155. 1-800-221-4671 | 51 a b an all year essential …classic American blazer At left: Our warm weather English drills, in comfortable English cotton, with all the benefits of comfort and durability, including the ability to hold a crisp pressed crease, are available in two colors for the season. In addition to the original khaki color, A (shown on right); we now are pleased to offer the summer drills in a handsome golden tan, B (shown on left). Available in either HSDF, forward pleat or HSDP, plain front. Sizes 32–44 even and 33–39 odd, each in Short, Regular, and Long rises. Made in our old world artisan workroom in Italy. Dry clean only. Each English Drill trousers, in A-khaki or B-golden tan...$245. Belt, S8011-B...$155. 50 | www.bensilver.com c
b …always in style our English style single breasted blazer a. Our English style two-button navy blazer is always a stylish option. Cut in Super 120s Italian wool, with a gently suppressed waist, lower flap pockets, upper welted pocket and side vents, and finished with our own City of London blazer buttons, it is available in a full size range. One of our exceptional 200s thread count cotton button down shirts pairs well with the blazer. We propose one of our favorite new ties, a triple-color block stripe in fire, blue and gold. In the pocket our satin cotton blue check pocket square. Blazer, ESB...$1,045. Shirt, 603…$245. Tie, W422..$165. Pocket square, SGP7-A...$75. Trousers, plain front, HSDP-A or forward pleat, HSDF-A...$245. b. Our blue and white small check shirts are cut from the finest 200s thread count 2-ply Italian cotton. Over the years, we have made this shirting available in three different collar options: 603-button down; 603S-spread; 603K-Kelly or modified spread. Each shirt…$245. c. A wider triple block stripe makes these handsome combinations of fire, gold and blue even more striking. As always, entirely hand sewn pure silk, meticulously crafted in our London workroom. Tie, W422…$165. a …always in style our English style single breasted blazer d. Our wing-tip brogue tassel loafers from Crockett & Jones are a unique addition to our collection. Cut from the finest burnished chestnut calfskin and finished with leather soles. Available in sizes 8.5–12. The Lichfield Tassel Loafer, 6240…$710. e. We are delighted to offer these superior and classic French woven pocket squares. Shown left to right: 42 cm white narrow engineered 100% cotton, SGP3…$75; 41 cm white engineered 50% linen, 50% cotton, SGP2…$75; 30 cm square motif in sky 100% cotton, SGP4…$75; 32 cm blue satin checks, SGP7-A…$75; 32 cm yellow satin checks, SGP7-B…$75. 1-800-221-4671 | 53 c b d e 52 | www.bensilver.com
a. Our double breasted English style blazer, complete with our City of London blazer buttons, shows six and buttons two in the classic English manner. Available in a full size range in Italian Super 120s wool, peaked lapel, side vents, ticket pocket, lower inset flap pockets, and upper welted pocket. While some wear their double breasted blazers with roll neck cashmere sweaters, we think our Churchill Dot necktie makes an elegant and unmistakably English statement with our DB. We combine one of our handsome cutaway shirts featured above with the necktie and a pure white pocket square. Trousers are light grey Super 130s wool gabardine. Blazer, EDB…$1,045. Shirt, 3245…$225. Tie, P45…$165. Pocket square, SGP3…$75. Trousers, plain front, HGBP2-C or forward pleat, HGB2-C…$395. b. Four handsome shirtings, each with a cutaway collar, selected for its versatility. No other dress shirt collar can be worn handsomely without a necktie; this collar holds its shape without a tie and never slips under a jacket lapel. Having the option of wearing the cutaway collar shirt either with or without a necktie is an asset. Shown from front to back: Swiss woven, extremely high thread count 2-ply cotton with a subtle ivory glen plaid on the sky blue ground, 3404…$295. Swiss woven 2-ply blue and white Bengal stripe, 3245…$225. Swiss woven 2-ply high thread count mini-grid in understated tones, 8421…$225. Blue Swiss woven 2-ply high thread count cotton with a white pencil stripe, 4256…$225. 1-800-221-4671 | 55 a b …distinguished our English style double breasted blazer c. Our benchmade classic cap toe oxford with oak bark soles, from Crockett & Jones of England, is available in three colors, shown clockwise from top: 8739-antique tan; 8739B-black; and 8739A-antique brown. In sizes 8.5–12. The Whitehall oxfords…$840. d. Over the calf, 100% cotton dress socks in a neat pattern. In sizes 11–13. Shown from left to right: 15-brown, pink; 3-navy, blue; 12-burgundy, blue; 4-charcoal, grey; 11-navy, red; 1-black, grey. One pair cotton “neat” dress socks, NSX…$38. c d 54 | www.bensilver.com
a. We offer a blazer cut from Loro Piana’s special Travel Pro fabric, woven in 100% New Zealander wool, which is specially finished to resist wrinkling. Lightweight, and in a lighter hue of navy blue, it is the perfect blazer for travel. Toss it in the airplane overhead without regret. The blazer is available in our two-button model with side vents. And because we know what it is like to be in the air all day en route to England or wherever, we know you will welcome these travel easy pure cotton shirtings as well. Each is finished to give special resilience on a long journey. Don’t confuse them with formaldehyde infused non-iron shirts! These are safe and comfortable on your skin, and they will require attention after washing; but they will let you remain fresh looking at the end of a journey. We feature our blue on white grid button down shirt as the foil to our raspberry silk knit tie. The easiest tie to travel with – creaseless, impervious to wear – the silk knit tie has long been a favorite of worldly gentlemen. Jacket, 466J...$1,045. Shirt, 7522...$225. Tie, ASK-CC...$110. b. The easiest tie to travel with— creaseless, impervious to wear— our silk knit tie has long been a favorite of worldly gentlemen. Each tie, ASK...$110. Above and at left: Our fine shirts in 2-ply 120s thread count Italian woven cotton, specially finished to resist a long day's journey into night. Left, spread collar travel shirts, clockwise, from top: 5412, white twill; 5411, blue twill; 9212, sky blue pinstripe on white. Right, button down travel shirts, left to right: 7522, white with blue grid; 7969, blue with white stripe. Each shirt…$225. a b 56 | www.bensilver.com AA W G V B P BB I C J D CC T M K F travel easy with these special fabrics …on the road
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