Welcome to Spring …in classic style Early Spring 2025
On the cover: A selection of our handsome sport coats this season, all shown within this catalog, from left to right: 2008J…$1,495, 7042J…$1,325, 345J…$1,225, 395J…$1,395. Above: Exceptional Scottish knitted pure cashmere crewneck sweaters in appealing color. Shown top to bottom: B-butter; C-sea green; D-violet; A-sky blue. In sizes M–XXL. Cashmere crewnecks, HW118…$625. 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 © 2025 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. Our finest button down shirts Our pure silk neckwear Our fine linen trousers
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 Shown left to right: 646J, 7042J, 801J, 345J, 1019J.
a. This season calls for a light hued suit. We propose this perfect Super 120s tropical wool suit in British khaki, from Scabal, renowned for English heritage fabrics, including this special fabric with an exceptional hand. This statement suit adds elegance and classic style to every gentleman’s wardrobe. The suit has been cut in our American workroom in a full range of sizes and tailored it 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. The trousers are cut with a classic forward pleat (plain front available upon request). We show our Swiss woven cotton and linen blue and white stripe cutaway shirt, and a classic stripe English silk tie in a cardinal ground with a narrow triple stripe in yellow, blue and navy. For the pocket, we propose our sky blue cotton square with an all over square motif. The belt is tan English bridle leather; the shoes are an Antique tan captoe oxford from England. Our exclusive Pantheon demi-blond frames are a finishing touch. Suit, 834S…$1,750. Shirt, 2400…$295. Tie, W475-C…$165. Pocket Square, SGP4…$75.Belt, S9057-C…$145. Shoes, 8739…$840. Frames, LFF…$355. b. 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. Below: Narrow triple stripes are the pattern of these handsome English silk neckties, shown left to right: A-marigold with sky, navy and orange; B-navy with orange, sky and gold; C-cardinal with navy, sky and gold. Each tie, W475…$165. a elegant suiting …in classic style b a 1-800-221-4671 | 7
Our trousers are cut from the finest British, Irish and Italian classic fabrics with high thread counts. This season, we offer gabardines, tropical wools, English drill cloth, colorful cottons, and a range of shorts in brushed cotton. All our trousers, dress and casual, are made in artisan old world shop in Italy. All are impeccably cut and sewn to the very highest standards, including a split waist-band for extra comfort and easy alteration, and piped fly seams and crotch lining. Some dress pants include a change pocket inside the right front on seam pocket as well. Available in either forward pleat or plain front, in sizes 32–39 even and odd sizes, and in sizes 40–44 even only. As with all fine trousers, these are unfinished. b. 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. a distinguish yourself …in our lofty cashmere glen plaid jacket Below: Beautifully woven and handsewn neckwear from our English workroom have a solid ground decorated with broad stripes. Shown left to right: A-sun with tangerine and blue; B-navy with orange and sage; C-tangerine with sage and sky. Each tie, W469…$165. a. Our timeless and year ‘round 215 gram cashmere jacket from the Joshua Ellis mill is impeccably cut in our signature two-button style. The delicate blue deco of the glen plaid is a subtle highlight to the creamy ground. 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 spread collar sky blue shirt with a thin white stripe. 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. Our entirely handsewn English woven silk striped necktie has a navy ground with broad sage and orange stripes divided by white. Mid-grey tropical wool trousers are an ideal pairing. For the pocket, we propose our satin and white cotton pocket square, woven in France. We also suggest our Crockett & Jones Repton double monk strap shoe, from its handgrade collection, in antique chestnut, and an edge stitched chestnut leather belt. A handsome dark tortoise frame from Lafont is part of our timeless eyewear collection. Jacket, 1019J…$1,795. Shirt, 9212…$225. Tie, W469-B…$165. Pocket Square, SGP24…$75. Trousers, plain front, TRWP-A or forward pleat, TRWF-A…$425. Shoe, 9599…$895. Belt, 9942-A…$175. Frames, LFOM-A…$335. a 8 | www.bensilver.com b
a. 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 with a mulberry ground and a narrow double stripe of white and denim. The multi-color satin gingham pocket square, woven in France, is a perfect finishing touch. Light grey Super 130s merino wool gabardine trousers complete the look. We propose our tan calf leather belt with brass buckle, and our handgrade antique tan monk shoes from Crockett & Jones. The men’s watch, from the Danish Ole Mathiesen watchmaker, has a gold dial dash face and is strapped in Havana lizard. Jacket, 7041J…$1,325. Shirt, 219…$225. Tie, W473-A…$165. Pocket Square, SGP16…$75. Trousers, forward pleat, HGB2-C or plain front, HGBP2-C…$395. Belt, 9942-D…$175. Shoes, 9290…$995. Watch, OMW-L-D-G-L-H…$1,490. a 1-800-221-4671 | 11 b. A handsome group of English silk handsewn neckties with solid grounds and thin double stripes of white and denim, shown left to right: A-mulberry; B-steel blue; C-tangerine. Each tie, W473…$165. c. Our classic white and blue twill shirts are wardrobe essentials for every gentleman. Each is cut from comfortable 2-ply high thread count cotton twill fabric woven in Italy, with a spread collar, button cuff, and uniquely finished with fine mother-of-pearl buttons. 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. distinctive style …in a subtle Prince of Wales plaid a 10 | www.bensilver.com b c
a a. Our handsome sport coat is cut from cloth woven by Robert Noble of Scotland, in a sage and cream glen plaid with a copper 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 spread collar shirt in a Swiss woven Panama weave Bengal stripe in 2-ply 170s thread count cotton. 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, a block stripe of rust, gold, and teal, 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 dark grey, exquisitely draping, year ‘round 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 HGB2-forward pleat or HGBP2-plain front. Sizes 32–44 even, and 33–39 odd. The tan calfskin bridle leather belt with brass buckle is made in Italy. Our Goodyear-welted constructed two-tone penny loafer in burnished tan with a white calfskin vamp, cut on the same last as our best-selling Harvard loafers, is exclusively for us from Crockett & Jones of England. We suggest the Pantheon keyhole bridge eyewear in amber, part of our extensive classic eyewear collection. Jacket, 395J…$1,395. Shirt, 654S…$325. Tie, W378…$165. Pocket Square, PMG71-C…$85. Trousers, forward pleat, HGB2-B or plain front, HGBP2-B…$395. Belt, S9057-C…$145. Shoes, 2010C…$695. Frames, LFP-D…$355. 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…$325. c. Our Pantheon frames from Lafont of Paris with 100% UV protected lenses. Available in 50 mm lens size, or if we offer a range of sizes, in any of the additional lens sizes. Pantheon sunglasses, LFS-D…$465. timeless glen plaid from Scotland …in wool, linen and cashmere a b c 1-800-221-4671 | 13
14 | www.bensilver.com b. 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. c. Classic single bar stripes in white on delightful seasonal silk colors make these neckties a timeless addition to every wardrobe. Shown left to right: A-robin’s egg; B-rose; C-sage. Each tie, W474…$165. a. This glen plaid sport coat is one of our favorites for the season. Woven in a 260 gram lightweight 60% linen, 40% wool open weave in Italy, and cut in a full range of sizes and tailored it 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. The muted grey and cream ground is decorated with a soft rose windowpane, which we have highlighted with a classic bar stripe silk necktie, with a rose ground and a single white bar stripe. We suggest our essential white Italian woven twill spread collar shirt and a rose bordered white linen pocket square. Super 130s Merino light grey gabardine trousers, from the fine mill of E. Thomas in Italy, topped with a tan edge stitched leather belt, and a classic white and tan Spectator brogue from Crockett & Jones, complete the ensemble. We show our Danish made refined watch, with its large silver face Roman numerals and Havana crocodile strap. Jacket, 646J…$1,280. Shirt, 240…$225. Tie, W474-B…$165. Pocket Square, PMG72-B…$85. Trousers, forward pleat, HGB2-C or plain front, HGBP2-C…$395. Belt, 9942-D…$175. Shoes, 9792…$865. Watch, OMW-L-R-S-C-H…$1,325. a 14 | www.bensilver.com a b c glen plaid sophistication …in muted hues 1-800-221-4671 | 15
a. Black watch is everyone’s timeless favorite, whether it be in sport coats, in outerwear, in accessories, in shirtings. The Scottish fabric is woven in a 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. The tartan pattern has been scaled to be understated, but with just enough color to bring character to the sport coat. This jacket has been cut in our American 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. The blue and white grid twill button down shirt from superb DJ Anderson fabric is a handsome accent and serves as foil to the solid soft pistachio color solid English silk necktie. The pocket square is a sky blue cotton ground with woven repeating square motif. Trousers are white linen woven in Italy and cut in our Italian workroom by old world craftsmen. We propose a chestnut tanned leather belt along with chestnut brogue tassel loafers from Crockett & Jones. Sunglasses are honey tortoise with green lenses. Jacket, 1010J…$1,325. Shirt, 4428…$285. Tie, W477-B…$165. Pocket Square, SGP4…$75. Trousers, forward pleat, HLWF or plain front, HLWP…$245. Belt, 9942-A…$175. Shoes, 6240…$710. Sunglasses, EPSB-C…$265. b. Three exceptional button down shirts, in Italian woven DJ Anderson 2-ply 200s thread count cotton twill, and cut, as all of our button down shirts, with a perfect roll collar, single needle stitched, with mother-of-pearl buttons, side gussets for added strength, double buttons at the cuff for added comfort and extra width at the left sleeve to assure room for a wristwatch. Shown clockwise from top left, 4430-blue ground with white check; 4429-white and blue mid-size grid; 4428-white and blue small grid. Each shirt…$285. timeless favorite …the subtle Black Watch Tartan 16 | www.bensilver.com 1-800-221-4671 | 17 b a a
18 | 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 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 Shown left to right: 6400, 4410, 4450, 2400, 4200, 4400.
a. This handsome tan jacket is decorated with a delicate sky blue windowpane for a sophisticated, yet easy to wear, jacket. The fabric, woven in Scotland, is 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 jacket has been cut in our American workroom in a full range of sizes and tailored it 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 our Swiss woven cotton blue and white glen plaid cutaway and a handsome jacquard woven equestrian motif necktie in a marigold ground. The pocket square is sky blue with a white corner check. Light grey Super 130s Merino wool gabardine trousers are our suggestion, along with an edge stitched chestnut leather belt, and Crockett & Jones of England’s Spectator shoes in tan leather and stone linen. We propose Lafont’s dark tortoise round frames as a complement to the entire outfit. Jacket, 7042J…$1,325. Shirt, 3404…$325. Tie, W480-C…$165. Pocket Square, SGP20-B…$65. Trousers, in forward pleat, HGB2-C or plain front, HGBP2-C…$395. Belt, 9942-A…$175. Shoes, 5608…$665. Frames, LFOM-A…$335. b. Pure silk jacquard woven neckwear with an elegant equestrian motif, in four vibrant colors, shown left to right: A-azalea; B-sky; C-marigold; D-teal. Each tie, W480…$165. c. 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. d. Plump, burnished calf belts, 13/8" wide with brass buckles. In A-black or B-chili, sizes 32–46. Each burnished calf belt, S550...$155. wool, silk & linen …for comfort & durability a b c d a 1-800-221-4671 | 21
a b. 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; 11blue, light blue. Available in sock sizes 11–13. One pair cotton grid socks, GSX…$38. 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. a. We are delighted to offer this exceptional sport coat, cut from a 53% linen, 45% wool and 2% silk fabric woven by the Italian Solbiati heritage mill in a handsome cream and sand glen plaid. 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 essential white twill spread collar shirt, meticulously cut from fine Italian cotton, and made with mother-of-pearl buttons, single needle stitching, sleeve gauntlets, side gussets, and comfortable softly lined collar, in a range of dress shirt sizes. Our entirely handsewn pure silk striped necktie has a sun ground with navy and sky blue stripes. Dark grey tropical wool trousers are an ideal pairing. For the pocket, we propose our satin and white cotton pocket square, woven in France. We also suggest our Crockett & Jones Repton double monk strap shoe, from its handgrade collection, in antique chestnut, and a feathered edge tan leather belt. Jacket, 2008J…$1,495. Shirt, 240…$225. Tie, W466-A…$165. Pocket Square, SGP24…$75. Trousers, plain front, TRWP-A or forward pleat, TRWF-A…$425. Shoe, 9599…$895. Belt, S9057-C…$175. understated elegance …in wool, silk and linen comfort a b c 1-800-221-4671 | 23
elegant simplicity …in a classically patterned sport coat 24 | www.bensilver.com a a. This classically styled jacket is 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 refined 140s thread count cotton, 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. This shirt will be a welcome addition to the wardrobe of men who enjoy oxford cloth, as it has all the durability and tradition of lesser oxford weaves, with the refinement and comfort of 140s fabric. Shown here in a white ground with blue university stripe. We propose our tangerine ground handsewn English silk necktie with its classic narrow double stripe in white and denim. The pure white linen pocket square is bordered in sky blue. Our cream color Super 130s Merino gabardine trousers are a handsome accompaniment. We propose our tan calf leather belt with brass buckle, and one of our two tone Crockett & Jones exclusive loafers in navy with a white calfskin vamp. Jacket, 829BJ…$1,325. Shirt, 5868…$225. Tie, W473-C…$165. Pocket Square, PMG71-B…$85. Trousers, forward pleat, HGB2-E or plain front, HGBP2-E…$395. Belt, 9942-D…$175. Shoes, 2010B…$695. Frames, LOMG-C…$335. b. Our Sea Island cotton blend socks have a classic small check pattern and are available in five vibrant seasonal colors. Shown from left to right: A-blue; B-pink; C-turquoise; D-yellow; E-orange. Over the calf, one size fits most. One pair small check socks, SCCS…$38. 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. Each pair of Crewe loafers…$695. a b c 1-800-221-4671 | 25
About Seersucker Ever since the original cotton fabric found its name in English from the Hindustani, which in turn was a derivation of the Persian words “shir o shekar”, translated as “milk and sugar” (probably from its resemblance to the smooth texture of milk and bumpy texture of sugar), true seersucker has been distinguished by its wrinkled appearance, caused by a weave that bunches threads together. This weave results in the fabric sitting away from the body, allowing for better air circulation, and dissipation of heat, and the lack of necessity to press the fabric, regardless of humidity. a. Authentic seersucker, puckered and perfect, has always been ideal for summer heat. Ours is woven by the renowned Solbiati of Italy, in a muted powder blue and cream stripe, and then cut in our easy to wear silhouette with a center vent, double pipe and flap lower pockets, and a trim 3" lapel. We offer the sport coat, but it can be paired with trousers, if a suit is preferred. Shown with our classic white oxford cloth button down shirt, and an authentic British regimental tie from our extensive collection, 4th Battalion York & Lancaster, in new red and white. Our pre-folded linen pocket square is a finishing touch. Seersucker Jacket, 518J...$1,075. Shirt, 110...$205. Tie, R173…$138. Pocket square, 1612…$36. Seersucker Pants, 518P...$395. As a suit, 518S...$1,470. b. Our button down oxford shirts are cut from 2-ply 100’s thread count Italian woven cotton. This classic “oxford” is the standard bearer for all button down shirts in every gentleman’s shirt collection. No closet is complete without these colors. Shown clockwise from top left: 110-white; 111-blue; 112-pink; 113-yellow. Each shirt…$205. 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. Shown as a suit with plain front trousers, forward pleat upon request, and our Signature solid color pure silk necktie in buttercup yellow. Our classic white and tan Spectator brogue from Crockett & Jones, completes the ensemble. Suit, 518S…$1,470. Tie, W477-C…$165. Shoes, 9792…$865. a b c d jacket or suit …authentic seersucker 1-800-221-4671 | 27
a. 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 four 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; 795-solid lilac linen; 794-solid pink linen. Each shirt...$265. b. The understated soft aqua shade of our 60% linen 40% wool sport coat is highlighted with a faint cream windowpane. The Italian woven fabric assures comfort in the season in its 265 gram weight. We have cut it in a full range of sizes and tailored it in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. We show it with a white linen spread collar dress shirt and a handsewn silk necktie with a tangerine ground with broad stripes in blue and sage. A classic engineered pocket square woven in white cotton and linen is our suggestion. Trousers are tan tropical wool, belts in a tan edge stitched leather. We propose the antique tan loafer from England, a handgrade shoe from Crockett & Jones. Round Paris tortoise glasses complete the picture. Jacket, 345J…$ 1,225. Shirt, 792…$265. Tie, W469-C…$165. Pocket Square, SGP29…$75. Trousers, forward pleat, TRWF-B or plain front, TRWP-B…$425. Belt, 9942-D…$175. Shoes, 8773B…$850. Frames, BSRF-B…$335. c. 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. 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 b a 28 | www.bensilver.com 1-800-221-4671 | 29 c d comfort & elegance …go hand in hand Lily & Bob say...
the essential new navy suit …always in style 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 plain front trousers. (Forward pleat upon request.) 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 handsewn solid color necktie from our Signature collection is in powder blue, an elegant and understated addition to your wardrobe. In the pocket, our linen and cotton white pocket square with a blue corner check. Suit, 608S…$1,395. Shirt, 218…$225. Tie, W477-D…$165. Pocket square, SGP1…$75. Belt, TCBF…$185. Shoes, 9503…$875. b. Our Signature collection of solid color pure silk neckties, entirely handsewn, offers an essential element of every gentleman’s wardrobe. With a vast array of five seasonal colors, every option is a timeless choice. Shown from left to right: A-lilac; B-pistachio; C-buttercup; D-powder; E-rose. Each tie, W477…$165. a 1-800-221-4671 | 31 30 | www.bensilver.com 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. b
32 | www.bensilver.com 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. Handsewn, vibrant pure silk
a. This Super 120s tropical wool sport coat in an appealing sage hue is a standout. The soft, nearly mint, color, adds an elegant touch to your seasonal wardrobe. As with all of our Scabal jackets, cut in our American workroom in a full range of sizes and tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. Shown with our Swiss woven 2-ply cotton mini-grid check cutaway collar shirt in understated tones and a wonderful handsewn English silk necktie with a sun ground and broad stripes in tangerine and blue intersected by white. Our sage bordered white linen pocket square is an understated complement to the jacket. We suggest British khaki tropical wool trousers. Jacket, 824J…$1,240. Shirt, 8421…$265. Tie, W469-A…$165. Pocket Square, PMG71-A…$85.Trousers, forward pleat, TRWF-D or plain front, TRWP-D…$425. b. Since it was founded in 1938 in Belgium, Scabal has earned its reputation as one of the finest suppliers of luxury fabrics in the world. Scabal is an acronym for Société Commerciale Anglo Belgo Allemande Luxembourgeoise, but the English tradition of worsted fabrications is reflected in the heritage fabrics woven in Huddersfield, England. The Super 120s tropical wools from Scabal have an exceptional hand, and an unequaled range of hues. This season, we have selected three solid colors – a sky blue, a sage, and a cream – for sport coats. On the following pages, you will see our suggested pairings with these handsome palettes. Tropical wool earns its sobriquet from the comfort derived in wearing it in warm weather. We know you will appreciate the timeless appeal of these jackets and trousers. Jackets: 801J-cream; 805J-sky; 824J-sage. Each jacket…$1,240. c. 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. d. Our handsome mini-grid check cutaway collar shirt in understated tones is made from Swiss woven 2-ply high thread count cotton. Shirt, 8421…$265. timeless style …in tropical wool 34 | www.bensilver.com a c b d Above: 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. “The Onslow” blucher in white, 8747…$695. 1-800-221-4671 | 35
c. It’s hardly a secret that every gentleman looks handsome in sky blue. Our Scabal Super 120s tropical wool sport coat will be a welcome addition to your wardrobe. As with all of our Scabal jackets, cut in our American workroom in a full range of sizes and tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. Shown with one of our most essential spread collar shirtings, an Italian woven blue and white stripe, meticulously cut, as all our shirts, with old world craftsmanship. Our English silk necktie, entirely handsewn, has a magenta ground with slim navy stripes bordered in sky. The pocket square is a French woven linen and cotton square with a blue corner check. Trousers are light grey tropical wool. The tan edge stitched calf leather belt and the Crockett & Jones tan leather shawl loafers are ideal complements to the ensemble. We add our exclusive Pantheon shape demi-blond tortoise glasses as a finishing touch. Jacket, 805J…$1,240. Shirt, 218…$225. Tie, W466-C…$165. Pocket Square, SGP1…$75. Trousers, forward pleat, TRWF-C or plain front, TRWP-C…$425. Belt, 9942-D…$175. Shoes, 6340T…$725. Frames, LFF…$355. a. Classic stripes in English silk, each with a slender navy stripe, bordered in a complementary shade. Shown left to right: A-sun with navy and sky; B-sage with navy and tangerine; C-magenta with navy and sky. Each tie, W466…$165. b. Genuine English bridle leather belts, 1³⁄8" wide, detailed with a double fine shoe stitched billet. Lined with natural glove leather and fitted with a hand polished, sand cast, natural brass buckle. Sizes 32–44, in A-black or C-tan. Each bridle leather belt, S9678…$155. 1-800-221-4671 | 37 sky blue sophistication …in tropical wool 36 | www.bensilver.com c a c b
a understated style …in cream jacketing a. Our cream tropical wool jacket is a delightful addition to your wardrobe this season. Wear it for work or weekend, with dress shirts and neckwear or sport shirts. It makes a statement of understated but distinctive style. 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 canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. Shown with our Swiss woven cotton and linen blue and white striped cutaway shirt, and a very special five color block stripe necktie, entirely handsewn in our English workroom, in cream, blue, gold, orange, navy. Our handsome French woven pocket square in coral with a blue corner check adds a finishing touch. We propose light grey tropical wool trousers, belted with an English bridle belt in tan leather. We suggest our Crockett & Jones Cavendish tassel loafers in tan leather and our exclusive Lafont oxford tortoise Pantheon shape eyeglass frames. Jacket, 801J…$1,240. Shirt, 4400…$295. Tie, W471…$165. Pocket Square, SGP17…$75. Trousers, forward pleat, TRWF-C or plain front, TRWP-C…$425. Belt, S9057-C…$145. Shoes, 9376…$690. Frames, LFE…$355. b. Two Bengal stripe 67% cotton and 33% linen cutaway collar shirts are shown together: 4200-pink and white; and 4400-blue and white. Each shirt…$295. 1-800-221-4671 | 39 b a 38 | www.bensilver.com
40 | www.bensilver.com Fine cashmere and the finest Pima cotton are featured in our seasonal sweater collection this year. Every sweater we offer is knitted from the finest 2-ply, 3-ply or higher yarns, in mills with a long history of quality and craftsmanship. Only in Scotland, Ireland and Peru do we find the heritage to produce these traditional styles, and the willingness to work with updated color and exacting design specifications. We are known for our eye for color, our ability to search the historic archives for important, but seldom seen, product, and for our attention to the detail of the make and model.Together with the mills we patronize, we have put together a handsome assortment of classically styled sweaters, in a wonderfully varied range of colors, making this a very special season for sweaters. Color, comfort & quality
a. 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 with our Swiss woven cotton button down shirt with a handsome colorful pastel palette. As with all our exceptionally comfortable button downs, cut with our signature collar roll, generous gentleman’s fit, and the tailoring of all of our fine dress shirts, including mother-of-pearl buttons. Available in a full range of dress shirt sizes. Cashmere crewneck sweaters, light yet lofty, are knitted in delightful colors for the season, shown top to bottom: A-sky blue; B-butter; C-sea green; D-violet. In sizes M–XXL. Each sweater, HW118...$625. Shirt, 8425...$265. b. A wonderful button down collar sport shirt, in dress shirt sizing, with a pastel plaid against a cream white ground. Swiss woven cotton, and impeccably tailored, as all our button down shirts, with a perfect collar roll. Shirt, 8425…$265. c. Our cotton ribbed socks have a touch of lycra for easy fit and added resilience, and come in a convenient one-size-fits-all; the perfect sock with jeans and under boots. From top to bottom: 847-grey; 832-denim; 811-sky; 717-khaki; 480-yellow. One pair casual cotton ribbed socks, CJS…$38. d. Saddle shoes, the real McCoy, from England’s Crockett & Jones, made exclusively for us in tan and white leather, with a classic rubber sole. Sizes 8.5–12. The Cannock, 9604…$675. b c d f inest Scottish cashmere …featherweight & luxurious a 1-800-221-4671 | 43 42 | www.bensilver.com a
a. Is it a “half zip” or a “quarter zip”? Whatever you call it, it will be your ‘go to’ sweater for the season! Lightweight single ply yarn provides the unique pleasure of a sweater as light as cotton, but luxurious as only the finest Scottish cashmere can be. Beautifully knitted in a single piece, with turnback sleeves, and an elegant zipper, our exclusive sweaters are available in three wonderful hues for the season, each with a contrasting cloud inner collar. Shown bottom to top: A-sky; B-strawberry; C-sea green. Sizes M–XXL. Shown with our small pink and white gingham check button down. Each sweater, HW106…$595. Shirt, 737BD…$265. b. An example of our finest Italian knit socks in pure cotton, in a birdseye pattern, and in colors well suited to the season, shown from left to right: 274-royal; 281-periwinkle; 279-khaki; 275-coral; 280-sage; 283-sky; 284-pink; 282-purple. Above the calf, in sock sizes 11–13. One pair cotton birdseye socks, CBS…$38. c. This graceful loafer is an elegant slip-on for work or weekend. Available in 8773-tobacco suede; or 8773B-antique tan. Sizes 8.5–12. The Rosebery loafers…$850. a 1-800-221-4671 | 45 Below: Our small gingham check button down collar shirts are cut from the finest 2-ply 120s thread count Swiss cotton. Available in 736BD-blue on white or 737BD-a rich pink and white, in a full range of sizes. Each shirt…$265. a our exclusive lightweight cashmere …luxurious & practical quarter zip sweaters 44 | www.bensilver.com b c
a 1-800-221-4671 | 47 perfect cotton crewneck …the sweater for all occasions a. Our selection of 100% pima cotton crewneck sweaters, knitted in Peru, should be a wardrobe essential. The appeal of this easy to wear plain weave cotton knit is its versatility throughout the season. Perfect for cool evenings, handsome on its own over a shirt, and always right under a jacket. Sizes M–XXL. Our plain weave cotton crewneck sweaters with banded sleeve and bottom are available in three wonderful colors this season, shown top to bottom: A-cream; B-mint; C-sky blue. Partnered with our 200s thread count small blue check Italian woven cotton button down shirt. Each crewneck sweater, KCS14...$215. Shirt, 603...$285. b. Our blue and white small check shirts are cut from the finest 200s thread count 2-ply Italian cotton. Available in three different collar options: 603-button down; 603S-spread; 603K-Kelly or modified spread. Each shirt…$285. a b c c. Our handsome pure linen trousers for the season in cream and nut glen plaid. Fully lined to the knee and cut from the finest English woven linen. Glen plaid linen trousers, in forward pleat, HLPF or plain front, HLPP...$245. Belt, S9057-B…$145. d. A summer favorite, our Crockett & Jones handsome canvas and burnished calf Derby style saddle shoes are lightweight and sturdy, with a comfortable last. Sizes 8.5–12. The Bosham, 5183…$625. d 46 | www.bensilver.com
a. Enjoy our sleeveless V-neck vests, in pure Pima cotton, the same wonderful plain weave of our long sleeve cotton sweaters. This especially soft and comfortable sweater will be ideal for days on the links, or weekend pleasures, but it works well as a sweater under a sport coat as well. Available in three colors that evoke the season: A-coral; B-sky; C-mint. Sizes M–XXL. Shown with a light blue gingham button down shirt in Italian woven cotton. Each vest, KCSV8...$175. Shirt, 6432-C...$215. b. Our Charleston Britches are cut from a summer weight peach finish cotton for extra comfort and softness, then garment washed for extra softness. Although they are made to the same size specifications as all of our trousers, including our dress drills, they have larger belt loops, permitting a more casual wider belt, and they may be washed. They are guaranteed to be “go-to” pants for weekend comfort. Available in either forward pleat, HBBF or plain front, HBBP. Cut, as all of our trousers, in the full range of sizes. Charleston Britches, forward pleat, HBBF or plain front, HBBP…$245. Belt, S683-I...$85. c. Introducing our newest weekend sock, in an above the calf argyle pattern, 90% cotton with a touch of elastin and polyamide for durability, available in four color combinations: A-melon/yellow/ grey; B-mint/navy/blue; C-ocean/yellow/green; D-navy/grey/blue. One size fits most. Each pair, ACS…$38. a ideal for golf or leisure …sleeveless cotton V-neck Below: These three wonderful weekend button down shirts, cut from Thomas Mason Italian woven cotton, to our demanding specifications, are available in: A-royal blue gingham; B-magenta gingham; C-light blue gingham. Sizes M–XXL. Each shirt, 6432…$215. At left: Inspired by the American Ivy League, a classically made English saddle shoe from Crockett & Jones—traditional navy and white oxfords with handsome red rubber Goodyear welted soles. Sizes 8.5–12. The Princeton, 5298…$675. 1-800-221-4671 | 49 48 | www.bensilver.com a b c
a. For years we have offered an extraordinary cashmere cable and stitch quarter zip sweater, designed to our specifications. Now, at last, after many efforts to produce as perfect an item in the finest plain weave Pima cotton as we already produce in the finest cashmere, we are delighted to introduce it. The same collar, zipper and pull as on our cashmere sweater, because we would not compromise for anything lesser. These sweaters will be comfortable and for the most casual moments. Washable, easily cared for, they will be basics in your weekend wardrobe throughout the year. Shown with our wonderful multi-color pastels on white cotton button down shirt, with hues of blue, green, pink and yellow. Available in four colors: A-sky blue; B-coral; C-sun; D-clover. Sizes M–XXL. Each sweater, PSC1…$225. Shirt, 6113…$225. b. Three traditional check button down shirts, each with light blue as one of two colors, and the second color an appealing contrast: 6110-pink; 6111-mid-blue; 6113-yellow. Sized as dress shirts, as befits the fine Italian woven cotton. Each shirt…$225. a 1-800-221-4671 | 51 c. Our 100% cotton to the calf socks, with contrasting color at toe and heel, are a colorful choice for weekends when a short bright sock adds zest to your wardrobe. Sock sizes 11–13. From left to right: 19-navy, red; 20-yellow, royal; 21-melon, grey; 22-orange, cream; 23-violet, lavender. One pair bright cotton socks, CTSX…$38. d. Our classic leather sneaker (or “trainer”) in honey color suede, a bright hue that will add a lift to your feet. They have a full leather lining, non-slip white rubber soles and a rounded toe. Made for us by Ludwig Reiter of Austria. Available in European sizes 41–47 (US sizes 8–13). Sneaker in honey, LRSS…$359. 50 | www.bensilver.com our perfect Pima cotton quarter zip …comfort & quality a b c d
52 | 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
a an all year essential …classic American blazer 1-800-221-4671 | 55 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 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 warm weather English drill cotton trousers. Blazer, ABS2...$1,115. 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. Shown left to right: C17, British Olympic Association; C50, Civil Service Sports; O22, Old Finchley; R44, Fife and Forfar Yeomanry; R43, Yorkshire Hussars; R58, Dorset Yeomanry. Each tie...$138. 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. b 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. c 54 | www.bensilver.com
…always in style our English style single breasted blazer a 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 ties, a triple-color block stripe in fire, blue and gold. In the pocket our satin cotton blue check pocket square. Blazer, ESB...$1,235. Shirt, 603…$285. Tie, W422..$165. Pocket square, SGP7-A...$75. Trousers, plain front, HFDP-A or forward pleat, HFDF-A...$245. b. 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. We are delighted to offer these superior and classic French woven pocket squares. Shown left to right: 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. d. From Crockett & Jones of England, “The Cavendish” is our tassel loafer in the finest burgundy shell cordovan. Because shell cordovan has become exceedingly rare, anticipate possible delays in production when supplies are limited. Featuring Goodyear-welted construction and single leather soles. Built on Last 325. Available in US sizes 8.5–12 D width. The Cavendish tassel loafer in burgundy cordovan, 9376C...$975. Below: A wider triple block stripe makes these handsome combinations of fire, gold and blue even more striking. As always, entirely handsewn pure silk, meticulously crafted in our London workroom. Tie, W422…$165. b d c 56 | www.bensilver.com 1-800-221-4671 | 57
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