ready for Fall! …sport coats to embrace the season Fall Preview 2024
On the cover: Several of the handsome sport coats we offer this season, shown from left to right: Authentic Harris Tweed in brown herringbone with blue and orange windowpanes, 1909J…$1,225; Scottish pure wool grey herringbone, T234J…$1,245; Irish woven Donegal in lather and cinnamon lambswool, 871J…$1,165; Harris Tweed in blue with subtly colored windowpanes,1712J…$1,225; Scottish pure wool tan and brown glen plaid tweed, T201J…$1,245. Above: Three exceptional Scottish cashmere sweaters exclusively knitted for us by the Hawico mill of Scotland, with elegant V-necks, and in three handsome colors, A-rosewood; B-blue heather; and C-green mist. Each sweater, HW122…$675. 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 Copyright © 2024 The Ben Silver Corporation Welcome to Ben Silver! Classic style has always been our business - Bob and Sue Prenner We are happy to begin a Fall season chock full of fabrics of inviting color and texture.We think the selection of clothing this season is appropriate for this moment in time.There are weekend clothes that can be enjoyed every day. We offer handsome sport coats that can be enjoyed with a tailored shirt and f ine necktie; or paired more casually with a sweater and an open collared shirt. As usual, wonderful, yet subtle, color, as well as uncompromising quality, timeless style and exceptional value, remain the mark of our collection of balanced, proportioned and comfortable clothing; all brought to you by our experienced, knowledgeable and caring staff. We are also celebrated for our classic eyewear collection and proud of our selection of fine shoes. We send you this preview catalog to give you an early taste of the fall, enabling you to enjoy planning ahead. Early orders will be the first to be produced in order to accommodate our valued patrons.We also look forward to your visit to Charleston (ranked #1 to visit by Travel + Leisure magazine) and your visit to our handsome shop, which remains a mecca of tasteful and timeless apparel and accessories. Until then, turn the page to discover the best of sophisticated and classic style, and visit us online for our full collection,including formal attire, regimental neckwear, and toiletries. Welcome to Ben Silver, where classic style has always been, and continues to be, our business.
a. The pure cashmere timeless grey and cream glen plaid is a year ‘round weight of 250 grams. The fabric is woven in England by the renowned mill of Joshua Ellis. Shown with our Panama weave Bengal stripe 170s thread count spread collar shirt, and a solid slate color entirely handmade pure silk necktie. In the pocket our cotton and linen square with a discrete corner check. Our Italian flannel in mid-grey is an ideal accompaniment, and we propose the chestnut tanned Repton double monk shoe and warm brown burnished leather belt to complete the look. Eyewear from our extensive collection of classic eyewear, a bold round frame in mahogany hue from Lafont of Paris. Jacket, 9671J…$1,745. Shirt, 654S…$325. Tie, W442…$165. Pocket square, SGP1…$75. Trousers, plain front, HFLP-B or forward pleat, HFL-B…$395. Shoes, 9599…$895. Belt, S550-B…$155. Eyeglass frames, LFOM-B…$335. 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. 4 | www.bensilver.com a b 1-800-221-4671 | 5 distinctive style …in refined & elegant cashmere This handsome cashmere sport coat, like all our tailored jackets and suits, is 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 partial canvassed two-button front, hand felled natural shoulder and armholes, upper welt pocket, classic point to point at the shoulder, and trim high notched 3" lapel, inset lower flap pockets and side vents. Constructed with the highest quality Bemberg lining, and deep functional interior pockets for business cards, loose change, eyeglasses, wallet or passport.
a. Hawico of Scotland has produced this wonderful cashmere V-neck sweater, with its fine detailing at the neckline and ribbed sleeve and bottom, for us exclusively in three handsome colors: A-rosewood; B-blue heather; C-green mist. Sizes M–XXL. We feature this sweater with one of our favorite shirts, our superior 200s thread count Italian woven blue and white small check button down. Each sweater, HW122...$675. 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. c. These plump, beautifully tanned 1¼" wide Scotch grain belts are made by Crockett & Jones to match their pebble grain shoes. The dark brown belt has a nickel buckle, and the tan belt has an antique brass buckle. Sizes 32–42. In A-tan or B-dark brown. Each Scotch grain belt, 9943…$225. a 1-800-221-4671 | 7 At right: Our Crockett & Jones loafers, ideal for inclement weather, have rubber soles that lend traction in winter weather conditions, and are available in either an unlined or a lined style. The unlined Harvard loafer in dark brown Scotch country grain leather features the “single city sole”, a Dainite rubber sole with a slimmer profile than the original Dainite sole. The lined Boston loafer in tan Scotch country grain leather has the original Dainite rubber studded sole, which is a bit heartier than the city sole. Shown left to right, with a clear view of the different soles. The Harvard unlined loafer in dark brown grain leather, 8366H...$690. The Boston lined loafer in tan grain leather, 8363...$680. 6 | www.bensilver.com b c comfort & timeless style …Scottish cashmere V-neck sweaters Our shirts are cut from the finest Swiss and Italian fabrics, all 2-ply high thread count, to assure the comfort and durability of the shirt. Our shirts are cut in our Canadian artisan workrooms in 15 x 2 through 18 x 7, in either a gentleman’s fit, with a roomy sleeve and body. We uniquely provide a 15¾ collar to meet the needs of so many gentlemen. Each shirt has mother-of-pearl buttons, or, on sport shirts, horn buttons. Each shirt is single needle stitched, with side gussets for added strength; collars have removable stays; we add gauntlet buttons and double buttons at the cuff for added comfort, and an extra ¼" width to the left sleeve to assure room for a wristwatch; there is an allowance for shrinkage to our range of elegant and comfortable non-fused collars; and we are proud to have a button down collar with a perfect collar roll.
1-800-221-4671 | 9 Above: Here is another superb example of Joshua Ellis woven cashmere, cut to our exacting specifications in our American workroom. The 330 gram herringbone is woven from two hues of cashmere: hazel and Japanese blues, to create a handsome and understated sport coat that speaks of sophistication. Shown with our Italian woven 2-ply twill spread collar shirt in blue and white, and a striped silk necktie with a magenta ground and navy stripes bordered in sky blue. Our cotton and linen corner check pocket square is a finishing touch. Mid-grey flannel trousers are shown with a brass buckle chestnut tanned belt, and a wing cap antique chestnut calfskin oxford shoe. We suggest amber Pantheon eyeglass frames from Lafont of Paris. Jacket, 2795J…$2,195. Shirt, 225…$225. Tie, W453…$165. Pocket square, SGP1…$75. Trousers, plain front, HFLP-B or forward pleat, HFL-B…$395. Shoes, 6319…$895. Belt, 9942-A…$175. Eyeglass frames, LFP-D…$355. b a luxurious cashmere …timeless and understated a. 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. 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. 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.
a. Our exclusive 2-ply Scottish cashmere cable and stitch half-zip knit sweaters are perfect over a shirt. Available in two special mélange colors shown at left, A-dawn; at right, B-rose. Sizes M–XXL. We show two timeless spread collar twill cotton shirts with these sweaters. At left, the graph check in blue and white, 219; at right, the pinstripe in blue and white, 218. Each sweater, HW128...$695. Each shirt...$225. b. Our lambswool Donegal trousers are woven in heritage Irish mills, and cut in our old world workroom. Lined to the knee they are available in either forward pleat, HDTF or plain front, HDTP. Sizes 32–44 even and 33–39 odd. Shown from front to back: A-olive, field; B-chocolate, mustard; C-brownstone; E-charcoal, slate; F-navy, delft. Complemented by our edge stitched bridle leather belt in Havana tan. Each pair of trousers…$365. Belt, S8011-B...$155. 10 | www.bensilver.com 1-800-221-4671 | 11 a b a perfect day …begins with a perfect sweater
a b a. Another classic cashmere jacket in an easy to wear soft herringbone weave of sable and cream hues. The fabric is woven by Joshua Ellis and cut in our American workroom. Shown with an Italian woven sky blue glen plaid spread collar cotton shirt with a delicate open windowpane. The silk stripe necktie has a wine ground with gold stripes bordered in navy. In the pocket, our cotton satin check pocket square. We like the way that our charcoal brown Italian woven flannel trousers work with this combination. We suggest our “kiltie” shoe in burnished tan calfskin from Crockett & Jones along with our tan English leather bridle belt. The finishing touch is our exclusive demi-blond tortoise eyeglass frame from Lafont of Paris, available in five sizes. Jacket, 503J…$1,595. Shirt, 6911…$225. Tie, W444-D…$165. Pocket square, SGP7-B…$75. Trousers, plain front, HFLP-A or forward pleat, HFL-A…$395. Shoes, 6340T…$725. Belt, S9678-C…$155. Eyeglass frames, LFF…$355. b. Italian woven 2-ply zephyr cotton shirts in a classic blue and white glen plaid, each with a contrasting windowpane. At left, 6911, shown with a yellow windowpane. At right, 6912, shown with a pink windowpane. Each shirt…$225. Below: Handsome silk striped neckwear cut and sewn by hand in our English workroom, shown left to right: A-clover with copper bordered in cobalt; B-copper with sky bordered in navy; C-navy with gold bordered in wine; D-wine with gold bordered in navy. Each tie, W444…$165. 1-800-221-4671 | 13 timeless simplicity …in the softest cashmere
a. Five wonderful button down shirts, each with blue as one of the colors in the check, but each with a distinct second color. As with all our button down shirts, with a perfect collar roll, gentleman’s cut, and all the trimmings of the finest shirt-making, including single needle stitching, 2-ply high thread count cotton, and mother-of-pearl buttons, as well as two sleeve buttons at the gauntlet to adjust the size of the opening for a watch. In a full range of neck and sleeve sizes. Shown from top to bottom: 2317-green, blue; 2316-magenta, blue; 2315-brown, blue; 2314-red, blue; 2313-navy, blue. Each shirt…$225. b. What better accompaniment to our luxurious cashmere sweater than our traditional white flannel trousers, meticulously cut in our Italian workroom from the finest Italian flannel, and available in either forward pleat, HFL-E, or plain front HFLP-E…$425. Shown with our genuine English bridle leather belt, S9678-C…$155. Our navy buck, with its handsome rubber sole, is a stylish and practical shoe to complete this classic look. From Crockett & Jones of England, the Bermuda, 8606N…$650. Shown with our wool argyle socks, in red and navy, WAL-26…$40. a 14 | www.bensilver.com b 1-800-221-4671 | 15 Above: We have designed these two classic sweaters in an exquisite and luxurious 4-ply cashmere, knitted exclusively for us in Scotland. The handsome cable and rib stitch has alternating rows of color at the V-neck, and on the ribbed sleeve and bottom. Shown in either A-cream with burgundy trim; or B-burgundy with cream trim, assuring a timeless place in your weekend wardrobe. Sizes M–XXL. We pair the sweater with two of our soft cotton tattersall check button down shirts, featured opposite. Under the cream sweater, the shirt is red and blue tattersall, 2314. Under the burgundy sweater, we show the brown and blue tattersall, 2315. Each sweater, HW121...$695. Each tattersall check twill shirt...$225. the “tennis” sweater …classic style personified
1-800-221-4671 | 17 a. 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. b. Cavalry twill trousers cut in our old world workroom in Italian woven Super 130s Merino wool from E. Thomas. As with all our trousers, stitched with piped fly seam, crotch lining, lining to the knee in the front, and split waistband. Available in either SNCT-forward pleat or SNCTP-plain front. Sizes 32–44 even, and 33–39 odd. Shown from top to bottom: E-charcoal brown; C-dark grey; A-olive; D-taupe; B-light grey. Each pair of trousers…$395. Belt, 9942-E…$175. Above: This sport coat is probably one of the great classics of American and British styling because its pattern, rendered in tone on tone shades of tan and umber on pure new wool, has always represented an ideal of classic style. Cut in our American workroom from Scottish woven wool, this tweed is timeless as well as handsome. Shown with our 140s thread count oxford cloth cotton button down Bengal stripe shirt and our pure silk, handmade, block stripe necktie in wine and copper. We suggest pairing with our charcoal brown cavalry twill trousers, paired with burnished chestnut penny loafers and complementary belt. In the pocket, our pre-folded white linen square. The Ole Mathiesen gold watch with its “dash with date” face and Havana brown lizard strap seems a perfect accessory, along with the black Pantheon eyeglass frame. Jacket,T201J…$1,245. Shirt, 5868…$225. Tie, W449…$165. Pocket square, 1612…$36. Trousers, plain front, HFLP-A or forward pleat, HFL-A…$395. Shoes, 8365…$690. Belt, S550-B…$155. Eyeglass frames, LFP-A…$355. Watch, OMW-L-D-G-L-H…$1,490. b a old school glen plaid …in tone on tone hues
18 | www.bensilver.com a. A wonderfully proportioned Scottish woven 300 gram glen plaid in cobalt and charcoal is a timeless addition to every wardrobe. Here we pair it with one of our special Swiss woven Panama weave 170s thread count cotton shirts and a lightweight complementary cashmere V-neck sweater, charcoal grey flannel trousers, and an elegant wing tip monk strap shoe with a harmonious leather belt. Opposite we suggest an ideal striped silk necktie in navy with fire stripes bordered in cornflower, as an alternative. We propose the Lafont of Paris round white gold wire eyeglass frame. Jacket, 4022J…$1,295. Shirt, 654S…$325. Sweater, HW87-A…$525. Pocket square, SGP4…$75. Trousers, plain front, HFLP-D or forward pleat, HFL-D…$395. Shoes, 5101…$910. Belt, S8011-B…$155. Eyeglass frames, LFAR-B…$525. 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. c. A handsome striped silk necktie in navy with fire stripes bordered in cornflower. Tie, W445…$165. d. These handsome Scottish knit sweaters are lighter weight, and feel like a slipper rather than a shoe! Enjoy them especially under a jacket, when you want the warmth of cashmere and the weight of cotton. In three striking colors, shown left to right: A-ice blue; C-melon; B-sage. Sizes M–XXL. Shown with shirts, at right, 4430-blue ground with white check; 4428-white and blue small grid; 4429-white and blue mid-size grid. Each sweater, HW87…$525. Each shirt…$285. a b c d 1-800-221-4671 | 19 classic style …in our glen plaid Scottish wool sport coat
1-800-221-4671 | 21 a. Classic striped silk neckwear, entirely handmade, shown from left to right: A-cornflower with gold bordered in navy; B-bronze with gold bordered in green; C-burgundy with gold bordered in navy. Each tie, W447…$165. b. Our luxurious but durable cotton twill spread collar dress shirts are essential for every wardrobe. The Italian woven twill is a 2-ply 120s thread count cotton. We offer two collars - a wide spread, and a more modified spread which we call a Kelly – in both white and blue twill. Clockwise from top left, we show the wider spread in 240-white, and then 241-blue. Below, we show the modified spread collar in 281-blue, and in 280-white. Each shirt...$225. a b Above: This exceptional 290 gram lambswool jacket, woven in Scotland by Kynoch, one of the most prestigious mills, has an appealing glen plaid in warm autumn colors of blue, sienna, camel and orange, that is equally handsome with a necktie or a sweater. Shown with our essential Italian woven blue twill spread collar shirt, and a handsome silk striped necktie in bronze with gold bordered in blue. Our blue pre-folded pocket square is a proper accent. We show our golden tan corduroys with a tan leather belt and the Cavendish tassel loafer burnished tan leather. Wonderful bold tortoise sunglasses from our collection are made exclusively for us in Germany. Jacket, 4058J…$1,275. Shirt, 241…$225. Tie, W447-B…$165. Pocket square, 1612-B…$36. Trousers, plain front, SPCP-C or forward pleat SPCF-C…$235. Shoes, 9376…$690. Belt, 9942-D…$175. Sunglasses, BS354-C…$335. lambswool plaid …heritage fabric woven in Scotland
a. Handsome striped silk neckwear has a narrow stripe bordered by two wider stripes, from left to right: A-claret with gold/navy; B-marigold with navy/blue; C-cornflower with navy/gold. Each tie, W450…$165. b. 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. c. 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. a b 22 | www.bensilver.com Above: We feature one of two authentic Harris Tweed jackets this season, the new 280 gram lightweight woven in the Hebrides exclusively for us. This blue herringbone weave has a handsome windowpane of understated complementary colors, highlighting the heathered main weave. Harris Tweed can be woven as an art form, with multiple colors in every thread compounding to create a mélange of remarkable hues. Shown with our handsome Swiss woven mini-grid check cutaway collar shirts and paired with a striped silk necktie in marigold with cornflower blue stripes bordered in navy. Trousers are light grey gabardine cut in our Italian workroom from the finest Italian woven Super 130s Merino wool. A linen and cotton engineered pocket square is the finishing touch. We suggest our wing tip tassel loafers from Crockett & Jones and a complementary leather belt. Our exclusive demi-blonde tortoise eyewear is always in style. Jacket, 1712J...$1,225. Shirt, 8421...$265. Tie, W450-B…$165. Pocket square, SGP2...$75. Trousers, plain front, HGBP2-C or forward pleat, HGB2-C... $395. Shoes, 6240…$710. Belt, 9942-A…$175. Eyewear frames, LFF…$355. straight from the Hebrides …authentic Harris Tweed 1-800-221-4671 | 23 c
e. Historically, Shetland wool has been associated with the colors of the Shetland isles, and this group of sweaters is no exception. We think the sea and surf reminiscent hues of these sweaters is especially appealing. The allure of Shetland wool is its softness and fluffy hand, so that the plain weave sweater is characterized by a good deal of loft. The banded sleeves and ribbed bottom are typical, as is the 2x1 ribbed crewneck. This season, we offer six mélange colors divided into two groups of three each. One group boasts deeper hues, while the other offers lighter shades. Each group is shown with one of our traditional oxford cloth cotton button down collar shirts. Top left, HW125, with blue oxford: A-sunglow; B-rye; C-surf. Bottom right, HW124 with pink oxford: A-juniper; B-marine; C-sunset. Each Shetland sweater…$215. Each oxford button down shirt…$205. f. From Crockett & Jones of England, country grain leather chukka boots in both dark brown and tan. Featuring Goodyear-welted construction, hardy Dainite rubber soles, and storm welts. Available in US sizes 8.5–12 D width. The Brecon in dark brown, 5180…$685. The Chiltern in tan, 8236…$675. 1-800-221-4671 | 25 e a d a. Our button down oxford shirts are cut from 2-ply 100s thread count Italian woven cotton. This classic “oxford” is the standard bearer for all button down shirts in every gentleman’s shirt collection. Shown clockwise from top left: 110-white; 111-blue; 112-pink; 113-yellow. Each shirt…$205. b. Traditional basketweave leather belt, 13/8" wide. Available in A-brown with brass buckle or B-black with nickel buckle. In sizes 32–44. Each basketweave leather belt, 9944…$225. c. Cashmere blend ribbed socks, 40% cashmere, 57% rayon, and 3% spandex. Shown from left to right in: 37-brown; 115-dark grey; 583-yellow; 401-pink; 935-purple; 746-dusty blue; 435-olive; 113-tartan green; 119-red; 977-bright coral; 400-blue; 240-royal blue. One size fits all. One pair cashmere blend ribbed dress socks, CRX…$45. d. We propose our steep twill trousers of softly brushed cotton from the superb Italian Duca Visconti di Modrone mill, cut to our exacting specifications in our old world workroom in a full range of sizes, in four colors shown: A-olive green; B-tan; C-golden brown; D-soft blue. Available in regular rise, in forward pleat, STWF; or in plain front, STWP. Featured braided leather belt, available in either A-brown as shown, or B-black. Each pair of steep twill pants…$395. Belt, 9944-A…$225. c b e f rich in tradition …our authentic Shetland wool crewneck sweaters
a a. This handsome sport coat is one of two authentic Harris tweed jackets this season. Specially woven for us in a lightweight 280 gram herringbone with rich brown hues and vibrant blue and orange windowpanes, it is a timeless wardrobe essential. We show it with one of our Italian woven 200s thread count cotton twill shirts, with a white and blue small grid and a button down collar. We suggest our blue Prince of Wales cotton pocket square. The handsome English woven silk jacquard tie has a detailed pheasant. To continue this classic sporty look we suggest the Kempton demi-boot in brown calfskin, with a matching belt. We suggest the chestnut color wool f lannel trousers, cut from soft Italian cloth, as a wonderful complement to this jacket. These trousers are Bob’s “go-to” pants with nearly every warm tone tweed! The amber Pantheon shape eyeglass frames are from Lafont of Paris. Jacket, 1909J…$1,225. Shirt, 4428…$285. Tie, W454-C…$165. Pocket square, SGP14-A…$75. Trousers, SCMP…$395. Shoes, 9439B…$875. Belt, 9942-C…$175. Eyewear frames, LFP-D…$355. b. You don’t need to hunt to appreciate this exquisitely jacquard woven silk neckwear with a pheasant motif, shown left to right: A-fuchsia; B-navy; C-gold; D-teal. Each tie, W454…$165. c. A delicate Prince of Wales pattern woven pocket squares in A-blue or B-lilac. Each pocket square, SGP14…$75. authentic Harris Tweed …in a herringbone lightweight weave b Above: Our chestnut flannel pants will become your favorite for years to come. The color complements every jacket with any brown hue, remaining neutral, yet warm, in appearance. As with all of our trousers, made meticulously in our old world Italian workroom where tailoring remains an art. Pants, plain front, SCMP or forward pleat, SCMF…$395. 1-800-221-4671 | 27 c
a. Our Italian woven corduroy truly is the cord of kings! Woven in Italy and meticulously cut in our old world workroom, it is luxuriously soft, with an elegant moderate wale, and a perfect easy to wear and comfortable weight for the long season ahead. We offer a variety of color this season, recognizing that you will enjoy these cords with sweaters, as shown, or with sport coats. Offered in both plain front and forward pleat, with a regular rise. Colors are shown top to bottom: A-eucalyptus; B-aviation; C-beige; D-brick; E-fir; F-bark; G-ginger. Pants, in forward pleat, SPCF, or in plain front, SPCP…$235. Belt, S8011-B…$155. b. These handsome cable and rib button top sweaters are knitted in Peruvian “Royal Alpaca” – the créme de la créme of alpaca, with fibers generally less than 19 microns in diameter. Our extremely soft sweater has the hand of fine cashmere. Lightweight and durable, it makes up handsomely in our tortoise shell button collar sweater, with an elegant drape, banded cuf fs and a banded waistband. Shown with one of our brushed cotton button down shirts in green and blue tattersall. In four handsome colors: A-midnight; B-stone; C-spice; D-hunter. Sizes M–XXL. Each sweater, PRA4…$395. Shirt, 2317…$225. 1-800-221-4671 | 29 a b lightweight & durable …softest Royal alpaca sweaters
1-800-221-4671 | 31 a. The open “windows” on this handsome sport coat are sky blue and rose, set against the principal golden sand hue. This jacket is one of two from the renowned Scottish mill Kynoch woven in a blend of 53% pure wool, 44% cotton and 3% cashmere, for a wonderful light and fresh hand. Easy to pair with any shirt and tie or sweater, we propose our cutaway collar Swiss cotton blue shirt with fine white stripes, and add a silk stripe necktie in a navy ground with copper and gold narrow stripes. In the pocket is our satin cotton check in blue and white. We suggest charcoal blue flannel trousers cut in our Italian workroom from the finest Italian flannel, and propose suede penny loafer and a matching suede belt from England. Two accessories are the finishing touch: the Ole Mathiesen gold dash face watch with a mocha brown croc strap and the round gold wire eyeglass frames from Lafont. Jacket, 3097J…$1,295. Shirt, 4256…$250. Tie, W452-C…$165. Pocket square, SGP7-A…$75. Trousers, plain front, HFLP-C or forward pleat HFL-C…$395. Shoes, 8773…$850. Belt, 9942S-B…$175. Eyeglass frames, LFAR-A…$525. Watch, OMW-M-D-G-C-M…$1,490. b. Solid color elegant flannel trousers in Super Merino 120s wool woven by E. Thomas of Italy. Enjoy wearing these handsomely draping trousers in either HFL-forward pleat or HFLP-plain front. Sizes 32–44 even, and 33–39 odd. Shown from top to bottom: A-charcoal brown; B-medium grey; C-charcoal blue; D-charcoal grey; E-white doeskin. Complemented by our 1 1/8" shiny finish crocodile belt in brown. Each pair of trousers except doeskin…$395. Doeskin flannels…$425. Belt, TCBB-B…$345. a b Below: Our silk striped neckwear, entirely handmade in our English workroom, shown left to right: A-cobalt with copper, navy; B-copper with gold, navy; C-navy with copper, gold; D-burgundy with gold, navy. Each tie, W452…$165. a classic windowpane …on a softly colored palette
1-800-221-4671 | 33 a. This jacket is one of two from the renowned Scottish mill Kynoch woven in a blend of 53% pure wool, 44% cotton and 3% cashmere, at 280 grams, for a wonderful light and fresh hand. The storm blue ground with the cream window is easy to wear with nearly any of our blue and white dress shirts, but especially like this elegant cutaway collar shirt in Swiss cotton. Like all cutaways, while it is well placed with a necktie, it can also be worn without a tie, and hold it's proper shape under a jacket better than a spread collar shirt. We show a pure silk block stripe with four repeating colors – navy, wine, cornflower and gold. As with all of our neckwear, hand made in our English workroom. The pocket square is sky blue cotton, with a delicate square motif. Our doeskin cream flannel trousers highlight the window in the jacket. We propose our blue suede loafers and a tan leather belt as well as one of our most classic pairs of sunglasses in rounded tortoise with green lenses. Jacket, 3096J…$1,296. Shirt, 3245…$245. Tie, W451…$165. Pocket square, SGP4…$75. Doeskin flannel trousers, plain front, HFLP-E or forward pleat, HFL-E…$425. Shoes, 8365G…$595. Belt, S550-B…$155. Sunglasses, EPSA-C…$265. 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…$325. Swiss woven 2-ply blue and white Bengal stripe, 3245…$245. Swiss woven 2-ply high thread count mini-grid in understated tones, 8421…$265. Blue Swiss woven 2-ply high thread count cotton with a white pencil stripe, 4256…$250. 32 | www.bensilver.com b a always in style …the classic blue sport coat with a cream window
c. 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-ofpearl 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. d. We are pleased to offer our English Drill trousers in traditional 100% combed cotton drill cloth, air brushed to a comfortably soft, yet still crisp finish, in two colors: A–the original khaki color and B–a warmer golden shade. The fine weave twill fabric replicates the cloth used in the manufacture of uniforms worn by the colonial British army on the drilling fields of tropical outposts since the 1840's. Our drills are constructed to the same exact standards as all of our finest dress trousers. The tailored “v” opening at the back seam that allows a better fit, the finished waistband, and the French fly front are found only on the finest dress pants. The high quality fabric makes them perfectly at home in dress or casual surroundings, and the exceptionally tight weave of the drill cloth fabric permits these pants to hold a crease longer. Dry cleaning maintains the crisp clean finish. Available in either HFDF-forward pleat or HFDP-plain front. Sizes 32–44 even and 33–39 odd. Drills, available in A-khaki, or B-golden tan, either plain front, HFDP; or forward pleat, HFDF…$245. a. Our light yet lofty Scottish cashmere sweaters from Hawico of Scotland are a luxurious practical addition to your wardrobe. Our traditional crewneck style is handsome every day of the week, whether as a casual weekend addition to your wardrobe, or under a sport coat. We offer three new and handsome colors for the season: A-ocean; B-rouge; C-hunter green. Sizes M–XXL. Shown with our 140s thread count button down shirt with a white stripe on a blue ground. Each sweater, HW123...$595. Shirt, 5869...$225. b. Genuine English bridle leather belt, 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 | 35 a c b d knitted exclusively for us in Scotland …featherweight cashmere crewnecks
a. This Scottish woven pure wool grey herringbone tweed has windowpanes in red and cobalt, adding to its appeal and also suggesting pairing with the wonderful rouge color cashmere crewneck in the preceding spread! To pick up the hint of blue, we propose our Italian woven cotton button down shirting with a white and royal blue graph check. We also like the way our blue and coral plaid cotton pocket square highlights the deco colors. We highlight a weekend or country look with our dark brown country grain leather loafers from Crockett & Jones of England, and complete the ensemble with the grey cavalry twill trousers, woven and then cut in Italy. Smoke tortoise eyewear in a classic P3 shape is a final accent. Jacket, T234J…$1,245. Shirt: 880…$215. Sweater, HW123-B…$595. Pocket square, SGP22…$75. Trousers, plain front, SNCT-B or forward pleat, SNCTF…$395. Shoes, 8366H…$690. Belt, 9943-B…$225. Eyeglass frames, BS187-P…$335. b. Authentic argyle pattern wool socks are available in two lengths—above the calf, and regular. Socks are 85% wool and 15% nylon. Available in seven colorful combinations, with heel, toe and trim in solid colors. Top row, from left to right: 14-black, grey, blue; 24-grey, black, yellow; 26-navy, red, green. Bottom row: 33-green, navy, yellow; 34-burgundy, brown, green; 45-yellow, blue, grey. Front: 46-blue, yellow, green. Sized M (8–10) or L (11+). One pair above the calf wool argyle socks, WAL...$40. One pair below the calf wool argyle socks, WALS...$40. 1-800-221-4671 | 37 a b 36 | www.bensilver.com tradition & comfort …a winning combination
b 1-800-221-4671 | 39 a. Our cashmere polo style sweaters are knitted from the finest Scottish cashmere, exclusively for us by the renowned Hawico mill, in a plain weave with a set-in shoulder and turn back cuffs. They sit handsomely under a jacket for extra warmth when needed and look smart over a dress shirt. This season, we offer them in A-sea green; B-pale denim; C-mulberry; D-hazelnut. Sizes M–XXL. We show them with our blue and white gingham button down collar shirt in fine Swiss cotton. Each sweater, HW126...$525. Shirt, 736BD...$265. b. 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 c. Elegant suede belt in two shades, either B-tobacco or A-chocolate brown, with a solid brass buckle, hand crafted in Italy. Available in sizes 32–44, 1¼" wide. Each suede belt, 9942S…$175. d. Our classic unlined Harvard loafers, from Crockett & Jones of England, in two rich shades of suede. Featuring Goodyearwelted construction and leather soles. Available in US sizes 8.5–12 D width. Snuff suede, 8365D...$595. Ocean suede, 8365G...$595. c d practical & luxurious …f ine cashmere polo sweaters
a. We went to Magee of Ireland to specially weave this rarely available fabric of 100% lambswool, in a cinnamon and cream authentic broken bone with delicate vertical sky and lavender Donegal striping. Shown with our exceptional Swiss woven cotton button down collar shirt with a blue and navy tattersall on a white ground. Over the shirt we show one of our handsome cashmere polo sweaters in pale denim, featured on the preceding spread. In the pocket, our white cotton and linen pocket square from France, with its delicate corner check. Light grey Italian woven Super 130s Merino wool gabardine trousers complete the look. We propose one of our Kempton demi-boots in tobacco suede along with a matching belt. Lafont oxford tortoise Pantheon frames are a handsome accent. Jacket, 871J…$1,165. Shirt, 423…$265. Sweater, HW126-B…$525. Pocket square, SGP1…$75. Trousers, plain front, HGBP2-C or forward pleat, HGB2-C…$395. Shoes, 9439S…$875. Belt, 9942S-B…$175. Eyewear frames, LFE…$355. 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. Each pair of trousers...$395. Belt, S9057-A.…$145. 1-800-221-4671 | 41 a b woven in Ireland …in a classic Donegal pattern 40 | www.bensilver.com
a. Proudly made in America, this suede jacket is cut with all the attention to detail of our tailored clothing: a notched lapel and side vents, lower flap pockets, a welted breast pocket. There are also several unique features especially suited to this elegant jacket: pickstitching at the lapel, hem, and pockets of the jacket; working button holes are a special feature, as well as a seam below the elbow on each sleeve to allow for the sleeve to be shortened and retain the working button holes. It is fully luxuriously lined, with various interior pockets. We know you will enjoy wearing this handsome whiskey suede blazer comfortably over casual pants, from khakis to jeans. Shown with an Italian woven cotton gingham check cutaway collar shirt. Our Italian woven corduroy pants in beige complete the look, along with our Chiltern chukka boot in pebble grain tan leather and matching pebble grain tan belt. Rounded arched sunglasses are a favorite! Whiskey suede jacket, ASJ…$1,350. Shirt, 211…$215. Corduroy pants, in forward pleat, SPCF-C, or in plain front, SPCP-C…$235. Shoes, 8236…$675. Belt, 9943-A…$225. Sunglasses, EPSA-C…$265. b. Our bold gingham check shirts are cut from the finest cotton poplin woven in Italy, with cutaway collars, button cuffs, and mother-ofpearl buttons. Available in: 210-wine; 211-light blue; 212-navy. Each shirt…$215. 1-800-221-4671 | 43 c. These arched round keyhole bridge sunglasses in B-dark tortoise and C-tortoise are small and compact with a 44mm lens. They are a classic as well as a stylish alternative to larger sunglasses. Small round sunglasses, EPSA…$265. d. Moleskin trousers cut in our Italian workroom from 10½ oz. English cotton. Available in either HBMF-forward pleat or HBMP-plain front and in sizes 32–44 even, and 33–39 odd. Top to bottom: H-navy; B-camel; A-dark lovat. Complemented by our striped surcingle belt in camel. Each pair of trousers…$225. Belt, S683-K…$85. a b d 42 | www.bensilver.com c weekend & wherever …our exclusive suede blazer
44 | www.bensilver.com Above: For years we have offered an extraordinary cashmere cable and stitch ½ 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, 8425…$265. From top to bottom: The Harvard unlined loafer in a range of leathers, including our exclusive and rare whiskey cordovan. Available in sizes 8.5–12. 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. 1-800-221-4671 | 45 our perfect Pima cotton ½ zip …comfort & quality
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-sea green; B-sun; C-royal blue. Sizes M–XXL. Shown with our Swiss woven pastel plaid button down shirt, cut in dress shirt sizes. Modeled in royal blue, with our plaid button down shirt, and our resilient Charleston Britches. Each vest, KCSV5...$165. Shirt, 8425...$265. Britches, HBBF in forward pleat or HBBP in plain front…$245. b. These semi-round 47mm UV protected sunglasses are a return to mid-century classics in contemporary colors. The combination of a 23mm keyhole bridge and larger lenses provide coverage against the sun; while the colors assure fun in the sun! Choose from either: A-yellow with blue lens; B-clear with blue lenses; C-honey tortoise with green lenses; D-champagne with green lenses; E-amber with green lenses. Semi-round sunglasses, EPSB…$265. c. Our selection of 100% V-neck Pima cotton 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 V-neck sweaters with banded sleeve and bottom are available in three wonderful colors, shown top to bottom: A-crimson; B-French blue; C-pistachio. The featured shirt is a red and blue tattersall Italian woven cotton button down. Each V-neck sweater, KCV13...$195. Shirt, 690…$225. d. Traditional surcingle twill belts, 1³/8" wide, with leather ends and solid brass buckles, trace their history to the heavy wool straps used for training horses, and the old French words “sur cengle” meaning “over the girdle” of the horse. They are a handsome weekend addition to your wardrobe. Size 32–46. Available in seven solid colors: A-black; B-camel; C-olive; D-red; E-yellow; F-denim; I-navy. Also available with a center stripe: J-navy with camel stripe; K-camel with navy stripe; L-navy with red stripe. Each surcingle twill belt, S683...$85. e. Our Charleston Britches are cut from an autumn 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. Just as attractive flat pressed without a pleat as with one, they are guaranteed to be “go-to” pants for weekend comfort. Cut, as all of our trousers, in the full range of sizes. Charleston Britches, forward pleat, HWBF; plain front, HWBP…$245. Belt, S683-I...$85. 1-800-221-4671 | 47 46 | www.bensilver.com a a b c d e the cotton V-neck …long sleeved or as a vest
48 | www.bensilver.com 1-800-221-4671 | 49 a. Our selection of 100% Pima cotton crewneck sweaters, knitted in Peru, have been welcomed as a wardrobe staple. 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 fresh colors, shown top to bottom: A-French blue; B-pistachio; C-crimson. Partnered with our navy blue, pink and sky blue tattersall cotton button down shirt. Each crewneck sweater, KCS13...$195. Shirt, 1204...$245. b. Our argyle socks are made from 90% Sea Island Cotton and 10% elastan. One size fits all. Shown from left to right: 26-red, white, navy; 27-royal, yellow, blue; 28-blue, yellow, white; 29-yellow, white, royal; 31-navy, sky, tan; 37-olive, yellow, coral; 43-tan, lime, orange; 44-sky, yellow, coral; 45-white, yellow, navy. One pair above the calf argyle socks, CAG…$40. One pair calf length argyle socks, CAGS…$40. c. 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. d. Ludwig Reiter of Austria has made these navy blue pebble grain leather sneakers, or “trainers” for us. They have a full leather lining, reinforced toecap, and gum soles. Available in European sizes 41–47 (US sizes 8–13). Navy pebble grain sneaker, LRNS…$397. a a b c d our Pima cotton crewneck sweaters …tradition and comfort
b a. Our own poplin zippered jacket, (precisely the same model as our cold weather soft wool and cashmere jacket), continues to be a favorite of our customers. We offer it in khaki this season in a water resistant poplin that feels good to the touch. The perfect transitional jacket, it will take you through early fall comfortably and is easily layered with a cotton sweater! The fit is comfortable, and styled with every detail accounted for: buttoned side pockets, banded waistband and sleeves, two button throat latch, full sturdy zipper, high straight collar and our own house plaid in red, blue and white cotton lining. Even sizes 38–50. Shown with our gingham check button down shirt and our Charleston Blues, bison sneakers, leather belt and demi-blonde glasses with clip-on sunglasses. Poplin G-9 jacket, IG9-B...$485. Shirt, 6432-B…$215. Charleston Blues, AGJ…$225. Bison leather sneakers, LRS2-A…$459. Leather belt, S8011-B…$155. Eyewear frames, LFF…$355. Clip-on sunglassess, CLIP…$145. b. Here are another group of gingham pattern shirts, but with button down collars, for those who prefer that shape. 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. c. Our bison leather sneaker made for us by Ludwig Reiter, a highly regarded European name in fine shoes. They have a full leather lining, reinforced toecap, and gum soles. Made in Austria. Available in European sizes 41–47 (US sizes 8–13). Shown from front to back: C-brown; A-chestunt; B-black. Leather sneakers, LRS2…$459. 50 | www.bensilver.com a c tradition & comfort …timeless style perfected 1-800-221-4671 | 51 At right: We are excited that the response to our blue jeans has been sensational! Over 4,000 pairs have moved from us to you since their introduction! These jeans are the culmination of years of product development – tweaking each and every detail...until, at last, we have determined that everything is just right! The denim fabric is 99% cotton, with a dash of stretch that significantly increases the comfort. The fit is both flattering and relaxed. The special shade of “Charleston Blue” will pair handsomely with all of your wardrobe pieces – from a brightly colored polo shirt to a navy blazer! Charleston Blues are made for us in an American workroom, with extra attention to the small components that make our jeans unique, such as our Ben Silver button and our signature Palmetto design that is embroidered on the “fifth pocket” and stamped on the back leather tab. Offered in waist sizes 32–44, with odd sizes through 37, and your choice of 30, 32, or 34 inch inseam. “Charleston Blues,” AGJ…$225.
The Ben Silver Corporation 149 King Street Charleston, SC 29401 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEN SILVER CORPORATION STAY CONNECTED WITH US @BENSILVERCOLLECTION CALL: 1-800-221-4671 CLICK: WWW.BENSILVER.COM SCAN TO SHOP Some of our finest shoes from Crockett & Jones of England. Shown from top to bottom: The Arlington Double Monk Strap in chestnut, 8670…$710. The Lichfield Tassel Loafer in burnished chestnut, 6240…$710. The Whitehall Oxford in antique tan, 8739…$840. timeless & sophisticated footwear …of the highest quality
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