Spring Preview !"!# Get Ready …Spring is in the air!
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 On the cover: Four wonderful new sport coats for the season, shown top to bottom: a wool, silk and linen weave in tan, slate and cream glen plaid with sky blue overchecks, 615J…$1,165; a wool, silk and linen weave in an off white and soft blue/grey plaid with blue windowpanes, 361J…$1,165; a wool, silk and linen weave in a brown and cream glen plaid with a blue windowpane, 1011J…$1,275; a wool, linen and cashmere blend in a sage and cream glen plaid with a fire overcheck, 395J…$1,345. Above: Our wonderful Pima cotton crewneck sweaters, perfect for the season, in A-sky; B-sun; C-sea green; E-new red; D-royal blue. Sizes M–XXL Each sweater, KCS12…$195. Spring is around the corner! While in later months our larger collection will be offered to you, this “preview” of spring merchandise invites you to prepare for the season ahead. Because sport coats, in particular, are just now being cut from the "ine fabrics we offer, this is a perfect time to place your order and assure that your jacket is among the "irst to be "inished! We think our selection of clothing this season is particularly appealing, and, as always, of the highest quality and craftsmanship. Our handsome tailored jackets can easily be enjoyed with a dress shirt and "ine necktie; or paired more casually with a sweater and an open collared shirt. Of course, there are also weekend clothes that can be enjoyed every day. As usual, wonderful, yet subtle, color, as well as uncompromising quality, timeless style and exceptional value, is the mark of our collection of balanced, proportioned and comfortable clothing. As a true “mom and pop” business for 40 years (yes, that’s us below), we pride ourselves on our experienced, knowledgeable and caring service—the proud product of a dedicated and courteous staff. Service like ours is a rarity today, when so many companies have downsized their staff, leaving retail sales, customer service and product knowledge on the “cutting room floor.” We look forward to you visiting us in Charleston, to be with us in our elegant old world shop, which remains a mecca of tasteful and timeless apparel and accessories for those who come here. Charleston continues to be ranked #1 to visit by Travel & Leisure Magazine. We look forward to seeing you, but until then, turn the page to discover the best of sophisticated and classic style, and visit us online for our full collection. Welcome to Ben Silver, where classic style has always been, and continues to be, our business. ...classic style has always been our business Welcome to Ben ilver Copyright © #$#% The Ben Silver Corporation - Bob and Sue Prenner Wonderful Pima Cotton …sweaters for the season
1-800-221-4671 | 5 b a a. Three classic woven silk striped neckties, entirely handsewn from English silk in our English workroom, shown from left to right: A-navy with sky and white; B-sun with denim and white; C-burgundy with sun and white. Each tie, W419…$165. b. Our handsome sport coat is cut from cloth woven by Robert Noble of Scotland, in a sage and cream glen plaid with a fire overcheck in 46% wool, 51% linen, 3% cashmere, a blend that assures comfort, durability and elegant sheen with a wonderful “hand”. As with all of our jackets, available in a full range of sizes, and tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents and double pipe and flap lower pockets. We propose our exceptional Italian woven 2-ply cotton twill spread collar shirt in classic blue on white, with button cuffs and a breast pocket. As with all our meticulously cut shirts, each has true mother-of-pearl buttons, single needle stitching, sleeve gauntlets, side gussets, and comfortable softly lined collar. Available in a range of dress shirt sizes. One of our entirely handsewn woven silk neckties, in English silk and cut in our English workroom, with a burgundy ground and white bar stripes bordered in sun, is an excellent accent to this sport coat. The pure white linen pocket square, 40cm x 40cm (15.75" x 15.75"), with a contrasting hand rolled gold border is a handsome touch. We propose our exquisitely draping dark grey gabardine trousers, cut in our old world workroom from the finest Italian Super 130’s Merino wool woven by E. Thomas. As with all of our trousers, these pants feature a crotch lining, piped fly seam, and split waistband for easy alteration. Available in either forward pleat or plain front. Sizes 32–44 even, and 33–39 odd. The tan calfskin leather belt with brass buckle is made in Italy. Our Goodyear-welted two-tone penny loafer in burnished tan with a white calfskin vamp is exclusively for us from Crockett & Jones of England. The semi-round keyhole bridge sunglasses in honey tortoise with green 47 mm lenses are part of our extensive classic eyewear collection. Jacket, 395J…$1,345. Shirt, 225…$225. Tie, W419-C…$165. Pocket square, PFS09-D…$75. Trousers, plain front, HGBP2-B, or forward pleat HGB2-B, …$395. Belt, 9942-D…$175. Shoes, 2010C…$695. Frames, EPSB-C…$265. timeless glen plaid from Scotland …in wool, linen and cashmere
6 | www.bensilver.com 1-800-221-4671 | 7 b a a. Several of the sport coats we offer this season are cut from a wonderfully woven blend of 36% wool, 32% silk, 32% linen to create a lightweight bright quality that results from an intimate blend of silk and linen artfully woven with the finest wools in a stylish balance of color. This sport coat, with its cream open windowpane on a storm blue ground, is an excellent example of the marriage of this blend of fibers. The 250 gram lightweight coat will travel well through the season, and will serve as an ideal canvas for nearly every accessory. Here we propose one of our exceptional oxford cloth button down shirts, in a 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 chili ground handsewn English silk necktie with its classic narrow triple stripe in sky, white and denim. The pocket square, woven in France in fine cotton, is an artful coral and sky blue plaid. Our cream color Super 130s Merino gabardine trousers are a handsome accompaniment. We propose our plump burnished calf belt with brass buckle, and another of our two-tone Crockett & Jones exclusive loafers in navy with a white calfskin vamp. The men’s watch, from the Danish Ole Mathiesen watchmaker, has a gold dial dash face and is strapped in mocha crocodile. Jacket, 829BJ…$1,275. Shirt, 5868…$225. Tie, W415-A…$165. Pocket square, SGP22…$75. Trousers, plain front, HGBP2-E, or forward pleat, HGB2-E…$395. Belt, S550-B…$155. Shoes, 2010B…$695. Watch, OMW-M-D-G-C-M…$1,490. b. Entirely handsewn English silk neckwear shown left to right: A-chili with sky, white, denim; B-Sky with denim, white, chili. Each tie, W415…$165. elegant simplicity …in a classically patterned sport coat
1-800-221-4671 | 9 b a a. Here is another of our Scottish woven lightweight fabrics this season in a blend of 36% wool, 32% silk, 32% linen. The windowpane pattern on the sage ground is subtly woven in delicately contrasting vertical and horizontal panes. As with all of our jackets, available in a full range of sizes, and tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents and double pipe and flap lower pockets. We show it with our Italian woven 2-ply 120s thread count white twill cotton spread collar button cuff shirt, a wardrobe essential. The azalea ground silk necktie is striped in white and sage. The linen and cotton white engineered hank for the pocket is 16" square. We suggest our tan Italian woven Super 120s tropical wool plain front trousers from the renowned Scabal house, meticulously cut in our Italian workroom, as are all our trousers. Shown with an English bridle edge stitched Havana tan leather belt. From Crockett & Jones of England we offer the classic unlined penny loafer, known as “The Harvard,” in rare whiskey cordovan. From our exceptional classic eyewear frame collection, we show our 50 mm Pantheon shape demi-blond tortoise shell frames, exclusive to Ben Silver from Lafont of Paris, and available in 5 sizes. Jacket, 820NJ…$1,275. Shirt, 240…$215. Tie, W420-B…$165. Pocket square, SGP2…$70. Trousers, plain front, TRWP-B or forward pleat, TRWF-B…$425. Belt, S8011-B…$155. Shoes, 8365C…$975. Frames, LFF-M…$355. b. English silk neckwear, cut and handsewn in our English workroom, in a classic stripe with vibrant color, shown left to right: A-cornflower with white and azalea; B-azalea with white and sage. Each tie, W420…$165. understated style …in a softly colored palette
a. Who can deny the appeal of this timeless cream and brown glen plaid, accented by a handsome blue windowpane! The crisp 36% wool, 32% silk and 32% linen fabric gives it natural appeal for the coming season, yet the rich colors make it transition easily from the earliest days of spring through to fall. This fabric has a lightweight bright quality created from an intimate blend of silk and linen artfully woven with the finest wools. As with all our sport coats, cut in our workroom in a full range of sizes, and tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. Our blue and white Panama weave Bengal stripe shirt is meticulously cut from 2-ply 170s thread count Swiss cotton. We select our English silk necktie in royal blue with fire stripes bordered in sky to highlight the blue windowpane of the jacket. Our pure white linen pocket square has a contrasting hand rolled border in royal blue. Trousers are tropical wool from Scabal, a Super 120s elegantly draping cloth available in four colors and in sizes 32–44 even, and 33–39 odd. The vegetable tanned feather edge glove-lined brown leather belt with solid brass buckle is available in even sizes 32–44, and also odd sizes 33–39. We propose another version of our Harvard loafer from Crockett & Jones, in rare burgundy cordovan. Lafont’s classically shaped Pantheon frame in a classic Oxford tortoise shell is a handsome finishing touch and available in five sizes exclusive to Ben Silver. Jacket, 1011J…$1,275. Shirt, 654…$295. Tie, W418…$165. Pocket square, PFS09-B…$75. Trousers, plain front, TRWP-A or forward pleat, TRWF-A…$425. Belt, S9057-B…$145. Shoes, 8365A…$975. Frames, LFE-L…$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…$295. 10 | www.bensilver.com 1-800-221-4671 | 11 a b comfort and style …in a richly colored glen plaid sport coat
a. 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. b. We went to Italy to find this handsome fabric, a 65% wool, 21% silk and 14% linen weave in an off white and soft blue/grey plaid with blue windowpanes. As with all of our jackets, available in a full range of sizes, and tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents and double pipe and flap lower pockets. We propose our handsome blue and white pencil stripe cutaway collar shirt, cut from Swiss woven, extremely high thread count 2-ply cotton. As with all cutaway collar shirts, this is an excellent choice both with and without a necktie, because the shape of the collar fits properly under a jacket when the top button is unbuttoned. Our double bar stripe tie, with its azalea ground and sky and white stripes, sets off the jacket handsomely. Our pure white linen pocket square with a pink contrasting border is an excellent accent. Trousers cut from Scabal tropical wool in light grey are ideally suited to this jacketing, and shown with one of our English bridle leather belts, with a fine shoe stitched billet, and fitted with a hand polished, natural brass buckle. We propose our exclusive wingtip monk strap shoe,“The Chalfont,” in antique tan burnished calf. The monk strap shoe, with its buckle, earns its sobriquet from the buckle on a monk's sandals. In keeping with this classic ensemble, we show our Danish Ole Mathiesen watch with a silver face with a Roman dial and a Havana lizard band. Jacket, 361J…$1,165. Shirt, 4256…$225. Tie, W414-D…$165. Pocket square, PFS09-F…$75. Trousers, plain front, TRWP-C or forward pleat, TRWF-C…$425. Belt, S9678-C…$155. Shoes, 8622…$710. Watch, OMW-M-R-S-L-H…$1,325. a b 12 | www.bensilver.com 1-800-221-4671 | 13 understated sophistication …in a softly hued plaid
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: A-sky; B-strawberry; C-sea green. Sizes M–XXL. Each sweater, HW106…$595. Shirt, 737BD…$225. b. 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. English Drill trousers, in A-khaki or B-golden tan...$245. Belt, S8011-B...$155. c. 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. 1-800-221-4671 | 15 a a b c 14 | www.bensilver.com our exclusive lightweight cashmere …luxurious & practical half zip sweaters
a. The Scottish weave, a crisp blend of 36% wool, 32% silk and 32% linen, creates a sun drenched cream ground with hints of tan and blue in the delicate windowpane. As with all of our jackets, available in a full range of sizes, and tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents and double pipe and flap lower pockets. We suggest one of cotton and linen "ine shirtings with a handsome and versatile cutaway collar, in robin’s egg blue with a white stripe. One of our favorite new stripe silk neckties, in four distinct blocks of color – bronze, butter, sky and sage – is a handsome accent to this sport coat. In the pocket, our cotton hank, woven in France, with its repeating square motif. Our medium grey tropical wool trousers add depth to the sport coat. We propose a tan calfskin leather belt with a brass buckle, and our two-tone “Crewe” loafer, in burnished tan with a stone canvas vamp, our exclusive from Crockett & Jones of England. Eyewear from our classic collection, the 50 mm Pantheon shape demi-blond tortoise shell frame, exclusive to Ben Silver from Lafont of Paris, and available in 5 sizes. Jacket, 6021J…$1,275. Shirt, 4400…$245. Tie, W421…$165. Pocket square, SGP4…$75. Trousers, plain front, TRWP-A or forward pleat, TRWF-A…$425. Belt, 9942-D…$175. Shoes, 2010A…$695. Frames, LFF-M…$355. b. Two Bengal stripe 67% cotton and 33% linen cutaway collar shirts are shown together: at left, pink and white, 4200; and at right, blue and white, 4400. Each shirt…$245. 16 | www.bensilver.com 1-800-221-4671 | 17 a b a traditional windowpane …in appealing color
a. Our classic white and blue twill shirts are wardrobe essentials for every gentleman. Each is cut from comfortable 2-ply 120s thread count cotton twill fabric woven in Italy, with a spread collar, button cuff, and uniquely finished with fine mother-of-pearl buttons. As with all our shirts, stocked in a full range of neck and sleeve sizes. Shown clockwise from top: 218-white ground with thin blue stripe; 219-light blue grid on white; 225-white ground with wider set blue stripe. Each shirt…$225. b. Our understated and elegant crisp wool, silk and linen sport coat is woven in shades of blue and new navy. The light and comfortable 260 gram fabric has a Prince of Wales plaid. Woven by the renowned Kynoch mill in Scotland, exclusively for us, and cut in our workroom in a full range of sizes, then tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. Shown with our Italian woven 2-ply cotton twill light blue and white grid check spread collar shirt. We have chosen an ideal necktie – our sage ground silk, with stripes of royal blue bordered in sky. The blue, yellow and green plaid handkerchief, woven in France, is a perfect finishing touch. Light grey Italian woven tropical wool trousers complete the look. We suggest our edge stitched English bridle belt in Havana tan, with solid nickel buckles, and our Harvard loafers in navy pebble grain leather from Crockett & Jones. Our tortoise shell arched keyhole bridge round sunglasses are small and compact. Jacket, 7041J…$1,275. Shirt, 219…$225. Tie, W417…$165. Pocket square, SGP21…$75. Trousers, in plain front, TRWP-C or forward pleat, TRWF-C…$425. Belt, S9678-C…$155. Shoes, 8365F…$680. Frames, EPSA-C…$265. 1-800-221-4671 | 19 18 | www.bensilver.com a b distinctive style …in a subtle Prince of Wales plaid
20 | www.bensilver.com 1-800-221-4671 | 21 a b a. This sport coat, in a timeless pattern, a sky blue glen plaid on cream, from fabric woven in Scotland – crisp 36% wool, 32% silk and 32% linen – and sewn meticulously in our wonderful tailoring shop, will add a touch of sophistication to every wardrobe. Lightweight at 260 grams, it can easily be dressed down for a casual occasion, or worn with a necktie and "ine dress shirt. We have selected a spread collar white linen dress shirt, one of several linen dress shirts available in a range of colors, and a silk double bar stripe on a sun color ground with complementary stripes in blue and white. Our pre-folded white Irish linen pocket square, placed in any breast pocket without fuss or effort, is also available in four additional colors, and can be bought economically as a packages of five hanks! White linen trousers are well suited to this sport coat, and we suggest our tan calfskin leather belt with its brass buckle, along with our re"ined blucher in white nubuck, with red rubber soles and a welted blucher seam. This shoe, “The Onslow” is appropriate for the "inest summer clothing. Tortoise frames, our exclusive from Italy, are arched appealingly with a 44 mm lens. Jacket, 704J…$1,275. Shirt, 792…$255. Tie, W414-B…$165. Pocket square, white, 1612…$36; 1612-B-blue; 1612-C-ecru; 1612-E-butter; 1612-F-pale pink. 5-pack, 51612…$180. Trousers, plain front, HLWP or forward pleat, HLWF…$245. Belt, 9942-D…$175. Shoes, 8747…$695. Frames, EPSA-C…$265. b. Double bar stripe woven silk neckties, cut from English silk in our English workroom, shown left to right: A-mint with coral and white; B-sun with blue and white; C-royal with azalea and white; D-azalea with sky and white. Each tie, W414…$165. subtle sophistication …in a understated glen plaid
a. 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. b. The fabric for this handsome glen plaid, a 65% wool, 21% silk and 14% linen weave in tan, slate and cream glen plaid with sky blue overchecks, is woven in Italy, and then cut and sewn as all of our "ine jackets, in a full range of sizes, then tailored in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, side vents, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. We like the way our cotton and linen blue and white glen plaid cutaway collar shirt highlights the blue “deco” in the jacket. We have chosen our timeless sky blue silk knit as the ideal accent to the coat. In the pocket, our linen and cotton corner check pocket square, woven in France. We propose our exquisitely draping dark grey gabardine trousers, cut in our old world workroom from the finest Italian Super 130’s Merino wool woven by E. Thomas. The belt is calfskin leather with a brass buckle. The Handgrade monk shoes, “The Lawrence,” from Crockett & Jones of England, have split toe seams and aprons that are entirely stitched by hand. We suggest another classic from our eyewear collection, bold but small round Paris tortoise frames. Jacket, 615J…$1,165, Shirt, 6400…$245. Tie, ASK-F…$110. Pocket square, SGP1…$75. Trousers, plain front, HGBP2-B, or forward pleat, HGB2-B…$395. Shoes, 9290…$995. Frames, BSRD-A…$335. 22 | www.bensilver.com b a 1-800-221-4671 | 23 always a favorite …a wool, silk & linen glen plaid
a. This exceptional cloth is woven in Scotland from 36% wool, 32% silk and 32% linen, in a timeless light tan solid ground. We have cut it in our American workroom in a full range of sizes, and tailored it in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, center vent, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. Shown with our Swiss woven cotton spread cutaway collar shirt with button cuffs in a blue ground with yellow and white multi-stripe. The jacket is a perfect foil to this handsome tri-color silk block stripe necktie in orange, azure and sun. In the pocket is our white corner check on sky blue cotton. We propose our light grey Super 130s Merino wool gabardine pants from Italy’s master mill, E. Thomas, then cut impeccably in our Italian workroom with a crotch lining, piped fly seam, and split waistband for easy alteration. Sizes 32–44 even, and 33–39 odd. The chestnut leather calfskin belt with a brass buckle is a handsome accessory. Our two-tone Spectator wingtip oxford shoe in stone canvas and dark tan calf is ideal with this sport coat. Lafont of Paris has made the Pantheon shape 50 mm frames for us in dark tortoise. Jacket, 300KJ…$1,275. Shirt, 4410…$245. Tie, W416…$165. Pocket square, SGP20-B…$65. Trousers, plain front, HGBP2-C or forward pleat, HGB2-C …$395. Belt, 9942-A…$175. Shoes, 5608…$665. Frames, LFP-C…$355. Also available: A-black; B-crystal; D-amber; or I-the ‘50s retro classic “pinkie” in a 50 mm lens size only. b. Two elegant, yet versatile 2-ply 120s thread count Swiss woven cotton cutaway collar shirts from our new seasonal collection: at left, 4410-blue with white and pale gold multi-stripes; at right, 4450-blue with white and pale green multi-stripes. Each shirt…$245. 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. 24 | www.bensilver.com 1-800-221-4671 | 25 a b c sport coat as perfect canvas …for every accessory
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 five wonderful colors, shown top to bottom: A-sky; B-sun; C-sea green; E-new red; D-royal blue. Partnered with our pink and blue check Italian woven cotton button down shirt. Each crewneck sweater, KCS12...$195. Shirt, 6110...$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. 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 cotton ribbed socks, CJS…$38. 1-800-221-4671 | 27 26 | www.bensilver.com At left: 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. a b c perfect cotton crewneck …the sweater for all occasions
28 | www.bensilver.com a b a. This wardrobe essential sky blue sport coat can be a go-to for summer days ahead. Its handsome solid color is crisply woven in Scotland in 36% wool, 32% silk and 32% linen, in a lightweight fabric that will serve as the foil to every accessory. We have cut it in our American workroom in a full range of sizes, and tailored it in a trim natural shoulder silhouette with a fully canvassed and lined two-button front, and trim 3" lapels, center vent, and double pipe and flap lower pockets. Shown with our Italian woven 2-ply cotton twill spread collar shirt in classic blue and white pattern, and a vibrant red ground Italian printed silk necktie with a classic tile motif. The white pure cotton engineered pocket square, with a narrow row of corner stripes is a classic accent. Our exquisitely draping light grey gabardine trousers are an understated addition to the ensemble. We choose a tan calfskin belt with a brass buckle, along with our exclusive brogue Spectator oxford in tan and white calf leathers from Crockett & Jones’ Handgrade Collection. Our small round eyeglass frames with a delicate saddle shaped bridge are black with tortoise temples. Also available in three other colors. Jacket, 300AJ…$1,275. Shirt, 218…$225. Tie, ABY13-A…$155. Pocket square, SGP3…$75. Trousers, plain front, HGBP2-C, or forward pleat, HGB2-C…$395. Belt, 9942-D…$175. Shoes, 9792…$865. Frames, BSAF-B…$335. b. At right, with belt: cream ground with blue pinstripe in wool, silk and linen, HJCP (plain front) or HJCF (forward pleat)…$385; stack at left, top to bottom: cream and nut glen plaid in pure linen, HLPP (plain front) or HLPF (forward pleat)…$245; white ground with fire red double hairline stripe in wool and linen, HDSP-A (plain front) or HDSF-A (forward pleat)…$325; solid white linen, HLWP (plain front) or HLWF (forward pleat)…$245; sky and white hairline stripe in wool and linen, HBSP (plain front) or HBSF (forward pleat)…$325; white ground with cobalt blue double hairline stripe in wool and linen, HDSP-B (plain front) or HDSF-B (forward pleat)…$325. 1-800-221-4671 | 29 handsomely woven …sky blue sport coat
a. 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…$225. b. Braided cotton stretch belts with leather tabs and brass buckles. Shown from left to right: A-green; B-camel; G-bone; F-royal; C-orange; D-navy; E-custard. Available in sizes 32–46. Each braided cotton belt, S695…$125. c. 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. Above: 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. a b c Our selection of 100% 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 five wonderful colors, shown top to bottom: A-sea green; B-sun; C-sky; D-royal; E-new red. The featured shirt is a pink gingham check button down cut from Swiss woven cotton, to our demanding specifications. Each v-neck sweater, KCV9...$195. Shirt, 737BD…$225. 1-800-221-4671 | 31 30 | www.bensilver.com versatile cotton V-neck …with a handsome ribbed collar
a. Always in style…our traditional two-button navy blue American natural shoulder blazer, complete with our soaring American eagle blazer buttons, in Super 120s Italian wool, with lower patch and flap pockets, lap seams, quarter inch stitching along the lapel and a hooked center vent. Available in a full range of sizes. Shown with our Italian woven 2-ply thread red and blue large graph check button down shirt and our authentic British regimental silk necktie, entirely handsewn, in new red, navy, and saffron. The pocket square, woven in France, is cotton check in an array of color from navy to burgundy to green. Khakis are our summer weight English drill cotton trousers. Blazer, ABS2...$995. Shirt, 690...$215. Tie, R44…$138. Pocket square, SGP16…$75. Trousers, forward pleat, HSDF-A or plain front, HSDP-A…$245. Shoes, 8365A…$975. Eyeglass frames, LFF…$355. b. A selection of authentic British regimental neckwear with American red, white, and blue stripes, particularly well suited in an election year. Shown left to right: C17, British Olympic Association; C50, Civil Service Sports; O22, Old Finchley; W250, United States Coat of Arms; R43, Yorkshire Hussars; R58, Dorset Yeomanry. Each tie...$138. Tie, W250…$165. c. Our button down shirt of choice is the same red and blue check shown on Blair, along with two more of our most frequently sought authentic regimental neckties: at left, R173, and at right, O22. Blazer, ABS2...$995. Shirt, 690...$215. Each tie…$138. 1-800-221-4671 | 33 32 | www.bensilver.com a b c an all year essential …classic American blazer
b. Another great addition to our selection of button down collar sport shirts, in fine Swiss woven cotton, with a navy, sky and rose plaid, and of course, our perfect collar roll. Dress shirt sizing. Shirt, 1204…$215. 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. a b a. Our own poplin G-9 jacket, (precisely the same model as our cold weather soft wool and cashmere G-9), continues to be a favorite of our customers in both khaki and blue. 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. Choose from either A-blue or B-khaki, each in a water-resistant poplin that feels good to the touch. Poplin G-9 jacket, IG9...$485. c a 1-800-221-4671 | 35 our classic G-9 jacket …the perfect jacket for spring 34 | www.bensilver.com
a. Our gingham check shirts are always in style, and we have selected a vibrant group that will allow you to welcome the season in color and comfort. Each shirt is cut in 2-ply 120s thread count Italian woven cotton, and in a comfortable gentleman’s cut, with our renowned button down collar, with its perfect collar roll. Shown from left to right: A-green; E-yellow; C-strawberry; G-light blue; D-orange; B-blue. Available in sizes M–XXL. Each gingham check shirt, 312...$215. b. Our collection of summer cotton trousers will pair with every sport shirt, cotton or linen or polo knit. Cut from the finest woven cotton from one of Italy’s most prestigious mills into our comfortable and handsome fit. Available in either CBFP, forward pleat or CBPL, plain front. Sizes 32–44 even, and 33–37 odd. The range of colors is exceptional, shown top to bottom: C-salmon; B-blue; D-seafoam; A-marigold; F-New England red; E-white. Trousers, forward pleat, CBFP or plain front, CBPL…$235. Belt, 9944-A...$175. 1-800-221-4671 | 37 36 | www.bensilver.com a b fine cottons …perfect weekend wear
b. Our double breasted English style blazer, complete with our City of London blazer buttons, shows six and buttons two in the classic English manner. Available in a full size range in Italian Super 120s wool, peaked lapel, side vents, ticket pocket, lower inset flap pockets, and upper welted pocket. While some wear their double breasted blazers with roll neck cashmere sweaters, we think our Churchill Dot necktie makes an elegant and unmistakably English statement with our DB. We combine one of our handsome cutaway shirts featured above with the necktie and a pure white pocket square. Trousers are light grey Super 130s wool gabardine, and our handgrade antique brown leather cap toe oxford is the perfect companion, and paired with one of our dark brown leather straps and the vermeil etched belt buckle, for a clear statement of timeless appeal. Our demi-blond Pantheon Lafont frames add elegance to every face. Blazer, EDB…$995. Shirt, 3245…$225. Tie, P45…$165. Pocket square, SGP3…$75. Trousers, plain front, HGBP2-C or forward pleat, HGB2-C…$395. Shoes, 8739A…$840. Belt strap, S011-E…$145. Buckle, 790C…$345. Frames, LFF…$355. 1-800-221-4671 | 39 a. Four handsome shirtings, each with a cutaway collar, selected for its versatility. No other dress shirt collar can be worn handsomely without a necktie; this collar holds its shape without a tie and never slips under a jacket lapel. Having the option of wearing the cutaway collar shirt either with or without a necktie is an asset. Shown from front to back: Swiss woven, extremely high thread count 2-ply cotton with a subtle ivory glen plaid on the sky blue ground, 3404…$295. Swiss woven 2-ply blue and white Bengal stripe, 3245…$225. Swiss woven 2-ply high thread count mini-grid in understated tones, 8421…$225. Blue Swiss woven 2-ply high thread count cotton with a white pencil stripe, 4256…$225. 38 | www.bensilver.com a b b …distinguished our English style double breasted blazer
a. Our English style two-button navy blazer is always a stylish option. Cut in Super 120s Italian wool, with a gently suppressed waist, lower flap pockets, upper welted pocket and side vents, and finished with our own City of London blazer buttons, it is available in a full size range. One of our exceptional oxford cloth button down shirts pairs well with the blazer. We propose one of our favorite new ties, a triple-color block stripe in fire, blue and gold. In the pocket our satin cotton blue check pocket square. Summer khaki drills and a chili hue veal belt, along with our English made Lichfield tassel loafer in burnished chestnut, complete the ensemble. Our exclusive Pantheon frames in demi-blond tortoise are the finishing touch. Blazer, ESB...$995. Shirt, 5868...$225. Tie, W422..$165. Pocket square, SGP7-A...$75. Trousers, plain front, HSDP-A or forward pleat, HSDF-A...$245. Belt, S550-B…$155. Shoes, 6240…$710. Eyeglass frame, LFF-M…$355. Danny wears another handsome accent to our blazer: our cobalt and sun block stripe silk necktie, which, we can remind you, are the colors of the Ukrainian flag, W386-B…$155. 40 | www.bensilver.com 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: 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. b c a a 1-800-221-4671 | 41 …always in style our English style single breasted blazer
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...$225. Britches, HBBF in forward pleat or HBBP in plain front…$245. 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…$225. c. 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. d. Our argyle socks are made from 90% Sea Island Cotton and 10% elastan. One size fits all. Shown from left to right: 45-white, yellow, navy; 44-sky, yellow, coral; 43-tan, lime, orange; 37-olive, yellow, coral; 31-navy, sky, tan; 29-yellow, white, royal; 28-blue, yellow, white; 27-royal, yellow, blue; 26-red, white, navy. One pair above the calf argyle socks, CAG…$40. One pair calf length argyle socks, CAGS…$40. a a b c d 1-800-221-4671 | 43 perfect for golf or leisure… sleeveless cotton V-neck 42 | www.bensilver.com
a. We offer a blazer cut from Loro Piana’s special Travel Pro fabric, woven in 100% New Zealander wool, which is specially finished to resist wrinkling. Lightweight, and in a lighter hue of navy blue, it is the perfect blazer for travel. Toss it in the airplane overhead without regret. The blazer is available in our two-button model with side vents. And because we know what it is like to be in the air all day en route to England or wherever, we know you will welcome these travel easy pure cotton shirtings as well. Each is finished to give special resilience on a long journey. Don’t confuse them with formaldehyde infused non-iron shirts! These are safe and comfortable on your skin, and they will require attention after washing; but they will let you remain fresh looking at the end of a journey. We feature our blue on white grid button down shirt as the foil to our raspberry silk knit tie. The easiest tie to travel with – creaseless, impervious to wear – the silk knit tie has long been a favorite of worldly gentlemen. Jacket, 466J...$975. Shirt, 7522...$225. Tie, ASK-CC...$110. b. The easiest tie to travel with— creaseless, impervious to wear— our silk knit tie has long been a favorite of worldly gentlemen. Each tie, ASK...$110. Above and at left: Our fine shirts in 2-ply 120s thread count Italian woven cotton, specially finished to resist a long day's journey into night. Left, spread collar travel shirts, clockwise, from top: 5412, white twill; 5411, blue twill; 9212, sky blue pinstripe on white. Right, button down travel shirts, left to right: 7522, white with blue grid; 7969, blue with white stripe. Each shirt…$225. a b 44 | www.bensilver.com AA W G V B P BB I C J D CC T M K F travel easy with these special fabrics …on the road
a. Our knit polo, made to our own specifications, is the best you can buy. The fabric is in the highest quality cotton pique weave; the sizing is generous but properly scaled; the shape is classically proportioned; the banded sleeve is the right length and width; the ribbed collar is casual, but wide enough to lie properly under a sport coat; the buttons and the button placket are refined; and the bottom is properly finished with a side gusset. With Charleston in mind, we have embroidered the graceful sub-tropical Palmetto on each shirt. A full range of colors is available in our classic short sleeve polo shirt — perfect all year round! From top to bottom: E-lagoon; D-coral; C-sea green; G-flamingo; H-custard; J-Eton blue; A-white; F-lilac. The Charleston Polo, BSPS...$89. b. Traditional surcingle twill belts, 1³'(" 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. c. Our Charleston Britches are cut from a summer weight peach "inish cotton for extra comfort and softness, then garment washed for extra softness. Although they are made to the same size speci"ications 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. 46 | www.bensilver.com 1-800-221-4671 | 47 a a b c our perfect polo shirt …& Charleston Britches
b 1-800-221-4671 | 49 We are excited that the response to our blue jeans has been sensational! Nearly 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. Our classic polo shirts, always offered in a plethora of brilliant colors, are now yours to enjoy in wonderful pastel shades. The fabric is in the highest quality cotton pique weave; the sizing is generous but properly scaled; the shape is classically proportioned; the banded sleeve is the right length and width; the ribbed collar is casual, but wide enough to lie properly under a sport coat; the buttons and the button placket are refined; and the bottom is properly finished with a side gusset. Like the brighter hues of the same style, each is embroidered with the graceful sub-tropical Palmetto. Shown from top to bottom: E-shell; D-sky; C-sun; A-lavender; B-mint. Each polo shirt, BSPS2…$89. our eponymous polo and blue jeans …an unbeatable combination!
a 50 | www.bensilver.com a. We are delighted to offer a new and improved version of the classic British tan raincoat. This coat is the culmination of years of product development - tweaking each and every detail...until, at last, we have determined that everything is just right! The cotton coat is singlebreasted, with a raglan sleeve, placket front, horn buttons. Some of the traditional details shown here, including handsome interior “buggy” check lining, add character to the overall simplicity of the styling. 100% pima cotton twill, 160 grams. Available in even sizes 38–48, and additionally in size 41. Made in England expressly for Ben Silver. Spring weight rain coat, CSR…$895. b a a c d f e b. Telescopic umbrellas from the renowned Fox of England are available in three classic quick wicking fabrics, and with the same sturdiness and durability of the larger umbrellas but with the convenience of reduced size. Shown from top to bottom, each with chestnut handles: FX-TEL3, double face fabric with black on front and royal blue interior; FX-TEL2, classic Black Watch; FX-TEL1, navy with a small white spot, as our Churchill dot. Each telescopic umbrella…$195. c. Four tartan umbrellas from Fox Umbrellas, with chestnut handles and a 27" golf style famous “Fox frame”. Quick wicking fabric, easy roll up and tie, and sturdy polished ferrule. Perfect for the golfer in the family, at bottom left to right: A-Black Watch; D-Dress Gordon; E-Stewart. On top, C-Buchanan. Each Fox tartan umbrella, FXTU…$225. d. We’ve added three classic tartans patterns to our selection of Telescopic umbrellas this season! Shown from left to right, each with maple handles: A-Buchanan;B-Dress Gordon; C-Colquhoun. Each telescopic umbrella, FTEL1…$185. e. Our classic slim black umbrellas, made exclusively for us, are from renowned Fox of England, built on a 25" “Fox frame”, with unique handles and shafts. Shown at top: Choice Stout Whanghee handle umbrella, built on a wooden shaft, and richly scorched, FX-GS7…$475. Below, from top to bottom: One piece shaft and handle scorched maple umbrella, FX-RS5…$435. One piece shaft and handle cherry wood umbrella, FX-RS7…$445. Malacca handle packable umbrella, also built on a wooden shaft, with a handle and ferrule that unscrew, but remain attached on a brass chain, FX-GS4…$525. Each umbrella slips into a companion black polyester cover. f. Perfect lightweight and skid resistant rubber overshoes slip on easily and roll up smaller than pocket size, so you will always be prepared. From left to right: TIN02-trim rubber shoe cover in sizes S–XL; TIN01-commuter rubber shoe cover in sizes M–XL. Each pair overshoes...$42. 1-800-221-4671 | 51 April showers ...no worries
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 Brogue Spectators …benchmade in England Our exclusive selection of brogue (“wingtip”) Spectator oxfords from Crockett & Jones of England. Each features Goodyear-welted construction and single leather soles and is available in US sizes 8.5-12 D width. At top, “The Hampton,” our exclusive Handgrade Spectator in tan and white calf leathers. At right, “The Clifford,” classic benchmade wingtip in antique tan leather. At left, “The Gerrard” in two-tone stone canvas and dark tan calfskin.. The Hampton Spectator, 9792…$865.The Clifford Wingtip, 9503…$875. The Gerrard Spectator, 5608…$665.
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