What are grooms wearing in 2024? How do I figure out which tartan to go for? Does buying make more sense than hiring? You've got the questions, and Declyn Cooper, head of tailoring at Slater Menswear, has the answers
Left: Declyn has been with the business for a long time, so is a safe pair of hands when it comes to choosing your look Right: Blue suits are one of the looks of 2024, according to Declyn (Photo: Cian McKenzie at Weddings by Takt)
Hi Declyn, what’s the story behind Slater Menswear?
We are a family business and recently celebrated our 50th anniversary. We have around 800 employees and offer everything from casualwear to formalwear to hire and to purchase. We have 27 stores nationwide as well as an online service.
Are you just for grooms or can you dress all the guys in the wedding party?
We pride ourselves on dressing everyone from ‘nae hair to grey hair’! We’ll make sure that you and your entire wedding party look and feel good. We stock sizes all the way up to a 60-inch chest, so nobody need feel like they can’t be kitted out.
Blue suit and accessories from a selection at Slater Menswear (Photo: Cian McKenzie at Weddings by Takt)
What makes Slater Menswear stand out from the crowd?
Lots of things! How about our free alterations service on all tailoring purchased online or in store? This ensures you’ll look your best in your outfit. Shortening trousers and taking in jackets can be quite costly, so by doing it for free, we hope to take some of the financial pressure off our customers.
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What do you think is the look of 2024?
We are seeing a lot of three-piece suits in blue and beige tones this year. And there has been a noticeable increase in the number of guys asking for linen suits – these work really well for a summer wedding, or indeed for someone who is marrying abroad.
Kit out your groomsmen in some of this year’s hottest colours - tweak the accessories and you could wear it yourself! (Photos: Cian McKenzie at Weddings by Takt)
You’re well known for off-the-peg suits – do you offer anything bespoke?
We’ve recently launched a ‘made to order’ service, which is a great idea if you’re buying for a special occasion such as a wedding. This is an appointment-only experience in a room that’s away from the shopfloor and allows you to personalise elements from collars to cuffs down to embroidery details. This service is currently available in three stores, one of which is Glasgow.
Tell us something about Slater Menswear that people might not know
A real fun fact about us is that our Howard Street store in Glasgow city centre is actually in the Guinness Book of Records. We are the undisputed largest menswear store in the world. So chances are you’ll find what you’re looking for here!
You can shop at Slater Menswear in multiple locations across Scotland, including Glasgow and Edinburgh. The retailer also operates online
