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Everett Hall: Men Without Ties
By: Boyd Davis
Photos by: Visko Hatfield
Known for his use of luxurious fabrics, Everett Hall raised the ante for men's clothing
this Fall 2001 season. The collection he presented was superbly tailored and generously
cut, with updates on the classic double breasted suit and pinstripes.
Based in Washington D.C., Everett Hall's collection catered to the international clientele
at the nation's capital. You do not see uptown Manhattan, nor downtown L.A. What you see
are well dressed men who can come from any city in the world.
The designer started with the classic color pallette of black, gray and taupe, using it
in solids, pinstripes or plaid. The jackets were rounded on the shoulder, which updated
the look of the classic two-button jacket and double-breasted suit.
A master cutter, Everett Hall decided the suit to "hang loose," giving ease of
movement and comfort to the wearer. If done by inexperienced hands, this could make the
wearer look like a scarecrow wearing clothes. But with Everett Hall, it showed superb
tailoring!
Surprisingly, more than half of the collection did not include any necktie. Definitely
not for the Senators and Congressmen at Capitol Hill, but more for the interns and office
workers inside the beltway. It could also be Everett Hall's definition of "casual
Friday."
For those men without ties, Everett Hall presented colorful turtlenecks - lavender, red,
light yellow, white and of course black. There was one that was the exact match for your suit!
You can leave home without a tie and still look the part of a well-dressed gentleman.
For those who just have to wear a necktie, the designer showed double-breasted pinstripes,
two-button jackets in plaid and the classic solid suit. Of course, the whole collection
can be worn with a necktie, you just have to choose the proper shirt.
And if ever you got caught in the rain or it is cold outside, Everett Hall designed coats
from hip-length to knee-length that you can choose from.
Everett Hall Fashion
Everett Hall Fashion
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