Sir Michael Caine, 93, Unveils Tailoring Tribute

A new capsule collection by Hawes & Curtis, designed in collaboration with Sir Michael Caine, celebrates the actor's enduring style. Now 93, Caine has approved a range that pays tribute to the tailoring provided by the late Douglas Hayward during Caine's cinematic golden era.

The collection draws inspiration from Caine's iconic looks, including suiting from "Alfie," a blazer from "The Ipcress File," and a trench coat from "Hannah and Her Sisters." Hayward, a pivotal tailor in the 1960s, was known for his exacting cuts that defined the era's lean silhouettes and strong shoulders. Hayward also tailored outfits for other notable figures like Roger Moore for his Bond films.

Sir Michael Caine expressed his approval, noting that Douglas Hayward's creations remain "smashing," classic, and timeless. The collection's details, such as glasses emblems on cuffs, highlight Hayward's significant, though less commercially branded, impact on cultivating stylish male images. Caine himself has noted that his grandsons have worn the new collection, looking and feeling good.

Hayward, like Caine, came from a working-class background and skillfully navigated the social shifts of the 1960s. He deliberately set up his shop away from Savile Row, transforming his Mount Street store into a renowned destination. Caine recalled their close friendship and business relationship, describing Hayward's tailoring as brilliant yet understated, focusing on the wearer's comfort and personal style.