Andrew Armbrister
The original brand fan
Andrew Armbrister is one of our longest-standing clients at Clements and Church. From acquiring business attire- suits, shirts and overcoats from his days working in the city to embracing custom casual for weekends in the country, he remains a brand fan to this day.
You worked in the city for much of your career, do you miss it?
Do I miss getting up at 5.15am and home at around 9.00pm? I really enjoyed it when I was there but am happy to have moved on.
Dog or Cat?
With an adorable old black lab called Bailey and a fantastically spirited Parsons Terrier called Bertie it has to be dogs.
The best thing about custom-made clothing?
I get to choose what I want and can make it individual to me.
Two or three-piece suit?
Until I first walked into Clements & Church in 2009 it was two, but a long discussion and a try of a three-piece and I was converted. Been three ever since.
Do you support a charity and if so, which one?
I am the Treasurer and a Trustee for our local Homeless Charity and Foodbank that calls on me to do something most days of the week. We also support a wonderful local Charity called Globalcare which builds what they call ‘shack schools’ in various places around the world. One supports the children of Syrian refugees in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon and I was due to visit it this year but Covid 19 put a stop to that – hopefully one day!
What does true men’s style mean to you?
Getting the combination of suit, shirt, tie, overcoat and accessories right and as those who know me will attest having a very well-polished pair of shoes.
