At Shepherd & Woodward we think it is important to be able to reflect your personality and style in what you wear. If you are looking for a suit for a wedding or another important event, it can be frustrating when you simply can’t find what you have pictured in your mind. That’s why we have created our Etch Custom Suits offering, which allows you to create the perfect suit that is unique to you; ensuring comfort and confidence throughout the day. In a nutshell, a custom suit is one that is chosen ‘off the peg’ and modified with your preferences. (Just to clarify, this is not our made-to-measure, or a tailor-made offering.) If you are the kind of person...
White tie, or full evening dress as we know it today, first started to evolve in the 18th Century, ironically as a more casual alternative to evening dress. What Is a White Tie Event? White tie is the most formal dress code in Western tradition, reserved for occasions where formality and tradition take centre stage. Typical events include state banquets, royal receptions, official diplomatic dinners, ceremonial university balls (such as Oxbridge college events), opera premieres, Nobel Prize ceremonies, and formal weddings hosted by aristocracy or dignitaries. When white tie is specified, precision is key. Full evening dress is expected, reflecting both the prestige of the event and long-standing traditions. What Does White Tie Attire Consist Of? White tie attire typically...
Graduation ceremonies are recognised worldwide as the day a student proudly takes to the stage, adorned in the well-known and respected academic dress to collect the long anticipated degree. The iconic graduation gowns and long draping hoods, all in different colours and designs, are a truly magnificent sight as thousands of students parade through the university with their hopes and dreams finally realised.
What does ‘formal attire’ really mean? At Shepherd and Woodward, we can quickly dissipate any feelings of despair. We have various options available that will suit differing tastes and characters (pun intended!).
Let's start with the gown. This robe is essential in making you feel proud on the day of your ceremony. Graduation is a day to share your achievements with the world. Wearing the gown is a right of passage and one of the things that students have been working towards from the beginning. Each doctors robe is different and unique to the degree being collected. Please click the appropriate link below, to see the different degree's gowns. The full dress robes are the gowns worn for graduations, however, we can also make the undress gowns and habits for other engagements. Next is the hood (for DEng and DClinPsych only). Part of the ceremony will include the student finally being able to wear...
