Nigel Cabourn is an example of a man who will go to the ends of the earth to look for inspiration, often having to travel extensively throughout Britain just to obtain the materials necessary to fulfill his desire to maintain an authentic look about his work. Anything with a bit of heritage and a deep-rooted history will do, according to him, which is why templates for his designs are derived, more often than not, from his own personal collection, consisting of some of the rarest expeditionary and military clothing to be in one's possession. It's no wonder then that in order to properly pay homage to the men whom these clothes may have once adorned, Cabourn never cuts any corners - only using the finest of hard-to-get fabrics and paying heed to even the most miniscule of details. His due diligence has earned him the satisfaction of opening up a store in Tokyo to commemorate his foray into the "high-end, rugged workwear" market, which began nearly 40 years ago.
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