E Tautz: Tailoring with a Relaxed Spirit

Tautz has long had a distinctive place within British menswear, taking the traditions of tailoring and giving them a more relaxed, contemporary attitude. Under designer Patrick Grant, the house has developed a reputation for generous proportions, beautifully considered separates and a modern interpretation of classic British dressing. For London Collections Men, E. Tautz presented a collection that continued to explore the relationship between tailoring and relaxed, everyday clothing. CARRO was there behind the lens, capturing the collection as it came down the runway, from sharply cut jackets and checked tailoring to lightweight outerwear, shorts and sports-inspired pieces.

Tailoring, but not as you know it

The collection demonstrated that tailoring doesn’t have to mean formality. One of the strongest looks captured by CARRO combines a finely checked jacket and matching shorts with a crisp shirt and a vibrant turquoise outer layer. The proportions feel relaxed, while the tailoring retains enough structure to keep the look polished. That balance is central to the E. Tautz aesthetic. The traditional elements of menswear remain visible, but they are loosened and reinterpreted for a more casual way of dressing. Shorts played an important role throughout the collection, providing a distinctly relaxed alternative to traditional trousers. Rather than appearing purely casual, tailored shorts were paired with structured jackets and shirts, creating a sophisticated take on summer dressing. The effect was particularly striking in the checked tailoring. The matching jacket and shorts create the precision of a suit, while the shorter silhouette immediately changes its character. It feels youthful, practical and distinctly suited to warmer weather.

Blue, black and subtle colour

The colour palette is understated but far from dull. Deep navy and black provide the foundation, while shades of turquoise and blue introduce freshness. The bright blue raincoat seen in CARRO’s photographs is particularly striking, bringing a technical and functional element to an otherwise tailored wardrobe. Underneath, flashes of colour appear through shirts and knitwear, adding depth without overwhelming the clean lines of the clothing. It’s a restrained approach to colour that allows the cut and fabric to remain the focus. What makes E. Tautz interesting is the way individual pieces can move between different parts of a man’s wardrobe. A tailored jacket can be worn with shorts. A smart shirt can sit beneath a more casual outer layer. Lightweight technical clothing can be introduced alongside traditional tailoring. The result is a wardrobe rather than simply a collection of individual looks. The clothes feel designed for real movement and real life, while retaining the craftsmanship and precision expected from a British tailoring house.

CARRO behind the lens

CARRO’s photographs capture this contrast particularly well. The images show the sharp construction of the jackets and the relaxed proportions of the shorts, while the bright outerwear provides a strong visual counterpoint to the darker tailoring. The runway photography also highlights the textures within the collection; from the fine checks of the tailoring to the smooth, lightweight finish of the outerwear. There is a quiet confidence to the images. Nothing feels overly complicated or excessively styled. Instead, the interest comes from the cut, proportion and combination of pieces. E. Tautz’s collection demonstrated how traditional British menswear can evolve without losing its identity. Tailoring remains at its heart, but it is softened through relaxed proportions, shorter silhouettes, practical outerwear and an easy approach to styling. The result is clothing that feels sophisticated without being formal and contemporary without abandoning its heritage. Through CARRO’s photography, the collection is preserved as a snapshot of that approach; British tailoring reworked with ease, confidence and a distinctly modern attitude.