(5) The Final Cut
In the final episode of The Fabric of a Club, Chris Modoo unveils The Sartorial Club’s bespoke sporting stripe, crafted with The House of Tengri’s rare Khangai yak and British Bluefaced Leicester yarns. Featuring bold black, silver, and red stripes, the fabric blends Ivy League charm with a modern edge.
Partnering with tailor Matthew Gonzalez, Modoo has created a versatile blazer that’s equal parts casual and refined. With fewer than ten pieces available, this exclusive cloth embodies true bespoke craftsmanship, celebrating respect for the fabric, design, and tailoring artistry.
(4) Designing the Stripes of Distinction
The Sartorial Club Cloth’s debut at the Arterton Lounge was a landmark moment, as member Jack Collins recalls. With Nick Hendry’s recap capturing the energy of the evening, Jack could fully enjoy the event, savoring both the atmosphere and Savile Row gin cocktails, while reflecting on the cloth’s exciting potential.
Rooted in the club collection’s signature style, the cloth’s bold plum, black, and silver stripes were crafted with input from founders Dennise, Ksenia, and Nancy. Now, under chairman Chris Modoo’s styling direction, bespoke tailor Matthew Gonzales will bring this rare fabric to life in a showcase jacket, inviting members to explore the creative possibilities of the club’s latest offering.
(3) A Launch at The Princes Arcade
The Sartorial Club’s latest London event, held in September 2024 at Princes Arcade, unveiled the exclusive TSC Club Cloth, a luxurious fabric crafted by House of Tengri from Mongolian yak. Members from around the world gathered to admire the cloth, enjoy bespoke cocktails from Savile Row Gin, and celebrate the club’s growing community. With lively conversations, speeches, and a surprise quiz from TSC Chairman Chris Modoo, the evening highlighted the club’s blend of craftsmanship and camaraderie.
Stay tuned for the next chapter, where the journey of this exceptional cloth continues. Savile Row’s Matthew Gonzalez, the club’s chosen tailor, will bring it to life by crafting a bespoke jacket, marking the fabric's final transformation.
(2) Meet Nancy Johnston, the Force Behind Khangai Noble Fabrics
Nancy Johnston, founder of House of Tengri, turned her passion for style and social equity into a mission after witnessing the impact of climate change on Mongolian nomadic herders. Inspired by their struggles, she created a sustainable luxury textile business to support remote communities.
At The Sartorial Club's upcoming cloth launch in London, you’ll experience firsthand the results of Nancy's dedication. The event, held at Arterton London at Prince’s Arcade, will feature projections of the cloth’s journey from Mongolia, accompanied by Savile Row Gin and good company. It’s an evening to celebrate both craftsmanship and conscious collaboration.
(1) Cashmere or Vicuña?
In this first installment of "The Fabric of a Club," Jack Collins explores the world of luxury fibers, looking beyond cashmere and vicuña to highlight Mongolian yak as a sustainable alternative. Through a conversation with Nancy Johnston of House of Tengri, Collins reveals how yak fiber—softer than cashmere and warmer than Merino—is harvested sustainably by nomadic herders.
The Sartorial Club Cloth blends yak with sustainable wool, crafted in Scotland’s oldest mill to merge heritage with eco-conscious production. Together, Collins and Nancy discuss redefining luxury through mindful craftsmanship and sustainability.