Heritage

Heritage

A Heritage House of Tailoring, Since 1940

Clothing is never “just clothing.”
It is presence. It is authority. It is identity—tailored into a silhouette.

Lapels 1940 is a family-owned tailoring house founded in 1940, born from a simple observation: powerful men were wasting time waiting for uniforms to arrive by sea—then wasting more time on alterations. So our founder did what true craftsmen do: he solved the problem locally, precisely, and with pride. 

That instinct—convenience, precision, and quiet excellence—became our signature. What began with British naval officers evolved, generation by generation, into a house trusted by modern CEOs, founders, and discerning clients who expect tailoring that holds its shape, its comfort, and its status—long after trends move on.

Today, Lapels 1940 operates under the M F KHAN umbrella, guided by the 3rd and 4th generations—balancing time-honoured technique with modern strategy, styling, and storytelling.

What We Stand For

Heritage technique. Modern restraint. Unmistakable refinement.

We create garments for men and women who lead—boardrooms, weddings, black-tie calendars, and the occasions where photographs last longer than the evening itself.

Our approach is rooted in:

  • Handmade craftsmanship and meticulous hand-finishing

  • Savile Row-trained expertise blended with British and Italian tailoring sensibilities 

  • Rare and prestigious cloths sourced from Italy, England, Switzerland, and Germany 

     

  • Personal consultation designed around the client—not the other way around

The House of Lapels

Choose your path—each segment carries the same DNA: fit, finish, and elevated service.

1. Lapels Bespoke

Handmade Bespoke & Semi Bespoke Tailoring in Dubai

For the client who already understands quality—and refuses compromise.

Lapels Bespoke creates handmade bespoke and made-to-measure suits, tuxedos, coats, trousers, shirts, and refined accessories. Every garment begins with consultation, fabric selection, and proportion—because true luxury isn’t decoration. It is construction.

Highlights

    • Bespoke & MTM for business, wedding, and black tie

    • British structure or Italian ease—guided to your frame and lifestyle 

    • Private, professional consultations at our Dubai atelier (and by appointment in other locations)

2. Lapels Rentals

Luxury Suit & Tuxedo Rentals — Elevated, Tailored, Effortless

For special occasions where you want the look—without the commitment—yet still expect the standard.

Lapels Rentals offers premium rental formalwear crafted with the same eye for fit and detail that defines our tailoring. Ideal for weddings, galas, corporate events, and last-minute black-tie requirements—when you need to look impeccable, fast.

Highlights

  • Curated formalwear selection with a refined finish

  • Fit-focused service for a sharp, tailored appearance

  • Flexible luxury: wear the moment, return the garment—leave the impression 

3. Lapels Prêt-à-Porter

Ready-to-Wear, The Lapels Way (Launching)

Our next chapter: elevated ready-to-wear built on a tailoring foundation.

Lapels Prêt-à-Porter is designed for clients who want immediate access to impeccable style—through e-commerce and physical retail—without losing the discipline of good tailoring. Clean design, sharp fit, quiet confidence.

Highlights

  • Curated ready-to-wear for men and women

  • A seamless online experience paired with tactile in-store service

  • Modern versatility, anchored in heritage craftsmanship 

Our Materials

The world’s best cloths—chosen for performance, drape, and longevity

We source premium fabrics and components from established European suppliers—selected for durability, feel, and visual depth. Every material is inspected to meet Lapels standards before it ever becomes a garment.

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