La Valiere branded evening shirts by Wessex Formal Wear are finished and made to the highest standards as are the accessories such as bows, cummerbunds and waistcoats and accessories.
The wedding collection has a European flavour using the very best silks and polyesters in the waistcoats and accessories.
One area of specialism where Wessex Formal Wear is now preeminent is in the manufacture and supply of starched collars and the company supplies all parts of the world and all markets where the quality of the glaze finish is vital. Customers include the British House of Lords, The High Courts and Eton College and theatres and film companies across the world.
Wessex Formal Wear is managed by a dedicated team headed by Jan & Andrew Furzer with many years experience in the formal wear business working with the original Frederick Theak when it was based in Taunton. The brand is being supplied to a global market and they believe the success of its business is based not only on the exceptional quality of its products but also on the individual service.
Wessex Formal Wear only supplies the trade however if any member of the public is interested in any of products we will be happy to direct to the nearest stockist in any of the countries we supply
The Lavallière is a type of necktie woven on muslin or silk popularised by the Duchesse de la Vallière a mistress of King Louis XIV of France during the 17th century.
The necktie can be tied to suit the wearer’s character, it is elegant but casual. The necktie was worn by men and women.
Reference to Lavallière is also made to a pendant worn by the Duchesse de la Vallière
Within the fashion world the name was eventually shortened to Lavalière or La Valière
