Comments on: Manny Silverman, Tailor

By: Saint Thompson

Saint Thompson — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 07:55:54 +0000

Spoke to Manny on Friday July 2024. He’s not very at all well but still as sharp as nails and remembers me. He’s a wonder man and has always offered to help anyone that needs it. As a young designer I went to see him at Hartnell in Burton Street hoping to get a job. Manny showed me around the rooms were the seamstress its was amazing and full of mirrors everywhere. It was very luxurious in there and it was a shame that the brand didn’t make a comeback. Manny write me a letter of encouragement on Hartnell headed paper and his business card which I still have and will always treasure. Wishing him a speedy recovery and love

By: john foot

john foot — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 01:45:16 +0000

Manny, I hope you see this. I wanted to let you know that Harry Rosen passed today. May his memory be a blessing.
John Foot

By: Joan Lawrence. (Nee Marshall)

Joan Lawrence. (Nee Marshall) — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:08:13 +0000

How are you Manny, many years have passed since I last saw or spoke to you ? Do you remember I worked at Moss Bros in the early days in the ‘Return Hire’ dept for Mr Kaufman, never will forget him or you, I sincerely hope you are well and have managed to stay clear of the horrid virus that has circulated over the last couple years. Fondest regards to you, please drop me an email with your news. Fondest regards Joan

By: Joseph moses

Joseph moses — Sat, 30 May 2020 15:45:23 +0000

Hello mr Silverman, I don’t suppose you would remember me, my name is joe moses.
I worked for moss bros from 1970 to 1974 with mr supple in the town and country dept…
Those were wonderful days and I have memories of working for you for a short time …
You were always so kind and friendly to me…
My best friend there was malcolm Kaufman who I’m sure you know his uncle was a director working along side you…I now live in Los angeles where I have been for 38 years in the jewelry business…take care….would love to hear from you…and perhaps meet you again

By: Di Corry

Di Corry — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 19:28:45 +0000

Another lovely story from a real East End character and what a stylish one at that!
Thank you Manny for sharing your memories with the GA and all of us.

By: Martin Silver

Martin Silver — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:34:48 +0000

Great story. I purchased the lease from a Mr Bernstein in 1962 to open a
pharmacy at 28 Clarence Road E5 the sign above the door read Moss
Bros but have never seen any note of this in histories of tbe firm

By: Achim

Achim — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:45:37 +0000

Wonderful story of an interesting Gentleman!

Love & Peace
ACHIM

By: paul loften

paul loften — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:43:50 +0000

A heartwarming story. Believe it or not, there are some people that refuse to admit their East End roots out of a fear of being discovered as born as working class. My sister and I often have a laugh, just between us, at those people whom we meet who we have very known as childhood playmates, who strenuously deny ever having come from East End origins. Their accents are a giveaway so it’s quite sad but at the same time just a little bit funny really.
Thank you, Manny and the Gentle Author for telling us your story. Where else would we get these wonderful personal histories told with honesty and good humour?

By: Lynne Perrella

Lynne Perrella — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:17:34 +0000

I loved seeing “Manny through the ages”, thanks to these wonderful photos.
His comment — “it’s a part of who I am” — says it all.
We’re the lucky ones, to meet Manny and discover his insights and stories.
Well done, gents.

By: Jane Shilling

Jane Shilling — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:03:02 +0000

I read your blog regularly and enjoy it very much. One small point: the Dior couturier who joined Hartnell was Marc Bohan. Regards, JS