At the age of 14, Zack MacLeod Pinsent ceremoniously burned his last pair of jeans in favor of a wardrobe full of historic clothing. His love for “period clothing,” as he puts it, grew into a passion and eventually a career. The talented, young tailor taught himself to make all the clothes he wears (including underwear) and used his skills to start a tailoring business that he operates out of Brighton, East Sussex.

Zack’s penchant for historic clothing is well documented on his Instagram page where he often shows of work he does for himself and others. He often posts photos of the outfits he creates and they’re all styled with inspiration from different time periods between the 1660s and the 1920s. He even resorts to using historic materials and methods for the most authentic look and feel possible.

Continue for more of Zack’s eccentric, but always classic wardrobe and make sure to follow him on Instagram at @pinsent_tailoring.

Zack makes clothing from a few different time periods but specializes in the Georgian and Regency periods. He employs 200-year-old methods and techniques to make his clothes.

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The pop of red in Zack’s waistcoat goes along perfect with this wool, Georgian era tailcoat.

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The design for this green wool jacket came from an 1814 fashion plate. Here, its paired with a contrasting striped waistcoat and an elegant silk taffeta.

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Zack pairs this Victorian-era outfit with a white shirt from the 1850s and a waistcoat embroidered with silk flowers.

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This summertime Victorian look is perfect for a warm evening stroll.

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Hussar braiding and details were popular during the Napoleonic and Regency periods. This winter coat features some very authentic braiding across the front.

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The 25-year-old tailor’s fashion interests span across different cultures. Here he dons an 18th-century Mughal-style Jama he created for a westerner who assimilated into Indian culture.

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Zack’s tan hat and cool white linens were the perfect choices for the 2019 Regency Festival in Malta.

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This winter look was inspired by Napoleon and his officers in the 1800s. The jacket features real gold braid detailing across the front.

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Some of the shots from Zack’s Instagram page feature classic architecture as a backdrop, such as this historic Tudor house in Cheshire.

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Confidence and self-expression lie at the center of Zack’s inspiration. During an interview with BBC, Zack said, “Wearing what I wear, it makes you feel 10 feet high. It’s a huge confidence builder.” Committed to his vision, Zack holds his reputation as not only an amazingly talented period clothing seamster but a top-notch tailor in general.

For more of Zack’s work or to seek his services, visit his website at the link below.

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