Sam's is pleased to welcome back Lord Patten, who served as Governor of Hong Kong from 9 July 1992 – 30 June 1997. He is pictured here with Sham (left), Manu (right) and Roshan (far right) Melwani. As a regular customer of The Tailor of Hong Kong, he is familar with the shop, our fabrics and Sam's way of measuring up. We wish to thank Lord Patten for his years of service to Hong Kong.

We are proud to welcome Colin Powell to Sam's. The former General and Secretary of State grew up in Harlem in New York, and made a journey, via the army, to Washington. He became one of America's leading strategists, and one of the places on his map is Sam's in Hong Kong. Here he is with Manu being measured up and kitted out for the busy year ahead.

Sam was interviewed by the South China Morning Post:

Sam visited the Hong Kong Jockey Club to invigilate the Mark 6 Hong Kong Lottery. Sam's is very glad to support this major funder of Hong Kong Charity and Community Projects. There is one thing we never take chances on though: At Sam's we know that good style is always a winner.

The Green Shirt Bag

The Green Shirt is made from 100% degradable polythene, which breaks down within 3 years.

The Winter Beauty

The Green Shirt Bag in the snow.

Green Shirt Bag in Stockholm

The Green Shirt Bag was sighted by Agneta Selin Westling in Stockholm, Sweden

Green Shirt Bag in Barbados

The Green Shirt Bag showed up in a scenic spot below a waterfall in Barbados

Green Shirt Trunk

The Green Shirt Bag was sighted in the wilds of Mudumalai Wildife Sanctary, Southern India.

Green Shirt Bag does Oktoberfest

The Green Shirt Bag was sighted at the Oktoberfest in Munich

The Green Shirt Bag on the Star Ferry Hong Kong

The Green Shirt Bag in Dublin

The Green Shirt Bag by Ooty Lake

Tamil Nadu, Southern India

You have been sending in pictures of The Green Shirt Bag around the world. It is made from 100% degradeable polythene, so within three years of being thrown away the bag leaves no trace. This is part of Sam's commitment to Green. We love to see The Bag being put to good use, so do keep sending the pictures in!

Sam was interviewed by the Guild of Master Craftsmen, as one of a select few members who form a circle of Master Tailors. The Guild takes a keen interest in the work of its members, so Sam explained what it was like working his way up in the world of international style.

With the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games holding events in Hong Kong, what better time for Prince Edward, Patron of the British Paralympics Association, to visit.

He took a break from supporting the Games to get measured for a suit from Sam's, a regular destination for members of this globe-trotting family. We are very proud to welcome His Royal Highness, and applaud him in his efforts to raise the profile of such a fine event, along with the issues that it highlights.

The Kooks came into Sam's whilst they were in town, and Roshan even got to swap notes on shirts with Max Rafferty (above).

The rest of the band got into the swing of things, and Manu was getting the measure of the band, even whilst they all played together (below).

We were glad to sponsor Kowloon Cricket Club with a new set of Cricket Whites this Summer. They thanked us with this lovely advert. Sport is in the air right now, with the Olympics in full swing. We at Sam's are looking forward to seeing the equestrian events, held in our very own Hong Kong.