Nonk
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A friend of mine told me the story of a Royal Army friend of his dad's who years ago had gone to Gieves to have his uniform tailored. As a whim, he asked for a red lining, to personalize it. They flat out refused. A far cry from now when they'll bespoke-weather your jeans or make you a hamster-fur coat.
Military uniforms whether made by Gieves or otherwise have to comply with criteria set by the relevant Regimental/Corps dress committee, so I am not surprised they refused.
Incidentally, the British Army (which I presume you are referring to) is not a Royal Army. This is a misconception I have found common among foreigners.