
  /*
    THEME — pulled directly from the Gaylord Clothiers emblem:
    a gold disc, a deep navy medallion field, and a copper-to-rust lion & crown mark.
    Every accent, rule and gradient on the page traces back to one of these three.
  */
  :root{
    --navy:#1c1a22;
    --navy-2:#26232e;
    --navy-3:#302c3a;
    --cream:#faf7ef;
    --cream-2:#f1ebda;
    --ink:#201e19;
    --ink-soft:#5c5748;
    --gold:#e8b122;
    --gold-soft:#f3cb52;
    --gold-deep:#b8860f;
    --copper:#c1793f;
    --rust:#9c4128;
    --line:rgba(156,65,40,.18);
    --line-gold:rgba(232,177,34,.35);
  }

  html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }

  body{
    background:var(--cream);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:"Work Sans", sans-serif;
    font-weight:400;
    letter-spacing:.005em;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }

  h1,h2,h3,h4,.display-serif{
    font-family:"Fraunces", serif;
    color:var(--ink);
    letter-spacing:0;
  }

  a{ text-decoration:none; }
  img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }

  .container-narrow{
    max-width:1140px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding-inline:1.5rem;
  }
  @media (max-width:575.98px){
    .container-narrow{ padding-inline:1.15rem; }
  }

  /* Recurring motif: a clipped fabric-swatch corner on every framed photo,
     and a dashed "stitch" rule under headings instead of a plain line. */
  .swatch-frame{
    clip-path:polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 26px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 26px));
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .stitch-rule{
    width:64px; height:0; border-top:2px dashed var(--rust);
    margin:0 0 1.15rem;
  }
  .why .stitch-rule, .blog .stitch-rule{ border-top-color:var(--gold); }

  /* ---------- Navbar ---------- */
  .site-header{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:1000;
    background:rgba(250,247,239,.92);
    backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .brand-mark{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.65rem; }
  .brand-mark .mark{ width:40px; height:40px; flex:0 0 auto; }
  .brand-name{
    font-family:"Fraunces", serif;
    font-size:1.22rem;
    line-height:1;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .brand-name small{
    display:block;
    font-family:"Work Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size:.58rem;
    letter-spacing:.14em;
    color:var(--copper);
    margin-top:.28rem;
    font-weight:600;
  }
  .nav-link-custom{
    color:var(--ink-soft) !important;
    font-size:.92rem;
    font-weight:500;
    padding:.55rem 1rem !important;
    position:relative;
  }
  .nav-link-custom:hover{ color:var(--rust) !important; }
  .btn-call{
    background:var(--navy);
    color:var(--gold-soft) !important;
    border:1px solid var(--navy);
    padding:.55rem 1.35rem;
    font-size:.88rem;
    font-weight:600;
    border-radius:2px;
    white-space:nowrap;
    display:inline-block;
  }
  .btn-call:hover{ background:#0f0e13; border-color:#0f0e13; color:var(--gold) !important; }
  .navbar-toggler{ padding:.35rem .5rem; border-color:var(--line); }
  .navbar-toggler:focus{ box-shadow:0 0 0 .15rem rgba(156,65,40,.2); }
  #navMain{ padding-bottom:1rem; }

  /* ---------- Hero ---------- */
  .hero{
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 82% 15%, rgba(232,177,34,.10) 0%, transparent 45%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 85%, rgba(156,65,40,.14) 0%, transparent 50%),
      var(--navy);
    color:var(--cream);
    padding:5.2rem 0 4.8rem;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(232,177,34,.2);
  }
  .hero .kicker{
    color:var(--gold-soft);
    background:rgba(232,177,34,.1);
    border:1px solid rgba(232,177,34,.4);
    padding:.32rem .85rem;
    font-size:.78rem;
    font-weight:600;
    margin-bottom:1.3rem;
    display:inline-block;
  }
  .hero h1{
    color:#fff;
    font-size:clamp(2.05rem, 4.6vw, 3.55rem);
    font-weight:500;
    line-height:1.12;
    max-width:14ch;
  }
  .hero p.lead{
    color:#c9c4b6;
    font-size:1.08rem;
    max-width:42ch;
    margin-top:1.35rem;
    font-weight:300;
  }
  .hero-cta{ margin-top:2.2rem; }
  .btn-brass{
    background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold));
    border:1px solid var(--gold);
    color:#241d05;
    padding:.72rem 1.6rem;
    font-size:.92rem;
    font-weight:600;
    border-radius:2px;
  }
  .btn-brass:hover{ filter:brightness(1.08); color:#241d05; }
  .btn-ivory-outline{
    border:1px solid rgba(250,247,239,.35);
    color:var(--cream);
    padding:.72rem 1.6rem;
    font-size:.92rem;
    font-weight:500;
    border-radius:2px;
  }
  .btn-ivory-outline:hover{ border-color:#fff; color:#fff; }

  .hero-photo-wrap{ position:relative; }
  .hero-photo-wrap img{
    width:100%;
    aspect-ratio:4/5;
    object-fit:cover;
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  }
  .hero-emblem-chip{
    position:absolute; right:-14px; bottom:-14px;
    width:96px; height:96px;
    background:var(--navy);
    border:1px solid rgba(232,177,34,.5);
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 12px 28px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  }
  .hero-emblem-chip svg{ width:54px; height:54px; }

  .hero-address{
    margin-top:2.5rem;
    padding-top:1.5rem;
    border-top:1px dashed rgba(232,177,34,.3);
    color:#9d9788;
    font-size:.86rem;
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:.4rem 2rem;
  }
  .hero-address strong{ color:var(--gold-soft); font-weight:600; }

  /* ---------- Section scaffolding ---------- */
  section{ padding:4.8rem 0; }
  .heading-row{
    display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between;
    gap:2rem; margin-bottom:2.7rem; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .section-title{
    font-size:clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight:500;
    margin:0;
    max-width:19ch;
  }
  .section-note{
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    font-size:.96rem;
    max-width:34ch;
    font-weight:300;
  }

  /* ---------- About ---------- */
  .about{ background:var(--cream); }
  .card-photo-wrap{ position:relative; }
  .card-photo-wrap img{
    width:100%;
    aspect-ratio:5/6;
    object-fit:cover;
    box-shadow:0 20px 44px -20px rgba(28,26,34,.4);
  }
  .card-photo-caption{
    font-size:.82rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:1.1rem;
    font-style:italic; font-family:"Fraunces", serif;
  }
  .about-text p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.01rem; line-height:1.75; }
  .fact-list{ margin-top:1.7rem; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
  .fact-list .fact{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:1rem;
    padding:.85rem 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); font-size:.93rem;
  }
  .fact-list .fact span:first-child{ color:var(--ink-soft); }
  .fact-list .fact span:last-child{ font-weight:600; text-align:right; color:var(--rust); }

  /* ---------- Services ---------- */
  .services{ background:var(--cream-2); }
  .service-card{
    background:var(--cream);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    height:100%;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .service-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 20px 36px -22px rgba(28,26,34,.35); }
  .service-photo{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden; }
  .service-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
  .service-photo .icon-chip{
    position:absolute; left:14px; bottom:-18px;
    width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--navy);
    border:1px solid var(--gold);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .service-photo .icon-chip svg{ width:22px; height:22px; color:var(--gold-soft); }
  .service-body{ padding:2rem 1.6rem 1.7rem; flex:1; }
  .service-body h3{ font-size:1.08rem; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:.55rem; }
  .service-body p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.91rem; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:0; }

  /* ================================================================
     BLOG — "Notes from the shop"
     Sits on the navy field so the gold rule and copper accents read
     exactly as they do on the emblem.
     ================================================================ */
  .blog{ background:var(--navy); position:relative; }
  .blog::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; top:-140px; right:-140px;
    width:420px; height:420px;
    border:1px solid rgba(232,177,34,.14);
    border-radius:50%;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .blog::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; top:-90px; right:-90px;
    width:320px; height:320px;
    border:1px solid rgba(232,177,34,.1);
    border-radius:50%;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .blog .section-title{ color:#fdfbf6; }
  .blog .section-note{ color:#a7a094; }

  .blog-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap:1.75rem;
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
  }

  .blog-card{
    background:var(--navy-2);
    border-top:3px solid transparent;
    border-image:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--copper), var(--gold)) 1;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .blog-photo{ aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden; }
  .blog-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .4s ease; }
  .blog-card:hover .blog-photo img{ transform:scale(1.05); }
  .blog-copy{ padding:1.7rem 1.6rem 1.9rem; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }

  @media (max-width:991.98px){
    .blog-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .blog-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  }

  .blog-tag{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
    font-size:.8rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--gold-soft);
    margin-bottom:.85rem;
  }
  .blog-tag::before{
    content:""; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold); flex:0 0 auto;
  }

  .blog-card h3{ font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:.65rem; line-height:1.32; color:#fdfbf6; }
  .blog-card p.excerpt{ color:#b8b2a5; font-size:.93rem; line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:0; }
  .blog-card p.full-text{ color:#b8b2a5; font-size:.91rem; line-height:1.68; margin-top:.65rem; }

  .blog-readmore{
    color:var(--gold-soft);
    font-weight:600; font-size:.86rem;
    margin-top:1.2rem;
    align-self:flex-start;
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.4rem;
  }
  .blog-readmore .arrow{ display:inline-block; transition:transform .2s ease; }
  .blog-readmore:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
  .blog-readmore:hover .arrow{ transform:translateX(3px); }

  /* ---------- Why / process ---------- */
  .why{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--cream); border-top:1px solid rgba(232,177,34,.12); }
  .why .section-title{ color:#fff; }
  .why .section-note{ color:#a29d92; }
  .why-item{ padding:1.85rem 0 1.65rem; border-top:1px solid rgba(232,177,34,.14); }
  .why-item:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid rgba(232,177,34,.14); }
  .why-item h3{ color:#fff; font-size:1.03rem; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:.45rem; }
  .why-item p{ color:#a29d92; font-size:.91rem; margin:0; max-width:52ch; }
  .why-item .num{ font-family:"Fraunces", serif; color:var(--gold); font-size:1rem; min-width:2.3rem; }

  /* ---------- Enquiry ---------- */
  .enquiry{ background:var(--cream-2); }
  .enquiry-panel{ border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--cream); padding:2.1rem; }
  .enquiry-panel .form-label{ font-size:.86rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:.4rem; }
  .enquiry-panel .form-control, .enquiry-panel .form-select{
    border-radius:2px; border:1px solid var(--line); padding:.65rem .8rem; font-size:.94rem;
  }
  .enquiry-panel .form-control:focus, .enquiry-panel .form-select:focus{
    border-color:var(--rust); box-shadow:0 0 0 .15rem rgba(156,65,40,.14);
  }
  .btn-send{
    background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--rust), var(--copper));
    color:#fff; border:1px solid var(--rust);
    padding:.72rem 1.8rem; font-size:.92rem; font-weight:600; border-radius:2px;
  }
  .btn-send:hover{ filter:brightness(1.08); color:#fff; }
  .enquiry-note{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:.9rem; }
  .enquiry-aside .fact{ display:flex; gap:.7rem; padding:.95rem 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); font-size:.92rem; }
  .enquiry-aside .fact:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .enquiry-aside .fact strong{ min-width:5.6rem; display:inline-block; color:var(--rust); }
  .enquiry-aside .fact span{ color:var(--ink-soft); }
  #enquirySuccess{ display:none; }

  /* ---------- Contact ---------- */
  .contact{ background:var(--cream); }
  .contact-card{ border:1px solid var(--line); padding:2rem; height:100%; background:var(--cream-2); }
  .contact-card h3{ font-size:1rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:.7rem; color:var(--rust); }
  .contact-card p, .contact-card a{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.65; }
  .contact-card a{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }
  .contact-card a:hover{ color:var(--rust); }
  .map-frame{ border:1px solid var(--line); filter:grayscale(.35) sepia(.08) contrast(1.02); width:100%; }

  /* ---------- Footer ---------- */
  .site-footer{
    background:#141319; color:#9c988d; padding:3.2rem 0 2rem;
    border-top:3px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .site-footer h4{ color:#fff; font-size:.98rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:1rem; }
  .site-footer a{ color:#9c988d; font-size:.91rem; }
  .site-footer a:hover{ color:var(--gold-soft); }
  .footer-bottom{
    margin-top:2.2rem; padding-top:1.5rem; border-top:1px solid rgba(232,177,34,.14);
    font-size:.8rem; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.6rem;
  }

  /* ---------- Mobile tuning ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 767.98px){
    .hero{ padding:3.2rem 0 2.8rem; text-align:left; }
    section{ padding:3.4rem 0; }
    .hero-photo-wrap{ max-width:280px; margin-inline:auto; margin-top:2.2rem; }
    .heading-row{ margin-bottom:2.1rem; }
    .service-body, .contact-card{ padding:1.5rem 1.3rem; }
    .blog-copy{ padding:1.6rem 1.4rem; }
    .enquiry-panel{ padding:1.5rem; }
    .footer-bottom{ flex-direction:column; }
    .why-item{ padding:1.5rem 0; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 399.98px){
    .hero h1{ max-width:none; }
    .btn-brass, .btn-ivory-outline, .btn-send{ width:100%; text-align:center; }
    .hero-cta{ flex-direction:column; }
    .hero-cta a{ width:100%; text-align:center; }
  }

  /* Respect reduced motion */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
    .service-card{ transition:none; }
  }