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by Scot
Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:50 am
Forum: Elegant Living
Topic: The Outfit
Replies: 1
Views: 4426

The Outfit

A good movie with tailoring interest - The Outfit. Great acting from Mark Rylance!
by Scot
Thu Feb 15, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: Your Questions and Answers
Topic: when to wear a suit?
Replies: 16
Views: 8177

Re: when to wear a suit?

I wear a suit, and a necktie, Mon-Fri almost without fail, as a matter of choice. As an academic, even in a leadership position, I could probably turn up looking like a farmer. However, my colleagues know what to expect (some of them do likewise) and if I dressed any differently they would probably ...
by Scot
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: Your Questions and Answers
Topic: Winter footwear in a formal context
Replies: 11
Views: 4758

Re: Winter footwear in a formal context

I suppose it depends on the severity of the weather but I find these work quite well as a sturdy outdoor shoe that is acceptable in a more formal setting - https://trickers.com/collections/country-shoes/products/ilkley-country-shoe-black-scotch-grain Tricker's is definitely the place for this sort o...
by Scot
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: Your Questions and Answers
Topic: Are the days of tailored clothing numbered?
Replies: 74
Views: 10908

Re: Are the days of tailored clothing numbered?

andy57 wrote:
Wed Nov 01, 2023 3:24 am
I don't care. I will continue to dress the way I want until they carry me out of here. What other people do or do not do is no concern of mine.
^ This
by Scot
Thu Aug 31, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: Your Questions and Answers
Topic: Overcoat length
Replies: 7
Views: 2481

Overcoat length

I have an Ulster style overcoat in the works. Simple question: how long should it be? The modern trend with overcoats, like suit coats, seems to be to have them far too short. My preference is probably an inch or two below the knee (I am 5'9" tall). I welcome your thoughts.
by Scot
Tue Jun 13, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Trouser braid type for black tie?
Replies: 9
Views: 4081

Re: Trouser braid type for black tie?

I have double braid on my current dinner suit trousers, but from what you say that is possibly a bit too formal. I am also contemplating a new dinner suit for the warmer months and am interested in some of your other stylistic choices. Since my current barathea number is DB I was also thinking SB pe...
by Scot
Mon May 01, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: The Structure of Style
Topic: Coronation Dress Code
Replies: 5
Views: 1824

Re: Coronation Dress Code

Scot wrote:
Mon May 01, 2023 4:37 pm
HM's military tailor is Malcolm Plews. Full Dress Admiral would be my guess.
In fact......

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... tfits.html
by Scot
Mon May 01, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: The Structure of Style
Topic: Coronation Dress Code
Replies: 5
Views: 1824

Re: Coronation Dress Code

HM's military tailor is Malcolm Plews. Full Dress Admiral would be my guess.
by Scot
Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: The Structure of Style
Topic: Understanding French Ties
Replies: 12
Views: 3760

Re: Understanding French Ties

muted dress on an Agnelli or Toto will appear "understated" while it will fade to "dull" on any other mere style mortals.
A thought that obviously keeps HM awake at night.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/lo ... it-8124575
by Scot
Sun Jul 10, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: The Structure of Style
Topic: Ramroop
Replies: 0
Views: 4408

Ramroop

The guest on BBC Radio 4 Desert Island Discs today was Andrew Ramroop. Somewhat surprising that the BBC would choose a tailor to appear on this popular show, and one 99.9% of the population (at least) will never have heard of. Some interesting snippets about the Row at a particular point in time, an...
by Scot
Fri Jan 07, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Steven Hitchcock Wabi Sabi
Replies: 32
Views: 10284

Re: Steven Hitchcock Wabi Sabi

I have rarely met a tailor who works on the basis than they know what is better for their client than their client does.
Oh, I think you have probably met them more than you realize, they just haven't told you :)
by Scot
Thu Jan 06, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Steven Hitchcock Wabi Sabi
Replies: 32
Views: 10284

Re: Steven Hitchcock Wabi Sabi

I have just worked it out and I think I have probably used seven or eight cutters over the years, mostly out of curiosity and, objectively, probably not a good idea. I have enjoyed the experience with almost all of them. I find that tailors listen, but only up to a point. In the end they all do what...
by Scot
Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: Elegant Living
Topic: Shoe care in London
Replies: 19
Views: 6241

Re: Shoe care in London

John Rushton, Wimpole Street?
by Scot
Mon Nov 15, 2021 12:10 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: What is your choice for blazer buttons?
Replies: 31
Views: 13277

Re: What is your choice for blazer buttons?

alden wrote:
Mon Nov 08, 2021 5:32 pm
Visit Button Queen in London. They have an excellent selection.
Sadly Button Queen no longer have a shop in London. All online :(
by Scot
Mon Oct 18, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: Your Questions and Answers
Topic: Factorial.
Replies: 7
Views: 2410

Re: Factorial.

Ede & Ravenscroft?