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by Leonard Logsdail
Fri Jul 07, 2023 4:42 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: A tweed shooting jacket
Replies: 11
Views: 3206

Re: A tweed shooting jacket

I love wearing and making tweed clothing. Frankly, the heavy fabric hides any flaws!!!!!

I think it would be a waste of money to make a full shooting suit that never gets worn. Unless you can afford it and want it in your wardrobe. In that case, go for it. If not? I'd settle for the jacket
by Leonard Logsdail
Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Morning Suit - advice sought please
Replies: 16
Views: 5795

Re: Morning Suit - advice sought please

I know I'm in the trade, but I disagree. The best a man can look is in a well-cut morning suit or white tie and tails. The worst he can look is wearing a rental morning suit or white tie and tails!!
by Leonard Logsdail
Thu Dec 22, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: Your Questions and Answers
Topic: The waistcoat conundrum.
Replies: 10
Views: 3008

Re: The waistcoat conundrum.

My wife thinks I look far more elegant - and slimmer - when I wear a 3 piece suit. Funny, but I thought I was both those things anyway??????
by Leonard Logsdail
Tue Aug 30, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: Your Questions and Answers
Topic: Paris signing
Replies: 6
Views: 2070

Re: Paris signing

Good luck. I hope the book sales go well
by Leonard Logsdail
Wed May 25, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Changing money in use
Replies: 7
Views: 2752

Re: Changing money in use

For years I've been using a hidden pocket inside the top of my trouser waistband. A tad difficult to get at, but my cards are safe and cannot be seen.

I haven't used a wallet for 35 years. They are bulky. Paper money just slips in my side pocket
by Leonard Logsdail
Mon Mar 14, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Reid & Taylor Bronze Eagle
Replies: 8
Views: 3495

Re: Reid & Taylor Bronze Eagle

"Back in the day" I loved making, and wearing, these Reid & Taylor fabrics. They were fantastic
by Leonard Logsdail
Wed Mar 02, 2022 5:59 pm
Forum: Your Questions and Answers
Topic: Tailoring question trouser fly
Replies: 2
Views: 1263

Re: Tailoring question trouser fly

This can be achieved, but there's a couple of "depends" #1. It depends if you have any extra fabric. If so, no problem. If not: #2. It depends if you do not mind the fabric on which the buttonholes will be made is from a different fabric. If you do, then this alteration cannot be done. Hope this helps
by Leonard Logsdail
Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Crisis on Savile Row: can British tailoring survive the impact of Covid-19?
Replies: 26
Views: 7227

Re: Crisis on Savile Row: can British tailoring survive the impact of Covid-19?

I really hope that Savile Row can come out of this. And not just a few of the bigger names, either. In the end, it will depend on whether their cashflow can hold out. Hopefully with the change by the US to allow international travel, these artisans can start forging forward. Truthfully, it's been ea...
by Leonard Logsdail
Thu Jul 15, 2021 3:53 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Birdseye
Replies: 6
Views: 2641

Re: Birdseye

Can't go wrong with the Escorial blue Birdseye from Kemp & Hewitt. It's my go-to bunch.
If you live in the UK, then you'll have to find out the agent. This is a 9oz cloth. Heavier I would get from Lesser
by Leonard Logsdail
Mon Mar 22, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: Great Photos
Topic: Collin Hammick, Huntsman
Replies: 8
Views: 2730

Re: Collin Hammick, Huntsman

A lifetime ago I interviewed with Mr Hammick. Ultimately I went elsewhere to work. But every time I would see him on Savile row, he always had time to stop and ask how I was doing. A true gentleman. Also, this is a rare photograph. I seem to recall he usually only wore a silver gray tie!!! But I mig...
by Leonard Logsdail
Tue Oct 20, 2020 12:54 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Crisis on Savile Row: can British tailoring survive the impact of Covid-19?
Replies: 26
Views: 7227

Re: Crisis on Savile Row: can British tailoring survive the impact of Covid-19?

IN the early days of my business I traveled extensively seeing clients in Europe, mainly Holland. I built a really big business out there to the point I could not manage it on my own. Then I got an urge to visit the US to see about building a business here, too. As this increased, the Dutch Guilder ...
by Leonard Logsdail
Mon Dec 02, 2019 5:29 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Whoa.. Trousers !
Replies: 1
Views: 799

Re: Whoa.. Trousers !

Any time a tailor turns a 2 dimensional piece of fabric into something that's 3 dimensional, has to be comfortable, practical, .look good and pass muster with wive's, girlfriend's etc, then you are getting your money's worth. e just "make' it look easy!!
by Leonard Logsdail
Tue Jul 16, 2019 1:05 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: The Ultimate Outdoorsman's Coat
Replies: 14
Views: 2305

Re: The Ultimate Outdoorsman's Coat

I've worked extensively in the shooting/hunting industry for a number of years now. This vest looks great, but form a practical point of view, you might find that the lapels would hinder the mount of the gun?? Now, I don't shoot that much and others might disagree here. It's just what I have been wa...
by Leonard Logsdail
Tue Jul 16, 2019 1:02 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Peak Lapels
Replies: 2
Views: 760

Re: Peak Lapels

I have a peak lapel on most of my suits, and a few casual jackets. But I tend to agree with Frank on this one. Not only about the hybrid, but. the nature of the fabric with a lose weave might come back to nip you in the rear end
by Leonard Logsdail
Thu Jan 03, 2019 4:07 pm
Forum: Your Questions and Answers
Topic: Sweater Vest Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1877

Re: Sweater Vest Question

I wear these sweater vests often. Mainly with a sports jacket and trousers, but sometimes with my suit. (Apart from anything else, my wife thinks I look slimmer when I wear them). Consequently I have several in cashmere or wool. I might opt for a Shetland if I see a nice one