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
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- Fri Jul 07, 2023 4:42 pm
- Forum: The Bespoke Forum
- Topic: A tweed shooting jacket
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3206
- 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!!
- 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??????
- 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
- 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
I haven't used a wallet for 35 years. They are bulky. Paper money just slips in my side pocket
- 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
- 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
- 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...
- 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
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
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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!!
- 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...
- 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
- 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