I am having trouble picking out a shirt / tie combo for Easter tomorrow. I will be wearing a taupe suit and want to combine it with a purple tie. I could just wear a white shirt if none of these work, but thought it would be worth...
BB University cut pants are slim, at least that is what I was told. They were too slim for me and I, while not a professional athlete, am by no means obese (5'9 180 lbs 34")
What is the price line you are looking at? I own pants at all price points: $200+ Corneliani, $150+ Ballin, $100 Brooks Brothers, <$100 Perry Ellis, Kenneth Cole and I think my Perry Ellis' fit about as nice as any of them. You...
I don't know why he didn't have it remade, I didn't speak to the owner directly.
Regarding the lining, I don't remember specifically. It was not the canvassing though. This was basically tissue paper in the lapels I believe....
I was at my tailor yesterday here in Columbus, the hometown of Astor and Black. Without getting into too many details because I don't want to out the tailor, this guy worked very closely with the company and its founder. I asked...
I have a taupe suit I was intending to wear to a rehearsal dinner in May. A friend of mine told me I couldn't wear that light of a color after dark. Is he right or is taupe dark enough to get away with?
That makes sense. I couldn't imagine how you could make any money on a fully canvassed suit made in the UK/US at those prices. Like you said, if people want something made here they can just go the bespoke route.
Wow, what a deal. Did you have to move the production to China or Turkey to get it at that price point? Next time im in NYC I may have to look you up, love your pics