Posts by Grammaton Cleric

I think Greg goes to CEGO, but I'm sure he'll confirm shortly

Quote:Originally Posted by joonian Thanks! It looks like they come twice a year or so? Damn... that's a long wait! Is there a thread that lists some of their indicative prices? I've searched but haven't found it. 1,600 euros CMT -...

Quote:Originally Posted by foto010101 An amazing overcoat that fits you well! One question though: why is the right (from the wearer's perspective) lapel curling? Because its handstitched on a lighter fabric.

Quote:Originally Posted by kolecho Where can one look for good quality Harris tweed besides those from W.Bill and Harrisons? Apart from Simon's excellent suggestions, Butt of Lewis Tweed and Harris Tweed & Knitwear are also good...

There are a ton of mohair / wool tan herringbones available. I enjoy special commissions like any other iGent, but the one you propose won't really be all that interesting to me. Pretty sure Ariston has a wool / silk mix in a slightly...

Quote:Originally Posted by VRaivio There more examples of NSM's skill I see, the more impressed I am. Did this firm pop on menswear sites just like that or have they been known for years now? They've been known around SF since 2009...

Quote:Originally Posted by Frankie22 I don't think its the tailoring as much as they are trying to shove a square peg in a round hole. The O'conner cut simply does not work for athletic reasonably muscular men.  To slim/tight...

Quote:Originally Posted by jamesbond Overcoat is way too short. Best overcoat was Brosnan in "world is not enough". I agree. Though the best overcoat, hands down, was Roger Moore's chesterfield in Live and Let Die.

Quote:Originally Posted by Frankie22 If you have a gut, alterations can only take you so far.  Having a gut has nothing to do with it. You would imagine that TF assigns one of its best tailors to fit Hanks, and the tailor should...

Hanks in TF. Apart from the too-long pants and the coat pulling at the button (a recurring issue with TF suits - do their tailors not know how to taper a waist without tightening the buttoning point?), it looks quite good. Interesting...