Posts by Wrenkin

Quote:Originally Posted by maraca2020 Also is there a difference between patchwork madras and other types? Thanks  What do you mean? Patchwork is just different pieces sewn together, so it's not going to be smooth...

Historically there were more patterns than just stripes, like houndstooth or glencheck. You can google for images. However, it would be a fine line choosing a fabric that would work in another context.

I have 36s in Milano, and both 36s and 38s in Fitzgerald. I find the Milano a tight squeeze, but regret the larger Fitzgeralds. The shoulders on the two 36s are sized similarly--the Milano just has a lot less room in the waist. The...

Quote:Originally Posted by Cuttingboard The jacket? The 60% off was only for that weekend, the price is back up to $598 (50% off). It's been on that deep of a discount before. Every couple of months. It tends to reappear and...

Quote:Originally Posted by Cuttingboard Just bought a navy blue cashmere (full canvas, 3/8 lined) Regent fit sport coat for $399. The jacket was marked down 60% during a weekend promo. They've had that thing since last year. I was...

Quote:Originally Posted by othertravel Did anybody else notice that they lowered the price on their 1818 Suits (it must have happened last week)? $1500 for 2 suits. But with the corporate discount: $1500 - $225 = $1275 for 2 suits....

I found the leather hell pads came off quite easily. The felt tongue pads are fine, and easy to trim. Much more comfortable than leather would be, I think. Would you really want to tighten your laces and have the edge of the pad digging...

It may say imported on the website, but the coat itself says Thailand.

O'Connell's should have some nice made in Canada or US versions. More expensive though. Re the BB coat, the fabric is still made in the UK.

Quote:Originally Posted by Thanks SF (a new me) @CYstyle and Wrenkin, Thanks....I bought the Harris Tweed SC.... @Beav - I have 39-40 chest (40S SC)...I wear S, in Cashmere and Merino; you may even try XS if you are slim and normal...