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  1. Svenn

    Who sells good chisel toe boots?

    Can someone recommend some companies that sell boots with a refined chisel toe last? A lot of them look chisel toe from that annoying 45 degree angle photo a lot of online sellers use, but when you're actually looking down on them from above they look almond (e.g. rmwilliams). I'm looking for...
  2. Svenn

    Best leather to resist creasing/ripples?

    Which leather for shoes is the most resist to creasing or ripples? I have a few bespoke cayman boots that perform well but I'm curious if there's anything better as I start my next commission. For whatever reason my toebox always gets a ton of ripples after just a few wears; I'm trying to get...
  3. Svenn

    Commissioning custom fabric from a weaver?

    Does anyone know of anyone that offers this service? I have an idea of a fabric I'd like to have my next suit made out of. Also, a source for suiting yarn?
  4. Svenn

    Slim/close-fitting withOUT waist-suppression?

    Anyone have any experience with getting a close-fitting jacket without all that feminine waist suppression? I've struggled with this for years in my bespoke suits... I recall reading Jeffery D or someone's analysis of Neapolitan tailoring, where he described this method of cutting close to the...
  5. Svenn

    Foundation to conceal redness?

    Anyone here have any recommendations for a mens foundation or something to conceal redness and dark puffiness under the eyes? I've tested a lot of products, watched a lot of youtube videos, and even had my gf put some stuff on my face and it always looks like obvious makeup. The powder stuff...
  6. Svenn

    Do double-breasted jackets really accentuate hips?

    It seems to be a common warning that DBs enlarge and draw attention to the hips, and men who don't want that area accentuated should avoid them. I wonder though if the DB really does do that any more than the single-breasted. It could simply be due to the fact that DB are often...
  7. Svenn

    How to fade a black shirt?

    Anyone know how to lightly fade a solid black t-shirt to charcoal without bleach? Bleach tends to do weird things like make it green or purple, since, as I understand it, most black dye is really just a very dark color. Soak in salt? Solid black seems too much like a waiter or art student to me
  8. Svenn

    Thin (not thick) normal-width neckties?

    Anybody know of any ties that are thin but still normal width (not skinny)? Trend seems to be for thicker ties for fatter knots, but I need a slim knot for a very narrow spread collar shirt I have. Thanks
  9. Svenn

    Boot recommendations with chisel toe?

    I'm trying to find chelseas or any boot with a distinctive chisel toe that aren't $500 RMW or $1000 Carminas... Loake appears to have some around $200 but I can't tell if it's actually a chisel toe. Thanks
  10. Svenn

    Suits specifically tailored to be unbuttoned

    Anyone ever thought of this or tried it? Sometimes the unbuttoned look is more flattering, especially with three piece suits it seems like it'd make sense to take in the waist a lot and maybe reinforce the fronts with haircloth so it would hang better unbuttoned. A lot of my jackets drape like...
  11. Svenn

    Shirt collar/Stand and fall collar for Peacoats?

    Not sure what this is called, but does anyone have any opinions or knowledge about coats with a 'shirt collar', ie stands on it's own rather than the conventional sport/lounge coat collar? Seems like a stand collar would solve the peacoat dilemma of whether to pop the collar or not, giving that...
  12. Svenn

    Ironing trousers- maintaining the ironwork/shaping done by the tailor

    It's my understanding that tailors do some stretching and shrinking at the calfs and shin portion of trousers, to accommodate the three-dimensional curve of the legs and achieve a straight drape of the cloth: http://tuttofattoamano.blogspot.com/2009/09/trouser-fitting-completion.html...
  13. Svenn

    High toe box dress boots?

    Anyone know of any dress boots with a high toe box? By which I mean extra space above the toes, similar to the pick below (which I thought was Carmina, but I can't find it on their website).
  14. Svenn

    Stonewashing / distressing denim and cottons at home

    Stonewashing is probably the most ubiquitous fabric treatment in the apparel industry, yet it's surprisingly difficult to find any information about this process at all. I'm speaking of course about that faded-and-dyed 'wave' effect most often seen on flat-felled seams (the double-stitched seam...
  15. Svenn

    Flattering body proportions with color

    Does this apply to men? I have fairly large hips/thighs relative to my shoulders such that I want to get more of a V shape to my silhouette. The conventional wisdom is to wear a light top and dark pants, to make the top appear bigger, and detract from the big legs. However I've found that the...
  16. Svenn

    Cotton shirting fabric as summer suiting?

    Saw some lightweight cotton navy shirting and was wondering if it could be used to make a summer suit? Would it look overly wrinkly?
  17. Svenn

    Bespoke options in Asia beyond suits- denim?

    I've been getting bespoke suits made in HK and Bangkok for several years now, but recently have been wanting to make a more casual denim or canvas safari jacket with flat-felled (jean) seams and zipper pockets, etc. Neither Gordon Yao, Chan, Tanika, Narin, or Tailor on Ten are willing to do...
  18. Svenn

    Anyone know of any rugged/distressed blazers or sport coats? Canvas, denim, etc

    I've found my wool or linen sport coats don't match jeans very well, and tend to give off a more polished vibe than what I'm going for when I'm trying to be more casual. I'd like to have something sort of like a 'Carhartt' workwear blazer, except Carhartt's actual blazer for sale doesn't look...
  19. Svenn

    Possible for cobbler to change toe box shape?

    Anyone know if a cobbler can alter the shape of the toe box in a given pair of shoes? I have some really rounded toe boxes in these boots I'd prefer were more pointy... doesn't seem like he'd have to add any material, maybe just grind the sole a bit and re-sew the welt...
  20. Svenn

    Same-day tailor in Manhattan?

    I searched through all the NYC threads, couldn't find any specific references to tailors who do same-day or next-day service. I'm in the UES and see lots of signs on alterationists shops saying same-day; was wondering if anyone had any recommendations.

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How important is full vs half canvas to you for heavier sport jackets?

  • Definitely full canvas only

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  • Half canvas is fine

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