Styleforum › Forums › Men's Style › Classic Menswear › The Official Tweed Appreciation Thread
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

The Official Tweed Appreciation Thread - Page 43

post #631 of 1330
2/24/12 at 7:13am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip View Post

does anyone know the name of this harris fabric?

I don't know the name of the specific fabric...I'm no tweed expert. But I bought this from SF Affiliate Epaulet, and the owner Mike is really good about responding to questions about his stuff so he could probably answer any specific questions you have - username Epaulet. And this was the Daltrey Olive Marl Harris Tweed jacket that they offer.
Reply
Reply

Featured Stories on Styleforum

Marketplace: Streetwear & Denim (and designer) for sale.
Derek Rose at Pitti Uomo 83
If you need help with a wedding tux, interview suit, etc... check out Styleforum 101
post #632 of 1330
2/24/12 at 9:48am
Quote:
Originally Posted by culverwood View Post

Willin - it is not possible that I will ever post a fit pic of that jacket or any piece of clothing I have ever bought. I have been on this forum too long to want to receive the criticism or praise that every fit pic seems to get (usually the former).
I will say this particular jacket was based on the measured dimensions of a bespoke jacket I had and fits well. I have since ordered another jacket to the same specification but Bookster managed to produce it with a different (longer) sleeve length. The blue thornproof material is as you say basically blue other than close up where the few red and even fewer orange flecks can be seen.

Is that a pretty good method with Bookster, to give existing jacket measurements, longer sleeve order notwithstanding? I have some nice fitting jackets so that would make ordering very straight forward smile.gif
Reply
Reply
post #633 of 1330
2/25/12 at 11:03am

The alternative is to just order the suiting from Bookster and then have your regular tailor make the jacket.  That way you get the cloth you want and no-fail fit.

Reply
Reply
post #634 of 1330
2/25/12 at 12:06pm

Does tweed still stink of urine when you get caught in the rain?

Reply
Reply
post #635 of 1330
2/25/12 at 12:51pm

...it smells like wet wool.

Reply
Reply
post #636 of 1330
2/25/12 at 2:58pm

Aha!  I've located Butler's tweed.  This is pattern MW02 from Horwood and Shaw.

Reply
Reply
post #637 of 1330
2/26/12 at 5:01am
Quote:
Originally Posted by OlSarge View Post

Aha!  I've located Butler's tweed.  This is pattern MW02 from Horwood and Shaw.

Well done !! icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif
Reply
Reply
post #638 of 1330
2/26/12 at 5:51am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tweedy View Post

Well done !! icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

Well I don't know about that - it's wowen by a small scottish mill called Lovat!
bigstar[1].gif
Reply
Reply
post #639 of 1330
2/26/12 at 11:15am

Ordering myself MTM/custom graduation present (hacking jacket).

 

Checking out harris and bookster, any other recommendations or places I really should avoid?

Reply
Reply
post #640 of 1330
2/26/12 at 12:00pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Butler View Post

Well I don't know about that - it's wowen by a small scottish mill called Lovat!
bigstar[1].gif

Which is, by the way, really good to deal with in person, and will send out swatches/cut lengths.
Reply
Reply
post #641 of 1330
2/26/12 at 2:48pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by RogerC View Post


Which is, by the way, really good to deal with in person, and will send out swatches/cut lengths.


What?  You can order suiting direct from Lovat without going through anyone else?  Now that is interesting news.  (Immediately does Googlesearch for Lovat Mills website . . . )

Reply
Reply
post #642 of 1330
3/19/12 at 8:02am
Bookster now has spoo's/porters greenish tweed available, along with a lot of amazing stuff. The dusk harris and dark blue herringbone especially inlove.gif
Reply
Reply
post #643 of 1330
3/22/12 at 7:22am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pliny View Post




IMO tweed jackets in brown can look just too rustic and fuddy duddy,if u know what i mean. Then again, IMO, tweed's are more versatile in solids i.e. -'s the overcheck. The Taransay, which I have seen ITF, is great, but is very hairy (it's a Harris thing) .

long shot request: Bookster has sold out of the Taransay tweed.... and as of a week ago, I had only ordered enough for a vest just to check on the quality of the material before placing the larger order for a jacket or suit length

now it's apparently Sold Out at the factory and they are not sure more will be made this year

if anyone has a jacket or suit length of the Taransay tweed from them, and is willing to sell it because you no longer need/want it (it is very rustic and hairy, so I could see why somebody would change their mind), please PM me

I would like to take it off your hands and I will try to make it worth your while
Reply
Reply
post #644 of 1330
3/23/12 at 10:44am
Oldsarge I would be very interested to know how you get on with ordering tweed direct from Lovat Mills and yes I confirm that tweed if from Lovats Kirkton range. If you are needing to identify a tweed anytime dont hesitate to send a picture as I would be happy to help.
Reply
Reply
post #645 of 1330
3/23/12 at 8:45pm

So many tweeds, so little money!  Having discovered that Lovat's has no website and must be contacted by phone, I suspect that a more reasonable route would be to request suitings from Horwood & Shaw be sent to my tailor here in the states.  Alternately, I may just have Joe measure me for a jacket and pants to take me through the summer and then send the measurements to H&S in the fall.  *makes note to self, adds new tweed jacket to wish list, makes serious attempt to cut spending in other areas!*

Reply
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Classic Menswear

Featured Stories on Styleforum

Marketplace: Streetwear & Denim (and designer) for sale.
Derek Rose at Pitti Uomo 83
If you need help with a wedding tux, interview suit, etc... check out Styleforum 101
Styleforum › Forums › Men's Style › Classic Menswear › The Official Tweed Appreciation Thread