S.E.H Kelly - Page 4

More I read about it the more I liked the idea. Undyed heritage wool (including my favorite, the Jacobs) woven on 19th century looms by someone who very well is either crazy or super dedicated (both sounds good to me) with the and last name Harris.

The cashmere, cord, and linen are all very nice but I think the three most interesting pieces have been this, by far, that great ventile mac, and the jumpers. Looking forward to seeing the next piece.

Edit: Anyone that has a Medium I'd love to buy it!
Edited by Tadite - 11/28/12 at 9:26am

Well, looks like we bought 3 or 4 of the six. Paul- if it's not yet evident, you have a small but very receptive audience here.

JasonV- if you find the medium too small, and I find the large too big, maybe we can swap.

rg68- I know, I just realized a couple days ago that I've gone a little overboard on tweed this year. I can't resist beautiful hand-loomed wool tweed. Nice job picking up the small.

Kuznetsov- If the L doesn't fit me and I don't wind up swapping, I'll let you know. Looks like SEHK has another Large, at least for a few moments.

Thanks. Let me know and if funds allow then I shall buy it.

That pea coats making the rounds. It's up on selectism.

http://www.selectism.com/2012/11/29/s-e-h-kelly-tobacco-brown-tweed-peacoat/

Hah. Maybe a good reason for a second run.

nvm
Edited by robinsongreen68 - 11/30/12 at 3:44am

The yarn shouldn't be all that difficult these days (I think:)). The rise of knitting as lead to all sorts of interesting moments towards ever more eccentric or heritage sources. I maybe overstating this a bit but with a wife that's big in knitting, also writing a book on 18th century textiles, I've spent a good long time wandering around from fiber fest to historical site. The Scotland Highland show at Edinburgh in the summer is just over the top cool, if you like that sort of thing. I'd actually thought that you may have even been using undyed wool. Those shades of brown, off white, and black are all common in Jacobs.

I think what's more difficult is the one man cloth operation. That maybe just a step to far. It's rocking. It's also way to limiting as a source. Only way that sounds efficient enough is if that guy starts to really get into 1840's labor practice. I'm thinking 14 hours days, 7 days a week, and maybe forced labor!

The weight and texture of the cloth made it stand out. I think to often tweed coats are hiding behind flecking. The better versions, like yours, have the texture. It's the less common and more interesting aspect.

a heads-up for anyone who regrets missing out on the peacoat: mine will be returned shortly (size small). I'm so sorry to see it go, it's a beautiful jacket, the fabric, cut, and detailing are superb. certainly comparable to the cabourn pieces i've owned, at a much better price.
I took a gamble, as i'm more of a 39 with broad shoulders, but the medium was sold out. sadly, it's just too tight on me.
if you are a regular 38 or smaller, this is a fantastic one-off.

Post a few pics before you return it! (or to anyone else who's received it)

 

I would so pick up the small you're returning if i wasn't broke right now...

it is dark here now. but i took this snap when it arrived. i'll try to do some better ones in the morning if people want to see.
bear in mind it is a size too small so the buttons are pulling and the shape generally is not what it should be.



nb, i was wearing a t shirt, you just can't see the neckline

Woah, even though it's too small that looks incredible. That fabric is so great.

Looks amazing, rg68. Too bad it doesn't fit. Should it have fit based on the measurements, or were you cutting it close? Oddly enough, the shoulders look a bit wide despite the body being too small.

i was cutting it fine on the measurements, but there was no medium left and i thought i had to at least try. the shoulders seem big because i didn't fasten the top button, with that done up it's way too small.
pictures really don't do the tweed justice, i'm sure you'll love yours.

had to mention this: i contacted SEHK to ask when i could drop the peacoat back in (they are based not far from me)... Paul kindly offered to come by my place and pick it up tomorrow!
best customer service ever?

(one of you guys should buy the coat, you'll regret it if you don't..)