Luxire Custom Clothing - Official Affiliate Thread

[Rincon]

Woah Deadangle... I like the thought behind the extra seam a tback armhole... never seen that.

That's called a "bi-swingback"?

 

[Beatlegeuse]

I've seen that bi-swing back on an RLBL sport coat once but didn't know what it was called. I thought it looked weird and returned the jacket. I think the pics of all those shirts posted look really cool though...not my thing, but it's very interesting to see how far Luxire's customizations can go!

 

[deadAngle]

A bi-swing back is what you see in the pictures: a pleat in the back sewn at both the top and bottom that contains fabric that can extend when needed to provide a greater range of motion in the arm. It's usually found on classic sportswear and leather jackets, but I saw one on a shirt when I was in Japan and thought that it was a great idea. It cleans up the back and adds greater range of motion than pleats, but is only worthwhile if you have something that perfectly fits your torso. On fabrics with less body it tends to crumple up or invert itself, but on medium/heavy weight fabrics like I'm using for my shirts the fabric just automatically goes back into its place.

 

[iamacyborg]

Interesting range, thanks for sharing deadangle.

Whats a bi swingback? The spearpoint looks surprisingly good undone without the tie.

Look at the shoulder seam, It's something that's seen more often in leather jackets, like this ToJ one.

 

[ryewo[i dmfsOZI490w]

I've seen bi-swing backs here and there, though not often. Allows you a greater range of motion without pull on the fabric in the back of the shirt/jacket.

 

[Osiris2012]

Thanks for the examples and explanation, much appreciated

 

[TweedyProf]

Would people mind sharing what is a spring/summer shirt they are planning to make, with fabric, and thoughts about pants to wear with? Looking for ideas (or you can post about an old shirt you had made). Pics would be awesome. Thanks.

 

[manchambo]

A while ago, Luxire mentioned in passing that they had made a shirt with a bi-swing back. That was actually mine, but I never got around to posting images of it. Let's rectify that.


French placket, double breast pockets, spearpoint collar, French cuffs... and the most useful detail in the world. A bi-swing back.


I can reach my arms all the way forward, and even across my body without my shirt cuffs sliding up.


Works well as a dress shirt or as a sport shirt. I think this one is the Warzone Twill fabric.


I also got one in Blue Stripes on Ecru with a detachable collar because why not? Great job on the pattern matching.


This fabric is great. The minute I put it on all the wrinkles fall out.


I also got a white shirt with detachable collar and with pleats in the back instead of an action back due to the fabric's lighter weight. The three white collars are from that one. The ability to swap out collars makes these shirts so much more versatile.

What sort of play did you have these made for?

 

[deadAngle]

What sort of play did you have these made for?

The theatre of life itself.

 

[manchambo]

The theatre of life itself.

From my point of view, life itself is not a theater, and as such, it does not require a costume. Just clothes.

 

[TTO]



^ TTO, what fabric did you use for these? Looks great! I have one linen pair from Luxire and will be adding more as the temperatures continue to creep up.

Hi, if I remember correctly it was Luxires own navy linen.
-TTO

 

[Gibonius]



From my point of view, life itself is not a theater, and as such, it does not require a costume.  Just clothes.

Certainly not my taste (that tie!), but for the purpose of this thread, it's a well constructed piece of clothing with a lot of odd/interesting specifications that Luxire managed to nail to the customer's apparent satisfaction.

 

[Beatlegeuse]



Hi, if I remember correctly it was Luxires own navy linen.
-TTO

Very nice, thanks. I have a swatch of that and it was on my short list of trousers to order next. It's nice to be able to see how it looks fully made up.

 

[luxire]

A while ago, Luxire mentioned in passing that they had made a shirt with a bi-swing back. That was actually mine, but I never got around to posting images of it. Let's rectify that.

Images better not hidden


French placket, double breast pockets, spearpoint collar, French cuffs... and the most useful detail in the world. A bi-swing back.


I can reach my arms all the way forward, and even across my body without my shirt cuffs sliding up.


Works well as a dress shirt or as a sport shirt. I think this one is the Warzone Twill fabric.


I also got one in Blue Stripes on Ecru with a detachable collar because why not? Great job on the pattern matching.


This fabric is great. The minute I put it on all the wrinkles fall out.


I also got a white shirt with detachable collar and with pleats in the back instead of an action back due to the fabric's lighter weight. The three white collars are from that one. The ability to swap out collars makes these shirts so much more versatile.

Wonderful choices DA.

In the last couple of years, I have really started appreciating choices made by people who live their own style.
They know what they are doing instead of following what "the style trends" want all to follow.

None of these items can be called "costume-y". The bi-swing are certainly practical and so are the detachable collars. In normal use, no one would notice these details, except may be the inquisitive person behind you at Starbucks. But the joy/comfort they can bring are tremendous.

I am glad we found each other. Thank you for posting.

 

[luxire]

I have slightly unusual feet. Based on Beatlegeuse's short post on the measurements taken, I'm confused on how you guys take consideration into low arches, narrow heels, and extra width across unusual segments of the foot. Can you elaborate more on that?

We are working on those aspects as well.

For now, the focus is on extremely high quality, hand-made MTM shoes. Almost any style and a very high range of options in leather. Some linen uppers too.