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post #16 of 22
9/4/12 at 3:23pm
Harry Rosen is starting up their Samuelsohn Mtm event, and they had Holland & Sherry fabrics at 50% off. Excellent value, imo.
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post #17 of 22
9/4/12 at 9:34pm
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Lm - I'd be somewhat wary of adjusting button stance and lapel width on a relatively extreme cut like what I have seen of the RLBL suits. They're kind of designed to look a certain way and messing with it might result in an ill-conceived suit. Not saying it can't be good, just something to think about and realize that you can't just increase the lapel width and leave everything else the same and have it looking more like a "normal" suit. 

 

Excellent advice, and in line with my thinking. I had planned to have an extensive conversation with the RL in-house tailor about a holistic goal, rather than dictating specifics without the tailoring expertise to know whether they would achieve the objective.

 

I'm fascinated that so many on here are suggesting OTR with Field's alterations over various MTM options. Even with full respect for Will's talents that surprises me.

 

But given the unanimity here, I will definitely be checking out Samuelsohn before making a decision. Thanks to all of you, and I'll let you know how it all turns out.

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post #18 of 22
9/4/12 at 9:36pm
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Harry Rosen is starting up their Samuelsohn Mtm event, and they had Holland & Sherry fabrics at 50% off. Excellent value, imo.

 

While I appreciate the info, I'm not a fan of HR and living in DC it's not really an option anyhow. 

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post #19 of 22
2/5/13 at 8:28pm
Finding a picture of a Samy Todd seems to be impossible. Does anyone have one?
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post #20 of 22
2/6/13 at 6:58am
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Finding a picture of a Samy Todd seems to be impossible. Does anyone have one?


Right here:









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post #21 of 22
2/6/13 at 9:32am
Doesn't Chan come through DC sometimes?
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post #22 of 22
2/9/13 at 12:55am

In my experience, a MTM program by branded label with an established look / identity will always result in a product indicative of that look/identity. In other words, a MTM RLBL will always look like a Ralph Lauren suit, which isn't a bad thing per se.  

 

Since you have something very specific in mind, and sound as though you're not really a novice, have you considered seeing a Hong Kong tailor who travels to the U.S.?  Due to the influence of English tailoring in HK, many of them are well versed in the English cut.  

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