Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread - Page 324

Have a look at the Harrisons Oyster book.I love it, its my travelling suit.

Is it my imagination? Or has Dugdale's prices on its website gone up by 20-30%.

Ah. Many thanks.

Yes. They have re-introduced several ranges, with a corresponding increase in prices. The old stuff that remains unchanged (Coatings, Super 100s etc.) is still sold at the old, lower prices.

I thought even prices on the older books have gone up. Take English Classics, I remember it being about £20 per mts ex VAT. Now it is closer to £30 ex VAT,

I'm probably hitting up the Lesser 13 oz. for a navy pinstripe DB soon. I want to compare it to Minnis Classic.

 

I have a suit from the book, and it is great stuff. Frankly, at its weight (13-14oz.) it has competition from other great collections (Lesser 13oz., M&E Saxony, Smith Steadfast, many flannels) that it's understandable why Oyster doesn't get much attention.

 

English Classics has been 're-introduced' with new, jazzier designs - hence the uptick in prices.

I see. Fair enough.

Met with Frank to discuss a light weight commission. Really liked one of the mid blues from a Smith mohair book - 70% wool / 30% mohair. The swatches at the front were 60% mohair and too shiny. This one seemed more matte but had a good hard hand. Has anyone gotten a Smith mohair before? I dont think Frank has the Cape Kid book but he does have a Scabal mohair book that I may peruse.

Did you see the Dormeiul book?

Thanks for the suggestions, but I'm a little worried about the weight. Being in MS, 13 oz seems on the heavy side.

I was hoping to fill the niche between fresco in the summer and flannel for the month of winter we have down here. That being said, I've got samples from the oyster book and from Minnis English classics, I'll have to compare them side by side and go from there.

Have not, for some reason I assumed it would be too $$$ but will take a look.

I don't know how much Frank charges but I got Tonik for €150 per meter.