It's possible that a customer suggested these features. I think Edwin was on the first US trip during which A&S first tried to bring fittings to American clients. So, few have his traveling track record.
I got a note today from one of SF's most knowledgable members that he might have had his best first fittings ever on this visit. I was very happy to hear this.
Anyway, there aren't many tailors this good left. Seek them out and use them while you can, wherever they are.
If i remember correctly he told me that his first trip over here was with Edward Sexton, in his pre A&S days
A fun idea... but one that requires tailors to constantly fill in the data -- and even photos!
I doubt most (all?) of them have time and willingness to do so -- especially given the hectic tempo of work in most (all?) of tailors' workshops.
Andrey
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Originally Posted by imatlas
My thought exactly. I predict a few months of active updating, trailing off to silence and threats of lawsuits.
The lapels suggest that, but I don't see the front dart to the hem. Also the lapel buttonhole is very English looking and the overall length suggests Steed.