Ambrosi Napoli

[Spaghettimatt]

Yes, my Tofani trousers have that button as well. When I first received the trousers I thought that the button would come undone easily. But, nope. Still solid after 3+ years.

Yeah now that I actually use it, it works remarkably well. Not at all self-explanatory though.

 

[John Grady Cole]

Does anyone know if Salvatore is visiting NYC any time soon?

 

[takashi78]

http://thekerbau.com/topic/26-trouserspant/?page=38

This page gives some good insight into the Ambrosi trouser.
The fit pic though is....errrmmm......

What comments do you guys have?

 

[justridiculous]

Does anyone know if Salvatore is visiting NYC any time soon?

I'd suggest reaching out to The Armoury. They do events with him periodically.

 

[John Grady Cole]

I don’t think the NY Armoury has a relationship with him any more.

 

[jonathanS]

Does anyone know if Salvatore is visiting NYC any time soon?

No idea, but I think Cerrato is going to be in NY soon (if they didnt just visit) - Ill leave that to you to investigate.

 

[Newcomer]

http://thekerbau.com/topic/26-trouserspant/?page=38

This page gives some good insight into the Ambrosi trouser.
The fit pic though is....errrmmm......

What comments do you guys have?

My first comment... yeesh:

The fact that Ambrosi also suffers from this suggests to me that perhaps Ambrosis are also sewn by independent trousermakers working from home, and who are thus not constantly subject to the vigilant attention of the brand owners. If these were sewn by salaried employees working on premises, it will not happen because you can give them a kick or a whack on the head each time they sew the cuff like this. Nobody likes to be whacked so often, so eventually they do it right. Unless they work from home, where they are not whacked. Sorry if I sound a little coarse, but we are dealing with "cari makan" people here---trousermakers are not these special beings with very high expectations of themselves. They are mostly feckless. Their only ambition is to make a living.​

 

[lordsuperb]

My first comment... yeesh:

The fact that Ambrosi also suffers from this suggests to me that perhaps Ambrosis are also sewn by independent trousermakers working from home, and who are thus not constantly subject to the vigilant attention of the brand owners. If these were sewn by salaried employees working on premises, it will not happen because you can give them a kick or a whack on the head each time they sew the cuff like this. Nobody likes to be whacked so often, so eventually they do it right. Unless they work from home, where they are not whacked. Sorry if I sound a little coarse, but we are dealing with "cari makan" people here---trousermakers are not these special beings with very high expectations of themselves. They are mostly feckless. Their only ambition is to make a living.​

Is this the rise and fall of the ambrosi empire?

 

[jonathanS]

I don't understand what the hype is surrounding ambrosi trousers - yes, theres a lot of handwork, pick stitching, bar tack stitching, but its not like there aren't others who provide a similar level of handwork. Cerrato, Pommella Napoli, & others all offer a similar level of handwork.

Disclaimer: I don't actually have a pair of ambrosi trousers, so thats a genuine question.

 

[poorsod]

The fit of my Ambrosi’s are exceptional. They hug the hips without being tight at the waistband. I have nothing else like it. I have many alternatives that look as nice, but not feel quite the same

 

[lordsuperb]

The fit of my Ambrosi’s are exceptional. They hug the hips without being tight at the waistband. I have nothing else like it. I have many alternatives that look as nice, but not feel quite the same

They also hug the butt cheeks....

 

[Patrick R]

I’m sure someone has Ambrosi pants that look ok, but I’ve never seen them. The handful of times I’ve seen Ambrosi pants I’ve wondered who the joke is on.

 

[takashi78]

Another reason might be that the pair on that forum was a MTM.
But then again.....with such high price and name, i would not have accepted a fit like that and would demand alterations.

 

[mossrockss]

It goes in the small buttonhole that is incorporated in the seam between the waistband and front.
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happened to pop into this thread when my wife was sitting next to me. she saw this pic and said, "better not be wearing those when your wife wants a cookie."

 

[gdl203]

happened to pop into this thread when my wife was sitting next to me. she saw this pic and said, "better not be wearing those when your wife wants a cookie."

quickie?