Ambrosi Napoli

[mossrockss]

quickie?

yes ha

 

[emptym]

Yeah, the fit, the old-fashioned detailing, and the handwork are the main benefits imo.

Re. fit: Some have said his "genius" is without taking any measurements to make a perfect-fitting pair of pants (clean line/no rippling when one stands but still allows complete range of motion). He did in my case.

The detailing would include the reverse button at the waistband, buttons at the cuffs, internal waist straps, etc.

The handwork is probably mostly about romance, but I believe some of it has some function. There are several different types of stitches used for different purposes. For example the Kerbau post says that the hem was stitched like all other hems except that the edges weren't serged, as thought that was a bad thing. But the hand-stitched XxXx pattern is not normal. I've never seen it on any other types of pants. It may have other functions but the one I've observed is that it prevents fabric from fraying without resorting to serging, which is great imo because that reduces the bulk at the hem.

 

[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.

Further google sleuthing has led me to numerous examples of Ambrosi pants that don’t suck. It seems the Internet is far more excited about posting the weird fits.

 

[Newcomer]

Further google sleuthing has led me to numerous examples of Ambrosi pants that don’t suck. It seems the Internet is far more excited about posting the weird fits.

I have seen some nice examples. But I find a lot of them to be pretty obnoxious. The pleats are, more often than not, splayed out, the waistband seems unnecessarily ornate, the rise is often too low, I find them a bit carrot-ish, etc. I do not quite understand why pants cannot just be pants. The proliferation of crazy waistbands, unnecessary bar tacks, strange proportions, just feels a bit off to me.

Maybe I am just getting more conservative.

 

[sugarbutch]

It's not just you, my man.

 

[Newcomer]

It's not just you, my man.

Also, for what it is worth, I find it somewhat unnecessary to draw undue attention to one's crotch. I know, I know - it is the waistband, not the crotch. But still, it is distracting.

 

[Patrick R]

But isn't the point with pants like that to do something outrageous/silly? It's not like someone expected normal pants and got those instead.

 

[sugarbutch]

Not all, but most of the Ambrosi pents I've seen on these innanets blow right past "trim" and land squarely in the realm of "tight." Even on a fit/skinny person, that's not a look I favor. I guess it's a testament to his skill as a fitter that they can be comfortable even though they're that snug, but, uh...

 

[zalb916]

Both east coast and west coast Matt seemed to have normal looking and fitting pants from Ambrosi; although, I know that east coast Matt had some issues with his good friend later in their relationship.

 

[poorsod]

Not all, but most of the Ambrosi pents I've seen on these innanets blow right past "trim" and land squarely in the realm of "tight." Even on a fit/skinny person, that's not a look I favor. I guess it's a testament to his skill as a fitter that they can be comfortable even though they're that snug, but, uh...

I wonder if that is partly cultural. Mina at NSM has commented that the Americans like their clothes looser vs the Swedes who like it very tight.

Both east coast and west coast Matt seemed to have normal looking and fitting pants from Ambrosi; although, I know that east coast Matt had some issues with his good friend later in their relationship.

I think that picture that lordsuperb posted is of mafoofan’s “pents” that brought the end to his relationship with Ambrosi. Notice the pockets are a bit too far apart. Apparently mafoofan gained weight and Ambrosi forgot to change the pattern. So when the waistband was corrected, the pockets are too far apart. MF wanted them to be replaced gratis but SA refused. Lots of ensued.

 

[lordsuperb]

Also, for what it is worth, I find it somewhat unnecessary to draw undue attention to one's crotch. I know, I know - it is the waistband, not the crotch. But still, it is distracting.

I bet he doesn't even wear these anymore.

 

[John Grady Cole]

Thanks for the extremely helpful discussion fellas. I’ve cancelled all my orders of side button trews.

 

[lordsuperb]

Thanks for the extremely helpful discussion fellas. I’ve cancelled all my orders of side button trews.

Edwin makes nice trousers.........spensive. Stick with him.

 

[John Grady Cole]

Just got my pants. Wowie.

 

[thatboyo]

NYC/Dallas