Ongoing Bespoke Projects

[Texasmade]

I recall I had a fitting and delivery from Maison Bonnet the same day. But mine are acetate not tortoise. I also returned to get new lenses and that took 2-3 days.

Mine are also acetate. They should already have my lenses since I sent them my prescription a few months ago so hopefully not too much longer.

 

[bourbonbasted]

I recall I had a fitting and delivery from Maison Bonnet the same day. But mine are acetate not tortoise. I also returned to get new lenses and that took 2-3 days.

Are they still making custom tortoise shell glasses? I would be nervous as hell trying to wear them to get back into the States. A lot of money to gamble.

 

[classicalthunde]

Are they still making custom tortoise shell glasses? I would be nervous as hell trying to wear them to get back into the States. A lot of money to gamble.

Is actual tortoise shell banned for import?

 

[poorsod]

Are they still making custom tortoise shell glasses? I would be nervous as hell trying to wear them to get back into the States. A lot of money to gamble.

It didn’t see to be a problem for Fran Lebowitz. In this interview she said she had tortoise shell frames that cost as much as a car. So probably Maison bonnet tortoise shell.

Sartorial Tirades From Fran Lebowitz

One of New York's most tailored and opinionated dressers let's it rip.

www.elle.com

 

[dapperdesertdweller]

From my understanding it’s not illegal to own or make tortoiseshell items with but it is quite illegal to import or export tortoiseshell, via CITES. I should edit this to say that PRE-1972 tortoiseshell shell made items (the year the ban was enacted) are exempt, but one would need all but certain proof that the tortoiseshell was harvested pre-convention. This information comes from my interest in vintage guitars & guitar picks btw.

 

[bourbonbasted]

From my understanding it’s not illegal to own or make tortoiseshell items with but it is quite illegal to import or export tortoiseshell, via CITES. I should edit this to say that PRE-1972 tortoiseshell shell made items (the year the ban was enacted) are exempt, but one would need all but certain proof that the tortoiseshell was harvested pre-convention. This information comes from my interest in vintage guitars & guitar picks btw.

Thanks for typing all of this so I didn't have to lol.

I did a good bit of research on tortoise shell years ago when I thought about buying frames. It's still possible and not objectively illegal, as dapper explains, but I heard multiple horror stories of over-aggressive customs agents or postal inspectors not really interested in "the paperwork." It was enough to convince me that horn frames are just fine.

Of course, because I'm a StyFoDude, I never ended up ordering either, but that's never really the point is it?

 

[Texasmade]

I’m never going to order tortoise shell because I’m not rich enough. I’m just going with acetate for now and maybe later on upgrade to horn.

 

[jonathanS]

From my understanding it’s not illegal to own or make tortoiseshell items with but it is quite illegal to import or export tortoiseshell, via CITES. I should edit this to say that PRE-1972 tortoiseshell shell made items (the year the ban was enacted) are exempt, but one would need all but certain proof that the tortoiseshell was harvested pre-convention. This information comes from my interest in vintage guitars & guitar picks btw.

“excuse me sir, do you mind if we inspect your eyeglasses. We believe they might be genuine tortoiseshell.”

 

[UrbanComposition]

Thinking about summer suit fabrics. I have a cotton seersucker suit and love it, even though it gets a bit sloppy after a while, so I'm thinking of navy wool seersucker, cream wool seersucker, or tan gabardine, all around 280g/10oz. Anyone have experience with these?

 

[hpreston]

I can’t find the fabric code now (had it bookmarked, but link doesn’t seem to work anymore)

I did a single breasted suit in navy on navy all wool seersucker from Drapers. I love it….. it holds a crease like wool, but feels light and airy… like. Uhh seersucker.

If I could find more of this, or the wool/silk variation, I might do a DB in similar fabric…..

Edited. Removed pic. I don’t think that’s my navy seersucker suit. I’ll see if I can find a definitive pic.

 

[circumspice]

@UrbanComposition you have a ivory linen db, right? Seems like navy seersucker might offer some variety. I have to admit I don't have my arms around how broad the offerings are out there for wool seersuckers beyond navy

 

[JohnMRobie]

I can’t find the fabric code now (had it bookmarked, but link doesn’t seem to work anymore)

I did a single breasted suit in navy on navy all wool seersucker from Drapers. I love it….. it holds a crease like wool, but feels light and airy… like. Uhh seersucker.

If I could find more of this, or the wool/silk variation, I might do a DB in similar fabric…..

Edited. Removed pic. I don’t think that’s my navy seersucker suit. I’ll see if I can find a definitive pic.

They moved it under the VBC umbrella out of the Drapers branding. It’s in the Montecarlo bunch - In the old bunch it was in Drapers Jacket and Solaire. It’s about that weight.

The only other wool seersucker I can think of is Tallia Delfino which is also 280 and 17.5 micron.

Loro Piana has their wool/silk that I have being made for a fitting in March but that’s 190gms I think?

 

[classicalthunde]

Loro Piana has their wool/silk that I have being made for a fitting in March but that’s 190gms I think?

190gms sounds crazy light!

 

[JohnMRobie]

190gms sounds crazy light!

Agreed. And somehow the only negative thing I’ve heard about it from anyone is that it isn’t cheap. Even guys who are normally into heavy cloth/LL/etc had nothing but good things to say about it.

 

[UrbanComposition]

@UrbanComposition you have a ivory linen db, right? Seems like navy seersucker might offer some variety. I have to admit I don't have my arms around how broad the offerings are out there for wool seersuckers beyond navy

That's true: I don't have a summer navy suit, and I think this might be the one. Salvo's coming in a week or so and am going to order this for Pitti.