Ongoing Bespoke Projects

[Bespoke DJP]

I don’t agree, Dimitris.

Indeed, navy cotton fades remarkably more than other colours but this is/can be part of its charm.

It may be argued that it is a falatia ad populum but my old Neapolitan tailor who is serving equally old Neapolitan gentlemen always has navy cotton or linen suits to be tried on when I visit him.



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How can I upset old Neapolitan gentlemen!

But, our fellow @Jmr928 is neither old, nor Neapolitan!!!

In all truth, there may be a charm there, but in my - old - book, the fabric(s) where blue & navy are best represented are either pure, or mix of wool / cashmere in all weights.

Cotton finds a splendid pairing with beige / sand and military green.


Best,

Dimitris

 

[me.spoke]

Okay, I was waiting for the opportunity to take better pictures but I don’t think it will come any time soon, so here is - my new DB suit in navy 21 micron wool from VBC.

I am quite pleased with the fabric, it is very breathable, and yet also extremely crease resistant. I was comparing it to fresco lite I have and it seems to have a drier hand, but the finish is a little bit smoother.

I also quite like the color - in daylight it appears way brighter than indoors, which I think only adds to its versatility.

 

[othertravel]

Okay, I was waiting for the opportunity to take better pictures but I don’t think it will come any time soon, so here is - my new DB suit in navy 21 micron wool from VBC.

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I am quite pleased with the fabric, it is very breathable, and yet also extremely crease resistant. I was comparing it to fresco lite I have and it seems to have a drier hand, but the finish is a little bit smoother.

I also quite like the color - in daylight it appears way brighter than indoors, which I think only adds to its versatility.

Very nice. Out of curiosity, why did you go for the reverse pleat?

 

[me.spoke]

Very nice. Out of curiosity, why did you go for the reverse pleat?

Thanks. I always do reverse pleats - IMO the trousers look more balanced. I once asked the tailor to cut a single forward pleat and it just looked silly, it ended very close to the zipper. I guess forward pleats only work in pairs.

 

[wilcthree]

Okay, I was waiting for the opportunity to take better pictures but I don’t think it will come any time soon, so here is - my new DB suit in navy 21 micron wool from VBC.

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I am quite pleased with the fabric, it is very breathable, and yet also extremely crease resistant. I was comparing it to fresco lite I have and it seems to have a drier hand, but the finish is a little bit smoother.

I also quite like the color - in daylight it appears way brighter than indoors, which I think only adds to its versatility.

Fishtail back trousers?

 

[DorianGreen]

Okay, I was waiting for the opportunity to take better pictures but I don’t think it will come any time soon, so here is - my new DB suit in navy 21 micron wool from VBC.

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I am quite pleased with the fabric, it is very breathable, and yet also extremely crease resistant. I was comparing it to fresco lite I have and it seems to have a drier hand, but the finish is a little bit smoother.

I also quite like the color - in daylight it appears way brighter than indoors, which I think only adds to its versatility.

Very nice. I applaud your choice for rather wide leg trousers.

 

[me.spoke]

Fishtail back trousers?

Yes, sir.

Very nice. I applaud your choice for rather wide leg trousers.

Thank you, the older I get, the wider leg opening I go for 😂 this one is 22,5 cm at the bottom and I guess it is the sweet spot for me.

 

[JohnMRobie]

An update from the workshop

 

[wilcthree]

Yes, sir.

Thank you, the older I get, the wider leg opening I go for 😂 this one is 22,5 cm at the bottom and I guess it is the sweet spot for me.

Clean.

 

[wilcthree]

An update from the workshop
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Shoulder expression/treatment looks different here. Con rollino?

 

[JohnMRobie]

Shoulder expression/treatment looks different here. Con rollino?

Mannequin

 

[wilcthree]

Mannequin

Ah! I see. Details on the fabric? I've been searching for the right glen check, one that has a decent weight/drape, but doesn't have such a woolen hand.

 

[JohnMRobie]

Ah! I see. Details on the fabric? I've been searching for the right glen check, one that has a decent weight/drape, but doesn't have such a woolen hand.

Fox Air

 

[dench127]

Porter & Harding Hartwist

 

[SimonC]

Beautiful belly on those lapels.