Thoughts on this Potential Bespoke Commission

[Manton]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

microfiber

This stuff, to put it charitably, sucks. It's supposed to be waterproof, but is rather lame in that respect. Airborne dirt particles will settle on it and never come out. Get it dirty in the more usual way, and forget about it.

 

[TheFoo]

^^^ Which is exactly what makes the price tag on the Brunello Cucinelli jacket so ridiculous.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Thanks mafoofan. The J. Press version in khaki looks quite nice.

 

[EasyGoing]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Thanks mafoofan. The J. Press version in khaki looks quite nice.

Cable Car in SF has carried one for years.

 

[the.chikor]

Originally Posted by Will

I am happy with Hemrajani's shirts but their tailored clothing, even simple things like trousers, leaves a lot to be desired in my experience. So I'll be interested in this project as I was thinking about having a couple linen shirt jackets made this year.

I have had similar experiences with Hemrajani's suits.

 

[Cantabrigian]

Originally Posted by Will

I am happy with Hemrajani's shirts but their tailored clothing, even simple things like trousers, leaves a lot to be desired in my experience. So I'll be interested in this project as I was thinking about having a couple linen shirt jackets made this year.

If HT doesn't work, Chan has the opposite problem. Better tailored clothing but the shirts are not as good.
I ordered a pair of pants from Joe in the fall.

There's no handwork (maybe they could add some if I asked) but the fit is actually excellent and there are no problems with the construction.

The interlining in the waistband is noticeably stiff but I imagine that could be changed as well.

 

[Will]

Originally Posted by Cantabrigian

I ordered a pair of pants from Joe in the fall.

There's no handwork (maybe they could add some if I asked) but the fit is actually excellent and there are no problems with the construction.

The interlining in the waistband is noticeably stiff but I imagine that could be changed as well.

I don't care about handwork on trousers but I do care that the ones they made for me had ripples where they should have had straight lines.

 

[Cantabrigian]

I haven't noticed any ripples - though maybe I don't know where to look.

I'll try to remember to post a photo the next time I wear them.