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  1. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    And this...
  2. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Hi Nestor, I have compared them side to side and the Oyster Serge has slightly more texture, read ribs...
  3. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Got this at the end: top is a Serge fabric for a DB Blazer - Harrisons Oyster 75750 and bottom is a Smith Woollens Luxury Flannel SW2511X
  4. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    It is my understanding that is a bit of the fiber and location asShetland tweed should come from the wool of sheeps raised on the islands of the same name. In my experience it is also softer to the touch and with a thighter wave. My one cut of Shetland is from Scabal
  5. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    I was also surprised about the Harrison prices I have seen and been quoted in private being paid outside the UK and Italy. However the prices from my tailor (Italian) or even the ones from any vendor in the UK are massively cheaper.
  6. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Thanks everyone for the suggestion on sourcing the serge fabric. I had a sample I was trying to match from a 1980's DB jacket that was owned by my dad, made from a Zignone fabric. Above is a comparative picture and I believe to have found what I was looking for in either the Oyster 75750...
  7. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Many thanks! My tailor has ordered it for me and now should show as zero stock...
  8. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Thanks! I was hoping the pattern was slightly bigger but it is an option.
  9. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    As separates I meant jacket and waistcoat in dogtooth and trousers in a different pattern but to be worn always together as a "suit"
  10. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Additional question (sorry I am finalising the fabrics for my autumn winter wardarobe), I will be commission a semi formal paletot overcoat (for everyday over a suit but also suitable over a dinner suit), and although I love cashmere, I am worried about durability and therefore was considering...
  11. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Any idea of the real scale of this dogtooth? I have been after a large black/white dogtooth jacketing for a while , for a "separates" three pieces suit I have in mind...
  12. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Thanks, I could not see online something that looked like a serge on the Oyster book but I'll try to get a sample sent tomorrow
  13. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Traditional DB Blazer.
  14. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Thanks, but it looks to be finished as a flannel whilst I am looking for a normal finish and it looks way overpriced to me as many of the Fox fabric since they have a web shop (I used to order cut lengths over the phone at half those prices before they launched the website).
  15. marcodalondra

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Does anyone know if Harrisons of Edinburgh has in its books (all their brands) a proper, thick whale, navy serge? I have quite a few books from them and cannot find a proper thick whale one but only fine twill like. I would appreciate the book and cloth reference. Alternatively, any other...
  16. marcodalondra

    Official Wedding Attire Question/Answer/Picture Thread

    I would strongly advise you to wear them in Black. It is your wedding, probably the most formal event you are participating in your life. Leave the brown shoes for the office.
  17. marcodalondra

    Official Wedding Attire Question/Answer/Picture Thread

    Would be a church / catholic ceremony? If so a Tuxedo would be a big faux pass in Italy and only seen from unclassy people to say it nicely. A tuxedo should never be worn in a church by the way. Much better to go for a three pieces, peak lapel suit if at all possible (see my recent post a page...
  18. marcodalondra

    Official Wedding Attire Question/Answer/Picture Thread

    I suggested silver based on the navy suit choice, but above a quick reminder of typical wedding tie patterns. Black/ white, blue/white, blue/silver, silver/white, are all acceptable based on what colour suit you are wearing (I prefer dark grey for the groom). White picket square is the best choice.
  19. marcodalondra

    Official Wedding Attire Question/Answer/Picture Thread

    All three ties are nice but not for a wedding IMHO. I would stick with the usual advice of a grey/silver based tie (what we call here wedding tie) and white pocket square. At the wedding I recently attended as best man, I bought the groom the tie, a navy base with silver puppytooth as his...
  20. marcodalondra

    Official Wedding Attire Question/Answer/Picture Thread

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