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Bespoke overcoat - Crombie cashmere?

Tidybeard

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Hello all,

I've started discussions with my tailor about an overcoat/topcoat for this winter and I'm considering fabrics. Initially I was thinking of a very heavy wool, almost tweed, but then he showed me a couple of pieces of cashmere he has in stock, a plain charcoal and a charcoal/light grey herringbone, both made in Scotland by Crombie. The charcoal has a nice nap and the herringbone has quite a tight weave and I like them both a lot.

I want the coat to last for many years and although it won't have a hard life, it will be worn often in various circumstances. I realise that cashmere isn't the best choice for longevity but the herringbone in particular seemed quite hardy.

Obviously I know Crombie for their overcoats (both old and new) but I didn't realise they ever produced their own fabric. In the grand scheme of things, how good is their cashmere?

Thanks in advance,

TB
 

Darnmor

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I wish I knew how good their cashmere was.

If you do opt for one of the two stated, please keep us updated.

Small question, what did your tailor say about them?
He might be the best to ask as he will have worked with them. I have a great relationship with my tailor and I trust her every word, if she suggests a fabric, I know it's not because she's having trouble shifting it.
 

Tidybeard

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Thanks for the response. Good point about the tailor, he's a very knowledgeable guy and rates it highly - I guess I'm just interested in knowing if anyone else has used it before and how it held up.
 

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