Bespoke overcoat: worth it?

[Sator]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Um, how cold does it get in Sydney?

Today it reached a frightful 66 F (19C). But who cares if that means it was as warm as London today. If it is officially winter, one is obligated to wear them. One cannot call oneself dressed without one after all.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by RJman

ET, isn't that picture from Savile Row Master Tailor Darren Beaman's site? Have you been using him?

Yes and No. I only used the pic to demonstrate the style of overcoats I favor.

 

[Brad]

Originally Posted by Sator

Today it reached a frightful 66 F (19C). But who cares if that means it was as warm as London today. If it is officially winter, one is obligated to wear them. One cannot call oneself dressed without one after all.

Do you seriously wear an overcoat in 66 F weather?

 

[Sator]

Originally Posted by Brad

Do you seriously wear an overcoat in 66 F weather?

Do you seriously expect me to leave the house without one in winter (along with hat, gloves and umbrella)?

 

[Brad]

Originally Posted by Sator

Do you seriously expect me to leave the house without one in winter (along with hat, gloves and umbrella)?

No, I suppose I wouldn't expect you to leave home in "winter" in anything less.

 

[Sator]

Admittedly, although the official temperature states a peak temperature of 19C, the average temperature felt much cooler with a frosty wind. It is 12C (53F) at the moment (past midnight). Central heating is also rare and I have heard Siberians complain of the cold here.

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by RJman

Mafoo, I don't think you'll be happy unless you get a bespoke overcoat from Rubinacci.

Maybe not, but I figure I can buy something much cheaper to last me a few years. I haven't inquired, but I imagine the price of a cashmere Rubinacci coat is going to be unpleasant.

 

[haganah]

Do you wear top hats and ride in a horse carriage to complete the costume?

Originally Posted by Sator

I agree that MTM would be an excellent option for a looser fitting style of overcoat. Old American tailoring manuals call such overcoats "oversacks". However, I do like the idea of a more bespoke, sharply fitted style of overcoat:

 

[yfyf]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Maybe not, but I figure I can buy something much cheaper to last me a few years. I haven't inquired, but I imagine the price of a cashmere Rubinacci coat is going to be unpleasant.

It's at times like these, maybe we should bring back the cape, at least for labor/cost savings...

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Maybe not, but I figure I can buy something much cheaper to last me a few years. I haven't inquired, but I imagine the price of a cashmere Rubinacci coat is going to be unpleasant.

I'm not a big fan of cashmere. I would suggest you get a regular woolen overcoat - I imagine the price would be the same as a two-piece suit.

 

[Brad]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

I'm not a big fan of cashmere. I would suggest you get a regular woolen overcoat...

Have you found cashmere too fragile? I have an orylag/cashmere polo coat that has impressed me with its stoutness.

 

[itsstillmatt]

A good cashmere should hold up well as an overcoat or sportcoat. I've not found any fragility in H&S, Harrisons or Scabal cashmeres. The cheap stuff is cheap, but what do you expect? In an overcoat, I feel that cashmere is optimal with tweed being nice for a second or third coat. Were I to go RTW, I would probably get a raglan style coat.

 

[Vintage Gent]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Personally, a bespoke coat would be fairly low on my list of priorities.

Don't you already have a pretty swanky overcoat?

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by Brad

Have you found cashmere too fragile? I have an orylag/cashmere polo coat that has impressed me with its stoutness.

No, fragility is not the issue. I just don't like the cashmere 'look' - hard to explain, but that is just my taste. I much prefer woolens.

Btw, there are some overcoatings in cashmere that are available at the same price as the Scabal, Harrison's and Minnis woolens.

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by Vintage Gent

Don't you already have a pretty swanky overcoat?

Why yes I do. And every bit as waisted as any in this thread.