Can Grosgrain Trim be Added to RTW Blazer?

[zarathustra]

I have not been able to find a blazer with grosgrain trim on the lapels/pockets that I like. When I do, it is not in my size.

I found a good deal on a blazer that fits well. Is it possible for a good tailor to add the grograin trim to the lapels? Trim on the pockets should be easy--- or so I would think?

Thoughts?

 

[Manton]

Yes, but ... why would you want to? Are we talking about an awning striped blazer with white piping? A classic of sorts, no doubt, but not that useful in the real world.

 

[LabelKing]

Where does one find real silk grosgrain?

I like using black silk grosgrain to carry my gold pocket-watch for more casual days. Alternatively, it can also look very dressy.

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

Where does one find real silk grosgrain?

I like using black silk grosgrain to carry my gold pocket-watch for more casual days. Alternatively, it can also look very dressy.

Porter & Harding and Richard James Weldon both sell it to the trade. If you have a relationship with a tailor, ask if he will get some for you.

 

[zarathustra]

This raises an interesting point.

If utility was a determination as to whether or not to purchase clothing, shoes, and accessories, I believe my closet would not be overflowing. The patchwork madras sportcoat is not that useful in the real world but I still feel the need for one or three. The same could be said for many of the shoes many of us covet and some wear.

As to the individual jacket, I am not a fan of many of the bold awning stripe jackets. There have been a few subtle ones that I have admired, but never got around to buying. I do, however, like the white piping on an otherwise dull blazer. I have several blazers and was merely looking to add a little flair on occasion.

 

[Manton]

Well, the good news for you is, it can be done. It should be easy to do to the lapel edges. The pocket piping would be much harder. The tailor would have to take the fronts apart and put them back together. That will cost you.

EDIT: It is also, I should add, probably not a good idea. There is no guarantee that the coat will be put back together properly, or to the standard that it was originally made. And even if you take it to a really good tailor, it is a shot in the dark what such major surgery might do to the balance or other things.

 

[zarathustra]

Originally Posted by Manton

Well, the good news for you is, it can be done. It should be easy to do to the lapel edges. The pocket piping would be much harder. The tailor would have to take the fronts apart and put them back together. That will cost you.

EDIT: It is also, I should add, probably not a good idea. There is no guarantee that the coat will be put back together properly, or to the standard that it was originally made. And even if you take it to a really good tailor, it is a shot in the dark what such major surgery might do to the balance or other things.

Good point.