Cordings of piccadilly

[Jimmy Balantyne]

Generous might well be interpreted that way but equally 'their jacket sizing's spot on' might cause one to suspect otherwise?

 

[VRaivio]

I tried on one of Cordings's tweed hunting jackets with an action-back a few months ago, and was surprised how form-fitting it was. Most RTW jackets in my size, 38, are too wide at the shoulders, but not this one. Even the sleeves looked nice. If I'd have any belly or larger muscles, it would have been too small.

 

[Botolph]



I tried on one of Cordings's tweed hunting jackets with an action-back a few months ago, and was surprised how form-fitting it was. Most RTW jackets in my size, 38, are too wide at the shoulders, but not this one. Even the sleeves looked nice. If I'd have any belly or larger muscles, it would have been too small.

Their jackets are superb. I have the Firley tweed and the Keeper's tweed and they fit amazingly-- and the three button front, hacking and ticket pockets, and center vent are what I look for in a good tweed jacket. Robust, they wear like iron(in a good way

).

 

[perthboy]

I found my ultimate khakis!

I've been wearing Bills Selvedge Cramerton M2s and Orvis Ultimate khakis. Today I received my Cordings cotton drill chinos (made in UK, product code: TR005) and nothing compares

The Cordings chinos is substantial and quite resistant to wrinkles, similar to Bills Cramerton, although softer. It has a zip fly and amazingly the waistband & inner pockets are made from the same material as the legs. Importantly, the fit is much better than the rest because it has a medium-high seat and slightly tapered legs. I bought a size 34, actual waist measurement is 35" and 16" hem. For unknown reason the Cordings khaki cotton drill chinos is an 'off catalogue' item, you can only find them on their website if you use the search term 'drill'. I''ll be buying more.

https://www.cordings.co.uk/khaki-cotton-drill-trousers.html

 

[VRaivio]

Just completed a post about the anatomy of a Cordings jacket. Might as well share the photos here as this 21 oz., or 600-gram, cloth is a burly as modern tweeds come. Such a lovely mottled piece of wool.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

[Isbister]

@VRaivio, that's a very nice tweed jacket. To be candid I don't care for Cordings' huntin', shootin' and fishin' lining, it verges on cheap and tacky, and I don't know why they use it, but otherwise I would say it's as good a tweed jacket as you will find anywhere, OTR.

 

[Botolph]

Beautiful. I have the Keeper's Tweed jacket, which is also 21 oz... It feels effortless when on but it's a beastial, substantial tweed... almost of outerwear capacity.

 

[Jimmy Balantyne]

I've got the Ripley Cord, wore it today as it goes. Great jacket.

 

[VRaivio]

A quick question: has anyone here washed their Cordings moleskin trousers at home? The tag reads dry-clean only but the fuzzy nap is prone to suck up muck.

 

[Botolph]

A quick question: has anyone here washed their Cordings moleskin trousers at home? The tag reads dry-clean only but the fuzzy nap is prone to suck up muck.

I have a pair of their molesin trousers, but have spot cleaned(with a wet cloth) them and had them dry cleaned.
@VRaivio , have you water washed yours?

 

[Naive Jr.]

Cordings cotton trousers shrink. Since moleskin is of cotton, the Cordings moleskin is likely to shrink, too. - Both my Cordings cotton twill in waist 34 are now too tight to wear. I won't buy Cordings in the future at waist 36 because other brands are better anyway.

 

[Botolph]

Cordings cotton trousers shrink. Since moleskin is of cotton, the Cordings moleskin is likely to shrink, too. - Both my Cordings cotton twill in waist 34 are now too tight to wear. I won't buy Cordings in the future at waist 36 because other brands are better anyway.

Well, to each his own. I love their chinos, and for the price are among the best out there. They have that elusive mix of trim fit with a relatively high rise. I have some which I have washed(cold wash and rinse), that didn't shrink. I just didn't put them in the dryer.

 

[Naive Jr.]

1. I tried three times to reply and something went wrong.
2. If you're content, then no problem!
3. If Incotex were provided in the colors sold in Italy and were cheaper, I'd try them.
4. Simon Crompton says RTW made in Italy (by Chinese?) are better than made in UK.
5. Dry cleaning too expensive where I live and maybe environmentally harmful.
PS: I intend to avoid U.N. (I don't mean in NYC) and keep my eyes on silk, silk & linen,
cotton, cotton & linen jackets for disco dancings. But I hate creases and cannot afford a steamer.

 

[Isbister]

A quick question: has anyone here washed their Cordings moleskin trousers at home? The tag reads dry-clean only but the fuzzy nap is prone to suck up muck.

I would always wash moleskin trousers, there is no need to dry-clean - provided, however, that allowance for inevitable shrinkage has been made when purchasing.

As with corduroy, the trousers should be turned inside-out before washing.

Cordings cotton trousers shrink. Since moleskin is of cotton, the Cordings moleskin is likely to shrink, too. - Both my Cordings cotton twill in waist 34 are now too tight to wear. I won't buy Cordings in the future at waist 36 because other brands are better anyway.

I think it is a characteristic of any cotton garment that it will shrink when washed - it is not something that is peculiar to Cordings cotton trousers. This should be allowed for when purchasing.

 

[Naive Jr.]

OK.
What about Tom Cridland's trousers?