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I've had several pieces made from W Bill, but only in tweed. Never knew he had linen before now. Well, W Bill is not among us anymore, he's been swallowed by Harrisons.
Who made this suit? And are you quite happy with the shoulderline?

W. Bill is good, even within Harrisons.
Same guy as I spoke of last time. I like the shoulders very much. First time wearing it, and i presume that it will fall a bit nicer with some wear. If not I can always bring it for some adjustments!
 

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Definitely angled downwards / intended slant a la Alan Flusser guideline

Very beautiful suit and great fit!

one question  : the tie bar you place it angled Sir or it just turning during the posture for the photos?
 

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I've had several pieces made from W Bill, but only in tweed. Never knew he had linen before now. Well, W Bill is not among us anymore, he's been swallowed by Harrisons.
Who made this suit? And are you quite happy with the shoulderline?

That bunching in the shoulder near the neck (I assume that’s what prompts your question; I apologize if it's not) is the kind of thing that can happen when sitting down, even with a properly fitting jacket. It doesn’t necessarily disappear immediately if you then sit up. If that’s the case here, then a good downward tug should correct it. No way of telling from a photo, of course, if that’s what’s going on in this case.

Rule is, when sitting down tug up the trousers; when standing up tug down the jacket.

Cheers,

Ac
 

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Shen -- looking sharp!
 
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Thanks bro. It's the 111. Love it so much but it needs a service and I'm nervous to hear how much it'll cost


Great piece - thinking about getting one (again) or similar.

It may be possible to find a good local watchmaker to service the modified ETA movement.

Govberg services most brands and they quoted me $500 to clean something.....maybe an IWC tool watch.

Good luck, mate!
 

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That bunching in the shoulder near the neck (I assume that’s what prompts your question; I apologize if it's not) is the kind of thing that can happen when sitting down, even with a properly fitting jacket. It doesn’t necessarily disappear immediately if you then sit up. If that’s the case here, then a good downward tug should correct it. No way of telling from a photo, of course, if that’s what’s going on in this case.

Rule is, when sitting down tug up the trousers; when standing up tug down the jacket.

Cheers,

Ac

Yes, it was. But I don't know how much this is bothering Stefan88 at the moment, I just wanted to ask him. The photo might not be correct and if, it might settle with some use.
And than it is linen, and it has it's own way of behaving and creasing.
But thanks for the advice, I for one, could need a reminder.
 
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My Loro Piana Super 140's four seasons 2 piece, all by hand with full canvas.
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Unbuckled monks are a great way to sabotage yourself. Otherwise, I like it (though the breast patch seems placed low)
 
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does a British or Neapolitan cut flatter different physiques better, or is it really just personal preference?
 

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does a British or Neapolitan cut flatter different physiques better, or is it really just personal preference?

In my opinion from making both for different clientele. At traditional British cut can still flatter any gentleman regardless of shape, but I find the Neapolitan very stylised and fashion forward. Slim through the waist, high lapels. But I have seen one made for a rather large gentleman and he pulled it off very well
 

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does a British or Neapolitan cut flatter different physiques better, or is it really just personal preference?
Yes. And there are other cuts out there that will flatter other physiques better than either of those.
 

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