HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part IV (starting May 2014)

[DiplomaticTies]

Used to think that Brioni with their fuller cuts, structured jackets and marked shoulders were old fashioned. Suits for old men. Quite like them now. Is it because fashion is changing, or am I getting old?

Spoiler: Details

Suit: Brioni
Shirt: Bespoke (CYC)
Tie: Borrelli
PS: Poszetka
Shoes: Alden

 

[An Acute Style]

Feeling blue.

 

[Thin White Duke]

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Used to think that Brioni with their fuller cuts, structured jackets and marked shoulders were old fashioned. Suits for old men. Quite like them now. Is it because fashion is changing, or am I getting old?

Not so much that fabric but the cut looks very reminiscent of Brosnan era Bond which was largely a high point in the series for me sartorially. I dunno if your suit is new or from that era and I don’t follow Brioni enough to know if that sort of cut is enduring for them or it it’s dated to the mid nineties? Looks good anyway. Of course I’d button the top one as well but the jackets look like they’re cut to roll right on the top button so it’s hard to tell if doing so would ‘force’ it a bit or if it would just push the lapel roll slightly above the button.

 

[DiplomaticTies]

Not so much that fabric but the cut looks very reminiscent of Brosnan era Bond which was largely a high point in the series for me sartorially. I dunno if your suit is new or from that era and I don’t follow Brioni enough to know if that sort of cut is enduring for them or it it’s dated to the mid nineties? Looks good anyway. Of course I’d button the top one as well but the jackets look like they’re cut to roll right on the top button so it’s hard to tell if doing so would ‘force’ it a bit or if it would just push the lapel roll slightly above the button.

Thanks. The suit is much more recent but I think that the model (chigi) has been around for a while. The button roll is slightly confusing because the roll, as you observed, is on the top button. Looks forced if you button the top one, but looks a little high if you dont. Havent decided yet if I will keep it like this.

 

[Alan Bee]

Speaking of “finding ones own voice”. After so many years of experimenting with silhouette, this is where I’ve come out.

I absolutely love this silhouette from the golden era. It is rich, sumptuous, luxurious and absurdly elegant.

The volume of the cloth just speaks opulence and there’s an exaggerated grandiose - a sense of occasion - conveyed by these clothes when in motion. This silhouette and cut exude masculinity.

Quite unfortunate that we ever got away from it but I think men are coming to their senses and we’ll soon see this silhouette return.

I have already designed the trousers for this silhouette. My next project is to complete it by designing the accompanying coat.

Alan Bee

 

[An Acute Style]

Speaking of “finding ones own voice”. After so many years of experimenting with silhouette, this is where I’ve come out.

I absolutely love this silhouette from the golden era. It is rich, sumptuous, luxurious and absurdly elegant.

The volume of the cloth just speaks opulence and there’s an exaggerated grandiose spoken by these clothes when in motion.

This silhouette and cut exude masculinity, quite unfortunate that we ever got away from it but I think men are coming to their senses and we’ll soon see this silhouette return.

I have already designed the trousers for this silhouette. My next project is to complete it by designing the accompanying coat.

Alan Bee
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Looks worthy of emulation. Your pants will look great with jackets of this type. Looking forward to seeing it all together.

 

[clee1982]

Speaking of “finding ones own voice”. After so many years of experimenting with silhouette, this is where I’ve come out.

I absolutely love this silhouette from the golden era. It is rich, sumptuous, luxurious and absurdly elegant.

The volume of the cloth just speaks opulence and there’s an exaggerated grandiose spoken by these clothes when in motion.

This silhouette and cut exude masculinity, quite unfortunate that we ever got away from it but I think men are coming to their senses and we’ll soon see this silhouette return.

I have already designed the trousers for this silhouette. My next project is to complete it by designing the accompanying coat.

Alan Bee
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Think it will look good on you, especially with jackets, I’m a small guy, in this cut, not so much...

 

[chocsosa]

My i ask what shoe brand and model this is ? They look very nice.

Thanks PSB! Crockett and Jones

 

[DonRaphael]

New tie

 

[Grace@Apposta]

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Used to think that Brioni with their fuller cuts, structured jackets and marked shoulders were old fashioned. Suits for old men. Quite like them now. Is it because fashion is changing, or am I getting old?

Classics suits will always be a wardrobe staple. Nice flannel suit, very ideal for this time of year. Especially like the touch of playfulness with the pocket square.

 

[Grace@Apposta]

Feeling blue.

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Great collar stye! Is that a two button down collar. It's such a central piece, especially as it's rarely worn, with and without a tie.

 

[khughes44]

Sorry, but your comments on Medellin are quite offensive for a city that had tough times and it's trying to recover from the image you have of it.

“The voicing of the unpopular being the very soul of free speech, the right to give and take offense shall not be infringed."

 

[Roy Al]

Why RTW is suboptimal; button to high, trousers too flat.

Spoiler

 

[Eli Curt]

Why RTW is suboptimal; button to high, trousers too flat. View attachment 1336211

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I beg to differ. I think you look quite good here.

I went with flannel as well today.

 

[An Acute Style]

Why RTW is suboptimal; button to high, trousers too flat. View attachment 1336211

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Shut up, that suit looks great on you.