Luxire Custom Clothing - Official Affiliate Thread

[ammanati]

@matt22616 I just received my chambray one piece collar shirt Please find a few photos below. I will post more (including a photo of buttoned collar and a tie) on my blog possibly this evening together with some description and my opinion on the wear. If anyone has doubts the fabric is amazing. Quite light, breathable and very soft - highly recommended.

 

[markfjh]

what are the benefits of a one piece collar? is it just aesthetics?

 

[p.henrik]



what are the benefits of a one piece collar? is it just aesthetics?

That and all the girls that flock to admire it...

 

[hoodog]

Very nice.
How do you like the fabric of the pants?

Well, I think its very rough and feels a lot like unwashed raw denim. The weight and texture makes it more of a fall/winter pant for me. It has a nice drape though, because of the weight.

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Nah, you guys seem to be so deeply involved already that I wouldn't want to put a monkey wrench in anywhere.

 

[kulata]



@matt22616 I just received my chambray one piece collar shirt Please find a few photos below. I will post more (including a photo of buttoned collar and a tie) on my blog possibly this evening together with some description and my opinion on the wear. If anyone has doubts the fabric is amazing. Quite light, breathable and very soft - highly recommended.

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Nice one piece but tell luxire to dial down on the shirring.

 

[ammanati]

This time I was following my previous order when I specified the shirring to be as in the picture here: http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b328/mafoofan/mfanblog/matuozzoshirt/back2small.jpg

As you can see Luxire has done that just a bit more visible. There is of course a thin line between different amounts of shirring

 

[p.henrik]



This time I was following my previous order when I specified the shirring to be as in the picture here: [COLOR=1155CC]http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b328/mafoofan/mfanblog/matuozzoshirt/back2small.jpg[/COLOR]

As you can see Luxire has done that just a bit more visible. There is of course a thin line between different amounts of shirring

Also specified that link and received a more aggressive shirring. Fine on back but shoulders on the verge of looking feminine.

 

[JezeC]

Do you guys construct pants with full-lining, half-lining or no-lining?

Lining is simply to reduce the wool from causing an itch to the skin and prolonging the wool from excessive friction right?

 

[ryewo[i dmfsOZI490w]

Why do people ask for shirring?

As for lining, as far as I know it's mostly needed in the thighs down to the knees. You're pretty much spot on as to the use of it.

 

[ammanati]

It can also be useful for linen trousers which are much more see-through.
Shirring and one-piece collar - aesthetics and style reasons

 

[Beatlegeuse]



Do you guys construct pants with full-lining, half-lining or no-lining?  

Lining is simply to reduce the wool from causing an itch to the skin and prolonging the wool from excessive friction right? 

I have some linen pants that are unlined, but I do 1/2 lined to the knee for my wool pants.

 

[CosmeDaniel]



Do you guys construct pants with full-lining, half-lining or no-lining?  

Lining is simply to reduce the wool from causing an itch to the skin and prolonging the wool from excessive friction right? 

I have some that are lined to the knee and others (mostly lighter summer wools) that I've gotten unlined.

 

[SirJamesWinston]

@matt22616 I just received my chambray one piece collar shirt Please find a few photos below. I will post more (including a photo of buttoned collar and a tie) on my blog possibly this evening together with some description and my opinion on the wear. If anyone has doubts the fabric is amazing. Quite light, breathable and very soft - highly recommended.

Great pictures. Which chambray fabric did you choose and are the pants Luxire as well? When I get my first pair from Luxire I will ask for a loop to secure the belt buckle as I have on two pairs of HY trousers, but unfortunately not on my pair of Jack Donnelly khakis. It is a nice feature that keeps the belt in the middle of the waistband and prevents it from riding up.

Why do people ask for shirring?

As for lining, as far as I know it's mostly needed in the thighs down to the knees. You're pretty much spot on as to the use of it.

I got shirring on my pale yellow oxford from Luxire and it was far less noticeable than the above. Shirring performs the same function as pleats, but spreads it out over the shirt. I notice it most in the shoulders when bringing my arms forward in a hugging motion. I will continue to get shirring on my shirts as long as it is close to the level on my pale yellow oxford. I am planning on wearing the shirt tomorrow and will try to post a picture.

 

[kulata]



This time I was following my previous order when I specified the shirring to be as in the picture here: [COLOR=1155CC]http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b328/mafoofan/mfanblog/matuozzoshirt/back2small.jpg[/COLOR]

As you can see Luxire has done that just a bit more visible. There is of course a thin line between different amounts of shirring

Here is my most recent shirred shirt from luxire. I had complained about the aggressive shirring that rendered some of my shirts unwearable

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

[hookem12387]



A good alternate to the Minnis Fresco would be the "Dugdale Fine Worsted" line.  They're also in the 8-9oz range and made with a slightly open weave. 

Though I can't speak to the Frescos, I've found the Dugdales to be pretty good for the hot and humid DC summer and they're about $50 less than the Frescos.

Example: http://luxire.com/products/dugdale-light-grey-plain-8960

I've found one of the advantages of the heavier fresco, in addition to the weight resulting in a nice drape, is a fair bit of wrinkle-resistance. How badly/quickly do the dugdale worsteds wrinkle during the day? Thanks