MC General Chat

[clee1982]

Nice to look at as a standalone project but not sure how I would pair (can see going pimp angle though…)

 

[pasadena man]

A good fit and a subtle and refined colour composition on this outfit of Mr Davide Tofani.

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Yup, very refined, subtle, and unusual color palette. Don’t know how many folks other than mormonmonopoly actually wear Spectators outside these days.

Speaking of Spectators; the opening sequence of Strangers on a Train, the definitive CM footwear scene in film history:

 

[William Kazak]

Anybody else feeling the charm of a raw leather (as it comes from the tannery, not treated and polished)? Not saying it would be always my choice, but sometimes.

Raw.

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Polished.

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What do you mean by"not treated"? I thought that the tannery goes through lengthy processes before they sell the leather.

 

[DorianGreen]

What do you mean by"not treated"? I thought that the tannery goes through lengthy processes before they sell the leather.

Yes, of course, that's why I added "as it comes from the tannery", meaning not furtherly treated by the shoemaker, once the shoe is ready. You can see the different finish in the pictures.

 

[DorianGreen]

Yup, very refined, subtle, and unusual color palette. Don’t know how many folks other than mormonmonopoly actually wear Spectators outside these days.

Speaking of Spectators; the opening sequence of Strangers on a Train, the definitive CM footwear scene in film history:

Nice, from a time when trousers had a proper width.

A well cut pair of trousers.

 

[clee1982]

That’s how my father wear his trouser (or used to), I can’t see myself doing that though. I feel like you have to be wearing jacket 100% all the time if you want high rise and wide leg

 

[ppk]

That’s how my father wear his trouser (or used to), I can’t see myself doing that though. I feel like you have to be wearing jacket 100% all the time if you want high rise and wide leg

Take a look at the Scott Fraser Collection and their Instagram. He shows high waisted, wide leg trousers with knits and more casual layers. I really like their style.

 

[clee1982]

I have flared stuff from Husband Paris but that was very intentional, I can cosplay sometimes but if I go that wide I just feel like cosplay all the time I suppose…

 

[ericgereghty]

Agreed. AB's not a petite guy, but they still look far too billowy/leaning into costume for me. I like the general aesthetic, but slightly tapered down (no pun intended) would be much better, imo.

 

[othertravel]

There’s a famous photo (by SF standards) of VoxSartoria’s trousers that people on the forum use as a reference point. I think that’s the ideal fit.

 

[ppk]

There’s a famous photo (by SF standards) of VoxSartoria’s trousers that people on the forum use as a reference point. I think that’s the ideal fit.

Would love to see the photo. If someone has the link, please post. Thanks.

 

[LJ1891]

Agreed. AB's not a petite guy, but they still look far too billowy/leaning into costume for me. I like the general aesthetic, but slightly tapered down (no pun intended) would be much better, imo.

I had a pair of trousers made like the ones he’s wearing…full cut, 14in rise, 10in openings, beautiful deep double pleats. My tailor did a great job and totally nailed the look. But, it wasnt for me.

We reduced the rise to 13in. We kept the fullness through the seat to fill the jacket. Then we started gently tapering to 9in at the bottom of the calf and kept it 9in from there all the way down to the opening…presto.

 

[DorianGreen]

I had a pair of trousers made like the ones he’s wearing…full cut, 14in rise, 10in openings, beautiful deep double pleats. My tailor did a great job and totally nailed the look. But, it wasnt for me.

We reduced the rise to 13in. We kept the fullness through the seat to fill the jacket. Then we started gently tapering to 9in at the bottom of the calf and kept it 9in from there all the way down to the opening…presto.

Well, 9in (ca 23cm) is still a noteworthy width in comparison with the ubiquitous ones nowadays under 8in. My preference is for 24/25cm.

Another great silhouette from the 50s.

 

[othertravel]

Would love to see the photo. If someone has the link, please post. Thanks.

I believe it was this one:

Perfect width, imo.

 

[ericgereghty]

FWIW, I now know I prefer wider (not 10" level) openings, and more break on trousers. The "shivering" break is lovely for robopose, but invariably feels like I'm wearing highwaters when walking.

Not enough to look dumpy when standing still, but I'll take a break trending toward sloppy over a perfect robopose break any day...at least now lol