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I just received an email from Nina Penlington (head cutter) that she's leaving Edward Sexton. She's starting something new on her own. She is very talented and super nice. I am sure it's going to be amazing. I asked to be added to her notification list.
 

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I just received an email from Nina Penlington (head cutter) that she's leaving Edward Sexton. She's starting something new on her own. She is very talented and super nice. I am sure it's going to be amazing. I asked to be added to her notification list.
That’ll be the second year in the row that Edward Sexton has to scramble to replace their head cutter. Wonder what’s going on behind the scenes with Nina.
 

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That’ll be the second year in the row that Edward Sexton has to scramble to replace their head cutter. Wonder what’s going on behind the scenes with Nina.
In her email (I'm sure sent to a broad audience) she said that she wants to move from the city and try some new things.
 

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I just received an email from Nina Penlington (head cutter) that she's leaving Edward Sexton. She's starting something new on her own. She is very talented and super nice. I am sure it's going to be amazing. I asked to be added to her notification list.
For those wanting a bit more background on Ms. Penlington:

Derek (Die, Workwear!) and Peter interview Nina Penlington of Edward Sexton (Patreon podcast preview, Blamo, 18 min. Nina Interview begins at 2:10)

“@Derek & Peter discuss what it was like working with Edward, how to make bespoke suits for women, and a controversial tailoring topic called "straightening & crookening.”
Fun discussions: client requests, styling, suiting flexibility, fabrics, texture, tone, “sexy 70’s”, “Rock & roll look”, etc.​

And a far too brief clip of Sexton suitings: https://youtu.be/DDa1glaoQN0 (49 sec)
 

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I just received an email from Nina Penlington (head cutter) that she's leaving Edward Sexton. She's starting something new on her own. She is very talented and super nice. I am sure it's going to be amazing. I asked to be added to her notification list.


No wonder a while back i got an equivalent to “out of office” email when i sent to her ES address
 

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I don't know about this "transition" lapel...


It looks slightly French
 

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I've seen Smalto notches that look pretty similar to this, basically a notch lapel that decides it wants to peak halfway down
 

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It looks slightly French
An incipient frogmouth lapel with a side of belly.

I find the jump from narrow to wide visually jarring, but maybe because I’m not used to it.
 

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Yes that Smalto is close to what I had in mind, the notch is deeper too but I'm sure I've seen ones closer to the ES, certainly in their rtw stuff at least
 

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Classic Edward Sexton. I love silhouette and colours.

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Classic Edward Sexton. I love silhouette and colours.

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I love it too. However, I have a question about the "mixed messaging" - for lack of a better term. The peak lapel and single button seem to point towards a more formal style. However, the large patch pockets are more informal.

Isn't it a bit confusing or is that just the ES style - to challenge. See the discussion about the "transition" lapels.
 
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I love it too. However, I have a question about the "mixed messaging" - for lack of a better term. The peak lapel and single button seem to point towards a more formal style. However, the large patch pockets are more informal.

Isn't it a bit confusing or is that just the ES style - to challenge. See the discussion about the "transition" lapels.
Scrolling through their website I'm not sure I like the SD peak lapel jackets at all. Just big statement pieces like Tom Ford. The DBs are better although the outsize pocket flaps make them statements as well.

Of course, Sexton and Nutter got famous for making statement pieces.
 
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The current ES is kind off vs what Nutter did though. I don’t know how to say it other than it remind me the old Superman look.
 

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