Minnis Fresco 0511

[TheFoo]

Anyone ever see Minnis Fresco 0511 in the flesh? I need cloth for summer odd trousers, but it's impossible to tell what it looks like based on the website photos. Looking for a very light grey.

 

[zalb916]

I have stuff made with it. They are lighter than the picture on the web site, but they are more of a medium light grey. They are definitely not a very light grey, though. It's unfortunate that 0511 is the lightest grey Fresco available. As an aside, that web site has awful pictures.

If I remember, I'll try to take a picture when I get a chance.

 

[TheFoo]

Thanks a bunch. There is also 0500, which looks much lighter, but it's also a lighter weight.

 

[orsetto]

I have a few photos from when Minnis was offered here but don't know how to post pictures. I'd be happy to get them to you if you want to review

 

[Lightbringer]

They're also out of the 0500 till July I think. I prefer the lighter weight, but oh well. The 0500 is definitely a rather light grey.

 

[zalb916]

Just snapped a pic of some pants. Color is pretty true.

 

[TheFoo]

^^^ Oh, that looks good. Thanks!

 

[Mr. Pink]

I posted a couple pictures here: http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...ght=minnis+511

 

[Slewfoot]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

^^^ Oh, that looks good. Thanks!

Agreed. Looks really good.

 

[whnay.]

I like that a lot

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by whnay.

I like that a lot

I think I'll get 5 pairs, plus 2 or 3 white/cream linen

 

[zalb916]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

I think I'll get 5 pairs, plus 2 or 3 white/cream linen

0511 in the spring/summer. 0300 in the fall/winter. Throw in a few pairs of cotton, linen, and cords for more casual wear, and I'm set.

 

[Neo1824]

that's a great shade of grey

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by zbromer

0511 in the spring/summer. 0300 in the fall/winter. Throw in a few pairs of cotton, linen, and cords for more casual wear, and I'm set.

How does the 511 compare to the 300 in color? I just got my first pair of 300 trousers--I fear they are a bit light for fall/winter, but would be perfect in color for summer.

 

[zalb916]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

How does the 511 compare to the 300 in color? I just got my first pair of 300 trousers--I fear they are a bit light for fall/winter, but would be perfect in color for summer.

The 300 is a good bit lighter than the 511. I'll try to take a picture tomorrow with both, so you can have a better understanding for how light the 511 is.

In a perfect world, I'd swap the colors of 300 and 511, but I'm pretty content as is.