MoneyWellSpent's Southern Trad Thread

[am55]

I don't own any madras except for a couple of ties. Neither of them seem to garner much appreciation when I post them, and the paler one usually brings more criticism than anything. I've never really understood why.
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The colours of the yellow one are superficially similar to Burberry's, as imitated countless times by bargain basement retailers, which could explain the strong reaction.

The purple one is rather interesting. I have a similar patterned one in unlined cashmere which goes well with orange cords for some reason (and the same navy SC).

 

[MoneyWellSpent]

The colours of the yellow one are superficially similar to Burberry's, as imitated countless times by bargain basement retailers, which could explain the strong reaction.

The purple one is rather interesting. I have a similar patterned one in unlined cashmere which goes well with orange cords for some reason (and the same navy SC).

There actually isn't any purple in it. The two colors that may be showing that way in the picture are navy and red.

 

[Caustic Man]

Sale Alert: J. Press is having a warehouse sale which includes some items appropriate for warmer weather. I know many of you are thinking about new items for Spring and Summer. Might be worth a look-see. Follow the link below.

https://jpressonline.com/collections/warehouse-sale?sort_by=price-ascending

 

[Caustic Man]

Also, just grabbed this off eBay. Assuming it ends up fitting okay, I’m thinking of replacing the buttons with white MoP or off white horn. Thoughts?

 

[smittycl]

Also, just grabbed this off eBay. Assuming it ends up fitting okay, I’m thinking of replacing the buttons with white MoP or off white horn. Thoughts?

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Maybe buttons that match the white or blue in the Plaid? Bright MOP would look pretty cool too if the jacket is for summer.

 

[smittycl]

Interesting article on Brooks Brothers in today’s NYT.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/21/...lights&contentPlacement=2&pgtype=sectionfront

 

[Caustic Man]

if the jacket is for summer.

Well, it’s madras, so...

Thanks for the thoughts, I hadn’t thought of blue buttons.

Saw that article on B.B. earlier today. Much like B.B. itself, I’m not sure what to think. I appreciate the renewed emphasis on good cloth and construction, but I’ve been disappointed with some of the middling styling choices of the new garments.

 

[smittycl]

I was impressed by the owners determination to keep the US factories open. Hope they can continue their success.

Wasn’t sure if your sport coat was heavy even though it was madras. Looks like it’s fully lined. Why not winter madras?

 

[Caustic Man]

Hey, I suspect madras will be a big part of my winters in Houston!

I’ve been nominally approving of Del Vecchio myself. B.B. ties are actually very nice these days. And keeping US factories open has something to do with it, I’m sure.

 

[Caustic Man]

This is from today. A mix of old and new clothes, as usual. The old is the jacket, of course. Everything else is new. Including the white bucks. As many of you know, I have tried to combine vintage and new items in such a way as to not seem like a re-enactor or a time machine victim. Have I succeeded?

 

[An Acute Style]

This is from today. A mix of old and new clothes, as usual. The old is the jacket, of course. Everything else is new. Including the white bucks. As many of you know, I have tried to combine vintage and new items in such a way as to not seem like a re-enactor or a time machine victim. Have I succeeded?

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Are those the GH Bass Pasadena's?

 

[Caustic Man]

Mine are G.H. Bass, but I'm not sure of the model. They certainly look the same.

 

[MoneyWellSpent]

 

[Roycru]

Been offline and on the road to Arizona for the last two days. Stayed at the Mission Inn in Riverside CA overnight on Monday.

 

[Caustic Man]

Them are some dirty-ass bucks! I likey.