Peak lapel, single button.

[mattjames]

Is this combination as rare as it seems on a blazer? I happen to like it myself, but I'm having trouble finding the right example to buy.

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by mattjames

Is this combination as rare as it seems on a blazer? I happen to like it myself, but I'm having trouble finding the right example to buy.

one word for this problem, "Kilgour"

 

[mattjames]

Originally Posted by luk-cha

one word for this problem, "Kilgour"
Unfortunately not a word in my vocabulary. Although google is... http://www.kilgour.eu/homepage/ I like what I see after a few moments browsing.

 

[zjpj83]

Basically bespoke or made-to-measure only, I'm afraid. Good luck

 

[pkincy]

Why is it that the garment folks have impossible websites??

I have a peak lapel blazer in royal blue silk with peaks that is 2 button.

I think you will find it much more available in the 07 lines. Probably not in 1 button too often however.

Perry

 

[mattjames]

Yes, two button blazers are much easier to find. Considering that I wouldn't button the bottom button, I think single button looks cleaner. I am also more inclined towards the casual, and I feel the single button offers that. There's just something about the attitude of the single button, peak lapel jacket which appeals to me. I was going to buy the one in this photo but it got sold from under me. http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/513/0335nw4.jpg (I would not have worn it with anything like those clothes)

 

[Will]

Originally Posted by mattjames

I am also more inclined towards the casual, and I feel the single button offers that.

One button is somewhat more formal than two, but not so much that you shouldn't get it if you want it.

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by mattjames

Unfortunately not a word in my vocabulary.

Although google is...

http://www.kilgour.eu/homepage/

I like what I see after a few moments browsing.

the other RTW option is Spencer Hart, pricy but quite nice if you like his style, most would say a straight yes or no, but kilgour's RTW are well made and not over priced as some, or the easiest option would be M2M and then you will more or less get what you want.

also maybe Dior Homme has some too

 

[zjpj83]

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[william]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

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Thanks for the pics. I've been considering a one-button, peaked lapel, hacking pocket suit with Desmond Merrion in January. Now that I see what it looks like I think I might go for this style. Nice suits.

 

[luk-cha]

i am a big fan this kind of suit and i always make my peak lapels with a single button it gives a great sharp and clean look, esp if you wear the suit for partying

 

[zjpj83]

Originally Posted by Chris Rimby

Thanks for the pics. I've been considering a one-button, peaked lapel, hacking pocket suit with Desmond Merrion in January. Now that I see what it looks like I think I might go for this style. Nice suits.
Sure. For what it's worth, I prefer the subtler slant to my more extreme slant.

 

[Tel Star]

I, too, am meeting with Desmond Merrion in January to begin the process of a bespoke. I keep changing my mind, but I had originally said to him that I wanted a one-button. I like the photos posted here and am now feeling drawn that way again ..... it works very well with the peaked lapel too. I am probably going to go for a 3 piece - I think this will work especially well on a 1b as more of the waistcoat will be visible. Any advice / experience / suggestions?

 

[mattjames]

Originally Posted by Will

One button is somewhat more formal than two, but not so much that you shouldn't get it if you want it.
I had kind of got the impression that single button was formal, what with it being a common configuration on tuxedos, but I consider it to be a good casual look when done right. It has an elegance which doesn't suggest business.

 

[Get Smart]

single button/peak lapel is my fave cut. I like it for suits as well as sportjackets. This is from the Member Pic thread I put up a couple days ago...single button, peak lapel, bumfreezer length on the doublevented jacket