So, what now?

[whnay.]

Originally Posted by Despos

Mid grey sharkskin. Between your light grey and dark grey solid.

+1.

 

[Sator]

Originally Posted by Despos

Mid grey sharkskin. Between your light grey and dark grey solid.

2+

But also take a look at the H&S book of Crispaires (mostly) and Frescos (a couple). Hopefully, it would be ready by the time summers hits.

 

[Cantabrigian]

What's the difference between a Crispaire and a Fresco?

I thought it was similar to the difference between an escalator and moving stairs.

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by Cantabrigian

What's the difference between a Crispaire and a Fresco?

I thought it was similar to the difference between an escalator and moving stairs.

There is a difference. I'm not sure I can explain it, but the frescos in that book are (like all frescos) a rougher and more open weave. Crispaire seems to be H&S's version of tropical worsted. It has a finer finish, and the weave is not so open.

This is based on observation of the swatches, I don't own either. I could be wrong.

 

[Casanova White]

I think a navy suit in a 36s would be great. Delivered to my exacting measurements to my house. Think that would suit you just fine!!

Who's Chan?

CW

 

[dopey]

Originally Posted by Manton

There is a difference. I'm not sure I can explain it, but the frescos in that book are (like all frescos) a rougher and more open weave. Crispaire seems to be H&S's version of tropical worsted. It has a finer finish, and the weave is not so open. This is based on observation of the swatches, I don't own either. I could be wrong.
I don't think it is fair to say that the Crispaires are like a tropical worsted. They are a bit more refined than most frescos, but they are still pretty rough and their high-twist nature is very much in evidence. They are also porous and breezy, but, as you correctly noted, not as open as classic frescos. A better description would be to say they are a more refined fresco that sacrifices a little bit of openeness for a little bit smoother hand. Also, I believe the Crispaire books have both all-wool and wool/mohair blends and there are a couple of different weights. But that has nothing to do with what I posted about above. I am a big fan of the Crispaire line and like the performance very much. The colors and patterns are limited, but I will look there first when thinking about a SB summer suit.

 

[Manton]

Listen to the dwarf.

 

[dah328]

Originally Posted by Vintage Gent

As a point of reference, I have an odd jacket on order in the attached fabric:
What book is that fabric from? It looks interesting.

 

[Vintage Gent]

Originally Posted by dah328

What book is that fabric from? It looks interesting.

It's from the H&S Eutopia. A new fabric for Spring/Summer 2008.

http://www.hollandandsherry.com/page...2008/hs138.htm

 

[Vintage Gent]

Originally Posted by Manton

Listen to the dwarf.

The dwarf I shall heed.

 

[spectre]

Air force or petrol blue as a lighter alternative to your navy?