The Anderson & Sheppard Expatriates Thread

[9thsymph]

Anything being made for the summer?

Not presently. I'm still on the fence about precious summer clothing. If I pull the trigger on anything, it will likely be a slouchy navy DB 4x1 (thinking bogart in "to have or have not" vibe)

 

[Despos]

Not presently. I'm still on the fence about precious summer clothing. If I pull the trigger on anything, it will likely be a slouchy navy DB 4x1 (thinking bogart in "to have or have not" vibe)

Appropriate movie reference.

Hmm, slouchy navy DB?....to have or have not?

 

[9thsymph]

I'd basically be interested to order this:

 

[Despos]

I'd basically be interested to order this:
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slouchy is easier to achieve with a heavier cloth with substantial drape. Don't know what cloth would be light enough for summer temps but render a slouchy vibe. There are beautiful textured cloths from Ariston and Caccioppoli in mid to heavier weights that would do this. Using a light canvass and construction to offset the weight. End goal is to have a comfortable jacket that feels like wearing a sweater

 

[lordsuperb]

Not presently. I'm still on the fence about precious summer clothing. If I pull the trigger on anything, it will likely be a slouchy navy DB 4x1 (thinking bogart in "to have or have not" vibe)

Linen is your friend in this instance.


4x1

 

[9thsymph]

slouchy is easier to achieve with a heavier cloth with substantial drape. Don't know what cloth would be light enough for summer temps but render a slouchy vibe. There are beautiful textured cloths from Ariston and Cacciopoli in mid to heavier weights that would do this. Using a light canvass and construction to offset the weight. End goal is to have a comfortable jacket that feels like wearing a sweater

Yeah, this is where I get confused about what I want relative to how it would actually wear and function. I was thinking W. Bill Phoenix or Lamlana, which are both kinda of spongy but light? But then I was also thinking about getting something crisp, dry yet heavy, like some sort of fresco, or mock leno from the finmeresco book. Oh well...

 

[9thsymph]

Linen is your friend in this instance.


4x1
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Is that jacket linen?

 

[Despos]

Didn't think of Mock Leno. Making two of them now, both with very soft and minimal construction. Using a canvass but not much else. Will see how they turn out.

If you go with linen, make it a suit, not just a jacket. Slouchy linen DB suit

 

[lordsuperb]

Is that jacket linen?

Phoenix, but my 8 oz linen jacket takes a beating every summer and still looks crisp after it comes back from the cleaners.

 

[lordsuperb]

@9thsymph

 

[patrickBOOTH]

I find this is great for summer slouch

To be fair I just inquired about it, but I stand by that I would never get a 3 cuff button anything. I don't think it looks good. I am sure other's agree.


Just like my heart. Vox requested to see it via Twitter:
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Why do you assume I don't already have one?

This is the cloth:

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[Nobilis Animus]

@9thsymph


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That first picture is totally perfect. That's all.

 

[classicalthunde]

That first picture is totally perfect. That's all.

Anyone have any ideas of what cloth this is?

 

[comrade]

Re:Slouchy. I have this identical Borrelli Sorrento cut jacket in brown linen.
It fits in the chest and shoulders but it is kind of loose everywhere else. I do
not know if that qualifies as "slouchy". When I wear it it does make me feel
that I am in Santo Domingo where I spent several months more than 40 years ago.
Hot and humid with great food…and cigars, which i don't smoke.

 

[Concordia]

This might have come up elsewhere: does anyone know where Rees-Mogg gets his suits? They are clearly drinking from the A&S Kool-Aid, but there are some differences. Also, such sources as there are place his tailors in an independent shop somewhere else.