The Look goes on...

[Jimmy Balantyne]

I admit I had to Google those. Lovely looking shoes. I see Harrods do them - perhaps in the spring...

Got them a while back. Copperfields in Moorgate, which is a nice shop, couldn't sell them. Wound up outing all their Stenmar stock - dirt cheap. Just to get their money back. I got three (different) pairs... They kind of resented me in the end!

 

[Kingstonian]

Nice. What tartan is that?

I have just stumbled upon a great bargain. A made in England Viyella shirt for £4! Probably unworn. Anyone want to guess the age? I would think 70s.

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55% wool.

They stopped offering that and Viyella shirts are only 20% wool now and have been for some time.

 

[Clouseau]

@Man-of-Mystery put the new Friday Challenge up !

Friday Challenge: It looks a little like a Crombie...

... but is it a Crombie? Firstly, an apology. I have to spend six out of the next seven days on campus, and the odd day is my wife's birthday, so this is going to be a rushed start. But it ought to set you thinking. Secondly, many thanks to Clouseau for keeping me on track - I had no idea how...

www.styleforum.net

 

[Clouseau]

It is the first time M-o-M is running a Challenge, and it is a great topic, i hope we will have a lot of good entries.

Paging the notable Dressers and potential Crombie style coat wearers :
@Mr Knightley, @Botolph, @Thin White Duke, @Cleav, @EFV, @macjedi, @Get Smart, @Bela Kun - one of the rare who owns a real Crombie with @Roycru and Cleav - there are probably others, @Gerry Nelson, @Rais, @Andy57, @am55, @Shen, @upr_crust, @Yorky, etc…

We had an Overcoat Challenge ran by @UrbanComposition two years ago, so fresh/recent pictures would be better gents !

Friday Challenge: It looks a little like a Crombie...

... but is it a Crombie? Firstly, an apology. I have to spend six out of the next seven days on campus, and the odd day is my wife's birthday, so this is going to be a rushed start. But it ought to set you thinking. Secondly, many thanks to Clouseau for keeping me on track - I had no idea how...

www.styleforum.net

 

[Jimmy Balantyne]

 

[Mr Knightley]

55% wool.

They stopped offering that and Viyella shirts are only 20% wool now and have been for some time.

My latest edition, which I bought in Canada (made in Canada too) has only 20% and a rather ‘scratchy’ feel. The new purchase is very soft.

 

[Jimmy Balantyne]

Yeah, got a Crombie. Posted it. Got this though too-

 

[Botolph]

Yeah, got a Crombie. Posted it. Got this though too-

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is that the Woolrich Arctic Parka?

 

[Jimmy Balantyne]

is that the Woolrich Arctic Parka?

No B. It's a reversible smock. The other side's orange and doesn't get used too often. It was in collaboration with an English designer, big into saving the earth. I've got the parka, posted it on here. The smock's more substantial, love Woolrich stuff.

 

[Botolph]

No B. It's a reversible smock. The other side's orange and doesn't get used too often. It was in collaboration with an English designer, big into saving the earth. I've got the parka, posted it on here. The smock's more substantial, love Woolrich stuff.

Nice. Reversible smock, sounds like a Nigel Cabourn design.

 

[Jimmy Balantyne]

Nice. Reversible smock, sounds like a Nigel Cabourn design.

Hello Botolph, it's Griffin Studio. Here's a link - pretentious promo

 

[Botolph]

I can certainly see why you wouldn’t want to wear interior side out. Obnoxious colors and giant logos, etc.
Pretty robust-looking on the reverse though.

 

[Clouseau]

@Man-of-Mystery 's Friday Challenge has been extended until January 12th.
It would be definitely good to see you guys there, and don't tell me you don't have a Crombie style overcoat !

I posted my entry yesterday, a mix of Brit and French clothing.

Coat : Arnys (very Chic French make, definitely my best Crombie style coat)
Scarf : Tootal x Fred Perry
Tie : Old England (a French brand despite his name !)
Shirt : Comme des Garçons
Belt (unseen) : Paul Smith
Trousers: Merc London 'Winston' Sta prest
Shoes: Church's Burwood

Keep the entries coming !

 

[Clouseau]

Love this look mate!

AYP matey !!!!! Good to see you back !!!!!!

 

[Jimmy Balantyne]

Lock & Co emailed to inform me that the Stratton had returned and like a dutiful fool... Merry Christmas one and all.