The Official Tweed Appreciation Thread

[katabatic]

Wow, how did I completely miss this thread? @FlyingMonkey - that half-norfolk is an amazing find.

Cross-posted from the November 14th friday challenge:

 

[rodaman]

Wow, how did I completely miss this thread? @FlyingMonkey - that half-norfolk is an amazing find.

Cross-posted from the November 14th friday challenge:

Love the blue lapel windowpane waistcoat on your tumblr page. where is it from?

 

[katabatic]

Love the blue lapel windowpane waistcoat on your tumblr page. where is it from?

Thanks! It's MTM from the same maker as the tweed suit - Beckett & Robb. I got a sportcoat in that fabric (it's the one on my most recent post), and added the waistcoat on a whim. I used my steamer to roll the lapel down further, past the top button, as I generally prefer waistcoats with a slightly lower "V".

 

[David Reeves]



beautiful cut

Thanks, not a single pin in there neither.

 

[VRaivio]

Moleskin was traditionally a working man's humble, warm, strong and comfy cloth, so a moleskin suit is a peculiar mix, perhaps in line with corduroy suits. Not business formal, but not truly casual either. An off-time suit, then, but not really worn by a lot of guys. David, who commissions these from you?

 

[EFV]

I would, but perhaps in a more leisurely cut, more workwear inspired.

 

[VRaivio]

On another note, although seen in a ladies' jacket, here's a beautiful tweed:

 

[OlSarge]

Moleskin was traditionally a working man's humble, warm, strong and comfy cloth, so a moleskin suit is a peculiar mix, perhaps in line with corduroy suits. Not business formal, but not truly casual either. An off-time suit, then, but not really worn by a lot of guys. David, who commissions these from you?

Certainly that is the tradition but as far as I'm concerned it should be treated purely as a guideline rather than a rule. It would all depend on one's location and business. In the suburbs of the northern tier, where one's office is in a business park rather than downtown, I would call it smart and practical. And, as you suggest, as a suit for the weekend or vacations at one's 'country place' such a suit would be really quite a good idea. Down here in the heat, sadly, it would end up being a closet queen as with most of my tweeds and corduroys. Once relocated in the Pacific Northwest, however, I can see getting lots of use out of such cloth. Great bit of tailoring that.

 

[sugarbutch]

I'd be concerned about shiny elbows and seat, but otherwise I don't see any problem with the moleskin suit. Looks pretty **** to me.

 

[David Reeves]



Moleskin was traditionally a working man's humble, warm, strong and comfy cloth, so a moleskin suit is a peculiar mix, perhaps in line with corduroy suits. Not business formal, but not truly casual either. An off-time suit, then, but not really worn by a lot of guys. David, who commissions these from you?

This is my first one and I think this client is a Doctor. We used to sell them off the rack at Richard James in Navy and Brown, I decided to do mine in dark green. Its really meant as an alternative to very casual weekend wear, you can just put it on and go with knitwear or a shirt, the jacket and trousers can also be worn separately as well because of the weight and durability of the cloth.

 

[David Reeves]



I'd be concerned about shiny elbows and seat, but otherwise I don't see any problem with the moleskin suit. Looks pretty **** to me.

Should be fine its a hardy cloth meant mainly for trousers which as garments take the most wear. The pile isn't quite like a velvet. Over time you may actually start to see interesting wear characteristics a bit like a raw denim.

 

[A Canuker]

I think that is a great jacket and the rest would be the same. Sigh for money and it's objects.

 

[dopey]

Just ordered two pair of tweed trousers. A heavyweight from Molloy and a fake donegal from Cacciapoli.

 

[David Reeves]



Just ordered two pair of tweed trousers. A heavyweight from Molloy and a fake donegal from Cacciapoli.

Will be auctioning a tweed bespoke tweed jacket in the style forum holiday auction. Hope to see you bidding!

 

[DavideMiguel85]

That moleskin jacket looks beautiful, really nice finish to it. I see moleskin as an option at some places, but I'm just not sure how they'd fit in for me. They seem around 400g and 'not very breathable at all'. I like the balance I have between med-heavy tweeds and some lightweight ones, they breath well, keep me warm and comfortable (and look smart...), and in the UK I can wear them almost all year round, apart from the real summer heat (which sometimes doesn't come, and if it does, often doesn't hang around for too long).

P.s. Anyone seen any jackets made from something like this? I'm struggling to picture it. It's a lightweight Saxony tweed.

http://oi61.tinypic.com/168elqa.jpg