Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

[Isolation]

It's just a money reason. I also want to try other SR tailors before settling on one. Luxire is a LOT cheaper and I really think the fit is more than adequate. This feeling may change, but until then I'll wear an overcoat from them when it's cold.

 

[Butler]

Anybody know what this is?

 

[dopey]

Looks like the original LL Gunclub

 

[Manton]



Looks like the original LL Gunclub

Definitely not. The ground in the cloth above is much lighter and more yellow. The LL gunclub had a dark tan ground with a purplish overtone.

 

[bienluienapris]

Does someone have an experience with the "five star" bunch from Drapers ? More specificly with the brown houndstooth fabric.

 

[bry2000]



Definitely not. The ground in the cloth above is much lighter and more yellow. The LL gunclub had a dark tan ground with a purplish overtone.

Agreed, not the original LL GC. I have it, still unfunded after all these years. And no plans to fund it at this point.

 

[bry2000]



Does someone have an experience with the "five star" bunch from Drapers ? More specificly with the brown houndstooth fabric.

I don't have that cloth in particular. But the Five Star book is excellent and the cloths make up really well as you'd expect from Drapers.

 

[edmorel]

I've used Five Star and its great, cashmere like feel to the fabric. I also received positive feedback from those that I sold some to (have one length left ).

 

[dopey]



Definitely not. The ground in the cloth above is much lighter and more yellow. The LL gunclub had a dark tan ground with a purplish overtone.

Are you sure that is not just washout from the flash?

 

[TheFoo]

Sup gang.

Need recommendations for a blue woolen flannel with widely spaced white chalk stripes. Or a plain grey woolen flannel glen plain, without overcheck. Or anything.

Hope Manton remembers he gave me right of first refusal over his LL triple check.

 

[dieworkwear]



Sup gang.

Need recommendations for a blue woolen flannel with widely spaced white chalk stripes. Or a plain grey woolen flannel glen plain, without overcheck. Or anything.

Hope Manton remembers he gave me right of first refusal over his LL triple check.

Fox has one

http://www.themerchantfox.co.uk/prod/137/flannel/fox-flannel-classic-navy-chalk-stripe

And then the LL collection, which is something darker and heavier.

http://www.themerchantfox.co.uk/prod/223/london-lounge/london-lounge-midnight-chalk-stripe

Same with grey glen check

http://www.themerchantfox.co.uk/prod/143/flannel/fox-flannel-prince-of-wales-check

http://www.themerchantfox.co.uk/prod/217/london-lounge/london-lounge-1930-trad-glen-check

 

[venividivicibj]

+1 on the Fox.

Drapers also has a wide chalk stripe from Lady San Felice and Flannel - but IMO its a bit more rustic/more nap, so might not be as conservative business dress as the Fox.

 

[poorsod]

The 18 oz LL flannel drapes like iron but wears quite hot. Not if I would get it again.

 

[ericgereghty]

The 18 oz LL flannel drapes like iron but wears quite hot. Not if I would get it again.

I'm so tempted to give a few LLs a go, despite living in Los Angeles

Justification can be that they can serve as travel suits for business and holidays when visiting climates actually worthy of 18 ounce fabric.

 

[Manton]



Are you sure that is not just washout from the flash?

Looks so very different that I really, really doubt it.