Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

[Patrick R]

I’m not sorting through that mess. I book marked my favorite fabrics and kept it moving. I miss the old hickey freeman.

What did you like about the old Hickey Freeman?

 

[lordsuperb]

What did you like about the old Hickey Freeman?

The quality of fabrics used, and the fit of the shirts worked well with my body. They also had a MTO service on their website where you could specify the dimensions of your shirts. I wish they would bring it back.

 

[dalevy]

Hi all, is anyone interested in buying 4 yards of this cloth from me? I bought it from edmorel a while back but I changed jobs and don't really see getting this made up any time soon if ever. I bought for 60/yard. I'll sell it for 210 conus shipping included.

PM me if interested.

This is ed's description and pictures. It does feel very nice.

another great cloth, brown High Twist 15/16 oz cloth. This is milled in England by Bower Roebuck, who mill for Scabal. This shade is a chocolate brown melange, again, would make an absolutely terrific suit in any configuration. $60 yard.

 

[mactire]

I’m not sorting through that mess. I book marked my favorite fabrics and kept it moving. I miss the old hickey freeman.

Fair nuff, I meant which you'd bookmarked, just curious as to what the change over time was.

 

[mactire]

Hi all, is anyone interested in buying 4 yards of this cloth from me? I bought it from edmorel a while back but I changed jobs and don't really see getting this made up any time soon if ever. I bought for 60/yard. I'll sell it for 210 conus shipping included.

PM me if interested.

Make sure to list it here as well:
https://www.styleforum.net/buyandsell/categories/cloth.79/

 

[bdavro23]

The quality of fabrics used, and the fit of the shirts worked well with my body. They also had a MTO service on their website where you could specify the dimensions of your shirts. I wish they would bring it back.

Would you mind describing the process for specifying the dimensions of the shirts?

 

[lordsuperb]

Would you mind describing the process for specifying the dimensions of the shirts?

See process:

https://hansensclothing.com/navy-bl...roadcloth-custom-dress-shirt-by-skip-gambert/

 

[lordsuperb]

Fair nuff, I meant which you'd bookmarked, just curious as to what the change over time was.

The shirt factory they used was sold off when the company went into liquidation as I recall. The fabrics were noticeably cheaper and made in India starting in 2009/2010. They also got rid of specific shirt lengths (i.e 16.5 - 37) and went to half sizes (16.5 - 36/37).

 

[MenWithStyl3]

Anyone has experience with Holland and Sherry Moonlight Shimmer? It is a 50% silk 45% Wool 5% cashmere blend. Would be great if someone can share their experiences with this blend / collection. Cheers

 

[bdavro23]

See process:

https://hansensclothing.com/navy-bl...roadcloth-custom-dress-shirt-by-skip-gambert/

Very interesting, thanks for posting. I am pretty familiar with Skip Gambert from a previous company I worked with and they make a decent shirt. I think probably the best thing about them is the ability to customize their collars. Have you not been able to find a replacement MTM program that you like?

 

[smittycl]

My tailor here in DC offers Gambert shirts. I ordered a few several years ago but eventually decided to stick with Zegna, Finamore, and Ledbury as I'm an easy fit.

 

[bdavro23]

My tailor here in DC offers Gambert shirts. I ordered a few several years ago but eventually decided to stick with Zegna, Finamore, and Ledbury as I'm an easy fit.

The Zegna and Finamore shirts are lovely and they tend to pick great fabrics. If they fit and you like the styling, its a great option.

 

[lordsuperb]

Very interesting, thanks for posting. I am pretty familiar with Skip Gambert from a previous company I worked with and they make a decent shirt. I think probably the best thing about them is the ability to customize their collars. Have you not been able to find a replacement MTM program that you like?

I've never ordered from skip gambert but that was the process hickey freeman used.

I've had some bespoke shirts made by hilditch and key but they stopped traveling to the states and I've been reduced to sending them pictures of shirt fabrics I'm interested in. Its not ideal. I tried Robert Talbott a few years back with Wm Fox, a local store in DC, but the fit of the shirts were off and the fabrics (Acorn) weren't sturdy at all. Wm Fox also offered Y'Aprey shirts which are really nice but the fabric selection is limited.

 

[lordsuperb]

My tailor here in DC offers Gambert shirts. I ordered a few several years ago but eventually decided to stick with Zegna, Finamore, and Ledbury as I'm an easy fit.

What store?

 

[smittycl]

What store?

Geoffrey Lewis at 15th and H. I've been having my stuff tailored there for a decade. They offer MTM through Adrian Jules and Oxxford but it's pricey. Their tailoring skills are first-rate.

http://geoffreylewisltd.com/