Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

[ZMEH]

here are some swatches from loro piana's pecora nera book. fox brothers also sometimes does stuff like this, but I don't see anything on their site right now. you could contact them to see.

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Thanks Derek. Tried ordering N686028 couple of months ago but apparently it's sold out in EU.

 

[Mr. Six]

This Solbiati one is quite heavy circa 420g. It’s gorgeous. There’s another one with blue check.

What’s the weight of the Zegna version?

I think that’s about right for the weight of the linen. I remember 14 oz. I think this and the blue check both sold out a while ago. Maybe Solbiati has replacements now. I don’t remember the weight of the Zegna. Maybe Derek has a photo of the details. It might have been in the 280-300g range?

 

[lordsuperb]

Don’t actually know what the content is. Like I think tonik has made some pure wool in the past. I bought the cloth precisely because of its slubby nature. Got a full suit made but playing with the idea of using it as a dj though that may be abit faux pax due to the pin stripes but I think the striping pattern is unique and subtle enough to wear it as an odd jacket View attachment 1358618

This looks like a difficult jacket/suit to wear.

 

[The Chai]

This looks like a difficult jacket/suit to wear.

Navy or grey polo...white linen shirt with cravat? Go for the mob boss look? Wear it like a cream linen suit

 

[The Chai]

...or I can go somewhat full tasteless

 

[lordsuperb]

Navy or grey polo...white linen shirt with cravat? Go for the mob boss look? Wear it like a cream linen suit

It does look like something a gangster would wear.

 

[The Chai]

Is that the purpose of your surplus cloth?

At this point I may have to requisition some unfunded liabilities for wiping da bum

 

[lordsuperb]

...or I can go somewhat full tasteless

You will drink alone.

 

[The Chai]

It does look like something a gangster would wear.

Those pictures are from a Kurosawa film where Toshiro Mifune plays a yakuza

 

[The Chai]

You will drink alone.

I kinda love drinking alone...also with this virus going around it's a good time to be left alone in bars

 

[dieworkwear]

This Solbiati one is quite heavy circa 420g. It’s gorgeous. There’s another one with blue check.

What’s the weight of the Zegna version?

I think that’s about right for the weight of the linen. I remember 14 oz. I think this and the blue check both sold out a while ago. Maybe Solbiati has replacements now. I don’t remember the weight of the Zegna. Maybe Derek has a photo of the details. It might have been in the 280-300g range?

Zegna is 300g. 74% linen, 24% wool, and 2% silk.

 

[MenWithStyl3]

here are some swatches from loro piana's pecora nera book. fox brothers also sometimes does stuff like this, but I don't see anything on their site right now. you could contact them to see.

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I had one of these made up awhile back and it looks like this in reality. Pairs well with cream and charcoal trouser.

 

[Bespoke DJP]

Dear @Mr. Six,

Re: Zegna glen plaid
The three swatches' design is identical, so there is no scale difference between them; it is just the angle of the photo.

Re: Solbiati linen
It was fortunate that you did not sleep on this Sartoria Formosa Solbiati linen SC (it is great!) but the fabric' s bunch is long gone and the new one - obviously - does not have any "substitute".

Best,

Dimitris

 

[aristoi bcn]

Just acquired a jacket length through ebay (I paid less than 50$ with shipping) of this wool and silk made by Broadhead & Graves. Wool&Silk is not a mix you see very often and this design (I would call it whipcord) is also quite particular in jacketings.

From the info found at http://www.gladsonltd.com/collection/EnglishCollections/Broadhead_Graves.htm and google it seems that the mill belonged to Huddersfield Fine Worsteds and it was demolished not long time ago. Any further info on the cloth and on the mill is much appreciated.

 

[lordsuperb]

Just acquired a jacket length through ebay (I paid less than 50$ with shipping) of this wool and silk made by Broadhead & Graves. Wool&Silk is not a mix you see very often and this design (I would call it whipcord) is also quite particular in jacketings.

From the info found at http://www.gladsonltd.com/collection/EnglishCollections/Broadhead_Graves.htm and google it seems that the mill belonged to Huddersfield Fine Worsteds and it was demolished not long time ago. Any further info on the cloth and on the mill is much appreciated.

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I would make this a suit.