Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

[lordsuperb]

This looks great, but as some other members noted, it may not match the cloth I will be using.

Are you dead set on the cashmere herringbone?

 

[dan'l]

^ I just handed it off to my tailor, so I‘m getting it made up next. I was just a bit uncertain on which details to get.

I remember you commenting a lot about having a more „dressy“ SC which doesn‘t scream corporate, for wearing out, etc. That was my idea behind this one. It‘s similar to the W.Bill Phoenix (15904/15906) in color, though that‘s a birdeye. The shop had a birdeye in cashmere as well, but I like herringbone so I bought this.

Anyways, I don‘t really follow the SF „rules“ and tend to buy cloth I like when I come across it. I suppose as a result, my commissions aren‘t really planned out so well and I end up with too much stuff. Live and learn I guess.

 

[lordsuperb]

^ I just handed it off to my tailor, so I‘m getting it made up next. I was just a bit uncertain on which details to get.

I remember you commenting a lot about having a more „dressy“ SC which doesn‘t scream corporate, for wearing out, etc. That was my idea behind this one. It‘s similar to the W.Bill Phoenix (15904/15906) in color, though that‘s a birdeye. The shop had a birdeye in cashmere as well, but I like herringbone so I bought this.

Anyways, I don‘t really follow the SF „rules“ and tend to buy cloth I like when I come across it. I suppose as a result, my commissions aren‘t really planned out so well and I end up with too much stuff. Live and learn I guess.

I understand but I thought you were set on a peak lapel. I usually switch out the cloth if I'm fixated on a particular style and the cloth doesn't fit the bill. I haven't followed style forum convention either and have been happy with most of my commissions. My going out jacket is near completion.

Spoiler: purple tragedy

 

[bry2000]

Thoughts on either of these cloths for a Balmacaan coat?

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[The Chai]

I understand but I thought you were set on a peak lapel. I usually switch out the cloth if I'm fixated on a particular style and the cloth doesn't fit the bill. I haven't followed style forum convention either and have been happy with most of my commissions. My going out jacket is near completion.

Spoiler: purple tragedy

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Swag

 

[dan'l]

I understand but I thought you were set on a peak lapel. I usually switch out the cloth if I'm fixated on a particular style and the cloth doesn't fit the bill. I haven't followed style forum convention either and have been happy with most of my commissions. My going out jacket is near completion.

Spoiler: purple tragedy

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Nah, not particularly set on a PL. My last order for my “2019 fall/winter collection” was a cord suit with peak lapels in Zegna CashCo. Pretty happy how it turned out, except that I had to bring it back for alterations due to my recent weight loss.

I like your coat. What kind of pockets does it have?

 

[hpreston]

Thoughts on either of these cloths for a Balmacaan coat?

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I think either one would look great in a Balmacaan style coat. It really depends one which fabric you think goes better with more of your wardrobe you plan on wearing it with.

 

[dan'l]

Thoughts on either of these cloths for a Balmacaan coat?

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I prefer the second. The color palette looks more suitable as fall/winter outwear, though it depends on what else you have.

I had a raglan-sleeve coat made up a few years back and used this one from Lovat:

 

[lordsuperb]

Nah, not particularly set on a PL. My last order for my “2019 fall/winter collection” was a cord suit with peak lapels in Zegna CashCo. Pretty happy how it turned out, except that I had to bring it back for alterations due to my recent weight loss.

I like your coat. What kind of pockets does it have?

How do the pants hold up?

Patch.

 

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[dan'l]

How do the pants hold up?

Patch.

It’s the older cloth and not the newer stuff, so I think only around 2% cashmere (technically they should call it CoCash, since it is mostly cotton). So far they are fine but haven‘t worn the suit much.

 

[kolecho]

Gents,

This has taken a while but the samples are finally looking good.

I would like to do a run of Minnis mockleno jacketing 100% wool 300g that is woven in two tones of blue threads of navy and midnight. The result is a dark navy tone that is slightly darker than a standard navy suiting. My best effort photos are attached. ETA before Christmas.

Please PM if you are interested. Thanks!

 

[terrorsquad]

I would be interested in this

 

[The Chai]

Ivory silk tussah jacket funded. This was a redo after the tailor messed up the lapels of the last one. Tbis has a subtle double pick stitch, great drape and feels surprisingly light for a cloth that supposedly weighs 350-400 grams per metre

 

[The Chai]

Ps it’s one of the best feeling jackets I ever had. Feels like a warm soft blanket