Double Breasted Fresco

voxsartoria · Jan 23, 2009

Well, I've never seen any of my frescos, even the Italian ones from Barbera, become "fuzzy." Quite the contrary...they hang like iron and are far from a cuddly fabric.

I like frescos a lot, and I just recently added four fresco suits and an odd jacket in a fresco to my wardrobe. And I have another fresco suit being made as I write.

- B

dopey · Jan 23, 2009

Originally Posted by Film Noir Buff

I believe the Frescos are all made by the same mill perhaps with different specifications for different merchants. If the specs change too much it might not be FVresco within the meaning of the Act. I admit I never developed the super ability to gaze at cloth and divine its contents or to rub it together to test its quality and longevity.

I have no idea about who weaves what, but telling the Minnis from the Crispaire is not that hard if you own both. They are simply different.

Originally Posted by Film Noir Buff

I have never read your Coney Island story but would love to see the link. I would also love to see the suit Mr. Logsdail made for a pooch.
Not much of a story, but here it is. Can't help with the dog coat, sorry. No idea what that is about.

Film Noir Buff · Jan 23, 2009

Originally Posted by dopey

I have no idea about who weaves what, but telling the Minnis from the Crispaire is not that hard if you own both. They are simply different. Not much of a story, but here it is. Can't help with the dog coat, sorry. No idea what that is about.
Probably more fun than that site has seen in a month of Sundays. I still want to see the dog in a 3 piece suit. Considering Fresco is for the dog days I wonder if Logsdail used it for said dandified doggie?

Film Noir Buff · Jan 23, 2009

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Well, I've never seen any of my frescos, even the Italian ones from Barbera, become "fuzzy." Quite the contrary...they hang like iron and are far from a cuddly fabric. I like frescos a lot, and I just recently added four fresco suits and an odd jacket in a fresco to my wardrobe. And I have another fresco suit being made as I write. - B
Wait, wasnt their a guy who worked at Barbera named Francesco? Maybe you misunderstood when you bought the fabric? I am not saying Fresco isnt wonderful fabric, that it doesnt hold its shape, that it doesnt last, it's wicking properties are impressive. It is for odd jackets and laconic, country suits, just not for a professional setting as I see it.

Manton · Jan 23, 2009

Can somebody quote my post defining "laconic" so Buffy can see it?

The idea of fresco as a country suit is just hilarious.

dopey · Jan 23, 2009

Originally Posted by Film Noir Buff

Wait, wasnt their a guy who worked at Barbera named Francesco? Maybe you misunderstood when you bought the fabric?

I am not saying Fresco isnt wonderful fabric, that it doesnt hold its shape, that it doesnt last, it's wicking properties are impressive. It is for odd jackets and laconic, country suits, just not for a professional setting as I see it.

I don't know what you mean here.

Film Noir Buff · Jan 23, 2009

Originally Posted by dopey

I don't know what you mean here.
It absorbs moisture from the body and then dries out quickly. Listen, I want to see the dandiacal doggie. Can you get Logsdail to post a snap shot?

Concordia · Jan 23, 2009

Originally Posted by dopey

I don't know what you mean here.

All laconic suits are like that.

Manton · Jan 23, 2009

Originally Posted by Concordia

All laconic suits are like that.

It's funny, I don't own a single non-laconic suit, in that not one of my suits has ever spoken a word to me.

dopey · Jan 23, 2009

Originally Posted by Manton

It's funny, I don't own a single non-laconic suit, in that not one of my suits has ever spoken a word to me.

If I recall correctly, there is a thread somewhere in which FNB insists his ties scream at him and order him around the room.

Concordia · Jan 23, 2009

Originally Posted by Manton

It's funny, I don't own a single non-laconic suit, in that not one of my suits has ever spoken a word to me.

Well, Fresco has a particularly dry finish.

itsstillmatt · Jan 23, 2009

Some people have suits which speak volumes.

Concordia · Jan 23, 2009

Originally Posted by dopey

If I recall correctly, there is a thread somewhere in which FNB insists his ties scream at him and order him around the room.

Now that would explain a lot.

A Y · Jan 23, 2009

Linen-silk blends also work well for summer suitings. It still wrinkles like linen, but not as badly.

DB as a summer suit is fine. I have one using the light grey LL Brisa coming, and it's a 3-piece in case it gets too airy when the weather turns cooler.

--Andre

Vintage Gent · Jan 23, 2009

Originally Posted by Manton

Just for the record, "laconic" means "terse" or "concise," i.e., the opposite of verbose or longwinded (thus understandable that the word's meaning would be unknown to you). It comes from Lacedaemon, a part of ancient Sparta, whose people were known for not saying much, especially compared to the verbose Athenians.

Its relevance to cloth escapes me.

Originally Posted by Manton

Can somebody quote my post defining "laconic" so Buffy can see it?

The idea of fresco as a country suit is just hilarious.

Done.

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