George
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I think that if you were measured and fitted in Naples that the chances of a great fit on the first go would be excellent. More importantly, they sound like an operation that is concerned with their customer's satisfaction. OTH, hard finished cotton is an unforgiving fabric for alteration. So, probably not the best idea for a start with a $5K suit. There would be a Steed casual look that I would love, but it wouldn't be in this category of things with an Ivy-ish twist to them. I have a tweed odd jacket being made up now that will give me a better handle on this. I should be getting it shortly. In that Filangieri AAAC post that I requoted here, he notes: "But having the chance to influence the work of the Maestro means that you have to respect his own style and artistic inclination, and you don't have to force him and push him too far. During the fitting sessions, you have to learn to 'paint your picture' in the 'framework' of his sartorial style. "That's the main reason why many dedicated aficionados don't have just one provider. Their 'polygamy' is not based on a 'playboy' approach to bespoke fashion. They understand that the Maestro that turns out those flawless flannel chalk-stripe suits might not be able to cut equally gorgeous tweed sport-coats. They understand that the pinched shoulder and large lapels that are the distinctive trademark of some Neapolitan tailors might be totally inappropriate in the case of relaxed, sweater-like fitting cashmere sport-coats. "If they want a summer linen suit with patch pockets, double stitching and a 'light-as-a-breeze' Mediterranean look, they know who's door they're supposed to knock on to get their mission accomplished. There's no such thing as a standardized, universal Neapolitan style. Every tailor, even those who where trained by the same Maestro, evolved an extremely personal interpretation of the Neapolitan cut and has every right to be proud of it." I think there might be some truth to this overall, one that leads to a practical application of this even for those who do not have direct access to a capital of tailoring diversity. So, your point is not lost on me. - BOriginally Posted by voxsartoria
Cotton for a suit? Why?
