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These are the longest patch pockets I've seen - do you plan on carrying a newspaper in them?
 

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Originally Posted by edmorel
assuming it's a 2 button, they seem to start at the second button and end about an inch from the hem. that seems about right.

They seem quite elongated, which is a reflection of the overall coat silhouette which looks very elongated as well (too long?). End result is they look very tall - the OP could probably store a standing bottle of wine in each pocket.
 

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What is the price of his bespoke now? I heard it was $7,000.
 

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Originally Posted by gdl203
They seem quite elongated, which is a reflection of the overall coat silhouette which looks very elongated as well (too long?). End result is they look very tall - the OP could probably store a standing bottle of wine in each pocket.
The proportions of the suit are just horrendous. Too long, angles are bad, curves in the wrong places and not where they are needed. You can't point to one thing going wrong, just to an entirety that is poorly proportioned.
 

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Originally Posted by iammatt
The proportions of the suit are just horrendous. Too long, angles are bad, curves in the wrong places and not where they are needed. You can't point to one thing going wrong, just to an entirety that is poorly proportioned.
They aren't finished.
 

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I would like to see the final product. Right now, you look like you are prepared to go on stage in a production of The Nutcracker. I know it is only a fitting, so I am figuring it will be tweaked into something wearable in the future.

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I don't think the pockets are too long, just too high up. As for the suit as a whole: something looks wrong with the shoulders. I understand the sleeveheads aren't finished off, but there is something strange about how the shoulders look to be pinching in the chest, while simultaneously looking very extended (even if they arent). The line of the sleeve is also peculiar, though I don't know if the issues are related. Notice how it appears to fall in a straight line virtually perpendicular to the groudn down to the elbow before taking on any curvature. It looks more like an imposed shape than a natural one, and not very pretty to look at either way.
 

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Personally I think the shoulders are a bit too extended and I would lose the padding. You said it is all you, but I can see the basting stitches holding it in place. As mentioned the jacket is a bit on the long side. It seems as though you are happy though, that is what matters.
 

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Originally Posted by gdl203
store a standing bottle of wine in each pocket.

I plan on just resting my hands in those pockets [also my third leg]. Thanks for the idea, I am an oenophile.

Originally Posted by whnay.
What is the price of his bespoke now? I heard it was $7,000.

I don't think he charges enough for what he does or what he is able to accomplish. What you don't see are multiple fittings, someone who projects his own personal standards onto his products regardless of who the client might be. He, to me, had never lost his "boutique touch," rare indeed.

Originally Posted by iammatt
The proportions of the suit are just horrendous. Too long, angles are bad, curves in the wrong places and not where they are needed. You can't point to one thing going wrong, just to an entirety that is poorly proportioned.

What do you think of the black-brown color sportscoat? It's a rare one - to find a brown that fits my Winter colorings - a true black brown. My wife loves it as all she sees are my deeep pearly brown eyes when I wear that jacket.

Originally Posted by George
They aren't finished.

True that. You are wise, George.

Originally Posted by mafoofan
The line of the sleeve is also peculiar, though I don't know if the issues are related. Notice how it appears to fall in a straight line virtually perpendicular to the groudn down to the elbow before taking on any curvature. It looks more like an imposed shape than a natural one, and not very pretty to look at either way.

I don't know, I like 'em. See George's wisdom. Another view, that's the way I hang . . .

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Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH
It seems as though you are happy though, that is what matters.

True that.

Originally Posted by iyorito
very 70s

I like, I like. Plan to swank it out with a turtleneck à la Halston just because of your post. Thank you.

- M
 

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Originally Posted by mmkn
Mr. Green sends me a "presentation" of fabrics he selected himself based on knowing me, my wishes, my climate. His knowledge and eyes in the fabric market are truly all encompassing.

Just for today, Blagojevich.
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- M


Many thanks, also for Rod. Whatever you think of him, he's quite the character.

Originally Posted by mmkn
I don't think he charges enough for what he does or what he is able to accomplish. What you don't see are multiple fittings, someone who projects his own personal standards onto his products regardless of who the client might be. He, to me, had never lost his "boutique touch," rare indeed.

Here's a short clip of his approach.


Originally Posted by mmkn
I don't know, I like 'em. See George's wisdom. Another view, that's the way I hang . . .

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- M


I am not sure that I am seeing the issue with the sleeve either. Also, not sure that it matters much to Foo's view, but didn't you mention before somewhere that you have rather square shoulders?
 

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Originally Posted by mmkn
I plan on just resting my hands in those pockets [also my third leg]. Thanks for the idea, I am an oenophile. I don't think he charges enough for what he does or what he is able to accomplish. What you don't see are multiple fittings, someone who projects his own personal standards onto his products regardless of who the client might be. He, to me, had never lost his "boutique touch," rare indeed. What do you think of the black-brown color sportscoat? It's a rare one - to find a brown that fits my Winter colorings - a true black brown. My wife loves it as all she sees are my deeep pearly brown eyes when I wear that jacket. True that. You are wise, George. I don't know, I like 'em. See George's wisdom. Another view, that's the way I hang . . .
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True that. I like, I like. Plan to swank it out with a turtleneck à la Halston just because of your post. Thank you. - M

M, I just love the way you take it all in your stride. There something, for want of a better word....Zen....about your approach. Enjoy your clothes.
 

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