Good visit yesterday, I've lost so much weight they not only had to take in my trousers but trim up my jacket! Good for the old ego. Apparently the fellow in front of me had a pretty big weight loss as well.
Congrats on the weight loss!!
Good visit yesterday, I've lost so much weight they not only had to take in my trousers but trim up my jacket! Good for the old ego. Apparently the fellow in front of me had a pretty big weight loss as well.
I had a G&H suit years ago. I make it to HKG several times a year on business, I get all my suits and shirts made there (and have done for about a decade).
Gonna head up next week to see the boys and start a suit. Torn between a light gray and a mid gray. Don't have either so far. What does the peanut gallery vote?
I feel like a mid gray and some horn rimmed sunglasses and I could go all Barry Goldwater on you guys.
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Savile Row tailor Thomas Mahon has a cool blog - here's his top ten list: http://www.englishcut.com/topten/
It doesn't get updated much, but it's an interesting look inside the industry. He was head cutter at Anderson & Sheppard before going out on his own. What these folks do is nearly a dying art, but Mr. Mahon is attempting to take on young apprentices and keep the trade alive. He also visits the US a few times a year - if you've got the cash you can arrange an appointment and begin the bespoke process. Two piece suits start at about $3600 - one of a kind, all hand made, just for you.
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I love this thread...lots of great info. Would love to visit a fitting to see the process? I've begun wearing more sports coats since the office has gone business casual.
I really like a light grey prince of wales with a brown or blue.
Last week, I received an invitation to go to the Italian Embassy for a party in a couple weeks that's black tie optional. Would love to wear a tux but will have to opt for the navy suit, white shirt and silver/grey tie. Would a charcoal flannel suit, white shirt and navy tie or prince of wales black/white bow tie more be appropriate?
There was an excellent BBC documentary about Savile Row a couple years ago. I think most of the fellas who follow the haberdashery subforum would enjoy it.
First episode below, the rest can be found by the links on the right side of the YouTube page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD9XVpaRcZU
Thanks Graham, I would love to come see a fitting. After looking at the dates, I could make the June visit and have something made during their Oct. visit, which is my birthday. I would begin with a sportcoat.
You're correct about the navy suit, its solid with a slight herribone pattern. I have several solid navy ties and but ordered a solid midnight navy grenadine grossa from Sam Hober last week. I hope it makes it in time.
Here's a nice light grey suit. Love light grey and light brown for spring.