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by reubencahn
Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:38 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Will hopsack wear cooler than other worsteds?
Replies: 1
Views: 454

Will hopsack wear cooler than other worsteds?

I live in San Diego where the average high in January is in the mid-sixties (18.5 centigrade) so other than Finmeresco, I've never had suits made of anything heavier than 10 oz. I love the way the Finmeresco drapes but am looking for a dark/charcoal grey for my next order. I've been looking at the c...
by reubencahn
Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:46 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Harrison's Sunbeam: Any Experience Or Opinions
Replies: 1
Views: 641

Harrison's Sunbeam: Any Experience Or Opinions

I'm thinking about ordering a summer blazer in this material. It fits my desire for a lightweight navy hopsack, but I've yet to see any examples of it made up. It feels nice in my hand, but I don't have the experience to judge a fabric from a tiny swatch. As you can see, it is quite transparent. If ...
by reubencahn
Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:07 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: High armholes and larger arms?
Replies: 3
Views: 1392

High armholes and larger arms?

I have a question about high armholes, and I'm hoping I can get a more expert answer here. I'm ordering my first jacket from a local tailor after previous orders from W.W. Chan. Since he's right here for multiple fittings, I'd like to work on perfecting fit and silhouette. I'm trying to decide if I ...