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by Breakaway
Sat Mar 27, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Correct Length for Bespoke Knitwear
Replies: 12
Views: 2171

Re: Correct Length for Bespoke Knitwear

In 1964 I saw Terence Stamp on Broadway in "Alfie". In one act he wore a sweater that was very long. The sweater had no waist suppression; it just hung loosely over his hips. He looked great! I suggest that there is no "correct length." It's just what looks good on you and suits your personality. Al...
by Breakaway
Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:08 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: More on Gary Grant
Replies: 5
Views: 2688

More on Gary Grant

I remember reading many years ago in a quote attibuted to Grant that he had been influenced by Douglas Fairbanks SR, Noel Coward, Jack Buchanan (starred in The Band Wagon with Fred Astaire) and Rex Harrison. Here's the question: What did each of the persons mentioned contribute to Grant's style? Br...
by Breakaway
Tue Aug 02, 2005 10:20 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Great looking suits in the movies
Replies: 43
Views: 13930

memorable suits in the movies

I remember Rex Harrison in Preston Sturges' "Unfaithfully Yours" as the jealous orchestra conductor who imagines different scenarios of revenge upon his wife as he conducts three different pieces. It was, I believe, the first time I had ever seen a pair of trousers with a belt in the back. My memory...