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by ajoman
Tue May 10, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Good iron-free fabrics for light summer carry-on travel
Replies: 7
Views: 1909

Re: Good iron-free fabrics for light summer carry-on travel

Isaia does carry one or two hemp fabrics in their summer seasonal MTM offerings. I am not sure where they sourced the hemp however
by ajoman
Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:07 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Plain suede wholecuts
Replies: 1
Views: 810

If I were to guess I would say to have a suede wholecut is a bit of a mixture of styles. At least state side suede is typically used on more casual shoes, and wholecuts aren't often thought of as casual. A suede wholecut would be like a black calf chukka, I do see them but it is somehow just a littl...
by ajoman
Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:04 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Last and soles for longwing brogues
Replies: 3
Views: 1350

I must admit, the single sole version is attractive to my eye. I believe the last change helps the shoe to look cohesive on the single sole. I would wear the shoe in a variety of circumstances, and hope the creator enjoys them fully.
by ajoman
Sat Feb 07, 2009 12:24 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Take pleasure in your dress
Replies: 11
Views: 2809

I thoroughly agree. It has only been 3 years that I have had any interest at all in dress, so I remember feeling somewhat like an imposter and uncomfortable in suiting and shirts, and I'm sure I looked that way as well. It was only through interest and dedication that I was able to experiment enough...
by ajoman
Sat Feb 07, 2009 12:12 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Does water quality matter in making cloth?
Replies: 5
Views: 1135

I have noticed similar things in comparing oriental fabrics to fabrics made in areas such as Lake Como. The later tend to be softer and drape better. I would also suggest that this true for other things, such as Irish whiskey. I have heard that the quality and differentiation between whiskeys has go...
by ajoman
Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:53 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: On Tweeds, Ethics & Sustainability
Replies: 19
Views: 4107

Hello, Excellent points have been raised about considerations to be made when considering searching for organic fabrics. The quality of the fabric is paramount in my opinion, being that something of lower quality will be thrown away more quickly, meaning that all of the resources used to make the ga...