The London Lounge

I am not sure about Alberta, but in Vancouver there is David Wilkes and for made-to-measure Pat Cocco of Seville Tailors. Both have web sites. There are bespoke tailors in Toronto and Montreal as well, such as Marcello Tarantino. If you don't mind a quick trip to Chicago or New York you could meet E...

I have a few bespoke garments suitable for three seasons but none for warmer weather. Is there really such a thing as a cool suit? I am thinking of a half-lined fresco or linen but surely even a half-lined jacket will be hot. I would welcome any comments or suggestions.

I think some members would enjoy this brief essay from Thursday's Toronto Globe and Mail: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/fac ... le1235401/

Some members may find this article regarding the president's tuxedo and suits to be of interest: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ ... uguration/

Further to the Jack Newcastle article, I thought "gorge" referred to the seam joining the collar and lapel, not the placement of buttons. Am I wrong? (It wouldn't be the first time of course).

I agree that central heating, and frequently overheating, has a lot to do with the decline of waistcoat popularity. One other factor may be that of price, since a 3-piece is significantly more expensive than a 2-piece. Which brings me my first question: Why does the addition of a waistcoat add so mu...

I am wondering why nobody has mentioned Prince Charles, or Prince Philip, who always seem to be perfectly turned out for every occasion.

Regarding recent trends and developments in the area of 'comfortable' and 'soft' tailoring some members may find a recent article in the Financial Times to be of some interest:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/21dcc356-7864 ... fd2ac.html

Judging from old photographs and films, the unvented coat seems to have been the norm until well into the post-war period. For example, in 1960 the famous grey suit worn by Cary Grant in "North by Northwest" was ventless. In the first James Bond film in 1962, "Dr. No", M wears an unvented suit as do...

I agree that an ordinary black tie such as one might wear to a funeral looks terrible with a dinner jacket. Most of the men who adopt this and similar habits are actors trying to show their individuality and nonconforminst nature. Ironically, they show the exact opposite and someone like Hugh Laurie...