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by aldo
Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:04 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: 'Off-Row' Bespoke Tailors
Replies: 2
Views: 1532

Re: 'Off-Row' Bespoke Tailors

I dont think George Bespoke exists anymore, or not in same location anyway, popped past about 4months ago and shop was boarded up.
by aldo
Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Dinner Jacket (Midnight blue or Black)
Replies: 14
Views: 3475

Re: Dinner Jacket (Midnight blue or Black)

Thanks for your support, i think i will stick with that then. I am leaving the general styling to the tailor, i told him 4x1 with peak lapels (but not too peaked) and i will leave the rest to him. He has a natural applied (Italian hand stiched) style to all his suits so i wouldn't want to detract hi...
by aldo
Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Dinner Jacket (Midnight blue or Black)
Replies: 14
Views: 3475

Re: Dinner Jacket (Midnight blue or Black)

Thanks all, visited my tailor yesterday and finally decided on the Smith 10/11oz black wool Barathea. Although i did ask him to see if he can find the same fabric in maybe 11/12oz or 12/13oz. Do you think i am going too heavy? I will be wearing the suit for my wedding as well as other dinner functio...
by aldo
Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Dinner Jacket (Midnight blue or Black)
Replies: 14
Views: 3475

Re: Dinner Jacket (Midnight blue or Black)

Thanks very much for the advice. I am receiving some samples of cloth tomorrow, 3 black 3 midnight blue, some Barathea and one is a wool mohair mix from both (Smiths and Holland & Sherry). I have decided smooth black satin for the lapels. So the real decision will be the black or M-blue. Still not s...
by aldo
Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Dinner Jacket (Midnight blue or Black)
Replies: 14
Views: 3475

Dinner Jacket (Midnight blue or Black)

Dear people of TLL, This is my first post. i am having a dinner suit made and have been advised that the darkest of midnight blue's can look blacker than black and in fact gives a richer black in photos. Can anyone provide any advice or even better photographic evidence. Any help much appreciated. A...