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- Wed Feb 06, 2013 6:38 am
- Forum: The Bespoke Forum
- Topic: First bespoke: What fabric for navy blazer?
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Re: First bespoke: What fabric for navy blazer?
@dkst: Thanks for the recommendation and contact info. I didn't even look at Dugdale's Formalwear as I thought that would be black tie related. @Rowly & Rodes: Your blazer definitely makes sense for a summer blazer, but I'm thinking of this one as more a fall/winter (and wearing at nighttime functio...
- Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:43 am
- Forum: The Bespoke Forum
- Topic: First bespoke: What fabric for navy blazer?
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Re: First bespoke: What fabric for navy blazer?
Thanks for the ongoing replies. After doing more research, it seems that some other fabric brands worth looking into include Smith (Botany, Steadfast) and Harrisons (Oyster, Fine Classics). I've also read much about Lesser, but I'm not sure if their very traditional style is right for me. I should m...
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:39 pm
- Forum: The Bespoke Forum
- Topic: First bespoke: What fabric for navy blazer?
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Re: First bespoke: What fabric for navy blazer?
Would you consider that one suitable for a blazer or more for suits?rodes wrote:Liquidus,
I had a SB suit cut from 9436, navy pick and pick, perhaps three years ago. I really like it, so much so, that I am considering a DB from the very same. Substantial, 14 ounce cloth that drapes well.
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:15 pm
- Forum: The Bespoke Forum
- Topic: First bespoke: What fabric for navy blazer?
- Replies: 43
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Re: First bespoke: What fabric for navy blazer?
Thanks for the replies. I've heard fresco being recommended often for a blazer, but two things have prevented me from considering it further: 1. I've looking for something in a fall/winter weight and fresco seems to be designed for summer. 2. I've never seen it in person, but I've heard that fresco ...
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:23 pm
- Forum: The Bespoke Forum
- Topic: First bespoke: What fabric for navy blazer?
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First bespoke: What fabric for navy blazer?
Hello everyone. My name is Justin and I'm coming to this website to learn more about bespoke clothing and fabric. I'm currently thinking about having a navy blazer made as my first piece of bespoke clothing. I live in the California Bay Area and would like it to be appropriate for business environme...