Hello from a new member...

[oakmont]

Good afternoon All,

A short post to introduce myself as a new London member who has thus far dipped only a toenail let alone a toe into the sea of bespoke...

Looking forward to making your acquaintance and learning and enjoying....


Beej.

[Luca]

Welcome. I think you will find the membership here exceedingly well informed (not including msyelf) and not a little opinionated (including myself ).

I expect that within a couple of years, you might be the proud owner of 2-3 peak-lapelled, 15-Oz., DB suits that reference Apparrel Arts illustrations from the 1930s... Just a guess...

[oakmont]

Thank you Luca! Good to hear from you! My initial impression is that your guess is more than a little educated!

The immediate decision is a wedding suit (mine) for a church wedding followed by a day night reception on the Amalfi Coast at end September.... when I buck up the courage I may post my initial thoughts!

[oakmont]

For the suit I'm thinking a dark blue single breasted single button ( slightly lower to allow a longer lapel) peaked lapel jacket. White shirt with a silver or pale grey macclesfield tie. Big question is the fabric for both the suit and the shirt. Average temp at that time in Amalfi will be 22-23 degrees.

Any thoughts or suggestions, anyone?

thank you

Beej

[Slewfoot]

Welcome! From the LL fabrics I would consider the Piuma or Brisa which are tight, open weaves ideal for warmer climates. The Piuma is more of a Summer fabric while the Brisa is a bit denser, but still wears cool.

One thing I would consider is the peaked lapel. I had a peak lapel made on a SB suit one time and unfortunately regretted it. While sleek and polished, the look can be a bit trendy while a regular notch lapel never goes out of style. Either way, enjoy the process!

[Concordia]

It depends on how warm you run. 21C (70 Fahrenheit) is about my tipping point toward needing warm weather clothing, but if you go a little cooler, you could do something elegant and crisp in more conventional midweights. Harrisons Fine Classics, for example.

Beware, however-- if the humidity is high, then you need to recalculate everything, and Slewfoot's recommendations will be a better place to start. I'm in London today with 18C temperatures but 60% humidity, and my shirt was getting a little damp in the afternoon.

Other warm-weather options: light weight Finmeresco, Holland & Sherry Crispaire. Or just an ordinary tropical 8-9oz from Lessers.

[oakmont]

Slewfoot and Concordia, many thanks for your suggestions. i will investigate accordingly. Perhaps i'm making too much of the weather issue however your suggestions of warmer weather cloths are opening up a new line of education! As a newbie, may i ask how one can view a range of the LL cloths before purchasing?

many thanks.

[davidhuh]

It depends on how warm you run. 21C (70 Fahrenheit) is about my tipping point toward needing warm weather clothing, but if you go a little cooler, you could do something elegant and crisp in more conventional midweights. Harrisons Fine Classics, for example.

Concordia is right - at these temperatures, I start wearing my 13 & 16 oz worsteds... I would not consider summer cloth.

Cheers, David

[C.Lee]

... I had a peak lapel made on a SB suit one time and unfortunately regretted it. While sleek and polished, the look can be a bit trendy...

Hah! I've got one in mohair. It gets the call for summertime social occasions. Just right for the sun, casualness, and celebratory air of summer. This from a man who identifies with sweaters and tweeds.

Regards.

[oakmont]

Thank you all.

Is Mohair too louche to get married in....?!

[theoldesouth]

Just sticking my nose in here to say, welcome to the LL.

Looking forward to your future posts.

[oakmont]

thank you, theoldsouth, appreciate the welcome and i look forward to learning, posting and enjoying...!