Navy HB suiting

[Concordia]

Any ideas for especially good or disappointing navy herringbones for fall/winter? I just saw a few samples, and while I liked the feel of Golden Bale 13oz, their 11oz had colors and patterns I liked better. And the Holland & Sherry Perennial had a nice look, but I have no idea how well it will behave. (This is for evenings out, not office.)

[hectorm]

What about something from the H. Lesser 311 collection at 12 oz? Not exactly what I would call a "winter" cloth, but heavy enough for this modern heated-up world and refined enough for night outings.
Their 30910 medium to dark blue herringbone has a wonderful texture and overtone. I can attest about the quality based on the birdeye from the same collection.

[Concordia]

That would be the standard 11/12oz. I know it's not necessarily bad, although when the 13oz works well, it really sings. I have some of the standard 13s and a birdseye DB in the Golden Bale.

[alden]

The Steadfast book has a navy herringbone that is superb. I bought a length for myself last year. It feels like 15 ozs. and that ought to work for Winter with an overcoat.

Cheers

[Concordia]

Let's hope it still exists.

[Bleston]

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[alden]

I hope Steadfast is available for you Concordia.

In my humble opinion, the Big Ben is just a rustic, heavy cloth and can't hold a candle to Steadfast, a cloth that rivals (and maybe betters) the old Lesser 16.

Cheers

[bjs]

Concordia,

The Smith's Botany book (12/13oz) also has a nice navy herringbone, number 3942. Not sure on availability since the takeover. Good luck!

BJS

[mimile]

What about Dugdale? They have beautiful HB in their Town classic and Royal classic books. There is also a very nice one in the Formal book.

[Bleston]

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[Concordia]

I ended up getting a blue/charcoal pick & pick from the Smith Botany book. Not quite the luxury thing I had in mind, but I love the color and who knows how long that collection will remain intact. Now we'll see if a better solution pops up its head before next winter...

[yasu10s]

I ended up getting a blue/charcoal pick & pick from the Smith Botany book. Not quite the luxury thing I had in mind, but I love the color and who knows how long that collection will remain intact. Now we'll see if a better solution pops up its head before next winter...

Do you remember the reference number of this fabric by any chance?

[Glenroyal]

I have the blue/grey pic & pic from the Botany book. Mine is 3977 -it not 'luxury' but it's a great cloth and drapes really well. I've just had a second pair of trousers made so it's still available I would think.

[yasu10s]

I have the blue/grey pic & pic from the Botany book. Mine is 3977 -it not 'luxury' but it's a great cloth and drapes really well. I've just had a second pair of trousers made so it's still available I would think.

Thank you Glenroyal!

[Concordia]

Just to follow up, I ended up getting the Golden Bale 13oz. That and the Piuma navy should cover most of the non-summer evening events that can't be served by grey suits or the odd jacket. As for the Steadfast, I will take a look at their greys again. I have three of those suits already, but a mid-grey herringbone or blue stripe on grey might be a nice daytime option.