The man in the plaid suits

"The brute covers himself, the rich man and the fop adorn themselves, the elegant man dresses!"

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oscarsfan
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Sat Sep 02, 2006 3:49 am

I posted some pictures in the silk wool tweed post
http://thelondonlounge.net/gl/forum/vie ... 5153#15153

But I have been on a plaid suit vibe lately:

italian linen:
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Boat pocket
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Closest to actual colour on my screen.

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Tan wool (+ cashmere ??), linen and silk. Should have bought more fabric for two trousers. Very luxurious but appears not very durable.
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Closest to actual colour on my screen.
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Boat pocket
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handmade buttonholes
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Herbert
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Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:06 pm

i like both of them !!
I am also have a tartan faible :wink:
Your next step should be something in Loden!?

Herbert
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Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:35 am

Oscarsfan,
Thank you for the pics. I am intrigued by the "boat pocket" which seems to have a very dramatic angle or rake. Is this a signature of your tailor or something that you asked for specifically?
oscarsfan
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Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:10 am

manicturncoat wrote:Oscarsfan,
Thank you for the pics. I am intrigued by the "boat pocket" which seems to have a very dramatic angle or rake. Is this a signature of your tailor or something that you asked for specifically?
Some of it is the result of the excellent photography by yours truly via the use of a cell phone camera. It does not appear as rakish in the mirror. The photographs make it look more so.

From http://www.departures.com/articles/sew-fine
The Barchetta breast pocket (little boat), the most beautiful detail of the Neapolitan jacket IMHO. Borrelli’s is more pronounced, whilst Attolini’s is that of a more subtle style.
And from styleforum:
Remember that a true barchetta pocket starts out straight closer to the lapel and gradually curves towards the armhole.
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