The London Lounge

Note the single-link cuffs on the shirt!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVSgx7gK ... ed&search=


And a modified approach to everyone's favorite sub-topic, the stroller:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqmmTjC3 ... ed&search=

The trousers are quite dark in these kinescopes, but in still photos I've seen him wear traditional stripes with this jacket/vest/bow tie combination.

I have yet to figure out how detachable single link cuffs are constructed so that they can be attached to the rest of the sleeve. Does any gentleman have a good idea? In particular, what kind of holes, if any, and what kind of connectors are used?

Concordia, thanks for these wonderful links (not only of sartorial interest).

The Heifetz particularly is also a superb example of a coat that stays put when the (bow) arm is raised to the horizontal and vigorously moved around. I don't know whether the extra weight of the morning coat, or the fact that it's a body coat, help in this, but it would be a great thing to show one's tailor, along with Astaire dancing.

When people discuss the desire for high armholes and drape, they are often hankering for freedom of movement such as these men required in their professional lives.

Toscanini needed much the same facility, and got it. Not from the most famous source, however-- I've read that Scholte tossed him out of the shop after learning that he was a musician.

Fabulous clips, Concordia. It nice to see Heifetz flash that cheeky grin at the end of the Mozart. It's such a contrast to his usual stern pocker face. As for the Toscanini, I was a bit disappointed as I thought I was going to get to see and hear him do the whole Force of Destiny overture. His Verdi is incredibly idiomatic with all that red blooded Italianate phrasing and all. Marvelous stuff!

Here is my favourite picture of a famous musician in morning dress:



It is of course, the great Arthur Nikisch, Wilhelm Furtwängler's legendary predecessor in Berlin.

Concordia wrote:When people discuss the desire for high armholes and drape, they are often hankering for freedom of movement such as these men required in their professional lives.

Toscanini needed much the same facility, and got it. Not from the most famous source, however-- I've read that Scholte tossed him out of the shop after learning that he was a musician.

Fabulous!
Does anyone know who the maestro's maker(s) was(were)?

I believe that Finollo (Genova) did some shirts for him.
Sc

I believe the long defunct Prandoni were Toscanini's tailors.

HappyStroller wrote:I have yet to figure out how detachable single link cuffs are constructed so that they can be attached to the rest of the sleeve. Does any gentleman have a good idea? In particular, what kind of holes, if any, and what kind of connectors are used?

Have you seen the Bowns Bespoke site?

If I am correct in assuming you are talking about shirts with detachable cuffs ten have a look at
www.bownsbespoke.com

Thank you very much for your kind lead to the wonderful bownsbespoke site, Sir Royston. And it's been quite a long while since I last visited your own site, very useful indeed for all kinds of formal wear accessories. Will do soon.

HappyStroller wrote:Thank you very much for your kind lead to the wonderful bownsbespoke site, Sir Royston. And it's been quite a long while since I last visited your own site, very useful indeed for all kinds of formal wear accessories. Will do soon.

My Pleasure. Hope to see you soon!

Concordia wrote:When people discuss the desire for high armholes and drape, they are often hankering for freedom of movement such as these men required in their professional lives.

Toscanini needed much the same facility, and got it. Not from the most famous source, however-- I've read that Scholte tossed him out of the shop after learning that he was a musician.

I've read that too - odd that Scholte accepted Jack Buchanan!
NJS