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how light can it get?
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 3:37 am
by JCH
I saw a book today which revealed that Loro Piana is offering 5 oz suitings, called the “Lightest,” in what essentially I’m guessing is its wool and silk weave known in its other suitings by the name the “Wave.” Jeeves would blackout at the sight.
Re: how light can it get?
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:36 am
by Costi
That would make an excellent bridal veil.
Re: how light can it get?
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:07 pm
by alden
The next lightweight Italian offering will be weightless, transparent and called "Pure-air." It will be very expensive though..
Re: how light can it get?
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:26 pm
by couch
Undoubtedly aimed at the most exclusive market, that of emperors.
Re: how light can it get?
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:36 pm
by shredder
Ah, but Kuki said that lightweight cloths are
iki. I chuckled when I read it!
Re: how light can it get?
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 6:06 pm
by Gruto
The cloth in the making:
Re: how light can it get?
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:06 am
by Costi
couch wrote:Undoubtedly aimed at the most exclusive market, that of emperors.
Re: how light can it get?
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:15 pm
by carl browne
Excellent choice, sir. You should get days and days of faithful service from it.
Re: how light can it get?
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 1:38 am
by storeynicholas
"Suits your Imperial Majesty! - Oh! Yes! And no need for fittings either..."
Re: how light can it get?
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:20 am
by Costi
Do you think it can take the punching of a needle, or you don't tailor it?