Bespoke Coat in the works

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alden
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Sun Nov 27, 2016 8:34 pm

Is yours cut to wear over a sweater, or a jacket?
Over a sweater. I think of these 3/4 coats as I would a tweed sports coat.

I reserve my longer coats for wear with jackets and suits.

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alden
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Sun Nov 27, 2016 8:36 pm

All very beautiful coats above!
Isn't F/W a great season!!??
We should have some photos of members here dressing for the season if anyone has the energy!
Thanks UC!

I do encourage all members to post pictures of themselves in full Fall/Winter attire. It is such a great way for all of us to learn.

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Screaminmarlon
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Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:07 am

alden wrote:
That's great! I love that shade of ca(ra)mel.
Thanks. I like the dark camel/caramel as well.

Very nice coat..let's see it on you!

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Here it is:

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Finally some proper F/W weather here in Milan :D
alden
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Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:17 am

Screamin

Looks great! Perfect medicine for F/W weather. Cloth is lovely. Are those metal buttons?

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Screaminmarlon
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Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:31 am

Thank you Michael!
Buttons are MoP:

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They reflect light a lot
davidhuh
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Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:52 pm

Dear Screamin,

bellissimo capotto - beautiful cut, love it :D

About the buttons, I would reconsider. I know I cannot trust my computer screen, but I think a matt horn would be better. Now I know this is a challenge in Italy where all horn buttons have this glossy finish...

Cheers, David
Screaminmarlon
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Wed Nov 30, 2016 9:55 am

Thank you David!
I agree with you that a matte finish is more refined and less conspicuous (and less plasticky): I'll see to that after this season :wink:
I also have to admit I enjoy some surprise or unexpected touch from my tailor :D
Saluti
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alden
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Wed Nov 30, 2016 6:27 pm

MOP buttons were commonly used on camel colored OCs and especially Polo coats as seen in this illustration

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I think they can look great but like David I have always been a fan of rich brown matte horn buttons on camel and dark camel....heck on just about anything! 8)

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davidhuh
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Thu Dec 01, 2016 1:15 am

Screaminmarlon wrote: I also have to admit I enjoy some surprise or unexpected touch from my tailor :D
Dear Screamin,

I would have a few ones to share from that compartment :lol:
Most times, I manage to stay Zen, walk away with it and see how it feels after a while. Some perceived mishaps are actually turning out to be good solutions. It's all part of the game and offers entertainment 8)

Cheers, David
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Thu Dec 01, 2016 1:30 am

alden wrote: I think they can look great but like David I have always been a fan of rich brown matte horn buttons on camel and dark camel....heck on just about anything! 8)

Cheers
Dear Michael,

you sum it up very nicely :D

I have some MOP on suitings, on the Eden in Paris flannel and a tweed which is in the works. Yet, I still think matte horn does a better job...

Cheers, David
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