Cloth Club

[Guest]

New here. How does the cloth club work? Are the persons saying they are "in" for a new lot to be made up tailors or are they individuals?

How is pricing understaood/stated/determined? I haven't ssen that dicussed in the various threads.

Is anyone open to make suggestions for a proposed make up?

Thanks!

[Guest]

Dear ,

The Cloth Club projects are open to all London Lounge members, who may suggest, comment, propose, support any cloth ideas. When / if a certain project gathers enough support, it is commissioned to a weaver by our host, Michael Alden. Members who participate (tailors or non-tailors) make payment and dispatch arrangements directly with the mill to which the cloth is commissioned after a series of tests.
If you would like to participate in any of the projects that are still open, you may write our host an e-mail (I don't have the address at hand right now, but you can find it in most clothclub threads).
Personally I am most happy to have joined these extraordinary projects that keep alive (and sometimes revive) quality weaving traditions.

Costi

[Guest]

Thanks Costi!

I have a PM in to Michael. SO I assume price simply varies on demand and type of material. Might I assume these would be significantly more expensive than, say, Scabal, Minnis or any other that produces larger runs?

[Guest]

In my experience to date they have been surprisingly affordable. The comparison varies with the source you're comparing to. Remember that since Mr. Alden works directly with the mills, you are not paying a wholesaler markup, nor the tailor's markup were you to order through your tailor. Each cloth club project must also reach a specified minimum committed yardage, which can vary according to the project, before it's woven. So even though the runs may be small by designer standards, the mill will not lose money, and Mr. Alden makes it possible for us to acquire unique and high-quality cloths for the best price possible. Like others, I'm grateful for the opportunity and look forward to future projects.

- Couch

[Guest]

Compared to the wholesale prices given to tailors, LL cloths are expensive. I'm having a fresco suit made up and there is a modest premium for the cloth. Not a Golden Bale sort of premium, but it's not as cheap as the standard stuff.