Illustration of the week 2

[alden]

This is Agnelli in a near perfect statement of stylish understatement.

The suit is, once again, made of heavy flannel, clearly one of Agnelli’s favorite fabrics. The design is a mid gray background with a dark gray windowpane. Matched with a very pale blue shirt and mid gray tie, it is a model for all of you who could not imagine wearing a windowpane suiting to work or for pleasure.



I saw this pattern in the archives of our weavers in Scotland. The season was Fall-Winter and the year of the fabric book was 1936. The cloth has gone into sample production as an LL cloth club study. Stay tuned.

Cheers

Michael Alden

[JDelage]

The tie seems to have texture or some patterning to it. The whole effect is very impressive. Do you think the pocket square is white linen?

[Etutee]

The tie seems to have texture or some patterning to it.

Indeed the tie is of Glen Plaid pattern and I am 95% sure of wool or fuzzy textured cotton / silk combo.

The tie arch is flawless and is even more impressive if he is not wearing a tie bar, in which case it means it is the result fit of the shirt collar and tie knot "chemistry". As much as I am a fan of dimples.... this look here would have been severely compromised if he had opted for a half Windsor with a dimple in it. It also illustrates a great example of what I believe is a key factor in elegance; i.e. when and where to “stop”.

[uppercase]

You can't get better than Agnelli in that shot: the firm, perfectly fitted shirt collar hugging the neck, the tie snug in the notch, the tight shirt cuffs, a just wonderfully fitted coat.

Not to mention the colors and textures beautifully and simply blended.

No one can argue 'drape' or 'lean' when this suit coat transcends both.

They just don't make them like they used to.... They really don't.

[soupcon]

That would make a very fine LL cloth club project.