A bespoke Polo coat

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alden
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Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:48 am

A new bespoke 8 x 3 Polo made in Sicily. This time it is cut with a 30s style DB lapel. The cloth is a vintage camel herringbone of 700 gms weight.

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The inspiration for this coat comes from some of the usual list of suspects.

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When the new TW18 Donegal tweed in tobacco brown herringbone is made up, it will look something like this:

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Stay tuned.....

Cheers

M Alden
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Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:09 am

Michael,
I think that this time Your sicilian tailor has really reached the sublime vertex of the tailoring art. The lapels are the most beatufil one that I have ever seen on an overcoat-.
Chapeau!

Angelo
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Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:20 pm

Fantastic. I regret not buying into the TW18. I really, really miss an overcoat at the moment.
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Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:44 pm

angelo wrote:Michael,
I think that this time Your sicilian tailor has really reached the sublime vertex of the tailoring art. The lapels are the most beatufil one that I have ever seen on an overcoat-.
Chapeau!

Angelo
Michael , talk about a strong look. Now those shoulders are on the natural side , are they not ? Angelo said the balance of what I was going to say better than I could have. Very humbling work to a fellow tailor. Frank
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Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:48 pm

the fit around the neck looks impressive...
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Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:33 pm

perhaps it is an odd detail to notice, but those are great looking buttons on that coat. Did you search those out yourself or did the tailor pick them out. I am actually having a double breasted overcoat made up right now, I hope I like it as much as I like this one!
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Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:15 pm

alden wrote:A new bespoke 8 x 3

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M Alden
Gorgeous coat, Mr. Alden.

I am curious as to your [and Manton's] thought processes behind the 8 x3 vs. 6 x 2?

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Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:11 pm

Michael,
I think that this time Your sicilian tailor has really reached the sublime vertex of the tailoring art. The lapels are the most beatufil one that I have ever seen on an overcoat-.
Chapeau!
Angelo

Thank you very much. My tailor will be very pleased to hear your thoughts. He started sewing at the age of five and has been doing nothing else for 66 years.

Cheers

Michael
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Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:14 pm

Michael , talk about a strong look. Now those shoulders are on the natural side , are they not ? Angelo said the balance of what I was going to say better than I could have. Very humbling work to a fellow tailor. Frank
Frank

The shoulder is completely natural (zero inside) with a lovely hand sewn open seam. You would like it very much.

Thanks. The tailor will be very happy to hear your comments.

Michael
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Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:16 pm

Did you search those out yourself or did the tailor pick them out.
I choose all the buttons used on my clothes and those made for the members who visit here myself. There is such a variance in horn buttons it is a good idea to spend a few moments to choose them carefully.

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Michael
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Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:23 pm

I am curious as to your [and Manton's] thought processes behind the 8 x3 vs. 6 x 2?
Thank you.

Manton's coat pictured above is a beautiful example of classic tailoring.

I have a number of 6 x 2 overcoats and you can see them here on the LL. I have converted to the 6 x 3 or 8 x 3 for its higher stance and better coverage in really foul weather. I also like the versatility of the coat as far as buttoning goes. This is the first time I tried an 8 x 3 to recreate the vintage 30s look. I set the button point just a little lower to accommodate it.

The next 6 x 3 will be like the one made in Italy this summer for a lucky LL member from the LLTW10. It will have the same lapels, but the collar will be a bit wider, almost a reversible.

Cheers

Michael
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Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:32 pm

The sleeves are set so soft , so pure , so elegantly , Michael. The collar and the lapels meet in a hearty handshake. This work is very strong yet unassuming. I guess the old world has NOT completely crumbled. This coat is very satisfying to a tailors eye. FS
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Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:14 am

One part of the art of tailoring is that the garment fits the character of the customer. Your coat does that very well.
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Fri Dec 03, 2010 3:27 pm

What a great looking coat Mr. Alden. Just by looking at the picture I can tell the coat was made by a skilled hand with a love for the trade.

Would you be able to post a close up picture of the fabric please?

Thanks for sharing this great coat with us. :D

Best Regards,

Cufflink79
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Fri Dec 03, 2010 8:32 pm

alden wrote:When the new TW18 Donegal tweed in tobacco brown herringbone is made up, it will look something like this:

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Stay tuned.....

Cheers

M Alden
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