Made To Measure

[Concordia]

Yeah-- looks Neapolitan in a few ways I don't care for, and the chest does break open a little. But you could do a lot worse on fit, and perhaps there is something an alterations guy could do across the shoulder blades to give just a tad more freedom of movement.

[ballmouse]

I don't follow his blog, but I have seen pictures of him wearing different jackets and the one you linked looks better on him than many others I've seen.

He usually looks a little heavy near the hips and it's better hidden with this jacket (not sure if that cardigan underneath helps though).

[aston]

In the main I enjoy Simon's posts as they tell the story about artisans in different walks of life.

What irritates, though, is his need to offer advice on style; his is often frankly questionable (each to his own though), made worse that some of the questions he is asked (can I wear blue socks with grey trousers etc) suggest his readership base is somewhat challenged.

[Rob O]

I agree. Simon’s a great writer and assiduously posts interesting, sometime polemical, posts. I don’t agree with all his dictats on style but agree with him that tailors aren’t likely to be the best style consultants nor trendsetters. I like his Saman jacket (a lot), although I think it could be a centimetre longer and with a little more room in the body. I’m seriously considering them for an LL navy herringbone linen commission, but will specify narrower lapels and more room for manoeuvre.

[Rob O]

Just a quick update. I visited the Saman Amel atelier in Soho this morning for a fitting. The first point of note is that they were absolutely enraptured with the quality of the navy herringbone LL linen. They would love to see the book if at all possible Michael. They’re based out of Stockholm.

The second point is that they have made a wonderful job with the jacket. I didn’t get to take any photos but I can confirm that, for an MTM jacket, it is very impressive. Not a bespoke fit, of course, like my Musella Dembech, but stylish and instant-on comfortable. And much quicker. I’ll post a few pictures as soon as practicable.

As chance would have it I met Simon Crompton, who was there with his photographer Jamie to collect some beautiful sage denim Lori Piana fabric trousers. A very pleasant, polite and stylish gentleman.

[uppercase]

Rob O, very interesting and positive.
Photos when you have an opportunity.

[pur_sang]

To add my two cents, I think for people interested in menswear/style, it comes a point that trying out bespoke is of interest.

However, I once asked some questions to my cutter, and his response was 'it's hard to explain, it's actually very mathematical'. We spoke different mother tongue, but it got me thinking that bespoke is somewhat based off a 'system' of the house, it is maybe as much science as it is art. MTM based off a block, can simply be a more efficient process of implementing that system.