Which tailors do you use?
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Interpreting 'tailors' somewhat loosely,
A suit in process with Adrian Jules
Sportscoat and pants in process with Frank Ercole
In the hopefully not too distant future, Dege or Raphael
A suit in process with Adrian Jules
Sportscoat and pants in process with Frank Ercole
In the hopefully not too distant future, Dege or Raphael
1. Anderson & Sheppard (predominantly)
2. Thomas Mahon, Brian Russell et al (A&S alumni)
3. Richard Anderson, Kilgour, Ah-Man (couple of suits)
As you can probably tell, I like a natural shoulder and some drape. Am enthusiastic about trying Rubinacci's, but that will have to wait...
2. Thomas Mahon, Brian Russell et al (A&S alumni)
3. Richard Anderson, Kilgour, Ah-Man (couple of suits)
As you can probably tell, I like a natural shoulder and some drape. Am enthusiastic about trying Rubinacci's, but that will have to wait...
The majority of my suits have been made by:
(1) Antonio Panico (Napoli)
(2) Liverano & Liverano (Firenze)
Measurements and fittings were done during their trips to Japan.
Since I prefer "softer" suits with some drape, I hope to try Anderson Sheppard or some A&S alumni in the future.
(1) Antonio Panico (Napoli)
(2) Liverano & Liverano (Firenze)
Measurements and fittings were done during their trips to Japan.
Since I prefer "softer" suits with some drape, I hope to try Anderson Sheppard or some A&S alumni in the future.
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Thomas Mahon (1st suit in the works)
Desmond Merrion (1st meeting scheduled for January)
Want to try: Karl Matthews
Desmond Merrion (1st meeting scheduled for January)
Want to try: Karl Matthews
Adamo Marrone, Leichardt Sydney (Australia).
Absurdly good value from a first rate artisan if you ask me. Also very flexible in accomodating to requests.
http://www.casaadamo.com/stored.htm
http://www.sbs.com.au/fashionista/index.html?id=826
Absurdly good value from a first rate artisan if you ask me. Also very flexible in accomodating to requests.
http://www.casaadamo.com/stored.htm
http://www.sbs.com.au/fashionista/index.html?id=826
Has anyone used Vincent Nicolosi and can comment on his style/construction?
The construction is top of the line, best in NY. The styling is hit or miss. I did not like the one suit he made for me. I have seen others on other clients that are great. And then, for some clients, he seems to be inconsistent: a great suit here, a not so great suit there.sam wrote:Has anyone used Vincent Nicolosi and can comment on his style/construction?
For most things, most of the time, I use Frank Shattuck. For unlined summer suits, Raphael. I am also giving Leonard Logsdail another try. He made me a suit many years ago, but the one he is doing now is totally different. Unpadded, among other things.
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I happen to like Vincent Nicolosi very much and I am steadily filling up my closet with suits from him.
Manton's comment on Nicolosi's construction is correct; the degree and quality of his handwork is absolutely first rate. Nicolosi also cuts and sews nearly everything himself, except for trousers, for which he uses an outside maker, though he cuts the trouser pattern himself. I think Manton will agree, however, that he cuts a spectacular trouser.
On his styling, I can only describe for what he makes for me, which is a DB with completely unpadded shoulders, but with a slight rollino and very high, tight armholes. The chest has drape. He long rolls the lapels, but the bottom buttons are on the natural waist, with the whole button stance jacked up. Some time ago, Alden posted a photo of himself wearing a linen DB that looks very similar, so you can get an idea of what I mean.
Manton's comment on Nicolosi's construction is correct; the degree and quality of his handwork is absolutely first rate. Nicolosi also cuts and sews nearly everything himself, except for trousers, for which he uses an outside maker, though he cuts the trouser pattern himself. I think Manton will agree, however, that he cuts a spectacular trouser.
On his styling, I can only describe for what he makes for me, which is a DB with completely unpadded shoulders, but with a slight rollino and very high, tight armholes. The chest has drape. He long rolls the lapels, but the bottom buttons are on the natural waist, with the whole button stance jacked up. Some time ago, Alden posted a photo of himself wearing a linen DB that looks very similar, so you can get an idea of what I mean.
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Manton, are you going to frustrate Mr. Logsdail the way you did Shattuck?manton wrote:For most things, most of the time, I use Frank Shattuck. For unlined summer suits, Raphael. I am also giving Leonard Logsdail another try. He made me a suit many years ago, but the one he is doing now is totally different. Unpadded, among other things.
Poole.
Plan to try Nicolosi at some point.
Plan to try Nicolosi at some point.
Dege, Gieves & Hawkes and Ede & Ravenscroft. Thinking of trying an A&S DB later this year.
Well, with Shattuck we got to a point where he can knock out a suit for me in one fitting. So the early frustration paid off in the long run.masterfred wrote:Manton, are you going to frustrate Mr. Logsdail the way you did Shattuck?manton wrote:For most things, most of the time, I use Frank Shattuck. For unlined summer suits, Raphael. I am also giving Leonard Logsdail another try. He made me a suit many years ago, but the one he is doing now is totally different. Unpadded, among other things.
I told Leonard what to expect, and he was quite cheeful about it. So far, we have gotten along quite well.
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I told Leonard what to expect, and he was quite cheeful about it. So far, we have gotten along quite well.[/quote]
I don't doubt it. We look forward to the results.
I don't doubt it. We look forward to the results.
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