Leonard Logsdail took the challenge:
This is a Woodhouse super 180's worsted:
This is H. Lesser's Carlo Barbera (Blancs), summer wool jackeing:
These jackets have the same 4 1/2 inch button spacing, a bit wider between the shoulders than Corvato, lapel a touch narrower, pocket placement different. Sidebodies.
3 piece English flannel suit in reverse chalk stripe
W.W. Chan accepted the challenge, circa 1995, with H Lesser's Carlo Barbera summer jacketing again:
Note the "steep hook" vent:
Note the "steep hook" vent:
the suit looks wonderful
re: the closer the measurements waist, chest, seat... this is viewed unfavorably by actuaries in the life insurance business, so I don't want to brag about it.
The left jacket sleeve will be shortened next month.
This photo shows off my Bugelli/Bonfanti shirt. Silk tie by Bowring & Arundel ca. 1980
The left jacket sleeve will be shortened next month.
This photo shows off my Bugelli/Bonfanti shirt. Silk tie by Bowring & Arundel ca. 1980
The suit is just wonderful. I do think that the H. Lesser's Carlo Barbera summer wool jacket is a bit large on you and as a result a bit shapeless.
Yes, the H Lesser example is large: it is quite old, and I lost weight over the years. Didn't realize it until I looked at the photo. I will post a more recent WW Chan example, better fitting to current measurements!
Congratulations! I'm trying to shave off a few pounds myself and am holding off on further clothing purchases until that's achieved.tteplitzmd wrote:Yes, the H Lesser example is large: it is quite old, and I lost weight over the years. Didn't realize it until I looked at the photo. I will post a more recent WW Chan example, better fitting to current measurements!
This jacket is from H Lesser's lightweight lambswool jacketing also going back some time. I was in a phase where I insisted on having the side pockets set too high.
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