Illustration of the week #4

[uppercase]

I've got to say that I think Valentino's suits are close to perfection, in the Roman style, and accessorized classically.

Apart from what you may think of the man himself, he dresses beautifully and the light grey suit above (second from top, standing with woman) is close to perfection. This suit is not drape, not excessively lean, but just beautifully fitted.

[alden]

This suit is not drape, not excessively lean, but just beautifully fitted.

I have to agree with you here. And the light gray is a great foil for elegant dress. Valentino has kept any exaggeration away from his suit, it appears very natural and simple.

Michael

[belimad]

Gents,
I, much like Mr. Ferre in the picture above, are a rather large person. I've been experimenting with several tailors, but so far haven't found a solution I like. What I would like to ask, if at all possible, is for good pictures of large men wearing tailored suits, such that I can take them to one of these tailors and adjust my future suits accordingly. Both trousers and jackets, always in a conservative style as my current job requires so. I'll be eternally grateful!

[alden]

Gents,
I, much like Mr. Ferre in the picture above, are a rather large person. I've been experimenting with several tailors, but so far haven't found a solution I like. What I would like to ask, if at all possible, is for good pictures of large men wearing tailored suits, such that I can take them to one of these tailors and adjust my future suits accordingly. Both trousers and jackets, always in a conservative style as my current job requires so. I'll be eternally grateful!

GFF is your model. Google him and get images to take to your tailor. I am not sure you will find a more elegant "large" man anywhere.

Michael

[belimad]

Thanks Michael for the suggestion. I have already done that, but have found a limited number of images, and not too much detail in them (e.g. no clear view of the trousers). Any other "models" you can think of that you would suggest?

[Balagan]

Michel Grimbert, a co-owner of Arnys (French "temple" of certain menswear style) , is probably a good candidate as well.
But well, some would say he looks a tat like GF....

http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/200 ... auche.html

[m-lan]

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