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Alias
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Sat May 07, 2005 1:15 pm

Sorry for the lack of posting, but things were pretty hectic for the last couple of months.

Since I last left off, I had another pair of trousers made. Here they are:

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The picture's kind of blurry, but you can clearly see that the breaks around my lower shins aren't as prominent. Despite my body's best efforts to thwart them, my bespoke efforts continue forward!

Summers in Seoul are hot and muggy, and wearing anything warmer than a shirt will turn you into a puddle. Still, professional standards require me to wear the occasional two-piece suit. Mr. Min received the new Wain Shiell book recently, and I'm taking a look at the Bahama series of cloth: 9-10 oz plain weave wool, looks like it could breathe, and one swatch came in a nice tan color. The other tailor had some Holland and Sherry, but the storeowner is rude and their shoulderpads aren't the best. (I think Mr. Min does a better job with jacket construction.)
T4phage
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Sat May 07, 2005 5:07 pm

Welcome back Alias! We have missed your imput, and the continuing tale of your bespoke adventure.

From this last photo, it does indeed seem as if your tailor has corrected the pants for your knees. Could you please post the larger images in the Photojournal for all to enjoy?

Regards,
Jan
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Sun May 08, 2005 12:33 pm

The larger version is really blurry. You won't see much else that this smaller version doesn't show. :(
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Mon May 09, 2005 9:37 am

It seems nice now. I would definitely like to see a better picture!

Giona.
T4phage
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Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:48 pm

Alias, when will you grace us with a photo of your sportscoat?? :wink: I for one am most interested in what your artisan was able to make for you!

Jan
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