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  1. herringbonekid

    Vintage Suitings: Discussions of, and sourcing modern equivalents, etc.

    just received an email that Bookster has closed and filed for bankruptcy. i was going to order some of their cord soon for my 20s Norfolk suit project ! :(
  2. herringbonekid

    Vintage Suitings: Discussions of, and sourcing modern equivalents, etc.

    flipping heck, what a job ! well done for finding that little movie Barmey.
  3. herringbonekid

    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    sounds good Rudie... are you getting any fancy features such as belted back ?
  4. herringbonekid

    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    who's making it ?
  5. herringbonekid

    Show us their suits

    i don't think of either of those two looks as flashy. to me they look sophisticated, and i'm impressed by how relaxed and casual he makes the DB look (as you know i have a bit of a thing about the DB's inherent stuffy formality). his personality shines through rather than the suits 'wearing' him.
  7. herringbonekid

    Show us their suits

    Rudie, i'm sure you know; Agnelli is often cited as one of the most influential stylish men of the 20th century, especially among the Italian bespoke crowd. he had numerous personal quirks another of which was wearing his wristwatch over the shirt cuff (although i've seen that done in other 30s...
  8. herringbonekid

    Vintage SHORTS!

    i like the fabric of your first pair Baron. just the sort of vintage drill i'm always looking out for. here's a French deadstock pair in a Donegal tweed type fabric, fully lined in that nice non-satiny stuff you see in old suit trouser waistbands (and sometimes sleeves): (these are...
  9. herringbonekid

    Show us their suits

    Gianni Agnelli (later the head of Fiat), late 30s -early 40s:
  10. herringbonekid

    Writing / logos on clothing.

    i wouldn't call those logos exactly, as usually the font isn't the same as the tailor's / brand's main logo. i like them on old British brace buttons. they're so unobtrusive as to be virtually invisible when worn. i also like other little subtle embossed features on braces, metal workwear...
  11. herringbonekid

    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    excellent work Nick. the colour looks more yellowy than the first shots of the trousers you posted. is it a modern linen ? p.s. how did you do the patch pockets ? are they machined near the edge or invisible felled ?
  13. herringbonekid

    Vintage Suitings: Discussions of, and sourcing modern equivalents, etc.

    can't give you an actual weight, but i have a white linen NRA label suit which is heavier than modern linen i've found (with the exception of some 'vintage' effect linen), however different rules apply to linen than wool and i wouldn't worry about going lighter if i liked the 'feel' of the...
  14. herringbonekid

    Vintage Suitings: Discussions of, and sourcing modern equivalents, etc.

    more fabric similar to the French cord above; this one apparently from a German fireman's uniform, 1920s: (edit: actually, the weave looks closer to Bedford cord !)
  15. herringbonekid

    Ralph Lauren Purple Label

    simple mangling of the English language. i've heard many mangled (mis-heard) phrases, and read a few on this very forum. one that i remember was "for all intensive purposes" rather than "for all intents and purposes" :eusa_doh:
  16. herringbonekid

    The Cap Faction

    my understanding is that new, up and coming vendors (not sure if this applies to Diamond Dave) are allowed their own thread and / or to show work on this thread for a few months to help them get going. then they're moved to the merchants section. unfortunately i aslo agree that this policy has...
  17. herringbonekid

    Ralph Lauren Purple Label

    you won't find label victims on this forum, but then, we don't represent the majority. if you're hoping to find a sympathetic ear for your little dilema i'm afraid you've come to the wrong place.
  19. herringbonekid

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    it was the low top button that suggested the late 40s to early 50s to me. p.s. Fatsuni, you have a tendency to photograph your jackets at quite a steep angle. may i suggest stepping back slightly and lowering your eye level so the jacket is seen as straight on as possible ? it helps to see...
  20. herringbonekid

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    1952.
  21. herringbonekid

    Luxire trousers

    TTO, excellent results ! i assume you sent a pair to them to copy rather than just measurements ?
  22. herringbonekid

    Show us your waistcoats/Vests?

    the cinch buckle could have been made as far back as the 20s, but the label says late 50s to me.
  23. herringbonekid

    lining for linen waistcoat

    i find that modern bemberg / cupro linings don't breathe very well for summer garments. i would go with a thin, loosely woven cotton.

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