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  1. herringbonekid

    College wardrobe

    this looks like quite a stiff, creasy fabric. anyone found this type of old collegiate trouser before, and if so, what's the fabric ?
  2. herringbonekid

    Reproduction classic workwear

    would love to have a look through the 'French deadstock items' he mentions around 1:30 i think a pilgrimage might be in order.
  3. herringbonekid

    Dunn & Co Waistcoat

    i think it's late 60s 'peacock' period.
  4. herringbonekid

    Are all "Supers" really "SUPER"???

    Bookster have many fabrics (by various companies) in the 16-18oz range (450-510 grams): http://www.tweed-jacket.com/CLOTH%20PAGE/CLOTH%20GALLERY/index.htm ...they're MTM rather than OTR, but affordable. i've never used them but Two Types has good things to say about them.
  5. herringbonekid

    Holy Grail jacket

    i think they're 'trying it on' a little with that price. having a giraffe, as it were.
  7. herringbonekid

    Show us their suits

    TT, it looks like ye olde triple pleat pocket:
  8. herringbonekid

    1920s suits

  9. herringbonekid

    French cycling jacket aka luftwaffe jake

    thanks for the photos Charlie. we need more French vintage here. i have a French brown wool and leather jacket: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?71396-Vintage-short-wool-jackets&p=1621504&viewfull=1#post1621504 p.s. i also have a pair of these glasses with the angled 'hexagonal' top:
  10. herringbonekid

    Are all "Supers" really "SUPER"???

    Baron, i would be faking it if i said i know enough about weaving to know if that would work or not, but (even if it could be done) it begs the question; why go to the bother of weaving super-fine yarn into a heavy (18 oz) fabric when you could just use the thicker yarn in the first place and...
  11. herringbonekid

    Are all "Supers" really "SUPER"???

    this is from my 'guide to textile terms' book: Worsted count: indirect count system used for worsted and other fibers spun on the worsted system. The count number is the number of hanks , each measuring a standard 560 yards , that weigh one pound. 60s worsted count means that 60 hanks, each...
  13. herringbonekid

    Are all "Supers" really "SUPER"???

    from what i've read about 'supers', the number (the count number) IS related to the weight of the fabric; the higher the number the finer the fibres. nearly all super 120-180s that i've seen are in the 7-10oz range. it wouldn't make any sense for companies to market a 16-18 oz fabric as...
  14. herringbonekid

    Are all "Supers" really "SUPER"???

    m, have you ever seen any fabric with 'super...' in the title that is in the 16 - 18 oz range ?
  15. herringbonekid

    Pre-1920's Red Goose cap toe dress boots

    sold for $500 !
  16. herringbonekid

    Awesome 1922 3 Piece PLus Two Tweed Suit, Large Size

    Nick, and i was thinking you were a born and bred Yorkshire lad ! ;)
  17. herringbonekid

    Balmoral Boots

    good luck: http://item.rakuten.co.jp/speedway-shop/c/0000000614/ thanks to resortes for pointing this link out.
  19. herringbonekid

    Awesome 1922 3 Piece PLus Two Tweed Suit, Large Size

    Nick D... you're in Michigan now ???
  20. herringbonekid

    40s Windowpane Check Tweed Suit: Size 42 Long x 36 Waist

    what's your inside leg measurement Rudie ? maybe you could wear them as shorts ? ;) the arms aren't long either... perhaps a later owner had both altered.
  21. herringbonekid

    Balmoral Boots

    here's one: spade ?
  22. herringbonekid

    Balmoral Boots

    i saved this photo from their site a while ago: (they appear to have been sold). ...despite the photos being small i would have bought ANY of those boots had they been in my size. (especially at those prices).
  23. herringbonekid

    Awesome 1922 3 Piece PLus Two Tweed Suit, Large Size

    it's a very rare suit, but the question remains; it's a bold overcheck with plus fours.... when and where would one wear this suit ?

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