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  1. herringbonekid

    930's tailors suit fabric samples

    i would have bought this by now if i lived in the US.
  2. herringbonekid

    930's tailors suit fabric samples

    that is a VERY low BIN price for vintage fabric samples.
  3. herringbonekid

    Balmoral Boots

    let's remind ourselves what the real thing looks like. hopefully some modern shoemakers are reading this thread:
  4. herringbonekid

    Balmoral Boots

    this almost exactly mirrors what happened in suits. however there has been a swing back to more fitted suits (which has gone to the other extreme of skininess) and tailoring in the last ten years, particularly in Europe, so the time is right for the slim ankled balmoral / derby boot to make a...
  5. herringbonekid

    Balmoral Boots

    good find Floey. the curve on the light grey ones you linked to is probably the best so far. on these below, it seems a bit lacking. i like the tab and logo better than the overall shape.
  7. herringbonekid

    Balmoral Boots

    that IS a good ankle shape.
  8. herringbonekid

    Simonds Caps

    thanks Barry. is the strap purely decorative, or can it tighten ?
  9. herringbonekid

    Simonds Caps

    excellent pattern matching. what's the detail on the side of the band ?
  10. herringbonekid

    Balmoral Boots

    the uppers on vintage boots would also be stitched by machine, so her argument doesn't really add up. effectively the uppers are stitched together first (and look very shapeless) then placed, and nailed around the last which gives them the shape.
  11. herringbonekid

    Balmoral Boots

    they all have their individual merits, but personally i think they would all be improved by a nip and tuck at the rear (and i know you think so too). i'll be adding more examples as i find them.
  13. herringbonekid

    Balmoral Boots

    Alfred Sargent: Justin Fitzpatrick: Gaziano & Girling: Edward Green: Kanpekina: (this looks identical to the boot below so i'm wondering if it's a different line, same brand) Perfetto: if anyone has more profile shots of modern RTW (or MTM but not full bespoke) balmorals...
  14. herringbonekid

    Balmoral Boots

    i also contacted Justin FitzPatrick of the Shoe Snob blog to hear his take on the lack of rear ankle shape on modern balmorals. quote: "I can't say that it's not something that is not done anymore. For example my boots have it as I know that Gaziano & Girling's do too, but it might simply be...
  15. herringbonekid

    Show us their suits

    does it have a back belt ? i can't tell from the moving clip.
  16. herringbonekid

    Show us their suits

    it does have more of a 20s look. the strange thing is that Laurel and Hardy nearly always look outdated (fashion wise) so that jacket actually makes him look a bit more fashionable than usual.
  17. herringbonekid

    Show us your British suits

    looks very 1940s influenced.
  19. herringbonekid

    Cordova Handmade Caps / Johnny J's work

    this is coming my way soon ! made from some 1943 dated, approx 22 oz fabric i found...
  20. herringbonekid

    Never Button the Bottom Button

    most British jackets of the 30s-40s have a very strongly defined 'roll' to the top button. they are not 'soft roll' or 'three button two' and designed for middle button fastening. although this seller has left the top button undone you can clearly see how the roll ISN'T rolling down to the...
  21. herringbonekid

    Never Button the Bottom Button

    to be fair that rule isn't about only buttoning the bottom one (which i think looks pretty silly and like the wearer is drunk). ;)
  22. herringbonekid

    Spectator Shoes

    that's why i like them.
  23. herringbonekid

    Norfolk Jacket

    very interesting article, thanks. the straps on this one are so well pattern matched they're almost invisible. any idea who made it ?

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