Oxxford do make really great suits. The quality is so good, and they have that old world hand made look, not unlike suits from the golden era.
You could have reweaver fix the damage in the center seam of the coat or the tailor can take the back seam in its a little large in the body...
Tom,
I managed to try all these shoes on before purchasing with the exception of The Sanders shoes. In the case of the sanders shoes, they are a little narrow or actually have quite a shallow instep and this causes the throat to not close as narrowly as a like.
My plan now is to try the...
The English:
I think the english make some of the nicest shoes. They can make some pretty fashion forward shoes but they also make some pretty damn tasteful shoes as well.
Here is example from the budget english shoe makers.
Barkers
These are from my grandfather. What you see here...
Italian Brands.
Every body seem to love Italian shoes, I think there is a certain romantic notion with clothing from Italy.
I do appreciate Italian shoes, particularly well made ones, but I think sometimes the styling can be off.
Here are some tamer shoes I were able to find downunder...
My shoes
Japanese Shoes:
Basalti Monk Straps
The brand is Basalti, they are made in Japan. I purchased these when I went to Isetan. Which has definitely got to be one of the best shopping experiences for me in the world. I was a little overwhelmed when I went to Isetan, firstly I had to...
I live in Brisbane and from time-to-time visit the Ron Bennett clothing stores.
I found an unlined school stripe Gian Franco Ferre tie once. For $30.00 I think it was a good buy. Their sportscoats are quite nice, particularly on sale.
I enjoyed the article, I am quite partial to Ivy League...
I find most italian suit manufacturers make often higher armholes than their American counterparts. A few items items in my wardrobe, Corneliani, and Zegna seem to high armholes. I think high armholes, as well as allowing greater mobility when wearing a jacket, flatter the wearer's body and...
Re-weaving where I live is $45.00 per hole (small one at that). If there is only one or too holes I think its worth the money, but anymore, it just doesnt make sense. Unless you want to restore it over a period of five years, but then you best make sure you wear it afterward.
The first jacket is defnitely 70s judging from the lapel width and back vent. if you want you can sew the vent shut and get the lapels cut down in the width. As the lapel doesnt have a buttonhole in the lapel you can cut it down.
What a great looking suit. The waist supression is beautiful. The pants far too short, and sleeves probably also an inch too short. I think you'll have to sell this one.
Im intending a similar project, might be slightly more challenging however.
I will attempt to convert a 1x2 to a 1x 6 or 2x6.
I will await your posts before I try it.
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