Luxire trousers

[Two Types]

I had these trousers made by Luxire. They are copied from a worn out pair of my trousers, which were in turn copied from a vintage pattern (with a few added details like the military style belt loops). They were made in denim, since I want them for summer as a holiday trouser that can take a bit of hard wear but might still look smart when necessary.

They are very faithful copies of the trousers I sent to them. As a result, I am very pleased with them.

if I had to pick a fault, the button holes are not made as well as on other trousers I have had made recently (but that is a minor point).

 

[herringbonekid]

those look great. the denim and military combo reminds me of certain French workwear trousers.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Geez, those look great! I want a pair, but I would think I would desire some light cotton for the summer!

 

[DamianM]

copies of 1930s thick k waistband trousers aren't they?

 

[Rudie]

BTW, what happened to the Luxire shirt thread? I just searched for Luxire and the thread seems to be deleted. Why?

 

[Nathan Flowers]

BTW, what happened to the Luxire shirt thread? I just searched for Luxire and the thread seems to be deleted. Why?

We're reworking it. It will be up in modified format soon.

 

[Metatron]

Fantastic! Inspired fabric choice too. Well done.

 

[resortes805]

Great denim trousers!

 

[splintercellsz]

:eusa_clap

 

[Tomasso]

TT, did you source the denim yourself?

 

[Two Types]

Thanks for your positive feedback. I have to say, I am really pleased with them.

A.C. - no I didn't source the denim myself, it was offered on their website. One of the reasons I chose that fabric was simply that I decided I would only use one of the cheaper fabrics for my first order, just in case.

Damian - The thick waistband was something the maker of the trousers they were copied from came up with. I believe that I asked her to design a casual trouser with the leg-width of a 1930s trouser. Since the originals were made in a heavy sand coloured cotton drill, she suggested the thick waistband and button-over belt loops that she knew from military patterns. I have been having copies made from the pair she made me for nearly 20 years now.

 

[Broccoli]

I am really intrested in seeing if they could make a pair of 40s styled double pleated, high waisted trousers in white cotton. Perhaps if I would give them the exact measurements of an existing trouser pair it would be okay, but who knows... I really don't feel like being the first one trying and failing, lol.

 

[Tomasso]

Perhaps if I would give them the exact measurements of an existing trouser pair it would be okay, but who knows... I really don't feel like being the first one trying and failing, lol.

Why not simply send them the trousers you wish to have coppied as TT has done?

 

[Two Types]

Broccoli: Someone else on the FL (Cobden, I think) tried that method and it wasn't as successful as actually sending trousers to copy.
I would recommend sending the original trousers. I think that measurements just aren't close enough to give them the full picture of the cut and shape.

Good luck.

 

[Edward]

This is the same Luxire as make the shirts, right? Do they have a physical presence where one can visit, or are they online only?

 

[Cobden]

Broccoli: Someone else on the FL (Cobden, I think) tried that method and it wasn't as successful as actually sending trousers to copy.
I would recommend sending the original trousers. I think that measurements just aren't close enough to give them the full picture of the cut and shape.

Good luck.

Yes, it was me. Whilst my trousers are perfectly wearable, they haven't turned out anywhere near as well as Two Type's have. I'll send a pair of trousers next time.

 

[Two Types]

Edward: I believe they are only online. As soon as you operate any form of shop it pushes up costs. I imagine Luxire are keeping costs low by the way they have still managed to keep their shirt prices down.

 

[Broccoli]

I'm not sending them my favorite pair! Haha
Only I am allowed to touch those.

 

[TTO]

It's been a while since I posted around here, but Luxire suggested that you guys may be interested in these as well. I, like Two Types, decided to commission some high wasters based on a favourite pair of trousers from one of luxire's cheaper fabrics as a test/experiment. I can only say I am shocked by their success, and will be ordering again in corduroy and linen and high twist wool and tweed and.... I think I may give them a try for a Gurkha style waist fastening as well.
-TTO

 

[herringbonekid]

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