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[GoldenEraFan]

Ok guys I apologise for the following pictures but I though this may be of some interest.
I got this last week for £4 from a charity shop so nothing lost really, I guess it's 1980's? but with a definate 1940's style and cut?
It was retailed by Marks & Spencer at a time when they still made/retailled quality clothing(they probably still do) it was made in Israel from wool polyester mix, colour is forest green though it looks a little blue to my eye.
Would I get away with it at a 40's event? it has a very slight sheen and is fairly light in weight which would be ok in the summer I guess.
I have a friend who has dress making friend who makes ladies business suits she has suggested that I/we/shecould tear it down and faithfully copy it in a cloth of choice(thinking navy blue chalk stripe) no prices have been quoted what do people think would it be worth pursuing or would I be better obtaining a 1940's original?...this one by the way is a perfect fit!

I'm sure to most this would pass for a '40s look, but it definitly says '80s to me. It's low medium width lapels and boxy cut are the giveaway. Late '40s early '50s double breasted jacket/suits aren't impossible to find and are normally much more affordable than pre-1948 suits and jackets.

 

[Lexybeast]

Not to mention that button stance screams 80s.

 

[Tomasso]

No reason to copy that one.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Big cuffs, roped shoulders... I like it.

And the waistcoat has lapels.

 

[Tomasso]

And the waistcoat has lapels.

And the sleeves are cuffed.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

And the sleeves are cuffed.

Curiously, it only seems to be the right sleeve that's cuffed.

 

[davidraphael]

17.6 oz tweed

That's EXACTLY the kind of suit I'm looking for. nice.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

That's EXACTLY the kind of suit I'm looking for. nice.

Man, that's great to hear!
The next time you're in the U.S., you can schedule a fitting via the website: http://mattdeckard.com/

 

[Tomasso]

Curiously, it only seems to be the right sleeve that's cuffed.

Nah, that's just good pattern matching.

 

[Matt Deckard]

That's EXACTLY the kind of suit I'm looking for. nice.

It's keeping me warm so far.

 

[Shangas]

Hi Matt,

The suit you had on the other page is lovely. That must keep you extremely warm. It looks very thick.

 

[Lexybeast]

It's keeping me warm so far.

Matt, I have to say I admire you for being able to wear a three piece in LA during the day, in a heavy cloth no less. A jacket alone can make me roast!

 

[Chrome]

Had this on yesterday, went to b'day party

Closeup shows "stripes" I like it even it has some pinholes and is bit shiny.

 

[Benny Holiday]

Killer suit yet again, Matt. Perfect to the last detail.

 

[Qirrel]

A recent find among loads of vintage bespoke suits I got at flea markets over the past few weeks. None are my size, so they'll all probably end up on ebay. This one is among the nicest finds:

(Apologies for the un-rotated picture. My blog has it the right way if you prefer that.)

There is a label, but the date is illegible. Sadly it is not my size and it will be going to the bay.

 

[Chasseur]

Great trousers and waistcoat on that suit!

 

[Nick D]

Is that an upside-down flap, or a shaped single welt with a button??

 

[Qirrel]

Is that an upside-down flap, or a shaped single welt with a button??

It is a welted pocket.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

That's really nice. If it's a size 36 or smaller, could you let me know when you put it on eBay? What country is it from? I've seen that double watch pocket trousers before on Italian suits.

A recent find among loads of vintage bespoke suits I got at flea markets over the past few weeks. None are my size, so they'll all probably end up on ebay. This one is among the nicest finds:

(Apologies for the un-rotated picture. My blog has it the right way if you prefer that.)

There is a label, but the date is illegible. Sadly it is not my size and it will be going to the bay.

 

[Qirrel]

The suit is Norwegian. I have seen the double watch pocket feature on other Norwegian suits from the 60s earlier.
The size is more like a 42 I am afraid; had it been 36 it wouldn't have gone to ebay.