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[UrbanComposition]

Heyoooo

Yes, @circumspice is correct in that I've pushed Salvo for a cut that he (and most Italians) would normally never do. Salvo himself prefers suits on the slim side, but he has noticed that more and more customers (even in Italy) are asking for more room. I've gotten him to the point where I like it, even dialed it back a bit, but this is over 7 or so years of commissioning all sorts of craziness.

My recommendation is to get a silhouette that makes you happy, but don't be surprised if that slowly changes over time. The nice thing about traveling tailors is that you build a relationship with them as you begin to create a fit and style that, while not entirely unique, is representative of your tastes.

This time I'm going for a polo coat and brown DB (I know, another DB) in brown wollen/worsted twist.

 

[classicalthunde]

Heyoooo

Yes, @circumspice is correct in that I've pushed Salvo for a cut that he (and most Italians) would normally never do. Salvo himself prefers suits on the slim side, but he has noticed that more and more customers (even in Italy) are asking for more room. I've gotten him to the point where I like it, even dialed it back a bit, but this is over 7 or so years of commissioning all sorts of craziness.

My recommendation is to get a silhouette that makes you happy, but don't be surprised if that slowly changes over time. The nice thing about traveling tailors is that you build a relationship with them as you begin to create a fit and style that, while not entirely unique, is representative of your tastes.

This time I'm going for a polo coat and brown DB (I know, another DB) in brown wollen/worsted twist.

ooooh, let us know how the polo coat goes!

 

[Buggy]

Does Anyone have the price of trousers if I send in my own fabric?

I’ve been looking at getting a couple pairs of wool trousers and I am deciding between RTW pairs in the range of Berg&Berg/O’Connell’s which both fit me pretty well but I would need some alterations, so I’m wondering if just having Salvo do them is more worth it at that point.

 

[circumspice]

Spring US dates:
NYC Mar 9-15th
LA Apr 20-22
SF Apr 13-18

Looking at Buggy's post above, I realize I don't think I Sarti hit me with an invoice yet - I am having a second fitting on a suit, but should be having a first fitting on some trousers coming up.