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Recent content by calypso
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Ongoing Bespoke Projects
no problems at all, and the fabric is truly amazing. And I can't say enough good things about the service. everything from the cutter to the gentleman in the ”front-of-house” who gave me some good ideas for my next project along with some funny anecdotes. As for the fit, I'm usually happy when...- calypso
- Post #12,651
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Ongoing Bespoke Projects
Wut!? That was actually a bitt of funny :) I'm pretty happy with it.- calypso
- Post #12,534
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Ongoing Bespoke Projects
I was in Paris when Dirnelli recommended him (his first trunk show), and initially, he did some good stuff for me. But overall, it's been an expensive affair. Jackets and overcoats are good, but the trousers have been... Well, not good :)- calypso
- Post #12,366
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Ongoing Bespoke Projects
This isn't a recommendation but rather an update, as I know some here have had dealings with Biagio in the past. Biagio is talented but challenging to work with :) He insisted on providing the suit for free due to "previous inconveniences". But I ended up ordering an extra pair of trousers and...- calypso
- Post #12,360
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Ongoing Bespoke Projects
About a year ago I was in Napoli and met with Biagio Granata. I don't think I ever posted any pictures of the finished suit... so here goes. and out in the wild. (note the clip on braces :eek:)- calypso
- Post #12,359
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Ongoing Bespoke Projects
Work in progress. I was hoping I could take the jacket home today but A&S are keeping it for another week- calypso
- Post #12,272
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Ongoing Bespoke Projects
I've never heard of George Fashions, but I'll have to pay a visit next time I'm in Stockholm and take a look at his atelier.- calypso
- Post #12,187
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Ongoing Bespoke Projects
Backpocket or not on trousers? does it look too much like women's pants without?- calypso
- Post #11,645
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Ongoing Bespoke Projects
I don't know if anyone here on the forum is still using NSM, but this is what my latest commission looks like.- calypso
- Post #11,206
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Ongoing Bespoke Projects
i start with a sportcoat in one of their house tweeds and possibly a pair of separate trousers.- calypso
- Post #10,307
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Ongoing Bespoke Projects
I have my first fitting with A&S this summer. if possible i can try to take some pics and share- calypso
- Post #10,305
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread
it's the scratchiness i'm worried about :) hard to predict how much it will bother me, if even at all- calypso
- Post #36,979
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread
thanks, sounds good.- calypso
- Post #36,967
- Forum: Classic Menswear