Coxsackie
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Quite the diametric opposite of last week's challenge - this week, you must avoid patterns. Avoid, with extreme prejudice.
For the purposes of this challenge, the term "pattern" refers to any repeating feature of a fabric which is determined by the regular addition of a second (or more) coloured thread. "Texture" is not in itself a pattern. Hence (for example), Donegal tweed is acceptable.
Patterns created through a weave, i.e. jacquard and similar weaves, will in most cases be tolerated, as long as the resulting repetition is of small scale which resolves at a distance of say 1 metre. Hence, a fina or perhaps even a grossa grenadine weave tie will be accepted, whereas a Sozzi grenadine may well be disallowed. Shoes may feature broguing and/or medallions, but plainer styles are favoured.
Gentlemen, the aim here is to see how well you can block your solid colours and textures to create outfits of outstanding sartorial elegance and refinement. This is CM, so you must include a jacket and a tie. Pocket squares (solid - edging allowed) and hats are welcome. Fits must have been worn this week. Entries close this Saturday 11.59pm GMT and voting will close on Monday 26th also at 11.59pm GMT.
A new feature we are introducing for this Challenge is the consolation prize. Overall winner will as usual be decided by poll. However this week, previous Challenge winners Cleav and myself will also be awarding one consolation prize each to our own personal favourite non-winning entry. So make sure to visit this thread one last time after the winner is announced!
Some ideas for inspiration:
...and the entries:
For the purposes of this challenge, the term "pattern" refers to any repeating feature of a fabric which is determined by the regular addition of a second (or more) coloured thread. "Texture" is not in itself a pattern. Hence (for example), Donegal tweed is acceptable.
Patterns created through a weave, i.e. jacquard and similar weaves, will in most cases be tolerated, as long as the resulting repetition is of small scale which resolves at a distance of say 1 metre. Hence, a fina or perhaps even a grossa grenadine weave tie will be accepted, whereas a Sozzi grenadine may well be disallowed. Shoes may feature broguing and/or medallions, but plainer styles are favoured.
Gentlemen, the aim here is to see how well you can block your solid colours and textures to create outfits of outstanding sartorial elegance and refinement. This is CM, so you must include a jacket and a tie. Pocket squares (solid - edging allowed) and hats are welcome. Fits must have been worn this week. Entries close this Saturday 11.59pm GMT and voting will close on Monday 26th also at 11.59pm GMT.
A new feature we are introducing for this Challenge is the consolation prize. Overall winner will as usual be decided by poll. However this week, previous Challenge winners Cleav and myself will also be awarding one consolation prize each to our own personal favourite non-winning entry. So make sure to visit this thread one last time after the winner is announced!
Some ideas for inspiration:
...and the entries:
My entry:
X post from WAYWRN.
Trying to capture the texture mix, but failing
This can play? Tie is chocolate grenadine.
Cox, will you allow this? If it's a yay, I'll post the full length shots.
Slipped my mind that it was a no-patterns FC.
Just stumbled on this challenge.. posted this in the waywrn thread and its perfect for this challenge.. solid navy suit, solid white shirt, solid charcoal tie.. almost solid white square (with a black border)... Its hard to get simpler than this..
I give you loads of flannel and half a smile. Have a great weekend!
Monochrome, save the great colours around me...
OK here we go.
So, does this jacket fulfil my own criteria for the comp? I humbly submit that it does, as while there is texture, there is no discernible repeating pattern. And, as seen in the full-length shot, it resolves to a light grey colour block.
Besides, it's awesome with the Panama hat.
Awful lighting.
Sorry no time for a full shot -
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