Official Rochester Tailored Clothing (formerly Hickey Freeman) Thread

[KPDUNN]

Hi,

Is RTC the manufacturer for the following:

J. Press Basic Blazer (https://jpressonline.com/products/navy-soft-make-basic-blazer)

J. Press & Sons Wool 3B Navy Blazer (https://jpress-and-sons.com/product...zer-made-in-u-s-a?_pos=2&_sid=0e8003b37&_ss=r)

and the O’Connell’s Classic Blazer (https://oconnellsclothing.com/oconnells-classic-worsted-wool-blazer-navy-x25-333001-bhv.html)

?


Thanks!
KD

 

[Epaulet]

Hi,

Is RTC the manufacturer for the following:

J. Press Basic Blazer (https://jpressonline.com/products/navy-soft-make-basic-blazer)

J. Press & Sons Wool 3B Navy Blazer (https://jpress-and-sons.com/product...zer-made-in-u-s-a?_pos=2&_sid=0e8003b37&_ss=r)

and the O’Connell’s Classic Blazer (https://oconnellsclothing.com/oconnells-classic-worsted-wool-blazer-navy-x25-333001-bhv.html)

?


Thanks!
KD

1) Definitely yes for the J.Press Blazer. I believe that they got a bunch of inventory before the latest price increases. It's a good deal if you take a J.Press stock fit and they have your size on hand.

2) Not sure about J.Press & Sons, but I'd imagine so. RTC makes for a few different Japanese labels.

3) RTC was doing quite a bit for O'Connells and I'm sure made the blazer that's pictured. They're a legendary store but online sales isn't really their thing. They're showing like every possible size and length.. so I'm thinking that their dropdown isn't totally accruate to on-hand stock.

The guys at O'Connells are very friendly, so I'd advise calling them to go through the product first before placing an order.

As far as Epaulet goes, I don't typically offer that Italian hopsack which was used in their basic stock blazers. But I do have several colors and weights of Hardy Minnis Fresco available, and I'm planning to launch it next week with a launch code.

The retail will be quite a bit higher than this $695 stock pricing. But I'm of the mind that an RTC (Hickey Freeman) navy blazer is something to own and enjoy for years on end. Hardy Minnis Fresco is the best fabric out there for a trad jacket, and if you can afford the MTO experience, then it's worth it to get the jacket done to your specs, with your design choices, with your name inside, and with full canvas construction. It can be a defining piece of your wardrobe. I'll post up the fabric selection here once it's live!

 

[Epaulet]

PENDLETON NAVY MID-CENTURY 9OZ WOOL

(April 5th: we have a discount code on this, but it's only good until Saturday April 6th. Use code wool15 at checkout for 15% off custom garments in this cloth)

Hey guys!

My latest fabric listing is a very cool solid wool gabardine. I bought a large roll of this fabric locally, so it's a limited deadstock find. It was made by Pendleton at their mill in Oregon, and was woven in the early 2010s.

It's a great navy color and it's a piece of American history, but I'd say the thing that really stands out is the weight and vibe. It's the kind of thing that you only feel in a vintage shop these days.

I was struggling to find a photo to illustrate this... so bear with me on this one from Get Smart...

Okay, so that is NOT this Pendleton fabric. It's not even the color, as our Pendleton fabric is a true dark navy.

But imagine how that suit feels. It's a thicker cloth and a different drape than the more conventional Vitale Barberis-esque suiting that we see these days. It has more weight and presence. If you've gone shopping for vintage tailoring from the 50's and 60's, then you know what I mean. Many of those pieces were made with USA-woven wool, which is very different from the modern European goods of today.

This particular cloth is from the early 2010s, but the style, feel, and weight are the same. Pendleton is one of the last remaining woolen mills in this entire country, and this particular fabric is discontinued.

It's a great basic navy, with a cool story, a unique feel and drape, and a very fair price. If you're in the market for some navy pieces, then this is an excellent opportunity! You can order it in three different categories:

CUSTOM TROUSERS: From $345

CUSTOM SUITS AND SPORTCOATS: From $995

CUSTOM DOYLE CHORE COATS, TEBA JACKETS, & FIELD JACKETS: From $500

 

[Epaulet]

Hey everyone!

I just received our first two makeups in this amazing tweed. Pictured are the Nuovo sportcoat with a custom 4.5" peak lapel and the Field Jacket.

We have just 10 yards remaining.. enough for about 4 pieces in total. Here's the links to check it out and order online

Custom Sportcoats and Suits in 18oz Magee Herringbone

Custom Doyles, Tebas, and Field Jackets in 18oz Magee Herringbone

Custom Trousers in 18oz Magee Herringbone

And here's the spiel...

Woven in Ireland by Magee 1866, this is one of the most incredible tweeds that I've ever seen!

The base tones are a mixture of chestnut and burnt orange - and multicolored flecks of red, yellow, green, and orange are sprinkled throughout the weave. It's woven by hand and features an intricate medium-scale herringbone.

This 100% wool weighs in at 18oz - the same weight as Harris Tweed. It's extremely thick and warm. Your custom garments will have to the strength to last generations. This promotional pricing is approximately 40% off our MSRP, so don't miss out on this incredible fabric.

 

[Epaulet]

We got our first Balmaccan makeup today! It arrived in the infamous Racing Green Camel Hair. I have a bunch of great photos, but here's a quick preview...

 

[Todd V]

@Epaulet

Hello, Eva and friends,

I am one of your old school customers from the factory finds days. I’ve been wearing suits to work for 10 years but I might finally have to give in and dress it down a little. A little. I’m thinking sport coats and trousers, a little more fun, perhaps the solid coat/crazy pants look but keep the ties and nice more fun with it so I don’t look so overdressed every day.

I’ve blown through the crotch of some of those famous Southwick tweeds and torn through the a$$ of the rest.

My question is will you reestablish the broad stock of staple fabrics with RTC sometime soon, or have any ends for friends type of situation (I’m guess that train has sailed with the recent changes in the industry) and or reestablish the staple selection from Individualized? The Pendleton navy fabric is up my alley and I’m a sucker for these limited opportunities, but I am all full up on navy blue.

Thanks,
Ginz

 

[Epaulet]

@Epaulet

Hello, Eva and friends,

I am one of your old school customers from the factory finds days. I’ve been wearing suits to work for 10 years but I might finally have to give in and dress it down a little. A little. I’m thinking sport coats and trousers, a little more fun, perhaps the solid coat/crazy pants look but keep the ties and nice more fun with it so I don’t look so overdressed every day.

I’ve blown through the crotch of some of those famous Southwick tweeds and torn through the a$$ of the rest.

My question is will you reestablish the broad stock of staple fabrics with RTC sometime soon, or have any ends for friends type of situation (I’m guess that train has sailed with the recent changes in the industry) and or reestablish the staple selection from Individualized? The Pendleton navy fabric is up my alley and I’m a sucker for these limited opportunities, but I am all full up on navy blue.

Thanks,
Ginz

Hey Ginz!!

Thanks so much for your post, I'd love to make this stuff for you. I've still got your sizing on file.

1) In terms of basic fabrics, our Huddersfield collection is the opening price point. We've got pretty much every solid and texture color shade in there. The goods are absolutely beautiful and a strong value for the price.

2) Yes to Individualized! They've had some big changes with their fabric inventory, so I haven't been pushing things too hard with them. But they reinvested into a nice selection of perennial fabrics and their turnaround time is back to pre-Covid speeds, so I intend on rebuilding our assortment over the next few weeks. They'll be lots to choose from.

 

[Epaulet]

15% Off our Best Selling Fabric of the Season until midnight 4/28

With over 100 custom garments sold, Racing Green Camel hair is our most popular custom fabric of 2024. And here's why:

• It's incredibly soft and luxurious. However you imagine that this feels.. it's even better in real life.
• Our pricing is super competitive. Joshua Ellis makes the finest Camel hair on Earth and RTC's construction is top notch - making these pieces an exceptional value.
• This Racing Green colorway was an exclusive production run. it's not normally stocked, and so it's incredibly rare and distinct.
• But... it's also extremely wearable. It jibes wonderfully with navy, grey, khaki, and indigo. You'll find that it plays nicely with most items in your wardrobe.

Treat yourself to something truly exceptional.Invest in a true heirloom piece that you can pass along to the next generation.

And be sure to use this code for 15% off until tomorrow night:

camel15

Custom Teba, Doyle, and Field Jackets: From $467 with code camel15

Custom Trousers: From $382 with code camel15

Custom Overcoats: From $1356 with code camel15

Custom Sportcoats and Suits: From $1062 with code camel15

 

[Epaulet]

I've got RTC Summer Promo fabrics going live in the morning. Lots of great linens, lightweight wools, and cottons. In celebration of that, how about our very first makeup in Patchwork Madras!

This thing made up beautifully....