Ongoing Bespoke Projects

[clee1982]

x-post from the MC General Chat

Edward Sexton doesn't seem to have a thread here, but Nina Penlington has taken over as the head cutter since Edward's passing.

They are having trunk shows in the US starting next month. Here's their schedule in case you're interested.

Also, Nina was on the Blamo Podcast with @dieworkwear and @UrbanComposition. It was a really good discussion. A Patreon subscription is required to listen to the entire podcast, but the teaser is here.

I only have MTO/MTM with ES (Nina era), you have to like their aesthetic, but mine turns out pretty well. Now I just wish CM travel to US again for more strucrued choice. Anyone tried Gieves and Hawks?

 

[ppk]

I only have MTO/MTM with ES (Nina era), you have to like their aesthetic, but mine turns out pretty well. Now I just wish CM travel to US again for more strucrued choice. Anyone tried Gieves and Hawks?

I love their aesthetic. It's so beautiful. I've booked an appointment in San Francisco.

Who is CM?

 

[clee1982]

chittleborough & morgan

 

[ppk]

I only have MTO/MTM with ES (Nina era), you have to like their aesthetic, but mine turns out pretty well. Now I just wish CM travel to US again for more strucrued choice. Anyone tried Gieves and Hawks?

I haven't, but they (G&H) are coming to the US. Here's their tour schedule.

 

[aristoi bcn]

The Rubinacci’s have always been businessmen who hired good makers and have never been tailors. Genero was a socialite who advised his well to do friends on which makers and fabrics they should try. He saw an opening and started London House and hiring Vincenzo Attolini. Marino took over and sort of continued his father’s legacy of being an advisor and doing measurements. I’m not sure Luca even measures.

Who was Genero and who is Marino? Are they somehow related to Salmon Cropton?

 

[JohnMRobie]

Who was Genero and who is Marino? Are they somehow related to Salmon Cropton?

Salmon is a league of his own. Shout out to autocorrect while typing on my phone though.

 

[Sreezy36]

Kotaro and I have very different tastes when it comes to fabric haha - I’ve concluded that looking at his stock fabric. Not a bad thing or saying it as a bad thing. Just an observation. Those fabrics you posted wouldn’t be my taste. But they’re excellent fabrics nonetheless.

What is your taste in fabric? Or, what are you go to cloth choices for Sport jackets, blazers, business suits, and casual suits?

 

[jonathanS]

What is your taste in fabric? Or, what are you go to cloth choices for Sport jackets, blazers, business suits, and casual suits?

I like my jackets in the blue family (attached). The Florentine look is closer to the browns posted by other poster

I think I posted elsewhere, I generally don’t care for browns. I like blues. Especially in the summer.

For business, I like the Milanese silhouette over Florentine

 

[DavidLane]

Antonio from Sartoria Pastena Elegance has booked his US trip for next month. I have been really happy with my stuff from him, and I know he is fairly reasonable price wise. Here are the links to his calendar for the trip:

Houston April 10 and 11
Atlanta April 12 and 13
Minneapolis April 14 and 15
New York April 16

-DL

 

[mp94]

New delivery from Kotaro, cashmere gun club check.

 

[Marshak]

Grandpa Harris Tweed jacket from Pastena with genuine mirror stains.

 

[Sreezy36]

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I like my jackets in the blue family (attached). The Florentine look is closer to the browns posted by other poster

I think I posted elsewhere, I generally don’t care for browns. I like blues. Especially in the summer.

For business, I like the Milanese silhouette over Florentine

I could be wrong, but sporty blues are very Southern Italian in terms of aesthetic. An aquatic, Mediterranean Sea, or oceanic vibe.

 

[jeremygo]

New delivery from Kotaro, cashmere gun club check.

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Wowza love that gun club check! Can you share info on the fabric?

 

[comrade]

Salmon is a league of his own. Shout out to autocorrect while typing on my phone though.

Is the misspelling the fault of your fone?

 

[comrade]

I could be wrong, but sporty blues are very Southern Italian in terms of aesthetic. An aquatic, Mediterranean Sea, or oceanic vibe.

Are the extended/padded shoulders a signifier of Pastena?