Ongoing Bespoke Projects

[Andy57]

Sexton himself looks pretty cool as well.

Always.

 

[dieworkwear]

Sexton is prob one of the most stylish men alive right now. I'd say comfortably top 25.

 

[Thomson]

Well, I am far from being an expert but he is the only tailor whose style I would be able to identify reliably. Probably not easy to replicate in MTM or RTW.

And the combination of turtleneck sweater and suit/sports coat is maybe a bit 70s (?) but something I’d like to explore.

 

[The Chai]

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Well, I am far from being an expert but he is the only tailor whose style I would be able to identify reliably. Probably not easy to replicate in MTM or RTW.

And the combination of turtleneck sweater and suit/sports coat is maybe a bit 70s (?) but something I’d like to explore.

i love the turtleneck suit/sports coat combo. Easily my most favourite smart casual look

 

[bdavro23]

 

[Andy57]

Sexton is prob one of the most stylish men alive right now. I'd say comfortably top 25.

No argument from me. If I could get halfway towards his innate style and cool factor I'd be deliriously happy.

Well, I am far from being an expert but he is the only tailor whose style I would be able to identify reliably. Probably not easy to replicate in MTM or RTW.

And the combination of turtleneck sweater and suit/sports coat is maybe a bit 70s (?) but something I’d like to explore.

I'd say it was virtually impossible to replicate Sexton's house cut in RTW. The only one that could is...Edward Sexton. The house produced a RTW line for The Rake that included a jacket very like the one I've commissioned. Indeed, it's fair to say that the jacket featured by The Rake was the inspiration for mine. I've done things like that before, which is to say seen an item in a RTW version and commissioned a bespoke version for myself. Why? Fit. And because I want it my way.

As for the turtleneck with a suit look being a bit '70s, I'm sure Edward was wearing turtlenecks with suits in the '70s. And the '80s, '90s, '00s, and all the way to 2019. You should explore the look; I think it's timeless.

Now, a dress shirt with extravagant ruffles: that's pretty damn '70s!

 

[lordsuperb]

Danger Zone

 

[dieworkwear]

And the combination of turtleneck sweater and suit/sports coat is maybe a bit 70s (?)

Kermit disagrees.

 

[Winot]

A fitting with Edward Sexton is like no other I've experienced. This is the baste fitting for a "cocktail" jacket made up from a Fox cream flannel. Peaked lapel, double-breasted, no vents, flapped pockets, and turn back cuffs.

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When I arrived for my fitting today the previous fitting was running late. The upside was that I got to sit in the work room and see your jacket being worked on.

 

[The Chai]

A fitting with Edward Sexton is like no other I've experienced. This is the baste fitting for a "cocktail" jacket made up from a Fox cream flannel. Peaked lapel, double-breasted, no vents, flapped pockets, and turn back cuffs.

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4x1?

 

[Andy57]

When I arrived for my fitting today the previous fitting was running late. The upside was that I got to sit in the work room and see your jacket being worked on.

That's super cool. It was pretty much torn apart after my fitting. I was also slightly early to my fitting last week and also sat in the work room. I got to chat to the young lady that made the basted version that I tried on.

4x1?

Yes.

 

[steveabdn]

I had a great chat with Andrew Brooke’s in Edinburgh recently and have decided to go down the MTM route rather than the full bespoke option. I am still sure I will be delighted with the outcome, I don’t think my tastes are refined enough to really appreciate the differences when looking at the cost involved.

I will continue to enjoy watching this thread and the experiences you have with your respective tailors but for me, a half canvas cut to my actual measurements will do for now

 

[poorsod]

That's super cool. It was pretty much torn apart after my fitting. I was also slightly early to my fitting last week and also sat in the work room. I got to chat to the young lady that made the basted version that I tried on.

Yes.

I just had a fitting for a 4x1 shawl tux.

 

[Andy57]

I just had a fitting for a 4x1 shawl tux.

 

[UrbanComposition]

One of two orders from Salvo, this one is a 3pc in a donegal tweed I found in a fabric store in Palermo. Dry, heavy stuff. Gives the trousers a fantastic drape. A few things to change on this one:

Rotate sleeves
Lengthen jacket 1cm
Slim sleeves 12cm back to the cuff
Vest will be made 6 button single breasted
Trousers will be shortened, and let out in the thigh (you can see the chalk marks)
Coin pocket flap removed

Something I’m especially happy about is the shoulder extension (juuuuust enough) and teh drape. If I get around to it I’ll take pictures of the inside (the horsehair canvas is laid diagonally), and the difference between the default chest (close to the body) and this new expression.