S.E.H Kelly

[OldsRecordingGuy]

Any trouser can be slim if your tailor is skill enough

Well, although that might be true I do not favor the idea of spending a lot of cash on trousers that need further money for being altered. And if the cut doesn't fit your silhouette at all having your tailor work does not really make sense in my eyes.

 

[sehkelly]

Well, although that might be true I do not favor the idea of spending a lot of cash on trousers that need further money for being altered. And if the cut doesn't fit your silhouette at all having your tailor work does not really make sense in my eyes.

I'd certainly say the work trousers are worth considering.

I don't perceive them as slim, as we developed them to make the slim trousers less slim! But I suppose on reflection they actually are slim in the minds and eyes of most people. Perhaps compare the leg measurements to trousers you own currently and see how they shape up.

But of course, I always welcome questions, so by all means keep sending them my way as and when they spring to mind.

 

[Jnarcane]

I'd certainly say the work trousers are worth considering.

I don't perceive them as slim, as we developed them to make the slim trousers less slim! But I suppose on reflection they actually are slim in the minds and eyes of most people. Perhaps compare the leg measurements to trousers you own currently and see how they shape up.

But of course, I always welcome questions, so by all means keep sending them my way as and when they spring to mind.

If I may offer a contrasting opinion: the trousers are still mostly too slim. Among the the work, field, and dress trousers, the work and dress trousers -- especially the dress, given their nominal purpose -- are unwearable on account of their slimness. A 7" hem on a 30W is about as slim as you'll find anywhere. It's maybe the only whiff of modern degeneracy I've detected in my years haunting your amazing brand.

 

[sehkelly]

If I may offer a contrasting opinion: the trousers are still mostly too slim. Among the the work, field, and dress trousers, the work and dress trousers -- especially the dress, given their nominal purpose -- are unwearable on account of their slimness. A 7" hem on a 30W is about as slim as you'll find anywhere. It's maybe the only whiff of modern degeneracy I've detected in my years haunting your amazing brand.

Thanks for the input!

We do try to offer a range of options, so there is something for everyone, hence the varying widths of the three trousers.

I take "modern degeneracy" squarely on the chin! Though I do counter that menswear is as rich in tradition with slim-leg trousers as wide ones. I've been trying to justify a "drainpipe" trousers style for years now, both to myself and those around me, mostly just because I like the word, but anyway entirely in vane. And we're working on a coachman / box coat, so have been swimming of late in references of outfits with Regency pantaloons.

I do take from your input a strong reminder to myself that there is certainly space for a wider leg in our line-up, slotting between the dress and field trousers, and possibly a wider leg beyond the field trousers. Nothing has really coalesced into a complete idea over the years, however, to fit either brief, but thoughts are always bubbling under.

 

[ojaw]

Thanks for the input!

We do try to offer a range of options, so there is something for everyone, hence the varying widths of the three trousers.

I take "modern degeneracy" squarely on the chin! Though I do counter that menswear is as rich in tradition with slim-leg trousers as wide ones. I've been trying to justify a "drainpipe" trousers style for years now, both to myself and those around me, mostly just because I like the word, but anyway entirely in vane. And we're working on a coachman / box coat, so have been swimming of late in references of outfits with Regency pantaloons.

I do take from your input a strong reminder to myself that there is certainly space for a wider leg in our line-up, slotting between the dress and field trousers, and possibly a wider leg beyond the field trousers. Nothing has really coalesced into a complete idea over the years, however, to fit either brief, but thoughts are always bubbling under.

Never imagined you’d stoop to gutter humour.

 

[sehkelly]

Never imagined you’d stoop to gutter humour.

?!

 

[ojaw]

?!

‘drainpipe’ , though I really like that term actually.
sorry

 

[sehkelly]

‘drainpipe’ , though I really like that term actually.
sorry

Ha!

With you now.

I like stovepipe, too, also for trousers.

It all comes back around!

Give it 50 years and the outfitters on Jermyn Street will be looking at Beau Brummell for inspiration again.

 

[OldsRecordingGuy]

Ha!

With you now.

I like stovepipe, too, also for trousers.

It all comes back around!

Give it 50 years and the outfitters on Jermyn Street will be looking at Beau Brummell for inspiration again.

I will be in the gutter coffin by then (like many if not most of you guys here), wearing whatever is fit for the occasion (probably rather slim cut and flimsy material...)
In the meantime let's enjoy leg diversity, shan't we?

 

[MaE]

I’m a bit embarrassed to ask because I can’t remember if I read it here or if it was something I’ve dreamt about, but didn’t someone talk about duffle-coats that should be finished/arrive pretty soon?! If yes, should one take one size up from the SF Balmacaans to achieve the same fit? If not, are there any other coats in the pipeline that will arrive soon?!

 

[sehkelly]

I’m a bit embarrassed to ask because I can’t remember if I read it here or if it was something I’ve dreamt about, but didn’t someone talk about duffle-coats that should be finished/arrive pretty soon?! If yes, should one take one size up from the SF Balmacaans to achieve the same fit? If not, are there any other coats in the pipeline that will arrive soon?!

Yep — we've got the duffle coat in heavy melton in camel and dark navy upcoming later this week.

Here's the dark navy ...

And then with size, yes, if your SF balmacaan says n then in this you would want n+1 for the same size. It does not have the same fit as the balmacaan, as they are two different styles of coat, but their sizing is entirely consistent.

 

[konoyaro]

Although I live in the US, I was in London last weekend and was hoping to try on a balmacaan for size. I stopped by Boundary St on the 29th & 30th on the off chance that the lights would be on. Unfortunately for me, no such luck.

So, a couple questions about sizing and construction if I may.

I've seen the sizing chart on the sehkelly.com site but if I were to say that in a perfect world, I'd take a 43L in a sport coat, it seems I should be considering an XL for balmacaan. Does that sound about right?

As for construction, I'm curious if the coat is canvassed or not.

Much obliged...

 

[sehkelly]

Although I live in the US, I was in London last weekend and was hoping to try on a balmacaan for size. I stopped by Boundary St on the 29th & 30th on the off chance that the lights would be on. Unfortunately for me, no such luck.

So, a couple questions about sizing and construction if I may.

I've seen the sizing chart on the sehkelly.com site but if I were to say that in a perfect world, I'd take a 43L in a sport coat, it seems I should be considering an XL for balmacaan. Does that sound about right?

As for construction, I'm curious if the coat is canvassed or not.

Much obliged...

Thanks -- I really appreciate your effort to stop by the workshop, although I am sorry the lights were off. It's not uncommon: I am always never, ever there these days.

In regards to sizing, if you take 43L then it'd be remiss of me to suggest any size other than XL as the best place to start for the balmacaan. You should find it comfortable and a good shape. The size L would be too snug, unless you intended only ever to wear it over, say, a t-shirt.

And no, sir -- we don't canvas anything here.

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to let me know.

 

[sehkelly]

And a bit of camel ...

The cloth for the duffle this year is not as heavy as previous. It's actually the same cloth we use for the peacoat and greatcoat, unlike the usual blanket-like duffle cloth we've used in years gone by. It's thus a little bit more practical; more wearable for not only the coldest weeks of the year.

Nice colour, too!

 

[RozenKristal]

And a bit of camel ...

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The cloth for the duffle this year is not as heavy as previous. It's actually the same cloth we use for the peacoat and greatcoat, unlike the usual blanket-like duffle cloth we've used in years gone by. It's thus a little bit more practical; more wearable for not only the coldest weeks of the year.

Nice colour, too!

One day I gonna get the camel too <3