The CM Graveyard: First Sartoria Partenopea... next J. Crew?

[clee1982]

I have O’Connor (score cheap on eBay like $600), it's clean, but I would prefer bigger lapel, i.e. in short, if I'm going to wear Tom Ford, I would only go for Windsor (then maybe narrow the leg a bit) or Shelton (in the rare case it comes in side vents), and definitely peak lapel

 

[SimonC]

Foster & Son

News - The end of Foster & Son? - Shoegazing.com

The first big player in the classic shoe industry that might fall due to corona seems to be British Foster & Son. They closed their factory this

shoegazing.com

"Your suggestion that the departure of some staff should create doubt on the health of our business is unwarranted and completely inaccurate."

 

[othertravel]

Going back to RL, some interesting pieces this year.

I'd be all over this if it didn't look so ridiculously short (although it could be the model's height):

Like the double pleats on the trousers. Also, looks like they're 'in-sourcing' back to Italy for their Polo suits. According to the description, they're also half canvassed.

Lastly, I can't tell if they're going for Cifonelli for their new 'Ralph' cut, or 30's Hollywood:

 

[mosivy]

Going back to RL, some interesting pieces this year.

I'd be all over this if it didn't look so ridiculously short (although it could be the model's height):

I'm pleasantly surprised by the trousers, but the jacket looks way too short. It's definitely not the model!

 

[clee1982]

Going back to RL, some interesting pieces this year.

I'd be all over this if it didn't look so ridiculously short (although it could be the model's height):

Like the double pleats on the trousers. Also, looks like they're 'in-sourcing' back to Italy for their Polo suits. According to the description, they're also half canvassed.

Lastly, I can't tell if they're going for Cifonelli for their new 'Ralph' cut, or 30's Hollywood:

how tall are you, in general I would not worry about if it's ridiculous short, I think all retailer does the let me fit 38R on a 40L guy thing...

 

[clee1982]

speaking of RL, RL also has a 4x1 DB that I like, but it's on shawl lapel...

 

[othertravel]

how tall are you, in general I would not worry about if it's ridiculous short, I think all retailer does the let me fit 38R on a 40L guy thing...

I'm about 5'10/5'11. If the BOC is 29-30.5', then it could work on me. We'll see...

 

[clee1982]

I'm about 5'10/5'11. If the BOC is 29-30.5', then it could work on me. We'll see...

definitely not a problem, I'm 36S to 36R (5'7"), and I can recall maybe ONCE that RLPL has 36R BOC < 29 inch, so definitely won't be an issue in say 38R/40R

edit: that's on RLPL though, I have seen some of the new Polo line (i.e. post made in Italy Corneliani days runs too short)

 

[gnatty8]

Going back to RL, some interesting pieces this year.

I'd be all over this if it didn't look so ridiculously short (although it could be the model's height):

Those coats are far too short and surprised they styled them that way for the website. I mean, I know it's current "fashion" to wear short coats, but does Ralph really view that segment of the market as his target market? I might normally be tempted by that DB at the top, but what has been seen cannot be unseen, and I cannot see myself making that fit work, even if they put a 38S on a 38L model..

 

[clee1982]

Those coats are far too short and surprised they styled them that way for the website. I mean, I know it's current "fashion" to wear short coats, but does Ralph really view that segment of the market as his target market? I might normally be tempted by that DB at the top, but what has been seen cannot be unseen, and I cannot see myself making that fit work, even if they put a 38S on a 38L model..

but that's kind the unfortunate norm everywhere these days..., so you have to kind "read between the line" on stock photo on major retailer these days...

 

[smittycl]

RL website only gives chest and pants waist measurements. Short, Regular and Long were options for some sizes.

 

[clee1982]

RL website only gives chest and pants waist measurements. Short, Regular and Long were options for some sizes.

and I don't think they're always accurate..., though "relative speaking" I remember they were accurate (i.e. the slim fit would have leg opening tighter than straight fit)

 

[smittycl]

and I don't think they're always accurate..., though "relative speaking" I remember they were accurate (i.e. the slim fit would have leg opening tighter than straight fit)

I noticed the Anthony cut is gone apparently. Most of the suits there are Gregory with some Kent and Ralph I think.

 

[clee1982]

yup, though have to call the Mansion to be sure, RL never put out full collection online, I suppose it's an incentive for you to go in, but in the current environment they probably should just put everything online...

p.s. and I really like Douglas, not sure why seems to be for retailer only (like Bergdorf Goodman for example)

 

[smittycl]

yup, though have to call the Mansion to be sure, RL never put out full collection online, I suppose it's an incentive for you to go in, but in the current environment they probably should just put everything online...

p.s. and I really like Douglas, not sure why seems to be for retailer only (like Bergdorf Goodman for example)

I have a Navy DB suit from Purple Label but forgot what cut it is. Now I have to go look. Wish I could wear it more. Stupid Covid.