The Official Tweed Appreciation Thread

[Cantabrigian]

Don't know if I've ever seen a vest without a back made of lining before.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Don't know if I've ever seen a vest without a back made of lining before.

Really? It's uncommon, but certainly not unknown on heavy country suits and indeed on tweed suits more generally (as well as other older-style vests that were designed to be worn without jackets some or all of the time, as indeed many working men's vests were - although clearly, this is not one of those!).

 

[ravn]

Regarding the back piece not made of the same cloth as the linning, I think this is an option most online services have. I ordered a waistcoat at Tweed Adicct the other day and the Harding & Porter Thornproof (400 gr) cloth was actually an option I almost went for also as a back piece. Instead I ended up with a slightly warmer/heavier fabric (cotton) then the ordinary viscose satins.

I will post some photos togheter with the matching trousers when I get them in 2-4 weeks

 

[OlSarge]

When I ordered my last suit at MyTailor.com they asked if I wanted the vest with a self back or with the lining. At the time I opted for the lining back but should I order another, especially in a tweed, I will consider a self back very seriously, especially after looking at David's.

 

[ravn]

Love this photo of Mr. John Lydon from Sex Pistols and PIL.

 

[gusvs]



gusvs that jacket is great.

Thanks and like your picture too!

 

[Elwoodc]

Lovely fabric... Cheers

 

[Isbister]

Love this photo of Mr. John Lydon from Sex Pistols and PIL.

Dear old Johnny - what a delightful image.

 

[Odradek]



Wow. I love all those photos but particularly these two.

 

[sugarbutch]

First tweed of the season

 

[OlSarge]

First tweed of the season



And a fine one it is, too. Not cool enough here, yet, but summer is fading. Maybe in another couple of weeks . . .

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Thanks for the report FM, I'm looking forward to seeing the pics.

Sounds like a definite winner. Also looking forward to the pix.

Well, it's ready - unfortunately I don't have time to pick it up until tomorrow... oh, the suspense!

 

[RogerC]



Wow.
I love all those photos but particularly these two.

Which jacketing fabric is that?

 

[Elwoodc]

Dear God those are beautiful ties!

 

[Tweedy]

A nice bit of vintage Harris Tweed... bow ties just added to my online shop