Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

[Bellini]

A couple of new additions to my stash, for next Fall. I am terrible at photographing fabrics but am really looking forward to the grey houndstooIs

Is this is the LL blue-grey herringbone?

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[CLH03]

Is this is the LL blue-grey herringbone?

Haha unfortunately not, this is a much more affordable option, from Abraham Moon's Shetland Herringbone bunch.

 

[Bellini]

Haha unfortunately not, this is a much more affordable option, from Abraham Moon's Shetland Herringbone bunch.

I'm not usually a fan of grey tweed, but it looks quite nice.

 

[CLH03]

I'm not usually a fan of grey tweed, but it looks quite nice.

It's more of a turquoise/bluish/grey which is why I am also very fond of it.

 

[Bellini]

It's more of a turquoise/bluish/grey which is why I am also very fond of it.

Indeed, it's much more appealing than the bland mid-grey herringbone tweed one often sees.

 

[mktitsworth]

Rota has a great light-blue-grey wool/cashmere herringbone option in their configurator that's really lovely. Just took delivery of mine and it's just been the wrong weather to try them out this week.

I really feel like the mid-grey herringbone is a classic, but it needs something special to it. There needs to be something unique to it, like the one available from Marchesan.

 

[Concordia]

The LL tweed photographs like a grey/white, but is really more teal/sand in natural light. I have a jacket in process now, and suspect it will be very nice.

 

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The LL tweed photographs like a grey/white, but is really more teal/sand in natural light. I have a jacket in process now, and suspect it will be very nice.

I have slight regrets about not subscribing to this one.

 

[Concordia]

You will have others.

 

[Bellini]

I have slight regrets about not subscribing to this one.

As do I. The range of colors Concordia described wasn't apparent in the initial photos. A plain grey herringbone is more useful as a city suit in flannel or even worsted, but this is quite different.

 

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As do I. The range of colors Concordia described wasn't apparent in the initial photos. A plain grey herringbone is more useful as a city suit in flannel or even worsted, but this is quite different.

I was originally interested in the concept, but then the photos lead me to feel that it was not something that I would find useful. Concordia's description is closer to what I envisioned from the original concept.

 

[Bellini]

I was originally interested in the concept, but then the photos lead me to feel that it was not something that I would find useful. Concordia's description is closer to what I envisioned from the original concept.

Indeed. Still not sure I would wear it as just a jacket, but the photos may convince me otherwise.

 

[Concordia]

Should go well with khaki or charcoal trousers. Or blue corduroy..

 

[Connemara]

I'm looking to order a few three-season sportcoats this spring. Wool-silk-linen is appealing, as is wool, provided it's high twist or otherwise wrinkle resistant.

I don't need the lightest weight options, necessarily. I like cloths with nice body and drape, even if they wind up wearing a bit warmer. Honestly, once the humid 85+ Fahrenheit weather arrives, I rarely wear tailoring.

What are your favorite books that meet this criteria? Thank you gentlemen.

And now, for the tweed lovers, here is my final commission for this fall/winter: an Abraham Moon houndstooth. I went with besom pockets on this one because all of my tweeds have patch pockets. I was inspired by a few Instagram posts of country tweeds that had besom pockets. It looks neat, IMO.

I had planned to do besom pockets with a different Moon tweed, but the orders got a bit mixed up, and that one had patch pockets.

 

[TweedyProf]

Could I get some suggestions for good winter cloths for odd trousers, mid brown and navy? Moderate to heavy, nice drape, soft. Not sure about the donegals but I like the flannels.

Some I've been looking at:

CL2-34 : Classic Flannel Broken Hairline Brown

Flannel has been developed over 250 years by Fox Brothers 1772, in Somerset, England. Known for its unique hand feel and instantly recognisable depth of colour and warm hues. Fox Flannel incorporates rich melange shades in both plain and classic patterns. Worn by generations of Hollywood actors...

foxflannel.com

CL2-35 : Classic Flannel Broken Hairline Navy

Flannel has been developed over 250 years by Fox Brothers 1772, in Somerset, England. Known for its unique hand feel and instantly recognisable depth of colour and warm hues. Fox Flannel incorporates rich melange shades in both plain and classic patterns. Worn by generations of Hollywood actors...

foxflannel.com

CL2-46 : Classic Flannel Birdseye Brown

Flannel has been developed over 250 years by Fox Brothers 1772, in Somerset, England. Known for its unique hand feel and instantly recognisable depth of colour and warm hues. Fox Flannel incorporates rich melange shades in both plain and classic patterns. Worn by generations of Hollywood actors...

foxflannel.com

CL2-38 : Classic Flannel Houndstooth Brown

Flannel has been developed over 250 years by Fox Brothers 1772, in Somerset, England. Known for its unique hand feel and instantly recognisable depth of colour and warm hues. Fox Flannel incorporates rich melange shades in both plain and classic patterns. Worn by generations of Hollywood actors...

foxflannel.com

W BILL IRISH DONEGALS/100% WOOL - Harrisons

440gms / 15.5ozs 100% Pure Wool

www.harrisons1863.com

W BILL IRISH DONEGALS/100% WOOL - Harrisons

440gms / 15.5ozs 100% Pure Wool

www.harrisons1863.com