formby wrote:

yachtie wrote:

True, but that said, there's  a difference between guidance and being overly prescriptive. I'm seeing more and more of the latter. I think that it has more to do with the poster's fears and inhibitions than with propriety. Probably stemming from a lack of knowledge as much as "I did this and didn't get into trouble, therefore it must be okay".

Aye, I read with much mirth that thread about DB suits you contributed to over on S.F.

Link?

formby wrote:

Film Noir Buff wrote:

formby wrote:

Aye, I read with much mirth that thread about DB suits you contributed to over on S.F.

Link?

http://www.styleforum.net/t/261676/first-blazer-suit-db

I suppose it depends on what sort of job you're interviewing for. Maybe they want an individualist or someone with confidence. I rarely notice what people are wearing for interviews unless it's wildly inappropriate, like shorts and a dirty tennis shirt or some sort of zoot suit. Otherwise, if the person is well put together, I am happy. I dont know what kind of &^%$# would worry about whether you had on a SB or DB suit but it would say as much about the limitations of their background as anything else. Like Mutt and Jeff over at styleforum who apply their small world experience as the upper limit of choices. I als think that nowadays when the universities are churning out robots with no initiative that a self starter would look like a superhero and not a weirdo. I suppose if you are physically small or bizarre or have personality issues, then you might want to wear the plain grey SB.

I saw to different old, short men on two different days, both morbidly obese and wearing straw boaters. As much as I was impressed at the hat style, I wondered if they should be calling attention to themselves of this sort, especially because their suits were so sloppy and were wearing bad shoes (one of them seemed to be wearing Rockports!).

Ali Kebab wrote:

How'z that sprezzatura?

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BrK7-q9mTrg/T … derdet.jpg

It isn't.

I've worked as a creative director in and around the architecture, design and fashion businesses. In these milieux one can essentially wear whatever they want.

I am perhaps dull or possibly even igenty in that I'd rather have the clients remember my face and my / our work rather than how I am dressed.

Don't get me wrong, I want the details, beauty and quality to be there for those whom take time to pay attention but I don't want my clothing to be overriding.

If, after a meeting,  a client were questioned about what I wore I'd rather they say ' I don't remember exactly but he was beautifully dressed '  than  'He was wearing this slamming Sexton suit with these crazy ropey shoulders - it was cool '

K. A. Adams wrote:

I've worked as a creative director in and around the architecture, design and fashion businesses. In these milieux one can essentially wear whatever they want.

I am perhaps dull or possibly even igenty in that I'd rather have the clients remember my face and my / our work rather than how I am dressed.

Don't get me wrong, I want the details, beauty and quality to be there for those whom take time to pay attention but I don't want my clothing to be overriding.

If, after a meeting,  a client were questioned about what I wore I'd rather they say ' I don't remember exactly but he was beautifully dressed '  than  'He was wearing this slamming Sexton suit with these crazy ropey shoulders - it was cool '

You gotta have a lot of personality to pull off a Sexton suit. For the right guy, no one would notice that either. It's the difference between wearing your clothes and being worn by them.

Last edited by yachtie (2011-08-19 15:55:37)

ajs wrote:

formby wrote:

Film Noir Buff wrote:

Link?

http://www.styleforum.net/t/261676/first-blazer-suit-db

That’s fantastic. It’s a long time since I’ve read a thread that funny on any of the clothing forums. How people who supposedly like clothing can be so small-minded in what they consider acceptable is incredible to me.

3 things that are guaranteed to get them excited over on S.F:

1. Double Breasted suits.

2. Single Breasted Peak Lapel suits

3. Ticket pockets.

Back to clothes:

More from Davide Taub @ Maurice Sedwell:

Taubs take on the now infamous Frankentweed. I suspect, given the shape that this is for a woman. Sadly it isn't finished but thought you catz may still be interested.

Front:



Back:



Piece parts:



Interesting corduroy sports coat, complete with action back and half belt. Notice the peak lapels and the angle of the breast pocket:

Front:



Back:

formby wrote:

Nice Velvet Jacket from Cifonelli. Very Belle Epoque.

http://forums.filmnoirbuff.com/uploads/ … jacket.jpg

Courtesy of Hugo's Parisian Gentleman's blog.

http://parisiangentleman.co.uk/

Sorry but it stinks. The button fastening shouts "wannabe" shill like that grasping clown Simon Crompton.

Bishop of Briggs wrote:

formby wrote:

Nice Velvet Jacket from Cifonelli. Very Belle Epoque.

http://forums.filmnoirbuff.com/uploads/ … jacket.jpg

Courtesy of Hugo's Parisian Gentleman's blog.

http://parisiangentleman.co.uk/

Sorry but it stinks. The button fastening shouts "wannabe" shill like that grasping clown Simon Crompton.

No need to apologise bish. If you don't like it you don't like it.

formby wrote:

Bishop of Briggs wrote:

formby wrote:

Nice Velvet Jacket from Cifonelli. Very Belle Epoque.

http://forums.filmnoirbuff.com/uploads/ … jacket.jpg

Courtesy of Hugo's Parisian Gentleman's blog.

http://parisiangentleman.co.uk/

Sorry but it stinks. The button fastening shouts "wannabe" shill like that grasping clown Simon Crompton.

No need to apologise bish. If you don't like it you don't like it.

He does tend to froth at the mouth over Duchamp-esque neck ties, thus he might almost like this jacket.

formby wrote:

Film Noir Buff wrote:

formby wrote:

No need to apologise bish. If you don't like it you don't like it.

He does tend to froth at the mouth over Duchamp-esque neck ties, thus he might almost like this jacket.

That's one of the pleasures of wearing Duchamp ties, you just know that you are going to get up someone's nose, which is its own reward.

What's your opinion on that jacket?

If I knew for certain that Duchamp ties piss certain people off like that, I would wear two at a time...or change them every hour.

I like the jacket but not the color.

formby wrote:

Film Noir Buff wrote:

formby wrote:

That's one of the pleasures of wearing Duchamp ties, you just know that you are going to get up someone's nose, which is its own reward.

What's your opinion on that jacket?

If I knew for certain that Duchamp ties piss certain people off like that, I would wear two at a time...or change them every hour.

I like the jacket but not the color.

Ah, right thread this time...

I like a lot of Cifonelli's work. I think it will be appeal to younger men, which can only be a good thing for bespoke tailors. They are also another source for inspiration. Once you've covered the basics several times, you need to experiment a little.

sp?

I had a very long night and these two similar threads confuse me.

Speaking of which, this girl at the bar reached out and pulled my tie from above the knot way down my shirt telling me I would do better with her if I undid it. Didnt quite like the action but I did like her touching me. It wasn't a Duchamp tie, It was a rather artfully done woven light blue tie with chickens on it.