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#1 2009-12-03 13:55:56
- matthew farnes
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Matthew Farnes
Hi I’d like to introduce myself to you all and please take a look at my blog: www.thesavilerowartisan.com
Thanks,
Matthew
#2 2009-12-03 14:18:18
- Taylor McIntyre
- Son of Ivy...
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Re: Matthew Farnes
Hello, M.,
I certainly agree with you on the raglan sleeved overcoat & the lapped seam.
Would you ever consider cutting in the American natural shouldered 'Sack' style?
Many English tailors have a bit of an 'attitude' about this style - Which I entirely undrstand. English tailors do English tailoring.
Pretty much (as you'll know) it's just a take on a vintage Anderson & Sheppard shoulder above an undarted coat.
It's a style I love which requires it's own skills, different and prehaps even 'lesser' (if I'm being fair) to the more 'constructed' English style.
- I thought I'd just ask.
Best -
Jim
#3 2009-12-04 03:15:47
- Taylor McIntyre
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Re: Matthew Farnes
Do answer - I think I have customers for you.
A West-End Ivy Tailor is needed.
#4 2009-12-04 07:51:51
- matthew farnes
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Re: Matthew Farnes
Apologies for not replying earlier. With my busy work load, I only get a chance to visit the forum every couple of days. If you do wish to contact me I’m quicker. May I suggest my email, info@thesavilerowartisan.com. I’ve always got my blackberry with me.
Regarding the tailoring detailing you discuss: But before I fully commit to something specific. I always like to meet the client, discuss exactly what they require. Go back to my tailors and confirm they understand what we would be tailoring, and then speak again with the client to confirm. I strive to produce top quality tailoring. This is in turn what my clients have come to expect.
#5 2009-12-05 02:32:53
- Taylor McIntyre
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Re: Matthew Farnes
Good to hear from you -
Ivy in London is a funny old business often resulting in the would-be client bringing in old American RTW jackets and having to ask the tailor 'Would you copy this'?
Naturally many people find that kind of thing not for them - And I do see that there is an unintended insult in asking a tailor to do that kind of thing.
It's good to hear that you are at least open to the idea though.
Thanks,
#6 2009-12-05 04:47:58
- Hard Bop Hank
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Re: Matthew Farnes
About two years ago I brought some second hand Brooks suits and sports jackets to my tailor, and I let him do some alterations, but when I asked him, if he could make a custom suit with a similar natural shoulder line, it was evident that he wasn't happy about this. Also the undarted approach was not his thing.
He has learned to produce a suit in certain way, and of course he likes to make a unique suit in a way that fits his customer, but it's probably not a good idea to ask any tailor to produce something completely different from what he learned.
So we just agreed on less padding and less waist suppression than usual and a softer canvas. I was happy with the results, and I'm not sure, if it would have been the same if he had just tried to copy the Brooks stuff...
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#8 2009-12-05 09:38:20
- Taylor McIntyre
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Re: Matthew Farnes
And there's the rub in Ivy London.
Who can (& will) cut 'The Look' & cut it well?
The list is short.
#9 2009-12-08 13:04:32
- matthew farnes
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Re: Matthew Farnes
Thanks for all your support, we just added some more posts.
Matthew
#11 2011-05-09 15:34:30
- Bishop of Briggs
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Re: Matthew Farnes
Last edited by Bishop of Briggs (2011-05-09 15:37:07)
Contrary to lies of FNB and Woofboxer, I (and most of the other "Buff Bastards") have been banned from posting on this forum. There are only a few posters left so don't waste your time on here. This forum is dead and nobody cares.
#12 2011-05-09 16:02:59
- formby
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Re: Matthew Farnes
"Dressing, like painting, should have a residual stability, plus punctuation and surprise." - Richard Merkin
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#14 2011-05-10 10:35:12
- formby
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Re: Matthew Farnes
"Dressing, like painting, should have a residual stability, plus punctuation and surprise." - Richard Merkin
Souvent me Souvient
#15 2011-05-10 13:24:49
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Re: Matthew Farnes
Contrary to lies of FNB and Woofboxer, I (and most of the other "Buff Bastards") have been banned from posting on this forum. There are only a few posters left so don't waste your time on here. This forum is dead and nobody cares.
#16 2011-05-10 13:55:47
- formby
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Re: Matthew Farnes
"Dressing, like painting, should have a residual stability, plus punctuation and surprise." - Richard Merkin
Souvent me Souvient
#17 2011-05-10 15:44:21
- Bishop of Briggs
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Re: Matthew Farnes
Contrary to lies of FNB and Woofboxer, I (and most of the other "Buff Bastards") have been banned from posting on this forum. There are only a few posters left so don't waste your time on here. This forum is dead and nobody cares.
#20 2011-05-14 14:07:08
- formby
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Re: Matthew Farnes
"Dressing, like painting, should have a residual stability, plus punctuation and surprise." - Richard Merkin
Souvent me Souvient
#24 2011-05-20 16:34:07
- meister
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Re: Matthew Farnes
This whole thread is entering a parallel universe IMHO...
Last edited by meister (2011-05-20 16:34:21)
#25 2011-05-21 04:43:13
- fxh
- Big Down Under.
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Re: Matthew Farnes
meister - that not Farnsey is it!!!