Well that Tailorcaid shot is my body type. I'd wear that jacket to death. I guess I don't know much about tailoring either... probably far less than you Bop and I don't know what you mean about the gorge not being in line with the notch even after you've pointed it out.

I don;t really care either. It's a nice looking jacket to me and has the details I like. I won't pour over it anymore than that or look for things to fault. Nothing jumps out at me as being 'off' with it.

That red blazer! What kind of a mad man would wear a bright red blazer!? Oh wait nevermind, I've just bought one. I won't be wearing it with a breton though. No chance. That would just look silly.

Re my thought of actually telling Brooks (Or Press) about these things - I was more thinking of setting up a FB-Group about it a la "BB should bring non-lined collars back" (Working tirtle ) which all the aficionads can "like". I am not on FB, maybe this does not make sense. It#s a bit like a monk talking about sex.

I just think that there is a considerable potential for this and if BB get the idea that it would make sense to test the water, they might do it. A small run of tweed herringbones for winter? A heritage "Vintage line"? I doubt these dreadfull La Martina-things they put out lately really helps the brand and business.

You'd be looking at $1000 for a sports coat, $180 for a shirt. It would be a waste of time.

No I meant for a Vintage BB line, the thing is, these garments have a history to their manufacture, to copy the suiting is way tough, it was people's who lives as experienced makers that went into those garments, the idea of getting a factory to copy them somewhere and get it perfect quick enough to make it viable is pretty hard I imagine. I mean for people looking to copy not for Brooks.

Best to come with something new, but inspired by the look, like Keydge.

Last edited by One For Bop (2012-05-23 11:47:49)

Especially when they're not even J.Press!