Last edited by Cruz Diez (2007-11-23 10:46:38)
Thanks, Cruz, for sharing. Beautiful trousers (and great shoes) and the fit is very flattering. Is the material considered denim? I believe fustagno is a linen/cotton blend. Interesting observation regarding the nearly invisible hand-stitching, which I've learned is really the proper approach...understated, unlike like the vanity stitching on other garments that can be seen a mile away. Also, far more difficult to execute requiring exacting abilities. Enjoy them!
Those trousers are indeed a wonderful fit. Very nice Cruz.
The frontal view provides a great example of a well proportioned trouser from waist line to turn-ups
Since I cannot make it to Rome any time soon, I wonder if Sig. Siviglia can make me up a pair of trousers using my shirt measurements.
Thanks!
I believe fustagno is the Italian word for brushed (100%) cotton twill. I'd venture to say that what distinguishes denim from fustagno is that denim uses a natural color weft and stiffer yarns and the cloth isn't brushed. Perhaps other forumers can shed light on this?
I wanted to get some trousers made of a mid blue denim cloth (the reverse side was lighter because of the weft) but supply was low at the time but I'll keep an eye out for it. Marc, I think that's the denim cloth you saw.
The shirt is from Mimmo as well, the cloth is a relatively hefty (235 g/meter) Bonfanti "Berna" Oxford.
The shoes are from Kielman, I've been wearing these for about 4 years quite frequently. With little care they've been getting better with age. On second thought, as the pic reveals, they could benefit from new (heel) top pieces!
Last edited by Cruz Diez (2007-11-23 13:21:34)
Last edited by Marc Grayson (2007-11-23 19:00:13)
Looking good, CD! Did you have to fight for the length and some room below the knee or is that the difference between Rome and Naples?
Really an excellent fitting pair of pants. Congrats.
Last edited by Cruz Diez (2007-11-23 21:25:43)