The single-button front is the signature design of one of the most venerable bespoke tailoring firms on Savile Row---H. Huntsman---which should offer some level of  assurance of its good taste, at least in the UK, although I suspect it's such a subtle aspect of a coat that it would not raise many eyebrows elsewhere in the world.  Given that the lower button of a 2-button front is never fastened, the case can be made for its superfluousness and for the simplicity of the single-button closure.  Just my 2 quid. 

Marc

Just because the Duke of Windsor didn't prefer them shouldn't mean anything about their aesthetic validity.

However, I like the one button jacket, especially with peak lapels; rather tasteful and somewhat unique in today's world at least.

The one button has slightly different quarters I've noticed with which it's slightly more dramatic.

The quote is from Windsor Revisisted but I'd have to re-read it to provide a page reference. No thank you.

Anyone have photo os these jackets to post?

Those are very well done. Who made those, and are they yours?

Huntsman raised their pricing even after they had their financial troubles a while back.

$5000 for a two piece, I believe.

John Lester, a refugee from Huntsman who has been on his own for some years now, makes the rounds including trips to New York, often accompanied by the Jermyn St. shirtmakers Harvie & Hudson.  Presumably, he offers the Huntsman cut and at a lower price.  He is kind of foppish and so if nothing else, you'd find him entertaining.  H&H made a few shirts for me several years ago, however I found their collars really hard (like they were lined with cardboard).

Marc

Jeff, I only met Lester once several years ago when I purchased shirts from Harvie & Hudson, so I can't offer any insights on him.  Not sure of his whereabouts but I think the London guys are descending on America or have done so recently. Huntsman has gone through so many changes of late that Lester might be a better option for a "Huntsman cut suit" than Huntsman themselves.   I do have personal experience with former Huntsman cutter Richard Anderson, whom I hold in low regard.

Marc

Last edited by Marc Grayson (2006-03-27 17:45:34)

Out of curiosity do sinlge button jackets have the button placed in a different spot that the waist button on a two or even a three button jacket?

I see the current issue of GQ is recommending the one button peak. It mentions waist button placement but not enough to clear it up.