feel varies from cloth to cloth. the one above had the best handle and sheen.

i find 3 of the designs very inspired. not for those just building a wardrobe, but for those who have all the basics these are next level stuff.

How did you get these samples? I like the pale blue checkered cloth in the bottom photo.

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Added on July 9, 2011, 3:00 amPlease do tell. I am planning for a tailored cuff shirt as well.


This post has been edited by da96103: Jul 9 2011, 03:00 AM

i don't think i can handle the next level.

i don't think my boss can handle the next level.

i will go for the 2nd from the right in the 1st pic (blue and white stripes) if they have it for half price. i shall wait.

something very similar is on sale at half price at my preferred purveyor of shirtings. i ordered some already.

This post has been edited by kotmj: Jul 10 2011, 04:15 PM

Is the bottom 3rd one (black and white) a shirting material? I wonder how it would look like as a finished product?

It doesn't look so good as a shirt. Uniqlo has two shades of houndstooth in linen and I saw a young guy wearing it once on the street. Would be great as short pants though.

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Added on July 10, 2011, 12:38 pmI received the cloth. It's a mid grey, and 10oz/sq yard. I thought I knew all along what 10oz cloth was, but i was overwhelmed by how heavy, how thick, how firm this cloth is. None of the bounciness and liveliness of Super 150's. Just dead, heavy cloth. It says superfine on the selvedge, and i can feel that the entire wool from the sheep was used. very traditional stuff. i don't think anybody makes cloth like this anymore. it doesn't feel luxurious. it feels like 70's Britain, with old draughty windows, old cast iron boilers for central heating, mini cooper, etc.

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Added on July 10, 2011, 12:43 pmHuhu, the tom ford cloth is coming. next level stuff.

This post has been edited by kotmj: Jul 10 2011, 04:04 PM

Darn all these while I thought you are a brand hater!

The only thing I hate is stupidity.

Stupidity in the sense of merely brand whoring?

mysterious purveyor of shirtings?

guys...may I ask

How many of you here prefer cutaway/spread collar to a straight point collar when comes to normal working clothes.

This is a profound question that deserves a deeply philosophical reply.

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Added on July 11, 2011, 7:07 pmless mysterious than i would lilke it to be, unfortunately

This post has been edited by kotmj: Jul 11 2011, 07:07 PM

Hi all,

Just stumbled upon this thread. Really a good read. Right now looking to tailor a work shirt. Can you guys point me at which page can I find the recommend tailors. Nothing fancy, only good fitting and price.

Thanks guys.

Oh my god is this next level or what? Shirting weight made in Japan linen.


This post has been edited by kotmj: Jul 20 2011, 06:16 PM

Arrived recently from 2 different sources...

From left: Zephyr, Palace 20 Sky (amazingly affordable), and something from you-know-who (magnificent, very Alumo-like)

Some seersucker swatches




A baby blue cotton twill (thin and luxurious) trousering

palace is very affordable, and that is why the nicer colours are constantly out of stock.

how the hell did your package from you know who arrive so fast? did you opt for more expensive shipping?

no, international recorded only.

Hi,
Ill be dropping by KL (Bintang) next week. Any great tailors to recommend?

As mentioned earlier, here is my first tailored made shirt for you guys to review.

Feedback and comments are welcome.


layout of the shirt


Inner color color combi


French Cuff


Embroidery on sleeve collar

^You need to wear the shirt for us to evaluate the fit. But even so, a few things are obvious:

1. The sleeves are very baggy and consequently the armholes are humongous. Strangely, the torso is very tapered.

2. Never have your name embroidered anywhere visible to others. It is just tacky.

3. That cloth really, really needs to be preshrunk before being made up. You see the severe seam puckerings as a result of the fabric shrinking on its first wash.

4. Stitch density looks good, buttonholes are OK.