David must be a loaded chap. I'm going to stalk him more often.

They demand a premium but at least they can still churn out something fine, like Lanatir's suit.
You are still better off spending your hard-earned money at Granoff's instead of visiting their neighbours.

I reread your post a few times as I thought I needed a pair of reading glasses at my age. It boggles my mind: why would you choose velvet for a suit?
I do not see much versatility there as most gents would only wear a velvet jacket to casual parties coupled with a pair of wool slacks. Afaik, velvet suits are generally frown upon.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Aug 1 2010, 10:59 PM

If you want something different, might as well go green like this pretty bloke here:
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This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Aug 1 2010, 10:49 PM

Yes...any tailor can do it......

Eh? I thought it was Kelvin who had a suit made at Granoff's, instead of David?

You are scaring me.

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Added on August 1, 2010, 11:08 pmI've decided not to share any of my forthcoming sartorial acquisitions with you all. Cunning pastarts.

This post has been edited by bloke1: Aug 1 2010, 11:08 PM

Pics of the planet's greatest trousers will soon be posted right here in this thread. Watch out.

Only God knows how many Kedai Bundles kakmj went to in Bali.

Very nice hand pickstitching. Please show more.

Yawn, going to sleep. Sweet dreams.

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Added on August 1, 2010, 11:52 pmSince you shouted encore! so loudly, here's a little morsel for you...



This post has been edited by kotmj: Aug 1 2010, 11:52 PM

Oh lovely hook. And those stitches.

I tell you dat dis iz teh shit!

3 possibilities:-

1. You've beaten AL into submission & he's decided to make your pants with a higher rise or,
2. Antonio Ambrosi made a pair of pants for you or
3. You've discovered a new "pantalonaio" (trouser maker)

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Added on August 2, 2010, 1:23 amYes you can shorten it but the question is should you? Having longer shirt tails ( within reason ) helps stop your shir from riding up your trousers .

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Added on August 2, 2010, 1:26 amYes they are. The button were sewn to sit on a purl & not on the fabric to ensure the longevity of the fabric

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Added on August 2, 2010, 1:27 amNot me ( unless I was sniffing glue at the time I was at my tailors )

This post has been edited by beau: Aug 2 2010, 01:27 AM

None of the abufe. Here's another pic to demonstrate the utter, unbelievable, total lack of cost consideration of this pair of trousers.

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Added on August 2, 2010, 11:36 pm

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Added on August 3, 2010, 12:19 amI just put on the above-pictured trousers and the waist fits perfectly, i.e. the previous owner was as lean as myself. However, the legs are baggy beyond belief. This gives me an idea of just how incredibly baggy traditionally-cut trousers are. Very, very baggy.

This post has been edited by kotmj: Aug 3 2010, 12:19 AM

At least it won't be crotch constricting a' la ALT. Any plans to have him replicate this in a slim down design?

I'm still grappling with the concept of exceptionally baggy trousers: the whys and wherefores; the aesthetics, kinematics, and functionality. Why did this change? Why are contemporary trousers so slim, while vintage ones so full? Is it really just a matter of fashion, or are there more tangible reasons?

its for the functionality----most people nowadays dont do much hardwork in dress pants anymore,,,,,they can live with slim / fitted cloth
for the hardwearing people they require full cut trousers (at thigh / seat area), w/ gusseted crotch
ive modeled my trouser from ben davis pants,,,looked baggy in the mirror (anti-hip apperance) but nevertheless most comfortable for daily rough works,,,,
just look at how the 501 jeans has evolved----

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Added on August 3, 2010, 7:46 pmI put on Zuperpent+ during the lunch hour, this time properly with braces, and once again after work (I'm wearing it right now), and wow, just wow. I now understand what the line is all about. Zuperpent+ isn't baggy, it is perfect when worn with braces. I totally understand why old dead men wanted their trousers this way.

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Added on August 3, 2010, 8:39 pm

This post has been edited by kotmj: Aug 3 2010, 08:39 PM