Links tagged with “clothes”
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Summer Style When You’re Not Gary Cooper I don’t know if you…
For this: “on clothing forums … an argument erupts, a bunch of random strangers weigh in, some vociferous poster throws down a 1930s illustration from ‘Apparel Arts’ or a photo of the Duke of Windsor, and everyone simmers down.”
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Folded Up Shirt P0rn - Page 211
I was just thinking yesterday that casual shirts (ie, worn with no tie) don’t need top buttons, and then I came across these (bottom of page). Very nice.
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Neapolitan tweed jacket – Elia Caliendo
Mmmm, yes, maybe that’s the thing. Only *cough* €2800. So maybe not.
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How to get a ready-to-wear suit altered - Permanent Style
I thought I’d saved this before, but obviously not. Not that I’ve ever needed it, but still, interesting.
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How to buy my first bespoke suit – reader question - Permanent Style
Some good advice, but also for the interesting comments, especially from a couple of guys talking about do’s and dont’s in City firms.
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Loden top coat from Vergallo
Nice coat (as you’d expect for €2000). I like the idea of lapels that button up like this, but this one looks somehow unfinished when done up.
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Traveller Denim Co. shop visit :: Austin, TX | Carryology
Bespoke jeans, including custom pockets.
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Outside Influences :: Outlier ~ Part 1 | Carryology
Two-part interview with Outlier about clothes and bags, fabrics, etc. Long, but I’d love to read more details about fabrics, patterns, technologies, etc. US-made fabrics are very limited in colours because the manufacturers’ main customers are the military.
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How to buy a suit
Links to previous posts on Permanent Style about the different aspects.
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Reader question: Differences between bespoke tailors - Permanent Style
While I’m at it, this from 2010 is also a good read.
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A new (dashing) tailor discovered - Permanent Style
A post from 2009. Sounds vaguely affordable. Well, compared to Saville Row. And this writer seems very happy with them. Loads of good stuff in this blog’s archives; an education.
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Japanese Denim Jeans - Albam Clothing
Made in England.
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Veldtschoen Variations
My years-long inability to find waterproof and light-walking shoes/boots I like has currently come to this.
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VESTS / Stuff-carrying gear
Style Forum thread on pocketed waistcoats etc. I’m oddly fascinated by this stuff, and yet almost all of them look ugly and/or ridiculous.
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The perils of bespoke casual clothing
On the difficulty, or pointlessness, of having casual clothes bespoke tailored.
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Recycled Movie Costumes
It’s hard enough recognising actors that have been in something before, never mind their clothes. Oddly fascinating. (via @pkqk)
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Alan Paine | Alan Paine
I like some of these jumpers and things. (via Lineage of Influence)
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A Tailor Made It: Shirt Rant
On how a shirt should fit. I’ve seen some horrible, figure-hugging shirts on men. Don’t do it!
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Made by Hand- the great Sartorial Debate: Indochino- How did my garment turn out?
Tips on getting a made-to-measure suit, and an analysis of the good and less-good points on a particular suit.
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10 Classic English Shoemakers, Part 1: Introduction | What Makes a Man
Nice series of posts about shoes. (via @cityofsound)
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Advanced Projects Series // Eiger Waterproof Field Jacket || Mission Workshop
Mmmmm, nice (sold out) jacket.
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Timoni.org - Why I wear the same thing every day, and what I wear.
Great stuff. And yet I still found myself thinking “this is so complicated!” (via Stellar)
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Timeless Modern Tactile Functional
Cos - some nice simple, not too expensive clothes. (via @joroach)
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Chris Heathcote: anti-mega: a new fashion aesthetic
Brilliant. Yes, all this. It saddens me when I look in trendy little fashion shops and it’s all button-up shirts and brogues. Where are the new, wearable clothes of the 21st century?
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Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Taking apart a $4,625 Ralph Lauren coat. Fascinating, and I’d love to read more things like this.
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Collaborative Collection Lookmaps » Openwear
I *think* this is interesting, but the website seems to go out of its way to show you the interesting stuff, so I’m still not sure. (via @tobybarnes)
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Outlier Tailored Performance Clothing for a Life in Motion
If you tell me your simple, plain-looking clothes are made out of innovative hi-tech fabrics, I’m half-way there. (via Lineage of Influence)
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Custom Fit Jeans by Sam & Leona — Kickstarter
Project to make custom-fit jeans for only $60 a pair. I am very sceptical that the material and manufacture can be much good, computerised cutting or not. (via Charles Stross)
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The Wrong Trousers - Charlie’s Diary
Charles Stross on his M&S trousers and Scottevest many-pocketed fleece, plus many comments. (via @GreatDismal)
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The New Pants Revue | Beyond The Beyond
Bruce Sterling comparing old and new 5.11 Tactial Pants. I love this SF-writer/fashion crossover point. I tried some of these on recently and they seemed oddly baggy. Maybe I’m too used to jeans. (via @GreatDismal)
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Choose how unique you want your t-shirt to be - ONE of a TEE
Cunning. Pay progressively more for being the only one in your city/country/continent/world owning a particular t-shirt design. (Presumably until Urban Outfitters rips off the design, anyway.) (via @hiutdenim)
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Black Diamond Introduces New Tactical Computer System « Soldier Systems
This, with an iPad on the chest, in tweed (because everyone seems to like that retro and “authentic” country look).
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John Smedley factory tour « Lineage of influence
Photos from a tour round the factory of John Smedley, who make knitwear. (via @sehkelly)
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S.E.H Kelly — Clothes made in England and the British Isles
Men’s clothes, made entirely from UK materials (including the buttons), based in Hackney, London. Although they all look too short for me.
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Grain & Gram — The New Gentlemans Journal / The Exchange / A Conversation With Roy Slaper
An interview with a man who started hand-making jeans, with no experience, and now does it full time. (via @hiutdenim)
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HIUT — Our Town is going to make jeans again
“Cardigan is a small town of 4,000 good people. 400 of them used to make jeans. They made 35,000 pairs a week. …our town is going to make jeans again. … Here goes.” Re-starting some British manufacturing.
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Belstaff | Official Website
Heavily retro rather than futury, although there’s still something slightly SF about some of the jackets. Also, the coat Sherlock wore.
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Saul Griffith and Jonathan Bachrach’s algorithmically-designed “DARPA Hoodie” - Boing Boing
Interesting. Want to find more modern/future-y but still wearable clothes. Any ideas? (via @GreatDismal)
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Knitwear from House of Bruar
Also recommended in some forum for Scottish wool jumpers.
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Pakeman Catto and Carter
Recommended in some forum for Scottish wool sweaters.
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Jackets from Scottevest - Vests and Jackets by SeV - Men’s and Women’s Jacket Store
Good looking jackets designed for geeks with requirements for many, many pockets. Shame it’s mail order only. (via TUAW)
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Ask Andy’s Clothing Fora - Ask Andy Forums
I’m getting a little too into reading this, particularly about shoes. Would like to find a UK version.
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Dashing Tweeds » Tailored Outfits - Cycle Suit
Splendid cycling tweed outfits with reflective thread and Teflon coating. Splendid. (via Haddock)
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Outbound Cargos - Mens Trousers
Winner of the inaugural Phil Gyford Best New Trouser of the Year Competition. I’m very, very picky about trousers, but these are comfortable, long enough, look fine and, best of all, have superb pocketage.