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Hideki Okisaka: Master '30s tailor !
Aye, yes...he confessed that he is not a tailor, nor a cutter. But merely a designer...gifted, methinks. He told me, he freely interpretes the 30s style, though has strong affinity to it. -
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Hideki Okisaka: Master '30s tailor !
Hi Guys, interesting comments. He doesn't speak a word of English, and if you want to do an interview or something, you would need to be able to speak Japanese or get a translator. As mentioned earlier in my post, Mrs Yamazaki acted as a translator. If you do speak to him, tell him I said hello... -
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Hideki Okisaka: Master '30s tailor !
some pictures Here are some more pictures of the Saturday afternoon at my hotel room at the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo. This is a repost of what I wrote in LL some time ago. I would like to invite comments from our learned members to point out striking features to emulate or to avoid. The... -
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Hideki Okisaka: Master '30s tailor !
um, yes...sorry for delay, but have been travelling...just returned from a week in Geneva. -
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Hideki Okisaka: Master '30s tailor !
Here is another picture showing the raised arm of Okisaka-san, intending to demonstrate the high cut armhole. Would appreciate comments and opinions on whether you think this is high, or not good enough. I think the shoulders are cut a little wider than the natural shoulder - and this... -
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Hideki Okisaka: Master '30s tailor !
OK, so here are two colour pictures: And yes, both men wore hats. -
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Hideki Okisaka: Master '30s tailor !
BTW, here is a picture of Okisaka-san himself. -
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Hideki Okisaka: Master '30s tailor !
Am still sorting out the pictures...and writing...in the meantime, here is a photograph of Mr. Yamazaki. I had the photo sepia toned to create the 1930s look. He is a real 30s dandy...chosing his eyeglasses, wristwatch, to match the appearance. The cloth in this suit is deadstock, multicolor... -
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Hideki Okisaka: Master '30s tailor !
Greetings from Tokyo: Well, actually, I have just returned from Tokyo...and had a great discussion with both men. Mr. Yamazaki was accompanied by his lovely wife who did the translations. Mr. Okisaka is not a tailor nor cutter, but a fashion designer who takes inspiration from the... -
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Heads Up - British 40s Jackets for cheap ...
Why is the first jacket buttoned right over left?- pchong
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Hideki Okisaka: Master '30s tailor !
Hi I am new around here, strayed over from The London Lounge...and its nice here, and I enjoyed many of your discussions. I have been peeping at the 30sstyle website for a while, always impressed with the suits, but always something which does not seem completely right with the balance of...
