Blazers

[GHT]

Bumping this thread now the sun has come out. Samuel Windsor has been reincarnated but not the sort of choice that appeals to me.

Here's that Samuel Windsor blazer that you can see in the photo above, the reason for showing you is for the shirt that I am wearing. Has anyone bought from Chester Cordite? (How I love that name.)
Most of their stock is aimed at the younger generation, nothing wrong with that of course, but when the waistline no longer tapers in and the product is just what you're looking for, it can be rather frustrating.

 

[GHT]

Today I met my new tailor, he is going to make me a new sports blazer,
it will be in various shades of bottle green and black with a subtle white
stripe, a small white stripe that is. Now I have to wait six weeks. But at
least, the green and cream brogues are on their way. Now all I need are
some Argyle socks.

 

[GHT]

This is a sports blazer in the colours of The Rugby team that I support.
It's rather expensive and although I keep looking at it, I can't justify the cost.

 

[Edward]

Bumping this thread now the sun has come out. Samuel Windsor has been reincarnated but not the sort of choice that appeals to me.
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Here's that Samuel Windsor blazer that you can see in the photo above, the reason for showing you is for the shirt that I am wearing. Has anyone bought from Chester Cordite? (How I love that name.)
Most of their stock is aimed at the younger generation, nothing wrong with that of course, but when the waistline no longer tapers in and the product is just what you're looking for, it can be rather frustrating.

Cordite have some very nice looking bits; they've come a long way since I first saw them at Rhythm Riot about ten years ago. Can't tell how forgiving they aren't though - not tried them yet. I am looking currently also at Penahaus in Portugal. Heard good things but never had a chance to handle them. Their 50s cut suit looks very nice, and a fairly forgiving shape for those of us who don't have the chest to waist drop we once did - https://www.penahaus.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=173 Range of blazers in the same cut too. Only drawback I can see is they don't make it easy to see exactly which trousers to buy to have a spare pair with the jacket, but I'm sure that could be worked out. I rather fancy a lot of their shoes, too.

 

[GHT]

The blazer that I am wearing garners many a compliment. My wife, Tina, came across it at a trader's stall at one of the festivals we attend. Which one is lost in the mists of time. The blazer won't fasten because of my belly, but I still wear it, leaving it unbuttoned.

The search for something similar has been an uphill task. I have even tried fabric suppliers, hoping that if I could find the cloth a tailor could do the rest. All to no avail, then I came across a theatrical costumiers who had something similar, but not quite.

Put it this way, I don't dislike it, but it doesn't sort of tick all the boxes. I gave the company a call, thanked them and said that it's the nearest that I have found. They, having seen a few photos of Tina & I that sent them, suggested another blazer that I might like.

They are not wrong. Got to have that. Watch this space.

 

[GHT]

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Today I met my new tailor, he is going to make me a new sports blazer,
it will be in various shades of bottle green and black with a subtle white
stripe, a small white stripe that is. Now I have to wait six weeks. But at
least, the green and cream brogues are on their way. Now all I need are
some Argyle socks.

The new blazer has arrived, I am delighted with it. Look out for more photos.

 

[Tiki Tom]

I love, love, LOVE all the bold summer boating blazers that have been posted above. Magnificent.

 

[GHT]

I love, love, LOVE all the bold summer boating blazers that have been posted above. Magnificent.

What a lovely compliment, how could I have missed it? Thank you Tom. Elsewhere I have posted the finished result. Finished? Well the blazer is finished but I wanted some trousers, and Tina has all but finished them. The colour that I chose is a silver/grey. Both my cream trousers and the white ones compliment the jacket but the grey is a bit special in that I have the perfect shoes. Here's the blazer:

The white trousers are a good balance between the green and white spectators and the blazer,
with the green hat a finishing touch.
These trousers are exactly the colour and style of the ones that are all but finished, with the exceptions
of the pinstripe, mine are plain and mine have no adornments like waist belt and pocket flaps, not for me.

The green and grey theme continue with these shoes:

The hat that I will be wearing is actually silver, but my pathetic phone gives it a cream appearance.


Now I just need a shirt, tie and Argyle socks.

 

[GHT]

Tina was right, the silver sets off the green with a distinct flare, she does have an eye for such detail.

The single breasted maroon blazer.

 

[GHT]

In my time here on The Lounge I have come across some talented people.
Former Lounger Esther Weis made the hat. Former Lounger
Simon Cathcart, is responsible for the shoes.
My talented lady, although not a Lounger in her own right,
reads the posts and often comments, through my account.
She may be a tad shy, but she is gifted with a needle and thread.
The shirt and trousers are straight off her sewing machine.
The blazer is one of Samuel Windsors. The neck tie, who knows?

 

[Edward]

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They are not wrong. Got to have that. Watch this space.

This looks superb. It's actually my primary school colours (in the tie; we didn't wear blazers then) - and those of the university at which I now work. Be interested to see it. This would look very nice indeed with some white flannels.

 

[GHT]

This looks superb. It's actually my primary school colours (in the tie; we didn't wear blazers then) - and those of the university at which I now work. Be interested to see it. This would look very nice indeed with some white flannels.

It lost out, there is another one in the pipeline, which I had intended to keep mum about, but Edward, as you are something of a connoisseur, you can have a sneak preview.

This is the fabric, a little more subtle than the gold striped blazer.
However, don't be fooled, I do like to make a statement. This photo
came straight out my tailor's album.


Mine won't be single breasted, scroll up to #68 and see the green one.


The lining is a royal blue Paisley pattern.

Tina is already working out the fabric needed for the white trousers.
For a more formal appearance I shall wear a Chester Cordite faint
blue and white pinstripe shirt with white double cuffs and a white
spearpoint collar. For casual, I have any number of Aloha shirts that
my talented lady made. It will look well with both felt and straw hats,
and as for the shoes, Colin has done me proud.

 

[Edward]

It lost out, there is another one in the pipeline, which I had intended to keep mum about, but Edward, as you are something of a connoisseur, you can have a sneak preview.

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This is the fabric, a little more subtle than the gold striped blazer.
However, don't be fooled, I do like to make a statement. This photo
came straight out my tailor's album.
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Mine won't be single breasted, scroll up to #68 and see the green one.

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The lining is a royal blue Paisley pattern.

Tina is already working out the fabric needed for the white trousers.
For a more formal appearance I shall wear a Chester Cordite faint
blue and white pinstripe shirt with white double cuffs and a white
spearpoint collar. For casual, I have any number of Aloha shirts that
my talented lady made. It will look well with both felt and straw hats,
and as for the shoes, Colin has done me proud.
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Very nice! Who is your jacket tailor? You might already have mentioned this, but if so I've missed it.

Colin's shoes are impressive indeed; being able to order such a range of colours is a real plus. I also have had very nice shoes in the co-respondant style from Rocket Originals in the past, but sadly in recent years their men's collection has become very sporadic and limited, almost as if they have no interest in replacing a line as it sells out which is a real pity.

Simon's latest run of Cathcart London (as they are now branded) shoes look great, though I wish they'd do more of the original thirties shape (I think the current ones are based on a 20s shoe) with the big, bulbous toe. I love mine - I have the dark brown and tan pairs, never managed to get the blue. I'm still holding out hope they'll do a Winter version of those (with a Dainite sole, and replacing the canvas sections with a grained leather).

 

[GHT]

Very nice! Who is your jacket tailor? You might already have mentioned this, but if so I've missed it.

John Parrett, https://www.foxtailoring.co.uk/ The website says that he has a studio in Bournemouth. So modest, it's actually in Sandbanks, also known as, Mayfair-on-Sea. I haven't been to his Romford studio, even though I once lived just a few miles from there.

Colin's shoes are impressive indeed; being able to order such a range of colours is a real plus. I also have had very nice shoes in the co-respondant style from Rocket Originals in the past, but sadly in recent years their men's collection has become very sporadic and limited, almost as if they have no interest in replacing a line as it sells out which is a real pity.

Rocket Originals have become quite a disappointment of late.

Trying to make room for the new blazer, I looked to see what doesn't get worn so much.

This was always a disappointment, it's my size but as you can see it looks too small. I earmarked it for replacement, but the lady loves it, more than that she pointed out that the buttons are not correctly positioned. She has since sewn up and hidden the original buttonholes, re-positioned the buttons and now it fits a treat. Am I ever going to have enough wardrobe space?

 

[GHT]

Have you seen the blue version Edward? I toyed with single breasted and a belted back with pleats but I so like the green striped blazer I kept to the same style.

 

[GHT]

The blue blazer in all it's glory, there's a pair of baggies in the pipeline, Tina has the ivory fabric but at the moment there's another work in progress.

My burgundy blazer looks rather tired, after seeing this fabric I thought about retiring the old blazer and having a new burgundy made in this fabric.


Then I happened to come across one of Simon Cathcart's suits. Talk about wow factor. I need to sit down and have a serious think.

 

[GHT]

How I have ever managed to keep this blazer stain free is nothing short
of amazing. You can almost guarantee that if there's a spillage within
my vicinity it will find me like a magnet. Have I tempted fate, or what?

 

[Edward]

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The blue blazer in all it's glory, there's a pair of baggies in the pipeline, Tina has the ivory fabric but at the moment there's another work in progress.

My burgundy blazer looks rather tired, after seeing this fabric I thought about retiring the old blazer and having a new burgundy made in this fabric.
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Then I happened to come across one of Simon Cathcart's suits. Talk about wow factor. I need to sit down and have a serious think.
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These Cathcart suits are very, very nice. At full price you won't have much change from a grand for tow pairs of trousers, waistcoat and jacket, but at that they are competitive with equivalents from other brands. Buying on pre-order, of course, you can get 25% off, which is significant. I'm tempted by the suits for this Autumn, but I don't think cashflow will allow ordering in the pre-order stage for me this year. I do however have a very nice grey rayon-linen number from them that will be debuted at this year's July graduation ceremony.

 

[GHT]

These Cathcart suits are very, very nice. At full price you won't have much change from a grand for tow pairs of trousers, waistcoat and jacket, but at that they are competitive with equivalents from other brands. Buying on pre-order, of course, you can get 25% off, which is significant. I'm tempted by the suits for this Autumn, but I don't think cashflow will allow ordering in the pre-order stage for me this year. I do however have a very nice grey rayon-linen number from them that will be debuted at this year's July graduation ceremony.

" I do however have a very nice grey rayon-linen number." Will we see a photograph?

 

[Edward]

" I do however have a very nice grey rayon-linen number." Will we see a photograph?

Yes, I'll have to remember to have some taken at graduation.