Hideki Okisaka: Master '30s tailor !

[Marc Chevalier]

Another bump! Newer Loungers, be sure to check out this thread's first page.

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[Jovan]

Been referred to that website before. Found it pretty cool.

 

[GBR]

Some features quite like Mr Rover's recent purchase from Sams in HK.

 

[neyus]

I'll go to Japan for the toy fair, Hong Kong for the suits and Magnoli for the Museum artifacts.

Matt I would consider going to Japan for suits as well. The quality of the stuff in Japan is unbelievable and not too astronomical prices.

Some of the department stores and suit retailers like suit company and suit select 21 have some pretty good stuff OTR. The main problem will be sizing, but they do have larger sizes, but the styles become more limited.

If you have more time, consider MTM in some of the big department stores. I saw this beautiful peak lapel suit with double sided button closure in Isetan department store, I would have got it too, if I had more time!!

 

[Matt Deckard]

beautiful

 

[cookie]

Okizakasama

Do you have to be a Koga Ninja or an Iga Ninja to wear these suits????? OOoppss sorry wrong thread.....

 

[cookie]

Japan

Amazing stuff. Absolutely amazing.

Look at how well the suits look, when these gentlemen are sitting down. They totally hold their form. In comparison anything you buy off the rack these days looks like a damp cardboard box.

You've got to love the Japanese. When they are in to something, they don't mess around.

I agree that the styles may be a little exaggerated, but there is no reason why he couldn't back off a little.

RC

I travelled to Japan in the airlines just about 3/4 of the year every week to Nagoya, Tokyo and Fukuoka.

I spent a lot of time looking in stores and buying stuff for my kids.

I must say the quality was always superb and on sale the stuff was great value and lasted my kids for years and they wore clothes no one ever saw in Sydney.

 

[Lincsong]

And those poor geishas ...?

Put me down for 2 geisha's and a foot massage.

 

[Mr. Rover]

That first suit is amazing!

Is it over $300?

Last time we did a conversion, I believe his suits were around $1,500.

 

[Matt Deckard]

Now if only off the rack companies would take notes on these outfits.

 

[Enigma1947]

Did Master Tailor Hideki Okisaka pass away???

I just got on the 30's Style website and it says that they have just held a Hideki Okisaka memorial night! It shows flowers and photos of him. Is this true? If so, does anyone know what the heck happened?

 

[cookie]

Man that guy was a legend...

 

[Sefton]

Yes, sadly it's true. I asked my wife who is Japanese to translate and it seems that he passed away this past summer although it didn't say from what cause. A memorial was held at the same time that I was in Japan, but I didn't know about it.

I've never seen one of his suits in person, but from the pictures I'd say they are amazing examples of dedication and artistry. The world needs more of that, for certain. He was indeed a Sensei of the sartorial arts...

 

[Feraud]

Here is the site for those who have not seen his collection.
http://www.the30sstyle.com/

Let's stick this thread as a memorial to this amazing tailor.

 

[3PieceSuitGuy]

That is very sad news!

Wow what a terrible loss! My thoughts are:

The world has lost one of it's best!

If you are fortunate enough to own one of his suits hang onto it. All masterpieces appreciate in value!

I hope he had an apprentice! We can't afford to lose his knowledge!

When I meet my maker, if I am one hundreth as stylish as he would have been I will be doing well!

I take my hat off to him!

 

[marcoinge]

www.the30sstyle.com

I'm sorry if it has been discussed before... I found the link to www.the30sstyle.com reading through the forum and I think it is a nice site with great pictures.

Is it in Japanese only? No translations availables?

Marco

PS: it's my first post, so my greetings to all of you!

 

[scotrace]

Greetings! Welcome to the Fedora Lounge.

We have discussed this very skilled gentleman at length, here. Enjoy the reading!

 

[marcoinge]

Thanks, Marco

Greetings! Welcome to the Fedora Lounge.

We have discussed this very skilled gentleman at length, here. Enjoy the reading!

 

[cookie]

Greetings! Welcome to the Fedora Lounge.

We have discussed this very skilled gentleman at length, here. Enjoy the reading!

Scot I posted two threads on the demise of the great man... could they be incorporated in this thread?

 

[chanteuseCarey]

grey with brown, ladies version

I just discovered this thread and this www.the30sstyle.com pic today (Thurs) and I had just worn this on Sunday.The vintage jacket is 40s.

I'm digging this look from the30sstyle.com, it's almost mid 40's in my eyes.