McKenzie's Piccadilly

[benstephens]

Hi all,

I thought I would not crash Matts thread on his super trousers he has had made. I just thought I would post a picture of some I had made at a Tailor in London called McKenzies(Sp?)

They are Flannel, all in about 15-16oz. They are all the same style just different colours. In the picture of me wearing the trousers I do not have braces on so they are creasing slightly and of course I have no shoes on either.

Kind Regards

Ben

 

[Matt Deckard]

Very very nice...

 

[benstephens]

Thank you Mat.

The Tailor was very accommodating, and really enjoyed making something a little bit different. Whilst I was being measured (I had an original pair of trousers on) a French fashion designer came in (Apparently quite well known?) and shook my hand and in his broken English told me that the 1930s style was his favourite, and he takes a lot of inspiration in his modern creations.

The trousers themselves are very nice, the only down side is the half lining, which I suppose in the end is actually quite comfy!

Ben

 

[Baron Kurtz]

A good job. Very nice, indeed.

bk

 

[Fletch]

Smashing. Especially the darker greys. I'm moved to quote Wodehouse:

‘There are moments, Jeeves, when one asks oneself, ‘"Do trousers matter?"’
‘The mood will pass, sir.’
–The Code of the Woosters, 1938

 

[kools]

Very impressive!

 

[Sir RBH]

Lovely trousers

Hi all,

I thought I would not crash Matts thread on his super trousers he has had made. I just thought I would post a picture of some I had made at a Tailor in London called McKenzies(Sp?)

They are Flannel, all in about 15-16oz. They are all the same style just different colours. In the picture of me wearing the trousers I do not have braces on so they are creasing slightly and of course I have no shoes on either.

Kind Regards

Ben

I must say.. wonderful trousers
http://www.fogeygentleman.co.uk/

 

[Jovan]

Thank you Mat.

The Tailor was very accommodating, and really enjoyed making something a little bit different. Whilst I was being measured (I had an original pair of trousers on) a French fashion designer came in (Apparently quite well known?) and shook my hand and in his broken English told me that the 1930s style was his favourite, and he takes a lot of inspiration in his modern creations.

The trousers themselves are very nice, the only down side is the half lining, which I suppose in the end is actually quite comfy!

Ben

Very nice trousers. But they're a bit long, IMO.

What's wrong with half lining? Did trousers never have them in the past?

 

[Orgetorix]

But they're a bit long, IMO.

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I do not have braces on so they are creasing slightly

 

[Jovan]

...

[huh]

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Recall they'll look different with shoes on. Those will be sitting right on top of the laces; a good length. And with the braces maybe a bit higher (without braces they're riding down on the hips a bit).

bk

 

[Jovan]

They're probably just long in my opinion. I go for minimal or no break.

 

[Orgetorix]

They're probably just long in my opinion. I go for minimal or no break.

How can you even tell that when he's admitted they're not positioned right on his waist?

 

[Jovan]

Even accounting for the half inch or so.

 

[benstephens]

I am very happy with the length. With shoes on and braces they sit just perfectly and how *I* like them. The tailor was very good, he did what I said, not what he thought, apart from the half lining.

I am very happy with all three pairs of trousers, I have decided to go for a pair of blue flannel trousers next.

My next 'modern' purchase will be a pair of Crockett and Jones Spectators to wear in the summer.

Kindest Regards

Ben

 

[Jovan]

How big are those cuffs?

 

[benstephens]

I think they were one and a quarter inches. I can check that. Any smaller and because of the width of the leg they do not have the right proportions.

Kindest Regards

Ben

 

[Sir RBH]

I think they were one and a quarter inches. I can check that. Any smaller and because of the width of the leg they do not have the right proportions.

Kindest Regards

Ben

The thickness (depth) of turnups on trousers is quite a science really..
Too small and you look like you couldnt afford the trousers in the correct length n the first place..
Too much and you look like a cartoon version of yourself all Oxford Bags etc!!..
Just right... and that would be? about 1 1/4 inches i think!!!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Fine points, those. For me, cuff depth is determined by my height. I find that 1 1/2" cuffs look best on me. Very tall men would look better with
1 3/4" or even 2" cuffs.


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