Robert Conway
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First off I would just like to say what an amazing site this is. I've been reading the archives, for the past few days, and the amount of knowledge that is concentrated here and represented by it's members is quite amazing.
For many years I've been fairly despondent about the state of men's clothing. Nothing really fits me well (I'm a 46/48R with a 34 waist and 32 inseam, long waisted) and as we all know, in addition to all of the other deficiencies, most modern cuts fit about as well as a potato sack, regardless of how much money you are willing to spend.
In the meanwhile I would watch a movie like "My Girl Friday" and there would be Cary Grant wandering around in an outfit, which in 2006 is next to unobtainable. It really is amazing. We can put a man on the moon, but I can't go down to the local store and get a well fitting suit; something which was the norm and not the exception just 50 years ago.
So, I've resigned myself to the fact, that the only way I am going to get what I want, is to take matters in my own hand.
I believe that I have located an experienced costume maker / tailor here in Hollywood, who will be willing to make me a suit. Since actual patterns for vintage men's suits are unavailable, I plan on purchasing an example(s), that a pattern(s) can be made from. Ultimately I hope to accumulate several patterns that can be used down the road to make me a new suit as needed
For starters I would like a Windsor or Kent double-breasted suit, as was typically worn by Cary Grant, William Powell, Clark Gable etc.
I'm still doing my research and have two questions, that perhaps someone here can help me with.
A) What are the differences between a Windsor and Kent double-breasted suit?
B) Could someone please analyze this example I have found? I'm considering the purchase of this piece, to make a pattern from. It appears to be a nicely done jacket, all the way down to the skeleton lining.
Thanks in advance. I'm very glad to have found you folks.
Thanks,
Robert Conway
For many years I've been fairly despondent about the state of men's clothing. Nothing really fits me well (I'm a 46/48R with a 34 waist and 32 inseam, long waisted) and as we all know, in addition to all of the other deficiencies, most modern cuts fit about as well as a potato sack, regardless of how much money you are willing to spend.
In the meanwhile I would watch a movie like "My Girl Friday" and there would be Cary Grant wandering around in an outfit, which in 2006 is next to unobtainable. It really is amazing. We can put a man on the moon, but I can't go down to the local store and get a well fitting suit; something which was the norm and not the exception just 50 years ago.
So, I've resigned myself to the fact, that the only way I am going to get what I want, is to take matters in my own hand.
I believe that I have located an experienced costume maker / tailor here in Hollywood, who will be willing to make me a suit. Since actual patterns for vintage men's suits are unavailable, I plan on purchasing an example(s), that a pattern(s) can be made from. Ultimately I hope to accumulate several patterns that can be used down the road to make me a new suit as needed
For starters I would like a Windsor or Kent double-breasted suit, as was typically worn by Cary Grant, William Powell, Clark Gable etc.
I'm still doing my research and have two questions, that perhaps someone here can help me with.
A) What are the differences between a Windsor and Kent double-breasted suit?
B) Could someone please analyze this example I have found? I'm considering the purchase of this piece, to make a pattern from. It appears to be a nicely done jacket, all the way down to the skeleton lining.
Thanks in advance. I'm very glad to have found you folks.
Thanks,
Robert Conway