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Yes, some 'milium suits' do have a quilted lining.
I didn't know that about satin!
Thin layers of foam (rubber-type, but I don't know precisely what material) were sometimes used to interline light overcoats in the middle 1960s (about the time that Milium began to be discarded). The coats were, as one might guess, stiff and rather uncomfortable, and this trend did not last long.Going by the ads it seems that there were several different constructions - a Milium plus foam insulated lining is mentioned in additon to regular Milium, and quilted liners are mentioned (the suits don't have a quilted liner, do they?).
Thin layers of foam (rubber-type, but I don't know precisely what material) were sometimes used to interline light overcoats in the middle 1960s (about the time that Milium began to be discarded). The coats were, as one might guess, stiff and rather uncomfortable, and this trend did not last long.
Hello Gentleman (and Ladies).. This is my favourite suit.. its from Huntsman .. (or should I call it Kingsmen now!!??)
Its the heaviest tweed ever.. and a 4 piece too.. all the details you would expect, button fly, fishtail back, brace buttons.. and the most amazing craftsmanship... View attachment 30308
Hello all,
On my way with my wife to Chatsworth House! Really sunny so sorry about the brightness on the photo - I've tried to edit it down. It's a suit I had made for me by a MTM firm that my outfitter uses (in Yorkshire I think - not a sweatshop place anyway). It's based on a 1930s style, although they didn't get it spot-on with a number of details (button-stance, waistcoat points etc). I still love it though! It has fishtail trousers and a cinch-buckle on the back, and the jacket is half-lined.
Thanks for looking!
Eddie, I think that suit turned out very well. I am curious; what is it about the button stance that you think is off? The trousers could have been a little wider in the thigh and knee, possibly, but overall it seems the tailor did a good job.
Ladies and Gents, I've got a booklet from Burtons the Tailors, published 1948, on measuring up customers for a suit. Is it something people might be interested in seeing?
Ladies and Gents, I've got a booklet from Burtons the Tailors, published 1948, on measuring up customers for a suit. Is it something people might be interested in seeing? I think it's pretty rare - it was never for sale, and was strictly only for Burtons employees to see. It has some illustrations and some interesting insights into Burtons as a company.
A friend of mine has the better one - the style book, with photos of the latest trends etc in the forties. I might try and borrow it off him to photo...