Show us your suits

[Big Man]

Only if I can make it look as good as you always do sir, of course I have told you before that I want some of the peak lapel suits you have displayed and I will be sneaking over to your house later for your VS hat. I don't even care if your grandfather haunts me because of it

I wouldn't recommend even trying to get my VS hat away from me. Doing so would make your most recent adventure across the way look like a trip to a theme park.

(Can you tell, I REALLY like my hat).

 

[Tomasso]

i find that this jacket has been very badly pressed at some point in its life. The lapel should be pressed down to about the level of the top button

You see this all the time, where the presser attempts to press the lapel into place rather than allowing the lapel to find its natural roll. The coat maker spent hours hand padding the lapel with hundreds of precise stitches in order to form a roll and a presser comes along and just smashes it down. :rage:

 

[Baron Kurtz]

That's exactly right. On this lapel there is still the vestige of the correct roll, so hopefully my dry cleaner can understand what i want him to do. Or i'll get the ham out and do the bugger myself (the lapel, not the cleaner ).

bk

 

[Baron Kurtz]

A not seen here before, though i've had it a while, Palm Beach DB suit. (I wish i could find a SB! variant) Probably late 1930s. It was filthy so i washed it. I'm in two minds as to whether i should have it pressed. I like the wrinkled look. This one has a particularly well sculpted waist. Trousers are standard American 1930s style so i didn't bother photographing them.

Made from the original cloth.

bk

 

[Matt Deckard]

I have a friend out here that collects Palm Beach suits with a vengeance. I like the lapels on that one.

Skeleton lined?

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Nope, completely unlined, if i remember correctly - i'm at work, will check when i get home.

I had quite a bidding fight with Hideki Okisaka to secure this one.

bk

 

[Matt Deckard]

I'm heading to Japan in July. I'm going to have to have a talk with him.

 

[DOUGLAS]

You are going to love Japan Matt. If at all possible spend some time in Kyoto. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and walkable to boot. Bring some extra cash and spend a night or two at a traditional inn,you won't regret spending the money.

 

[MudInYerEye]

I wholeheartedly agree with Douglas. I spent a few days at a traditional Kyoto Inn. Felt like Lafcadio Hearn or something. Excuse the digression.

 

[=Clipper=]

A not seen here before, though i've had it a while, Palm Beach DB suit. (I wish i could find a SB! variant) Probably late 1930s. It was filthy so i washed it. I'm in two minds as to whether i should have it pressed. I like the wrinkled look. This one has a particularly well sculpted waist. Trousers are standard American 1930s style so i didn't bother photographing them.

Made from the original cloth.

bk

Baron,
That's a fine Palm Beach suit! Looks just like mine! I posted a thread on some questions I had regarding the authenticity/date of mine. I know you could give me, and others a better understanding of what I'm working with! And, yes, the un-pressed look does have its attractiveness. Although I don't think I could pull it off.

=Adrian=

 

[benstephens]

Sorry Baron, Cant say I like the unpressed look, just peronal preference though.

It is very nice. Again, I have been looking for a single brested one. I have a single brested cotton suit, that I thought was mid to late 40s but I now think mid 30s with my review of trouser styles and lapels etc.

I will take some photos of it. It is a wonderfull suit and English!

 

[Mr. Rover]

Off- topic: Mudinyere, can you clear your PM box? I can't reach you and I left your contact info in NY

 

[Baron Kurtz]

The standard blue gab 3 button SB notch. I didn't have one until recently. Here it is in all its glory. Probably post-war going by the length of the jacket.

'36 or '39 (probably '39) union label inside pocket.

See zippers thread for the trousers zipper. (It's a Conmar)

bk

 

[Dagwood]

Found this suit today. 1940's and in perfect condition. I just wish it were a tad bigger.

 

[=Clipper=]

Found this suit today. 1940's and in perfect condition. I just wish it were a tad bigger.

Dagwood, this looks like a fine suit on you! Perhaps there might be some room in the trousers to let out a bit? Other than that looks like it was tailored to fit you.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Nah, the jacket's way too short and too tight through the waist by the looks of things. Which of course is currently vogue, but . . .

bk

 

[benstephens]

I can not see the photograph for some reason?

Ben

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Really? 'Tis there, all right.

bk

 

[benstephens]

Looking at properties of the photo it is held on Flikr, and work have banned that!

Obviously Flikr is a security risk, photobucket isn't!!!!!

 

[Tomasso]

the jacket's way too short and too tight through the waist by the looks of things.

But, but, it's an award winning look.