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Mr. Rover
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Feraud said:a couple of modern suits.
Linen double breasted for the summer
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Beautiful jackets!!! Must see these in person this summer! :eusa_clap
Marc Chevalier
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Agreed! And who are the makers of these suits?
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Feraud
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The first is by Arnold Brant and the second by Merona.
Just an fyi, the Merona brand suits are currently being carried at Target.
Just an fyi, the Merona brand suits are currently being carried at Target.
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Baron, that teal green suit is a superb colour. It really is a standout suit.
And Feraud's linen DB suit - now that's a look I'd love to have for summer.
And Feraud's linen DB suit - now that's a look I'd love to have for summer.
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Baron Kurtz said:
Tweed overalls, anyone? lol
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Jovan said:
Tweed overalls, anyone? lol
Funny you should say that!
Swear to goodness, I once saw a '40s wool gab suit whose trousers were essentially overalls. That is, they were extremely high waisted and had built-in shoulder straps (like suspenders, but wider) that were made of the same fabric as the trousers. The jacket was fairly normal, though. I was told that the suit was custom made for some sharp guy who was a Lindyhopper back then. Never seen one like it again.
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Interesting. Sounds very... unique!
resortes805
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Marc Chevalier said:
Like this?
Marc Chevalier
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Exactly like that. For all I know, the suit I saw was once Frankie Manning's. (Frankie is the dancer in the 1943 photo above.) And it was his size, too!
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Baron Kurtz
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One that's just come through the door. The middle button of the jacket front has been lost at some point.
Almost 22" at the cuff, and 2" deep cuffs.
Tis also a very light suit - that is, light for vintage. In a nice subtle herringbone weave.
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Almost 22" at the cuff, and 2" deep cuffs.
Tis also a very light suit - that is, light for vintage. In a nice subtle herringbone weave.
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herringbonekid
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was that on ebay ?
(i'm from a tiny 'village' right next to Pelaw ! in fact the old CWS works was across from my house. i saw them blow the chimney up with CWS written down the side, although that suit was probably made in one of the factories futher up the road, near where they shot 'Get Carter')
(i'm from a tiny 'village' right next to Pelaw ! in fact the old CWS works was across from my house. i saw them blow the chimney up with CWS written down the side, although that suit was probably made in one of the factories futher up the road, near where they shot 'Get Carter')
Baron Kurtz
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what does CWS stand for then? I've never heard of it, but benstephens mentions that he knows of 'em too. Did they do bespoke work?
This one was shipped from Ovington, i think.
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p.s. Yes, it was on eBay
This one was shipped from Ovington, i think.
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p.s. Yes, it was on eBay
herringbonekid
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Co-operative Wholesale Society.
there used to be co-op shops in the north east. more than that i don't really know.
looks like a great fit !
there used to be co-op shops in the north east. more than that i don't really know.
looks like a great fit !
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cooperative wholesale society sold suits? bespoke suits?
yes it fits well. Glad it was not 17" across the chest as it stated in the auction. I thought that was impossible going by the other measurements so i too my chances.
Now off to button queen to find me a button. Might have to be a set . . .
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yes it fits well. Glad it was not 17" across the chest as it stated in the auction. I thought that was impossible going by the other measurements so i too my chances.
Now off to button queen to find me a button. Might have to be a set . . .
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A lot of firms would have had a bespoke section. I have a CWS off the peg suit. I must say the suit is not the best quality. I have some information, but someone has borrowed my book, so I will have to have a look when I get it back.
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I guess i didn't even know that the co-op sold suits.
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benstephens
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They used to have a huge range, from Televisions to Football boots.
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Baron Kurtz
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by my time it was just a food and stationary shop.
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Mr. Rover
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Navy 50s DB?
I bought this deadstock suit from eBay a few months ago but never had a chance to wear it very often. The suit is like a size 18 boys, which means it just fits me. It's a little short, but I was feeling Thom Browne-ish today so wore it to school. Strangely, the pants were too long (now altered) but the jacket is too short. The sleeves and body were just about right, though...strange proportions.
The seller claimed it is from the 50s, but there are no labels inside. Any ideas? The whole silhouette seemed very 20s to me. There is like zero shoulder padding, the buttons are placed rather high, button fly on the pants, and the armholes are really high. This was definitely not a high-end suit- the label said that it had a decent percentage of "recycled" wool- it's in like a worsted flannel.
I bought this deadstock suit from eBay a few months ago but never had a chance to wear it very often. The suit is like a size 18 boys, which means it just fits me. It's a little short, but I was feeling Thom Browne-ish today so wore it to school. Strangely, the pants were too long (now altered) but the jacket is too short. The sleeves and body were just about right, though...strange proportions.
The seller claimed it is from the 50s, but there are no labels inside. Any ideas? The whole silhouette seemed very 20s to me. There is like zero shoulder padding, the buttons are placed rather high, button fly on the pants, and the armholes are really high. This was definitely not a high-end suit- the label said that it had a decent percentage of "recycled" wool- it's in like a worsted flannel.
