NEW POLICY FOR OVERSEAS ORDERS

As of now, there are NO RUSH orders taken for any shipments that go overseas (incl Canada).  The typical timeframe is 4 weeks before your order is shipped to you, most destinations take 7-10 days but it can be longer if there are customs issues.  So if you are overseas and need it for a specific date keep this timeframe in mind when ordering, DO NOT tell me you need it for a specific date because there will be no more considerations for international shipment rush orders. Sorry for any inconvenience but that's the way it goes.

Photo'd at New York Fashion Week

This is cool, a client wearing a Thick as Thieves suit was spotted and photo'd during day 4 of NYFW!!

copy and paste their slideshow link, he is image #3
http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/09/scene_stealers_new_york_fashio.html#

Med Grey Sharkskin 1 button

Another one button suit with patch side pockets (flapped) in the Med Grey vintage sharkskin

Blue-Grey Sharkskin 1 button suit

Petrol Blue Sharkskin 3 button suit

Closeup: Blue Grey Vintage Sharkskin

Full size photos of suit being worn coming mid-August.

Similar to the other 1 button suit, this is also single button, with patch pockets but no flap, and the breast pocket is patched as well. All topstitched around lapels (2.75" wide) and pockets.  MOP buttons as well.  This jacket also features an undarted construction for a cleaner front quarter appearance. Please disregard what looks like a discoloration on the cloth, it means my camera lens needs cleaning!

Closeup: Petrol Blue Vintage Sharkskin

ull live shots worn outdoors coming mid August!!

This is a very specialized 3 button suit.  High buttoning position, with angled  hacking pockets and multiple ticket pockets on each side (3 total ticket pockets).  MOP buttons and  narrow 2" lapels.

Closeup: Medium Grey Vintage Sharkskin

Soon to come, live shots of suit being worn.  Please excuse what looks like spots/discoloration on the cloth, they are not actually there!!!

This is a 1-button suit, with topstitched lapels and a flap patch pocket.  Single button on cuff.  Lapels are 2.5" wide and you might notice the jacket is undarted in a classic ivy league style for a cleaner frontal appearance.

Closeup: 2 button Traditional Jacket in Med Grey Nailhead

We Are The Mods - new film!

If you're in Los Angeles, there are a couple days left for the showing of E.E. Cassidy's film, We Are The Mods, playing at the Downtown Independent Theatre on Main St (between 2nd and 3rd).  Go check it out, support the local independent film scene!!

The movie features great local mod band The New Fidelity, and their live club scene features singer Dan wearing his Thick as Thieves suit.  Here's some pics from the shoot (along with a pic of Dan with Billy Corgan) as well as the promo poster for the movie.

Harry & Mimi's Wedding: Thick as Thieves on Martha Stewart

Congratulations to new couple Harry and Mimi!  Their wedding was captured by a photographer and ended up on Martha Stewart's blog!  Harry wore a Thick as Thieves suit for the special occasion and we wish the newlyweds  couple many years of happiness!!

Closeup: 2 button Traditional (aka Conservative) jacket

For those looking for a first suit, an interview/work suit, or an all purpose suit, most go for the 2-button suit in the traditional (previously known as Conservative) cut jacket.  There seemed to be a misnomer with the term "conservative" in that it was thought the fit was loose/baggy, compared to the house cut.  The fit through the body is nearly same between the Traditional and House cuts.  The largest difference is in the detailing.

The specific details for the Traditional cut is:
-wider lapel, 2.5" across (House cut is 2") on a size 34-40, 2.75" on a size 42
-jacket length closer to normal  The house cut jacket ends around the top thumb joint, the traditional cut jacket ends about an inch or so longer at the middle thumb joint.
-Ticket pocket is nonoverlapping.  (Or can be omitted altogether)
-Trousers have normal side slant handwarmer pockets (instead of frogmouth/jean style)
-Trouser hem is not as tapered as House cut trouser.  It's still tapered to give a slim look but not nearly as tight at the ankle which does create a more relaxed fit thru the leg, while maintaining a slim profile.

So for those who ask for the house cut but want to make changes and do a wider lapel, longer jacket, no ticket pocket, side slant trouser pockets and less taper thru the leg are in essence asking for the Traditional cut, just to clarify.

The fabric shown in this sample suit is the S/S 2010 Navy Nailhead wool which is a lightweight fabric in approx 8oz cloth.

Turnaround times....

Thanks to everyone who was patient, as many orders took a bit longer than usual to get out.  We're back on normal turnaround, which is approx 4 weeks before en route to you, and rush orders will be accomodated at a minimal "cut in front of line" charge for those who need it.  Thanks again for the support!

3 Button suit, How we like it!

Met up with a fella that bought this 3-button house cut charcoal suit last year as he wanted to check out new fabrics.  This is the way we like a 3-button suit to be worn, sharp and clean, tight and fitted.  Easily the smartest looking fella in Crown City yesterday!

Sharkskin suit

This is a unique style of suiting, using a client's own sharkskin fabric.  Excuse the wrinkles as it is yet unpressed!!  It is a 3-button cut with fabric covered buttons, and multiple ticket pockets on each side. Sleeves have 6 fabric covered buttons on each side.  The left photo shows its 2-tone sheen when hit with the camera flash, the right side in neutral light to see the details clearer.  This is a perfect suit for the next time Roy Ellis comes to your town to play a gig!!

Sir Paul Smith!

It's always exciting to meet Paul Smith, one of my biggest inspirations when it comes to clothes aesthetics.  He was in town for a couple hours yesterday on a layover back from Tokyo so he dropped by his LA store to chat and meet with guests.  Always the gentleman and very down to earth with absolutely no pretentiousness!

Patch pocket sport coat

A 3 button patch pocket sport coat in "true navy blue new tweed".  This jacket has contrast light blue topstitching around the lapels, front quarters, and around the patch pockets.  The buttons are a mix of grey Mother of Pearl and a single white Mother of Pearl on the middle button as well as at the end of each sleeve.  This jacket is an idea of a fun social jacket that doesn't need to conform to convention (or good taste even)!  Jacket is worn with trousers made from the "sage green new tweed" fabric.

DETAILS: FUNctional cuff buttons

Here is a detail of the sleeves on this navy tweed jacket.  There are 5 buttons total, 4 in smoky grey Mother of Pearl, and the bottom-most button in white Mother of Pearl.  The white button also has a white stitched buttonhole and is slightly larger in size than the grey ones.  Just an example of a "fun" detail for sport jackets that don't need to be so serious nor follow convention.  The fabric is the "true blue navy new tweed".

DETAILS: Patch pockets

Here's a closeup photo of patch pockets with flap.  It is topstitched, in this case in a light blue thread for contrast, although the topstitching is generally done in a self color thread.  This particular jacket is a "fun jacket" for social wear, as it has contrast light blue topstitching throughout along with different colored Mother of Pearl buttons.  The fabric used is the "true blue navy new tweed".

DETAILS: Frogmouth pockets

A close up photo of house cut frogmouth pockets.  The advantages, besides just looking cool, is it keeps the trouser silhouette when you're moving around, as normal side slant pockets will gape open a bit especially if you are bending over.  The disadvantage is if you use your pockets to carry a lot of items, it is harder to access, but we don't advocate carrying more than 1 item in each pocket!!  The fabric on this trouser is the sage-green "new tweed".