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".

New Photos coming soon!!

New photos will be updated in April that show some more details shots, as well as the self-measure video so thanks for being patient while I get off my butt add more (hopefully) informative items that will make everyone a little bit happier!

Closeup: Sage Green Tweed

The sage green color in "New Tweeds" on the fabrics page.

Closeup: Burgundy flannel fabric

A close up shot of how the burgundy flannel looks in real life.  Might be a bit much for a full suit but great for trousers, possibly an odd jacket.

2 button "Traditional Cut suit"

Here is a client supplied photo of a "traditional/conservative cut" 2-button suit.in the Prince of Wales #53, which is a med-grey shade.  Lapels are widened to 2.5", no ticket pocket on jacket, a normal jacket length and trousers falling to a half break.

Welcome to 2010!

2009 was a good year for Thick as Thieves and 2010 is starting off well so thanks to everyone for their support.  Some of the changes this year include some small tweeks to the general pattern that should address minor fit issues that some guys encounter, primarily adjusting the armhole shape so that it is still on the higher side but also to facilitate movement and not be as tight on larger deltoided fellows.

-A website design update will happen sometime sooner than later, with more detail photos that will hopefully answer some common questions about what things look like.

-The self measure page will soon include a link to a video that will have me measuring someone so you can visually see for yourself how I would do it.  I'm sure this is something a lot of you want so it will be on the priority list to have done very soon.

-New fabrics will be added as we get closer to spring.

-One of the most frequent questions I get asked is if I make shirts, especially a solid white shirt?  No, and while I don't have any immediate plans to do so I am trying to work out some details with shirtmakers who are already making awesome shirts that I highly endorse and wear myself to do a "Thick as Thieves" collaboration of sorts that will start off with a good basic white shirt which can be worn with the suitings.  The price will be accessible to nearly anyone and the quality of the shirt is guaranteed to be of the level that you'd usually find in shirtings that cost double or more.

Hope everyone has a great 2010, updates as needed will be posted here.  Thanks again for the support!

New grey windowcheck tweed jacket

Here are some closeups of one of the new tweeds still available.  The base color is a med grey with tan windowcheck.  This jacket has topstiched lapels and patch pockets which are also topstitched.  The fabric is not a super heavy tweed, but is easily wearable well into late spring.  The fabric has a soft finish to it and is definitely the best tweed we've had to offer to date.

Thick as Thieves on Fox 5 NYC

This was pretty random! "On the street" reporter in upper West Side of NYC that caught someone wearing a Thick as Thieves suit.

Copy/paste this link into your browser and check out around 1:58 mark

http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/good_day_ny/091020_Whered_You_Get_That

2 button suit

Photo of client wearing 2 button suit in Prince of Wales #52 (light grey shade).  Many thanks to James and Casey Chang Photography for these shots!

Nick 13 of Tiger Army in Thick as Thieves suit for Gretsch

Thanks to Nick 13 for supplying me with his print ad he did for Gretsch Guitars, wearing a 1 button grey Thick as Thieves suit!

Corduroy casual jacket

NOW AVAILABLE! Oxblood burgundy fine wale corduroy jacket and trousers (jacket shown in pics but trouser can also be made). This jacket is a 2 button cut. Details include:
-topstitched lapels
-flap patch pockets w/topstitching around pockets
-single back vent
-short "bumfreezer" jacket length, just slightly longer than sleeve level
-red buttons, 2 on each sleeve

Take a look at these quick photos of the oxblood color which should be pretty accurate, 1 or 2 more corduroy colors to come by end of September. This fabric is very limited and only a small number of jackets/trousers will be made. Once the fabric is gone, that's it.

Thick as Thieves interview

There is an interview with me at The Assembled .com about Thick as Thieves, check it out and get some insight into where the madness comes from!

http://www.theassembled.com/archives/1324

2 button Traditional suit

Here is a client photo that is a great example of the 2 button traditional (aka conservative cut) cut suit. The Traditional/conservative cut is not loosely fitting. It is still fitted as are all Thick as Thieves suit, the difference is mostly in the details, with less aggressive detailing. The lapels are slightly wider, jacket length slightly longer (closer to "normal"), traditional styled ticket pocket, side slant trouser pockets. The fit is still fitted, the only difference from the house cut is the trouser has less taper so it isn't as skinny down towards the leg hem.

4 Button suit at outdoor wedding

4 Button suit in Light Grey Herringbone #1 fabric, with MOP buttons

Exquisite Weddings Pictorial

Here's a full page shot of a one button suit in the latest issue (Spring/Summer 2009) of Exquisite Weddings. Thanks to stylist Kristi Brooks for giving us the full page shot!

NEW ITEM: Tuxedo

Every so often I actually listen to what my clients want, well I ALWAYS listen, but don't necessarily do anything about it (!) Having gotten quite a few requests for a formal tuxedo, I decided to give it a go since my house cut one button suit wasn't too far removed from a tuxedo style. So here is the first offering of a 2 piece tux (no cummerbund, but does anyone even wear one anymore?) Black peak lapel, one button design. Jacket is unvented, all buttons are satin covered, single button on jacket sleeve, satin lapels and trim on jacket, satin stripe down trouser leg. Trouser has no rear pockets and 2 button'd side tabs rather than belt loops. So next time you need to go to a black tie event, show up in style.

4 Button jacket

4 Button jacket in navy worn with grey window check trouser

One button half lined Jacket

See post below for inside shot of the half lining.

This jacket is a one button notch lapel in the "Petrol Blue", tho it has photo'd more grey but the fabric is definitely a blue tone. The jacket also has swelled seams at the lapels (an homage to vintage styled jacket lapels) and has Mother of Pearl buttons, which are now available at a slight surcharge. Normally the notch lapel One Button jacket has horizontal pockets, but this one has the angled hacking pockets, with the house detail overlapping ticket pocket.

New for Spring/Summer: Half Lined Jackets

For those of you looking for a warm weather jacket, this is a new construction option....a half lined jacket. Now personally I don't believe a "warm weather" jacket exists in any capacity but this will definitely be more wearable when paired with a lighter weight fabric like the recent new Greys and Herringbones. More summer fabrics to come in near future as well.

The jacket is half lined as you can see, with taped seams using the lining as edge reinforcement.

Navy jacket with NEW MOTHER OF PEARL BUTTONS

Navy wool jacket with now available option, Mother of Pearl buttons for all closures. Smoky colored high quality MoP buttons give navy and grey jackets a new dimension of cool and individuality. There is a minimal surcharge for the MoP buttons and depending on availability, it may add a few days to your turnaround time.

Closeup of Mother of Pearl buttons

Mother of Pearl buttons on sleeves and front closure of navy jacket.

Navy cotton blazer

Navy blazer in a cotton-lycra fabric. This jacket also has Mother of Pearl buttons which is a new option!

2 button Light grey Flannel suit

Pale Grey flannel suit with patch pockets. Dare to be different!

Another detail of Side Tabs

One Button tweed suit

Thanks to J.C. for sending me this photo of his new 1 button tweed suit.