Tweed Trouser

Here is the Tweed 115-1 (light grey Prince of Wales) in a trouser.  Frogmouth pockets, front rise higher than normal (about 11.5" on these trousers pictured, the default front rise for most heights 5'7 - 5'11" is 10.5")

Navy Sharkskin suit in full lounge effect

This is a real life shot of the Navy Sharkskin cloth on a client.  I dig the nonchalant feel of this picture, and you can almost imagine a line of coke and some high $$$ prostitutes waiting in the wings, tho of course we DO NOT ENDORSE cocaine in any way!!!

PRICE INCREASE, SORT OF BUT NOT REALLY

As many of you know, since I started doing this in 2007, I've never had a price increase as far as markup on my end.  Yes, prices have gone up but that's only because better fabrics were used and any price increase reflected on just the higher cost of cloth, with no additional profit markup.

Unfortunately, with the increase in cost of materials, transit, etc that directly go into each suit, I've been eating a lot of the surcharges for the last year without passing them on in the form of higher pricing but with recent cost increase, I will have to increase prices.  BUT NOT REALLY, as this price increase won't affect many of you who are fist time customers.

As of May 15th, the price for repeat customers, who I normally knock off a few $ as a token of appreciation, will be the same as first time buyers.  So you won't necessarily be paying more, but I won't be offering the "thanks for coming back" discount that I normally do.  This way, I don't have to raise the prices and you'd be paying the same, imho, low price as everyone else without any extra discount on top.   Obviously I am thrilled that many of you come back for suits #2, 3, 4, 5, 6 etc, but I feel this is the best way to combat increase in cost of business while not actually raising pricing for anyone.  I'm sure I'll figure out some way to give repeat buyers a break...

The price will be same as it's been for past couple years for first time customers, price depending on fabric choice.

Thanks for everyone's understanding!

Blue Skies for Black Hearts

 Check out this great indie rock band from Oregon, Blue Skies for Black Hearts.  They have a "brit pop" style sound (they even do a cover of Blur's Parklife) and here are a couple images from their record "Embracing the Modern Age", all wearing Thick as Thieves suits!!  Looking smart fellas!

http://www.blueskiesforblackhearts.com

www.myspace.com/blueskiesforblackhearts
 

Lil Mo of the Dynaflos

this is "Lil Mo" of LA based doowop/rockabilly band Lil Mo and the Dynaflos.  He also sings for a traditional rockabilly band called The Unholy 4, as well as Blue Denim.  He's sporting a 1 button burgundy flannel suit (color is not as purple as the light makes it out to be), with slight "Teddy Boy" details (velvet half collar, velvet trim around pockets)

Check em out! (copy and paste links into your browser)

http://www.myspace.com/lilmoandthedynaflos
https://www.facebook.com/lilmoandthedynaflos

Tuxedo

I get quite a few requests for pics of the tuxedo, here is one that was sent to me recently that I think is a good example.  1 button, peak lapels (2.75" wide), single button jacket, satin trim.  The pockets have flaps but they can also be tucked in to give the jetted look, as this photo illustrates.  Normally I angle the pockets on the tux jacket (no ticket pocket of course), but this client requested the pockets be horizontal.

Versace cloth Burgundy Stripe

3 button suit in the Burgundy Stripe Versace cloth.
-High 3 button cut
-House style ticket pocket
-Bronze mother of pearl buttons

Versace cloth Grey Windowcheck

3 button suit in the Medium Grey Windowcheck Versace cloth.
-High 3 button cut
-House style ticket pocket
-Grey mother of pearl buttons

 Grey mother of pearl buttons

 Pattern matched across overlapping ticket pockets

Welcome to 2011!!

A few updates  as of 1-17-2011 that might be of interest....

-If you ordered a suit before 1-1-2011, it will ship this week of 17th by saturday latest, but most likely sooner.  As usual, when it finally gets en route to you, you will receive an email confirmation of such.

-As I'm finally all caught up now, rush orders will be taken into account with the usual caveat of $60 surcharge for orders needed in less than 1 month.  But as I always like to remind you, keep in mind that when you place a rush order, you will 99.9% have it in time, but you need to take into account that it will need to be pressed and if there are any fit issues that require additional tailor you may not have time to accomodate that, so please give yourselves enough time to account for such issues.

-I mentioned adding 2 "designer" cloths this year, from Versace's mill.  One is a medium grey windowcheck and the other a burgundy/black striped pattern.  I received the finished samples of both cloths in a full suit and I'm really happy with these cloths.  Photos will be uploaded by monday morning so check back then to the Lookbook to see them "in real life".  Prices will be a bit higher due to fabric cost but as usual I have kept the prices as low as possible and I don't think anyone will be disappointed with either cloth.  If there is enough interest I will gradually add more "designer cloth", but I highly recommend making your first suit with me in a standard priced cloth.  But if you'd like your first suit to be in the Versace cloth that is no problem to do so.

-There is one change to how the suits will be made this year, due to what seems like a popular request, all jackets from today forward will have no shoulder padding so it will be a very light shoulder construction.  There is still a small amount of structure via the front canvassing extending up to the shoulder to provided a minimal amount of structure/support. If you have ordered previously and still want the light padding, please request that and we can do it 2010 style.  Hopefully everyone else will like the lighter shoulder construction.

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.