Hickey Freeman Does a Mind-Blowing Tweed SUIT!

Tweed sport coats are a dime-a-dozen, a full tweed suit is a real treat! Hickey Freeman will blow you away with this incredible suit. The pale brown background comes to life with a bold glen plaid, complete with a subtle red windowpane. The fabric is a 100% wool tweed with a fuzzy hand. The fabric may be the finest tweed that I've ever felt, sorry Harris!

The pants have a true country suit cut, with double pleats and inner suspender buttons.

An incredible suit, in a size 42 Long. Bid on it HERE!

--Dan

Polo Ralph Lauren University Club, yes it's a 34 Short!

Ralph Lauren University Club was the predecessor to the now-defunct "Rugby" line. It was a transitional collection, for young men who wanted a sleek-cut version of the classics. The line was American-made with full canvassed construction. Some folks on the interwebs knock the line for being a "diffusion," but they obviously haven't come across some of the fine pieces that this line produced.

This sport coat is untagged but is certainly a wool/silk, as evidenced by the "nubiness" characteristic of silk. The fabric is tightly knit and has a lovely beige backdrop. The plaid is done in purple, blue, and red- a unique color combo. Natural shoulder and high armholes, what more could you want? Measures an unreal size 34 Short. Bid on it here!

--Dan

100% Cashmere Tie - Even Better Than You'd Think...

Wow, this older Zegna is one incredible tie. 100% cashmere in a golden brown herringbone pattern that really comes to life in the light. Buy it HERE!

--Dan

Navy Flannel Blazers - It's Time!

The navy blazer is one of the items in your wardrobe which needs to change with the weather. Gone is the cotton and linen, Flannel is your friend in cooler temps. Done by Saks Fifth Avenue for their legendary "Update Shop," this vintage example knocks the socks off of anything they're making today. Made in the USA with a traditional cut. Natural shoulder, full canvassed construction - just buy it already! Harder-to-find size 38 Long!

Buy it here!

Come and Join Me In My Paisley Dreams

Well...here's a one-of-a-kind piece!

Wild mid-scale gray/blue paisley. It's untagged but is certainly cashmere, made by Angelo Roma: tailor to 70's-era Bond. (http://thesuitsofjamesbond.com/?p=1494)

The jacket has a ticket pocket and insane lining, matched inside of the pockets. The cuffs are double-button non-functional and appear to be hand stitched.

Angelo was a former manager at Brioni - what a legacy!

Measures a 42 Regular - Bid on it here!

--Dan

A fluffy Kiton.

One brand that needs absolutely no introduction or back-story is Kiton. Here's a perfect conservative, yet unfussy tie. 7 fold construction - the absolute zenith of neckwear.

Buy this Kiton!

--Dan

Ralph Lauren does Windowpane Houndstooth - in a 36 Short!

Here's a beautiful piece from Polo Ralph Lauren. Older, though not vintage, this sport coat was done for Neiman Marcus. Made in the USA, the quality is evident in the canvassing and drape. This sport coat has a very drape-y cut without being boxy, a tough road to straddle. This sport coat could have been done by Isaia, but I'll always find American-made more interesting...

Bid on it here!

--Dan

Gun Club Cheque....er - Check.

Gun Club Check is a multi-colored micro checked pattern. It's sort of a neologism, even if it has been in existence for some time. It has recently become more popular, thanks to the infamous "iGent." (It was tough to type that word.)

More importantly - it's bold without being outlandish, colorful without being comical, and the tones of the check itself often pick up hints colors of your tie or trousers. Look up some photos and you'll be instantly inspired.

This sport coat is older, but not Vintage.* It's probably 80's-90's era, made by "Tessuto Italiano" for Bergdorf Goodman. It's Made in Spain and reminds me throughout of something by Ermenegildo Zegna. The quality is there: the wool is a crisp 3-season weight and the jacket has canvassed construction. Take a look at the colors, truly enjoyed in person. Tagged a size 36 S, but since it's here you know that means that it actually measures a 38 S. BID on it here!

As always, keep an eye on this spot...so much more to come.


--Dan

*80's and 90's are not "Vintage," please stop referring to this period as such.

Harris Tweed, 3 Ways!

Harris Tweed - the fabric synonymous with UK countrywear and Collegiate styling has seen a recent resurgence. What's not to love about Harris Tweed? It's still handwoven on the Outer Hebrides, an island chain off the coast of Scotland. You can spend lots of time searching for some great photos of Harris Tweed production - let's see some jackets!

First up is something out of my dreams, a 60's-era Ivy-styled Harris Tweed. The golden brown background anchors a micro-check pattern of a variety of colors that truly needs to be enjoyed in person! The jacket is a superb cut with all of the essential details - 3/2 roll front, undarted "sack," and rear hook vent. Ready to wear - size 38 Short. Buy it here!

Next up is a mind-blowing offering: a Harris Tweed in a 36 Regular. I apologize, but too many sellers list mis-measured 38's as 36's, so this is extra special! This isn't your average light gray herringbone tweed. Take a look at that windowpane overcheck and multi-colored fleck patterns. Herein lies the difference with Harris Tweed: the subtleties only found in a handwoven fabric. Bid on it here!

Finally is proof that straightforward styling is never boring when it's Harris Tweed. (No, I'm not getting paid off, I just love the fabric!) This 2-button sport coat is a dark gray herringbone. Woven into the gray however, are dark blue and yellow (!) threads. This creates an incredible visual texture which seems to come to life in the light. A 40 Regular, Bid on it here!

There's so much more to come - thanks for reading!


--Dan