This summer I was in Budapest for work and of course took the opportunity to explore one of the pillars of Central European style – Budapest shoemakers. I visited three stores (Vass, Rosznyai, Buday) and saw the shop displays of Istvan Toth and Attila Shoes. They are all located within a 10 minute walking distance […]
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I recently visited Will at Field Tailors in Washington, DC. It’s been a few years since I last visited but they are doing well and have moved into more spacious accommodations up the road. Source: Uploaded by user via Sleevehead on Pinterest SaveSave
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The intricate and painstaking handwork that goes into trimming out military dress uniforms and smoking jackets makes embroidery perhaps the most couture-like of any single aspect of menswear, current or historical. One of the leading suppliers of hand embroidery is Hand & Lock. I’m tempted to say the following two videos go, well, hand in
Some more photos of Enzo Caruso’s store, located in Santa Monica, which he has been gradually updating the last few months: Storefront New organizing wall for swatch books Shelving and storage for cloth SaveSave
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Below is a short clip of Bonfanti’s Omita shuttle loom which are nearly 50 years old. Keep in mind many looms these days are shuttleless which are designed for much faster production (and hence lower cost).
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I recently picked up a sports jacket made by Sicilian tailor Palmisciano, based in Catania, whom I write about in my guide to Sicilian tailors. The cloth is a Super 150s Drapers jacketing. SaveSave SaveSave
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This is an alpaca Ulster-style topcoat which is being made by Messina tailor Arrigo, whom I describe in my guide to Sicilian tailors. Alpaca should probably not be your first choice in topcoating fabric. This particular alpaca is made by the Italian textile mill Agnona. The fabric could be an interesting third or fourth choice
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