Comments on Permanent style: Graham Browne: Brown cashmere and tan cotton

You're right, that is a good rule of thumb. Li...

2012-01-26T04:26:18.904Z

You're right, that is a good rule of thumb. Like most rules I'd consider it for the guidance of wise men and the blind obedience of… less wise men.

Hi Simon, Thank you for your response. No, I kn...

2012-01-17T09:28:23.777Z

Hi Simon,

Thank you for your response.

No, I know. Graham Browne are very good value for money, I did go in a couple of times to enquire. However, my usual tailor is based in Hong Kong and coupled with the fact we blew a lot of the budget on the honeymoon, it was not possible for me to stretch that far, so had to settle for something else.

Anyway, you’re right regarding the fit of a DB in MTM but I’ve found a place in Fulham where the owner used to be a cutter at 40 Savile Row and because he cuts the suits himself, I’m hoping he’ll be able to get my suit somewhere near the look of yours.

Also, thought you might like to know. I’ll be wearing dark brown shoes, not black ones!

Regards,

Benjamin Marsh

Hi Benjamin, I'm flattered you are taking ins...

2012-01-16T15:02:23.127Z

Hi Benjamin,

I'm flattered you are taking inspiration from my look. The answer is no, the button placing was not something we specifically discussed. It may just be that most modern MTM suits and RTW put the buttons closer together so there is a longer roll to the lapel, which could be more slimming and contemporary.

I don't have much experience with MTM, but my expectation is that you will find it hard to get as good a fit with DB, which is that much harder to fit. Then again, Graham Browne isn't much more expensive than most MTM!

Simon

Hi Simon, Now that the subject has reverted back ...

2012-01-16T13:09:46.762Z

Hi Simon,

Now that the subject has reverted back to Graham Browne for a post, I thought I would raise a question I have regarding your blue, DB, Graham Browne suit. Particularly the look you created at that wedding last year (the photo where you are standing with your daughter). The reason I ask is that my wedding is coming up in May and I am in the process of getting a shirt and suit made, alas my budget does not stretch to bespoke, so I am going made-to-measure. Anyway, my aim is to replicate your look for my wedding; however, whenever I look at photographs of double breasted suits, the buttons seem close together and do not give the same look as yours does. Was the button layout something you discussed with Russell at Graham Browne or is that their style? Furthermore, as I am getting the suit made-to-measure, do you think it is possible for me to achieve the same look with the buttons as the possibilities in made-to-measure are greatly reduced compared to bespoke?

Best regards,

Benjamin Marsh

Cities are usually made up of grey, black and blue...

2012-01-13T13:43:31.374Z

Cities are usually made up of grey, black and blue shades, which I guess is why Carlo Brandelli used to produce clothes in those colours at Kilgour. The idea is to blend with one's surroundings. Brown doesn't work – just like wearing a navy pinstripe in the countryside doesn't work.

Why brown? Michael Alden addressed that very point...

2012-01-13T09:47:47.530Z

Why brown? Michael Alden addressed that very point recently http://vimeo.com/34657736.

I have casual jackets that length from Russell yes...

2012-01-13T09:25:01.262Z

I have casual jackets that length from Russell yes, but I might have lowered the button point slightly

Hi Simon For my taste, the jacket looks a little s...

2012-01-13T09:09:17.427Z

Hi Simon
For my taste, the jacket looks a little short, and the button stance looks a touch high. Is this what you asked Russel for?

Nick

Very nicely executed, and you look excellent, but ...

2012-01-12T16:30:44.414Z

Very nicely executed, and you look excellent, but I have one question: why brown? I just cannot see the appeal of that colour.

For a casual blazer like this, yes

2012-01-12T16:14:44.785Z

For a casual blazer like this, yes

Very nice Simon. I'm looking forward to those ...

2012-01-12T09:47:01.740Z

Very nice Simon. I'm looking forward to those pictures of the interior of the jacket.

This coat seems a bit short. Is this the usual len...

2012-01-11T17:49:25.884Z

This coat seems a bit short. Is this the usual length of your coats?

As always a great cut jacket by Russel (I assume)....

2012-01-11T14:44:08.322Z

As always a great cut jacket by Russel (I assume). Are you still also having suits made by GB or have you shifted completely over to Savile Row for that?

Thanks,
S