Man Power.
Took a few more fittings than I would like, but that is what ‘micro-managing’ the tailor is all about.
We forget that tailors are trades people (I mean no disrespect), not stylists or architects. Ever see an architect physically build? Yet both architects, engineers & builders should respect each others profession.
& so this is an example that my tailor & his team are the engineer & builder, & my trusted 2nd & 3rd eyes are the architects + myself the PUG.
So here we try to find the balance between lapel width, button stance, pocket placement, collar height, sleeve length, waist treatment & behaviour of the cloth.
FYI - The inside pockets of the jacket are also configured so that I can carry the following without throwing the balance off.
1. Wallet
2. Phone (in this case a BlackBerry Bold)
3. iPhone (for tunes & my Australian mobile#)
4. 2 x pens (Lamy Safari, so not thin body)
5. Name card case
6. Cigar holder (2 x robusto size)Finally - This is after a 12 hour day = cloth performance
Does it show?








