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Recent content by calypso

  1. calypso

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    no problems at all, and the fabric is truly amazing. And I can't say enough good things about the service. everything from the cutter to the gentleman in the ”front-of-house” who gave me some good ideas for my next project along with some funny anecdotes. As for the fit, I'm usually happy when...
  2. calypso

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    Wut!? That was actually a bitt of funny :) I'm pretty happy with it.
  3. calypso

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    My finished jacket from A&S
  4. calypso

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    I was in Paris when Dirnelli recommended him (his first trunk show), and initially, he did some good stuff for me. But overall, it's been an expensive affair. Jackets and overcoats are good, but the trousers have been... Well, not good :)
  5. calypso

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    This isn't a recommendation but rather an update, as I know some here have had dealings with Biagio in the past. Biagio is talented but challenging to work with :) He insisted on providing the suit for free due to "previous inconveniences". But I ended up ordering an extra pair of trousers and...
  6. calypso

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    About a year ago I was in Napoli and met with Biagio Granata. I don't think I ever posted any pictures of the finished suit... so here goes. and out in the wild. (note the clip on braces :eek:)
  7. calypso

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    Work in progress. I was hoping I could take the jacket home today but A&S are keeping it for another week
  8. calypso

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    I've never heard of George Fashions, but I'll have to pay a visit next time I'm in Stockholm and take a look at his atelier.
  9. calypso

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    Backpocket or not on trousers? does it look too much like women's pants without?
  10. calypso

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    First fitting with A&S
  11. calypso

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    I don't know if anyone here on the forum is still using NSM, but this is what my latest commission looks like.
  12. calypso

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    i start with a sportcoat in one of their house tweeds and possibly a pair of separate trousers.
  13. calypso

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    I have my first fitting with A&S this summer. if possible i can try to take some pics and share
  14. calypso

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    it's the scratchiness i'm worried about :) hard to predict how much it will bother me, if even at all
  15. calypso

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    thanks, sounds good.

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