Yes, spring is here but where to find tweed or flannel pants?

Doublegun · Apr 27, 2009

The FL has me thinking of fall. Several years ago I had a pair of grey flannel pants that were heavy but comfortable. Seems like most pants today are made for going from the house to the heated garage, to the heated car with heated seats to the office garage and then to the office.

I would like to find a source for really nice pants, in heavy flannel, tweed and harringbone. Suggestions?

billyspew · Apr 28, 2009

UK based but try Bookster.

bookster1uk · Apr 29, 2009

Flannel Cloths

billyspew said:
UK based but try Bookster.

We are just adding the most sublime West of England flannel cloths to our range by Fox Bros of England, in varying weights but average 390g (they can vary slightly between weave batches) . They are not on our cloth gallery yet but we can handle sample requests

Creeping Past · Apr 29, 2009

I like the sound of that! Do you have any greys in that range? And will you be making trousers from it?

Tomasso · Apr 29, 2009

bookster1uk said:
We are just adding the most sublime West of England flannel cloths to our range by Fox Bros of England

Do those have a dash of cashmere added?

H.Johnson · Apr 29, 2009

I can thoroughly recommend Fox Bros. material.

H.Johnson · Apr 29, 2009

Doublegun said:
The FL has me thinking of fall. Several years ago I had a pair of grey flannel pants that were heavy but comfortable. Seems like most pants today are made for going from the house to the heated garage, to the heated car with heated seats to the office garage and then to the office.

You could say that about most clothing today!

That's one of the reasons why I gave up driving, and why I can't wait to give up the office! (Retirement in seven months and counting... I may never go indoors again

)

Creeping Past · Apr 29, 2009

H.Johnson said:
You could say that about most clothing today!

That's one of the reasons why I gave up driving, and why I can't wait to give up the office! (Retirement in seven months and counting... I may never go indoors again )

For the past couple of weeks I've been daydreaming about walking out of the office and over a hill. At the moment, the hill I have in mind is Fountains Fell, near Malham, which I enjoyed wandering around last year. I must get out this weekend... and stay out!

Doublegun · Apr 29, 2009

Too many of the cloths made today are more about appearance than substance. One of the things I enjoy most about this website is the resources to great cloths and a lifestyle that harkens back to a time that at least seems a little more romantic.

I also wanted to ask about the trowsers sold by Magnoli. They appear to be substantial in terms of material and very well made. I am not sure if their vintage style is too extreme though.

I am lucky to have a great job. I converted an old garage at the back of our lot into an office with an old roll-top desk, and an old leather couch and chair. Everymorning my dogs and I "go to work" by walking out the back door and into my office. I travel just enough to make things interesting yet I have breakfast and dinner with my family pretty much every night. Even before the economy tanked, I considered myself to be a very lucky man.

bookster1uk · Apr 30, 2009

Creeping Past said:
I like the sound of that! Do you have any greys in that range? And will you be making trousers from it?

Yes to both

bookster1uk · Apr 30, 2009

Tomasso said:
Do those have a dash of cashmere added?

Yes 5%

taggers · May 8, 2009

Hello Bookster, love the site, followed your progress in "The Chap". Very interested in a pair of grey flannels, what do you ask for them?

Do they have a bit of a "bag" to them?

bookster1uk · May 8, 2009

taggers said:
Hello Bookster, love the site, followed your progress in "The Chap". Very interested in a pair of grey flannels, what do you ask for them?

Do they have a bit of a "bag" to them?

Thanks for your kind words.They are strictly individually made to order.We have genuine Fox Bros Flannel with 5% cashmere which are £134.99 or £109.99 for worsted wool flannel feel cloth by Harrisons of Edinburgh, they are a classic average cut, not baggy/not slim, but you could specify the width for an extra charge of £15. You could go all the way and have your very own pattern for £70 which we would keep for you to call on when required. Best to contact us by email should you decide to proceed, but I thank you for your interest anyway,

Peter
www.bookster1uk@hotmail.com

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