Avalos suit.

Matt Deckard · 02-14-2004, 04:38 PM

I had My new tailor in Long beach make me a suit, I have the vest and pants and will be getting the jacket Tuesday.

Jorge Avalos is known for making suits for musicians, he studies the old techniques and talks to alot of the old Hollywood tailors.

The jacket is skeleton lined. He is taking in the jacket right now because I lost weight.

I invited him to join us for dinner tuesday, so if you have suit questions bring 'em.

He coppied the brown suit in the pic and so far it is the best fitting suit I have ever worn. I will post real pics when I can.

Zohar · 02-14-2004, 04:49 PM

What kind of fabric did you get it made in?

I can't wait to see pictures of it.

Matt Deckard · 02-14-2004, 05:50 PM

It is a heathered brown similar to the brown in the pic, Like a whipcord, a nice stout material.

Kentucky Blues · 02-14-2004, 06:02 PM

You shoulda had him make the blue one. I don't know which would look better on you, but I Think the blue one just looks cooler. Can't wait for the pics

Zohar · 02-14-2004, 06:06 PM

Terrific

So how long does it take him to make a suit?

BTW, you have a PM

Matt Deckard · 02-14-2004, 10:52 PM

Takes about a month to make a suit.
The next one can be double breasted with the machine edge stitch. The vest and pants which i am wearing right now fit to perfection, they are so comfortable. He makes it completely like a vintage suit the button holes are hand stitched, the lapels are stitched and not glued like some modern suits. The armholes are small on the jacket so it won't feel like a straight jacket when you move around... it is comfortable!

Matt Deckard · 02-24-2004, 10:24 AM

got the jacket... ooooooooooooooooooooooooh yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

The tailor hates me because I kept losing weight while he was making the suit.

The best looking toggs I have.

Simon Templar · 02-24-2004, 07:08 PM

Sounds great Matt. Cant wait to see real pics.
Regards

Kilgour Trout · 03-12-2004, 07:55 AM

Hey Matt: Its been a little while since you posted on the suit. Have you had any feedback or any fittings? You're definitely going to have to post some pics when its been delivered.

Many Salutation
Kilgour Trout

Matt Deckard · 03-12-2004, 08:03 AM

I wore the suit to the Queen Mary last weekend and so far all the feedback I have gotten is good.

What did you guys who were on the QM think?

I will post pics this weekend. The suit looks like it was made for me and Jorge did a good job.

I also have to post pics of my new Tobacco Optimo.

Kilgour Trout · 03-12-2004, 08:11 AM

Great news Matt

. The cut and styling of these suits are precise. I'll be looking forward to seeing it for the first time.

Warm Regards
Kilgour Trout

Zohar · 03-12-2004, 08:16 AM

I am looking forward to seeing this suit.

I've already converted my Hat Fund?¢‚Äû¬¢ into a Suit Fund?¢‚Äû¬¢ in anticipation of getting one myself.

Matt Deckard · 03-13-2004, 11:22 AM

The suit is a bit big on me now, It kept getting taken in while it was being made because I have been losing weight.

I popped some stitches on the lining trying to get my arms throgh the smaller arm holes (used to putting both arms in at once), though when the jacket is on it feels more like wearing a sweater because of the fit.

The whole suit needs to be taken in again because I'm shrinking.

What do you think?

With the vest

Without the vest.

Smaller armholes for maneuverability

Skeleton lined

Kwebs · 03-13-2004, 12:39 PM

That is cool, I was wondering about how much does he charge for a suit?

Thanks
Dave

Zohar · 03-13-2004, 02:40 PM

I'm going to get one. It's going to take a while to save, but I have to have one. Thanks for taking the initial plunge. It looks absolutely vintage. Wonderful suit.

Matt Deckard · 03-13-2004, 03:23 PM

$1,000 to $1,200
for jacket, vest and pants.

800 for jacket and pants.

Kwebs · 03-13-2004, 07:44 PM

Thanks Matt, I now have something to talk to the wife about saving up for.

Dave

Bogie1943 · 03-14-2004, 09:29 PM

Wowsa, your tailor did a wonderful job, you may have to slid me some contact info on this fella, I have a few ideas he may be able to bring to life for me. Great looking suit, I have always considered three piece suits my big favs.

SHARPETOYS · 05-30-2004, 03:24 PM

Thats one fine suit are you getting the blue one made?

rayk · 05-30-2004, 10:53 PM

Great choice in a suit. By the way, what are you wearing on your feet? The pic doesn't show them very well, but the patina of the brown leather looks super.

02-14-2004, 04:38 PM	#1
Matt Deckard Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A devout capitalist in Rosemead CA. Posts: 8,624	Avalos suit. I had My new tailor in Long beach make me a suit, I have the vest and pants and will be getting the jacket Tuesday. Jorge Avalos is known for making suits for musicians, he studies the old techniques and talks to alot of the old Hollywood tailors. The jacket is skeleton lined. He is taking in the jacket right now because I lost weight. I invited him to join us for dinner tuesday, so if you have suit questions bring 'em. He coppied the brown suit in the pic and so far it is the best fitting suit I have ever worn. I will post real pics when I can. __________________ Matt Deckard Apparel Deckard's Guide Looking for my Emma Peel. END OF LINE Last edited by Matt Deckard : 02-14-2004 at 04:41 PM.

02-14-2004, 04:49 PM	#2
Zohar Head Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Catfish Creek, South Carolina Posts: 2,769	What kind of fabric did you get it made in? I can't wait to see pictures of it. __________________ . Are you a Vintage Sportsman?

02-14-2004, 05:50 PM	#3
Matt Deckard Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A devout capitalist in Rosemead CA. Posts: 8,624	It is a heathered brown similar to the brown in the pic, Like a whipcord, a nice stout material. __________________ Matt Deckard Apparel Deckard's Guide Looking for my Emma Peel. END OF LINE

02-14-2004, 06:02 PM	#4
Kentucky Blues "A" List Customer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 438	You shoulda had him make the blue one. I don't know which would look better on you, but I Think the blue one just looks cooler. Can't wait for the pics __________________ High Regards, Daryl When I grow up, I want to be Cary Grant.

02-14-2004, 06:06 PM	#5
Zohar Head Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Catfish Creek, South Carolina Posts: 2,769	Terrific So how long does it take him to make a suit? BTW, you have a PM __________________ . Are you a Vintage Sportsman?

02-14-2004, 10:52 PM	#6
Matt Deckard Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A devout capitalist in Rosemead CA. Posts: 8,624	Takes about a month to make a suit. The next one can be double breasted with the machine edge stitch. The vest and pants which i am wearing right now fit to perfection, they are so comfortable. He makes it completely like a vintage suit the button holes are hand stitched, the lapels are stitched and not glued like some modern suits. The armholes are small on the jacket so it won't feel like a straight jacket when you move around... it is comfortable! __________________ Matt Deckard Apparel Deckard's Guide Looking for my Emma Peel. END OF LINE

02-24-2004, 10:24 AM	#7
Matt Deckard Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A devout capitalist in Rosemead CA. Posts: 8,624	got the jacket... ooooooooooooooooooooooooh yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! The tailor hates me because I kept losing weight while he was making the suit. The best looking toggs I have. __________________ Matt Deckard Apparel Deckard's Guide Looking for my Emma Peel. END OF LINE Last edited by Matt Deckard : 02-24-2004 at 10:27 AM.

02-24-2004, 07:08 PM	#8
Simon Templar New in Town Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Delawhere? Posts: 6	Sounds great Matt. Cant wait to see real pics. Regards __________________ Courage is not the chance to challenge fear....but to do what you should in spite of it.

03-12-2004, 07:55 AM	#9
Kilgour Trout One of the Regulars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, ON Posts: 123	Any Progress? Hey Matt: Its been a little while since you posted on the suit. Have you had any feedback or any fittings? You're definitely going to have to post some pics when its been delivered. Many Salutation Kilgour Trout __________________ "Remember..where ever you go..there you are!".....Buckaroo Bonzai and his adventures across the eighth dimension.

03-12-2004, 08:03 AM	#10
Matt Deckard Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A devout capitalist in Rosemead CA. Posts: 8,624	I wore the suit to the Queen Mary last weekend and so far all the feedback I have gotten is good. What did you guys who were on the QM think? I will post pics this weekend. The suit looks like it was made for me and Jorge did a good job. I also have to post pics of my new Tobacco Optimo. __________________ Matt Deckard Apparel Deckard's Guide Looking for my Emma Peel. END OF LINE

03-12-2004, 08:11 AM	#11
Kilgour Trout One of the Regulars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, ON Posts: 123	Great! Great news Matt . The cut and styling of these suits are precise. I'll be looking forward to seeing it for the first time. Warm Regards Kilgour Trout __________________ "Remember..where ever you go..there you are!".....Buckaroo Bonzai and his adventures across the eighth dimension.

03-12-2004, 08:16 AM	#12
Zohar Head Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Catfish Creek, South Carolina Posts: 2,769	I am looking forward to seeing this suit. I've already converted my Hat Fund?¢‚Äû¬¢ into a Suit Fund?¢‚Äû¬¢ in anticipation of getting one myself.

03-13-2004, 11:22 AM	#13
Matt Deckard Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A devout capitalist in Rosemead CA. Posts: 8,624	The suit is a bit big on me now, It kept getting taken in while it was being made because I have been losing weight. I popped some stitches on the lining trying to get my arms throgh the smaller arm holes (used to putting both arms in at once), though when the jacket is on it feels more like wearing a sweater because of the fit. The whole suit needs to be taken in again because I'm shrinking. What do you think? With the vest Without the vest. Smaller armholes for maneuverability Skeleton lined __________________ Matt Deckard Apparel Deckard's Guide Looking for my Emma Peel. END OF LINE Last edited by Matt Deckard : 03-13-2004 at 11:25 AM.

03-13-2004, 12:39 PM	#14
Kwebs New in Town Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 30	That is cool, I was wondering about how much does he charge for a suit? Thanks Dave

03-13-2004, 02:40 PM	#15
Zohar Head Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Catfish Creek, South Carolina Posts: 2,769	That's it I'm going to get one. It's going to take a while to save, but I have to have one. Thanks for taking the initial plunge. It looks absolutely vintage. Wonderful suit.

03-13-2004, 03:23 PM	#16
Matt Deckard Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A devout capitalist in Rosemead CA. Posts: 8,624	$1,000 to $1,200 for jacket, vest and pants. 800 for jacket and pants. __________________ Matt Deckard Apparel Deckard's Guide Looking for my Emma Peel. END OF LINE

03-13-2004, 07:44 PM	#17
Kwebs New in Town Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 30	Thanks Matt, I now have something to talk to the wife about saving up for. Dave

03-14-2004, 09:29 PM	#18
Bogie1943 Practically Family Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 592	Wowsa, your tailor did a wonderful job, you may have to slid me some contact info on this fella, I have a few ideas he may be able to bring to life for me. Great looking suit, I have always considered three piece suits my big favs. __________________ Highest Regards, Josh "I stick my neck out for nobody." Out of the Humidor

05-30-2004, 03:24 PM	#19
SHARPETOYS Call Me a Cab Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Titusville, Florida Posts: 2,467	Thats one fine suit are you getting the blue one made? __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain

05-30-2004, 10:53 PM	#20
rayk Familar Face Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NY Posts: 95	Great choice in a suit. By the way, what are you wearing on your feet? The pic doesn't show them very well, but the patina of the brown leather looks super. __________________ Ray K.

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