Portofino - James Bond Cuffs

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Portofino Cuffs

I like 'em. They would be a bugger to keep neat but heck I like 'em ...something stylish and different.

 

[Indy Magnoli]

It looks really smart to me, and has that slightly formal air like double cuffs but the convenience of button cuffs. Hard to explain, I just really like the way they look.

Well... that basically sums up why Bond is supposed to wear them.

Kind regards,
Indy

 

[jml90]

I got an extra button put on the top of the cuff so it wouldn't catch etc.
BTW shirt arrived today but, I was out so they didn't leave it.

 

[carebear]

jml90,

You'll, of course, post a pic of the modification...

 

[jml90]

jml90,

You'll, of course, post a pic of the modification...

I think it got lost in translation, though it still didn't break the deal for me as they are stiff enough to not flop but probably get caught but, even french cuffs do that. [huh] Overall A+ as Magnoli said it wasn't an easy thing to perfect. They did it in two weeks with two pictures. I love MSS. Also sent me not the usual 10 but 20 complimentary fabric swatches.

 

[Mr. Rover]

 

[carebear]

Ya know, it wouldn't be hard, if one wanted to, to have a loop sewn on the underside of the cuff portion and a button on the sleeve to hold the cuff from moving too much.

Nothing would show through to the outside to ruin the smooth look of the cuff. I've got collars that button down like that.

 

[Tomasso]

have a loop sewn on the underside of the cuff portion and a button on the sleeve to hold the cuff from moving too much.
I've got collars that button down like that.

Interesting. I have several pieces of outerwear, from raincoats to skiwear, that employ this technique to affix the lining to the shell.

 

[carebear]

Put a little backing on the sleeve and in the cuff where the stitches will go to prevent tearing out and it'd be invisible. Given the single point of connection (the base of the loop) being so mobile compared to an actual buttonhole and I don't think anyone could tell at all. It would still move a little, just couldn't flip over.