Recent content by Aleksio

One positive critique: please try to get high-waisted trousers for real authentic mid-century look. Not only are they more comfortable, but they make for a much better silhouette in the golden ratio. Just my 2 cents.

Hi, apologies for late reply, I ordered Le Tric navy one and couldn't be more satisfied. That's functional fetish for sure :D

Hi, I am in search of some good quality vintage 1920s-style proper wide newsboy caps. It is desirable to be from a European manufacturer. I was looking at Thomas Farthing, but unfortunately, every nice model in 61 cm is sold. The other one is Hannahats. What's your opinion about them? Are...

Maybe Guernsey Woollens used to make jumpers with higher ply, but this is not the case today, so from what I found out by mail, I choose Le Tricoteur. As far as I am aware, they are the only ones using a vintage flatbed machine that is not computerised for knitting their jumpers. It is hand-set...

Hello, will try with the same question here as I already asked in The Cap Faction and that would be: I am looking for a quality old school 100% tweed wool bakers or preferably newsboy cap. I would like it to have a leather sweatband, be unlined or, if it has to be lined, at least with natural...

Thomas Farthing is absolutely on my list, it's just that every 61cm was already sold, unfortunately :(. Sterkowski has some good and some bad reviews, so I'm not entirely convinced of their quality? What about some good quality Irish makers, Donegal tweeds and such, what you think gentleman?

Helps a lot, forget to say I am from Europe, so I would prefer makers from the old continent.

Hello, I am looking for a quality old school 100% tweed wool bakers or preferably newsboy cap. I would like it to have a leather sweatband, be unlined or, if it has to be lined, at least with natural materials and have a snap button attached to the crown. What are your recommendations...

Just some information for everyone who is planning to buy a traditional Guernsey jumper: Guernsey woollens are made from 2 ends of 2 ply wool, so it is essentially 4 ply jumper. Channel jumpers are knitted with a double 4ply wool, so it is essentially 8 ply jumper. Le Tricoteur Guernsey are...

Need help. I'm deciding between Guernsey woollens vs. Le Tricoteur for my first Guernsey jumper and would like to know which one is better, or let's say more robust and warmer, because that's my most concern. Would appreciate different opinions (pros and cons) and experiences from someone who...

I think after the 50s, nylon was already widespread in the clothing industry; for reference, my 60s Woolrich hunting coat has an 85/15 blend in comparison to the 50s and older ones, which had a 100% wool content. It was all money-related; cost per material was the primary cause, especially after...

It's hard to believe that some of your woollen coats are in the 5 kg+ range. I have at home two Soviet greatcoats; one is a shinel, and the other one is a naval greatcoat, and both are around 4 kg. Keep in mind I have a big size 46 chest, so I can't comprehend how enormous your wool coats have...

I have both and would swear that my 80s Filson feels thicker, maybe because the wool fabric is different; Filson feels more blanket-like compared to the more felted 60s Woolrich hunting coat. Where did you get this numbers, are there some historical writings, catalogues and such?

You want to say that Filson had Macinaw Cruisers in the 32 oz. and 28 oz. fabric? Where did you get that information? This is the first time I hear that. I thought that vintage Filsons were 26 oz and newer actual ones were 24 oz?

I don't advocate that the Melton is superior fabric, I honestly think that Kersey wool is better and the quote I gave was in comparison to Broadcloth wool not Melton. There are many sources on the internet and the Wikipedia that states indirectly Broadcloth is superior to the Kersey. The fabric...