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    Building a WWII era British Suit: the details?

    Only bumping because I think a new thread would be overkill... A quick question: I've seen a few references in this thread to the trouser pleats being 1.5" or 2.5" "deep", and I'm curious about from what point are you measuring this? The center seam of the fly? And does that go to the "inner"...
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    Are you ever tired of explaining why you live or dress the way you do?

    Dressing well in China as a foreigner is an interesting phenomenon. Expats who already live here are well aware of the expansive cultural gap between the local population and themselves, and how it can never really be bridged. Unlike in the US, if you are a foreigner, you will always be a...
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    Help me name this accessory! (close cousin to the throat latch, I believe)

    Well I always understood the 'throat latch' to be this: http://img-1.gearbuyer.com/lambourne_herringbone_wool_sport_coat_mens_color_grey_p1_.jpg ...A modification to the collar itself which allows the wearer to button it to the other side. To have a detatchable piece for the same effect is a...
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    Help me name this accessory! (close cousin to the throat latch, I believe)

    Hey gents, this will be a newbie question for most of you, but the answer has eluded me for a long time. Years ago I saw some trench coats and even some sports coats with this detail, and I tried to make a mental notation for the future when I would request this for a custom garment. Alas, it...
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    Reproduction classic workwear

    wow thanks flat-top!
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    Reproduction classic workwear

    Hey gents, I was curious if anyone knew anything about these denimns Bogart is wearing in this picture. I'm in love with the large, patch pockets (and, naturally, the higher rise). Is this a well known older style? If so, is it commonly available at vintage outfitters? Or must I custom order...

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