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    Alden 405 with commando sole?

    Thanks. I solved the problem by getting a pair of Red Wing #9030. This appears to be a new model and they are almost identical to the Alden 405. They also come with a commando sole. The 9030's actually look like they may even wear harder than the Aldens. Time will tell. Here is a picture...
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    Alden 405 with commando sole?

    I'm looking to purchase a pair of Alden 405 in standard brown or chromexcel leather with a commando sole. I do not want to use Leathersole, since they just wasted 8 months of my time. Not only was their service poor, but ultimately they delivered the wrong boots (standard 405's), instead of a...
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    The missing suit

    That's the one.
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    The missing suit

    Does anyone know what happened to the gray glen plaid suit that Cary Grant wore in North by Northwest? I know that they made several copies for the shoot, as is practice in Hollywood. In any case there has always been a lot of talk about this suit, but I don't recall ever reading if...
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    30's~40's Work Boots

    UPDATE: RW GT 2.5 months later. I've been wearing the GT's a lot. Month one: The first week or two were not very pleasant, but once I got the inserts and my feet toughened up everything fell in place. The boots literally broke in from one day to another. Interestingly what seemed to help...
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    linen jackets- lined or unlined?

    If you can tolerate using a synthetic blend take a look at a material called Ermazine. I have a 16oz suit that is lined with this material and it breathes very well, while protecting the interior of the jacket... http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/archive/index.php?t-70848.html...
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    Matt Deckard Apparel

    Fair enough.
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    Matt Deckard Apparel

    Yes, I know that several fittings do not guarantee success. But I'm sure you can understand my skepticism. I may not be a tailor, but I do have some experience with bespoke clothing and I simply do not see how it is possible to produce a perfectly fitting suit from one meeting, where...
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    Matt Deckard Apparel

    Do I understand you correctly that, you meet once with the client, take measurements and photos and that's it? You don't meet at least one more time to make adjustments? I've had bespoke suits, shirts and pants made and don't see how this is possible... On average a bespoke suit entails...
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    30's~40's Work Boots

    Got a pair of the Red Wing GT. First off buyers should know that this is a great boot, but it takes a certain investment of blood, sweat and tears to break them in. They really are old fashioned boots, not impostors that look vintage on the outside and offer modern construction and comfort on...
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    Suit Fabrics

    The closest modern produced fabric to vintage that I have found is by Lesser & Sons. The finish and body (stiffness, firmness) is very, very close. Holland & Sherry looks downright 'flimsy' in comparison... L&S is more expensive than H&S, at least the 16oz is. Yes, they make some 'interesting'...
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    Single breasted peak lapel ref picture

    Still looking.... You wouldn't think that it would be this difficult to find some clear pictures of a SB 2 button peak lapel. Gable had what may have been one of the finest examples ever... I wonder where that suit is today... http://www.life.com/image/3169701
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    Matt Deckard Apparel

    Matt, what make of cloth are you using for your suits? Harrisons? Porter & Harding? Holland & Sherry? Some one else? It seems to be next impossible to purchase modern fabrics without 'the sheen'. These days even worsted wool has a slight sheen to it, which makes it look cheap and tacky...
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    Single breasted peak lapel ref picture

    >Here ya go. Any idea what year it was made? By the way, you have a good blog
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    Single breasted peak lapel ref picture

    >Another That one has a nice shape. I like the straight edged lapels.
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    Single breasted peak lapel ref picture

    Hello gents I'm having a suit made and am looking for some reference pictures of a single breasted peak lapel suit circa 1930 to the early 1940's. I've looked through the archives, but could use some more material. A while back Marc Chevalier posted a few very clear shots of suits on a...
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    Eastmann Pinks

    http://www.eastmanleather.com/images/Pinksmont.jpg Does anyone own a pair of these? I'm looking at the picture linked to above and to my eye the originals appear to flare out more, starting from right below the waist band. The copies look like they may run straighter. Can anyone give some...
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    Matt Deckard Apparel

    You need to set up a London branch. There are plenty of people in London who would buy a suit and plenty more on the continent. It's easy to get to London from anywhere in Europe (Germany, France etc). I'm not sure if any one aside from Anderson & Sheppard, Henry Poole and a few others can...
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    Appropriate photographer wear?

    I was chatting with Antony Penrose (Lee Millers son) a few weeks back.. They didn't think that this rare "photographers Helmet" was hers and belonged to a Movie Guy who just loaned it for this shot. I can see that being possible as it would be no use when using a Rollie. I read a book...
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    Matt Deckard Apparel

    Is 'Matt Deckard Clothing' a different operation than 'Deckard & Newcastle'?

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