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Many thanks to all my New York clients for there continued support.
Listed below a few fantastic restaurants that I visited whilst in New York.
PUBLIC
www.public.nyc.com
MINETTA TAVERN
www.minettatavernny.com
INDO CHINE
www.indochine.com
| Journalist Tony Rushmer continues with his account of the bespoke experience with tailor Stuart Lamprell |
"First fittings are far from guaranteed to be a smooth ride for client and tailor. Suffice to say, it's that point in the process when problems are ironed out.
With this being my first full suit with Stuart I was, then, expecting a few teething issues that we'd need to address. Except, I need not have worried.
Stuart's cut looked fantastic. With the coat, I'd asked for some silhoutte with a nipped-in waist and the effect looked amazing. I was really impressed - just as I was with the shoulders and the chest.
I was delighted, too, with how well the coat fitted, especially across the top of the back. The coat felt comfortable with movement - and yet there was no excess drape.
Stuart appeared equally pleased. The beauty of 'baste' stitches allowed him to open up the shoulder a little just so that it could be brought in fractionally.
The debate at this stage was on the length of the coat. We half thought about dropping it a quarter of an inch but on reflection I decided against this on account that it may have a shortening effect on my legs as I'm just over 5ft 10, not 6ft-plus (sadly!)
the other area that we talked through was the positioning of the top button of the two. Stuart wisely pointed out that he'd have it just in line with the 'snap' of where he'd cut the coat narrowest. The symetry made ample sense to me when explained by Stuart.
If we were happy with the coat, we'd earlier been similarly satisfied with the trousers. It was the first time I'd opted for flat front pockets and the appearance was very flattering. Stuart's cut was slimming and there was no puckering either side of the fly and the trousers, visually, looked sharp and stylish. He'd also cut the seat in a way that was favourable to me
I'd explained at the start of commission to Stuart that I didn't want 'fashion' but I did want to look as good as I could without edging towards middle-age 'safe' tailoring. Stuart's work on the trousers conveyed to me that he'd totally understood my mindset and that was very reassuring.
We agreed that the bottoms of the trousers weren't sitting quite 100 per cent but this had more to do with the fact that I had a 'band casaul' shoe on rather than an appropriate Oxford or Brogue.
As regards the waistcoat, Stuart is going to cut me a shawl lapel which should add a twist to the overall effect.
The following day after the first fitting Stuart text me to say that he wants this to be my 'best' suit. I have no doubt it will be, Stuart - no pressure, though! Tony Rushmer is a sports and style writer. |
Dinner suit at an advanced fitting.
Smoking jacket in burgundy silk velvet with satin shawl collar and pocket jetts.
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