He is a quality craftsman, and I'm sure his shirts our outstanding. But did anyone else notice the shirt he has on, what a horrible fit, unless he just had lunch at a oriental buffet and got a tad bloated before the interview. His shirt is way to tight and gaping.
For all of you nay sayers please consider, the man has been in business for over 30 years. If he didn't know what he was talking about his business would have tanked a long time ago.
Alex has definitely influenced the way I look at dress shirts.
He mentioned that his collar has 30 stitches per inch compared to the 6 of the ready to wear? That's not a good thing though. If the stitching is stronger than the fabric, the fabric will rip and not the stitches... you want about 8-10 stitches per inch.
Not entirely correct, sir. 18-22 inches is used in the finest shirts, take this as a fact. 30 seems like a lot, I would like to see it implemented, but I'm sure its done.
He is only partly right, he said that the cloth will rip. Only if the stitching is too tight and the fabric is cheap it will rip easily. So you are definately correct. If you have good cotton and good stitching, you'll have a shirt with seams that will last forever.
Agreed, but we are talking about one of the very best custom shirtmakers in the world AND the head moderator at a fashion forum, so I think he could have gotten the tie right! That said, I was just poking fun at Alex, who I have the utmost respect for.
A lot of modern ties are a little long even for me. I stand 6'1 and I'd have to use a Windsor (which I don't like) for most of them to fall at a decent length just above the belt. This is why my vintage ties (50" and 52" about) are my favourites. :)
You obviously haven't been to Jermyn st in Picadilly - so get off the grass - American just make me laugh - can't even begin to understand
edwardtagg 1 month ago
He is a quality craftsman, and I'm sure his shirts our outstanding. But did anyone else notice the shirt he has on, what a horrible fit, unless he just had lunch at a oriental buffet and got a tad bloated before the interview. His shirt is way to tight and gaping.
BigTerKC 8 months ago
For all of you nay sayers please consider, the man has been in business for over 30 years. If he didn't know what he was talking about his business would have tanked a long time ago.
Alex has definitely influenced the way I look at dress shirts.
CrankyOldBatt 9 months ago
this may sound stupid but this guy is my hero, in a modern world he refuses to be rushed. admire that greatly.
jlumley 2 years ago 11
He mentioned that his collar has 30 stitches per inch compared to the 6 of the ready to wear? That's not a good thing though. If the stitching is stronger than the fabric, the fabric will rip and not the stitches... you want about 8-10 stitches per inch.
thecostumer 2 years ago
Not entirely correct, sir. 18-22 inches is used in the finest shirts, take this as a fact. 30 seems like a lot, I would like to see it implemented, but I'm sure its done.
martydrooo 2 years ago
He is only partly right, he said that the cloth will rip. Only if the stitching is too tight and the fabric is cheap it will rip easily. So you are definately correct. If you have good cotton and good stitching, you'll have a shirt with seams that will last forever.
pedanpontif 2 years ago
So, let me see if I have this right? Originality and quality? Quality and originality? Sounds good to me!
gdcleanfun 2 years ago
Agreed, but we are talking about one of the very best custom shirtmakers in the world AND the head moderator at a fashion forum, so I think he could have gotten the tie right! That said, I was just poking fun at Alex, who I have the utmost respect for.
vote4tom 3 years ago
Clearly he is an expert at shirtmaking and this video very informative, but the tie? A little long Alex!
vote4tom 3 years ago
A lot of modern ties are a little long even for me. I stand 6'1 and I'd have to use a Windsor (which I don't like) for most of them to fall at a decent length just above the belt. This is why my vintage ties (50" and 52" about) are my favourites. :)
jovantheun1337 3 years ago