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Hi, This casual sport coat caught my eye. It's made of silk, which would be a first for me. I'm wondering whether there's anything special I need to be aware of because of the material. While I guess it depends on the thickness, would this likely be for spring/fall? Also, what color shirt...

Gents, My first post here -- thanks in advance for your thoughts. I'm having a tux custom made. I don't love the shiny look of satin but unfortunately the tailor doesn't feel comfortable working with grosgrain (I realize your first advice may be to find a different tailor, but let's just...

After many years of having a white linnen folded pocket hankerchief in my suit pocket, my mother in law declared that they look "cheap" and that a silk would be better adornment. That was just as she handed over a handful of silks of various colors. Some questions... What colors do i wear and...

Here are the prints, but I think some of the solids and the random qualities of the designs in their non-print silk are just as nice.https://www.samhober.com/thai-printed-silk-pocket-squares

Gentlemans, I would like to Ask You about adresses in Paris, near Place Vendome, where I may buy good quality pocket squares at reasonable prices. I think, that good price would be 20-30 euros per piece. Of course I'm also interested in lower prices, if only quality would be acceptable. I...

I was looking at a Zegna Su Misura suit made from this blend: 52% Mohair 24% Wool 24% Silk. Anyone familiar with the hand of such fabrics? Worried about the sheen and the feel (may be very stiff). Can anyone tell me how the fabric drapes - is it similar to an all wool or wool/cashmere suit or...

Hi forum! Been trolling a while and finally signed up to ask the following question: I patented a novel necktie design and am interested in purchasing woven silk fabric to begin production of the ties. Local fabric stores in DC such as G Street Fabric have a number of fabrics but not in the...

Hello all -- Anyone happen to know which fabric would make a more comfortable summer suit, assuming lining and all other factors are equal? 1) 60% wool, 35% mohair, 5% silk or 2) 85% wool, 15% mohair I am inclined to say #1 due to the higher mohair content, but I'm not sure what...

Here's the story, I need a new white handkerchief because the one which I currenty use is a bit too small. I was hesitating between a Turnbull & Asser one which retails for £40 and a Hermes one which retails at £90. In my extravagance I would choose Hermes since they are reputated for their...

Andy and Anyone Who Can Offer Some Insight... I have been recently reading about the various weights and types silk fabrics used to produce neckties by companies ranging from Brooks Brothers to Hermes to Jcrew. I still have several questions. - What weight silks are generally preferred for...

I'm looking to purchase a woman’s silk scarf of exceptional quality as a very special gift. Can anyone make a recommendation? Thank you.

I have a unique opportunity. I am in Thailand for another couple of weeks and right across the street from our hotel is a tailor. I approached him about making a suit for me and don't know what kind of fabric I should get it made out of. He has microfiber and 100% Thai silk as well as some...

I'm thinking of buying some silk dress shirts but I thought it would be helpful to know the advantages and disadvantages of silk over cotton. I assume that silk shirts would be more expensive in general than their cotton counterparts, but I'm also wondering if they would trap more heat than...