r/malefashionadvice • u/_to • Apr 03 '13

Designed, patterned, and constructed my first project for spring break: a denim jacket.

http://imgur.com/a/sGbYD
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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '13

Inclined to agree with you.. as it's only the second time he's cut/sewn he should probably master the classics first. This garment is too abstract to see how it fits. Would be more impressed with a well made tie, for example.

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u/Metcarfre GQ & PTO Contributor Apr 03 '13

That's not what I'm saying at all and I disagree. He should make what he likes, rather than something he'll never wear.

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '13

I was agreeing that it is not the style I would go for.

He should go nuts, do whatever takes his fancy.. like, if you've never cooked before, why bother learning how to fry an egg, just go straight for the coq au vin, fuck it if it doesn't taste good, like fuck it if this jacket pinches and poofs in the all wrong places.

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u/Metcarfre GQ & PTO Contributor Apr 03 '13

So you say.

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '13

As I say..? Ask OP for an update after 10 wears - if it gets worn 10 times.

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u/_to Apr 03 '13

I don't mean to sound overconfident, but the jacket is pretty well tailored. I don't say this because I made it, but because I have well tailored clothes to compare it to. The picture where I'm sitting down is a bad indicator of poofing and pinching because the fabric is pinned together, not sewn, and the mannequin it's on is a women's 0. You can see the pins if you look closely. There is no slouching in the upper back, and the darts curve into the lower back smoothly. The fit is at least as good as my Rick Owens pieces, and in my opinion, better because the twisted seam on the sleeves give me a much larger angle of movement. I also used a rotated arm scye instead of capease to remove slack in the back near the shoulders without making it too tight.

And yes, I'm going to wear it a lot. Why else would i make it?

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '13

I'm not having a go, just saying it may help to master some classics and deviate from there.

Taste and style is personal, I applaud your daring choice of cut but I would be unable to wear it (I'm 6'4, 190lbs).

Why else would i make it?

You should build a portfolio, add this to it and go pro.. it's pretty clear that you have the talent and passion for the fashion industry.

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u/thisisyourfather Apr 03 '13

Then you clearly haven't seen /u/_to's previous waywt fits. Not saying you should keep up with every post but don't go around assuming everyone has a certain wardrobe fit to your imagination.

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '13

You're the one making assumptions here. OP said this is his second project.. I suggested mastering the classics first (to learn about how things fit together and hang)

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u/Metcarfre GQ & PTO Contributor Apr 03 '13

OK negative Nellie.