Gangrel Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Alvor Portimao, Algarve Portugal on the sea front yesterday. I got a new Blazer 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gangrel Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Today I took a walk in the Harbour at Alvor in the Algarve Portugal. Lovely day with the odd gust of wind. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelAce Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 I studied a particular jacket Crockett wears on several episodes and had it tailor-made, along with a new pair of large straight white pants 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Party_car1 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Amazing ! I know that Howe makes one very similar, but not the same. How did you ever find the correct fabric ? Awesome item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelAce Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, Party_car1 said: Amazing ! I know that Howe makes one very similar, but not the same. How did you ever find the correct fabric ? Awesome item. My tailor has these books filled with fabric samples from multiple colors and patterns so I picked the closest I could find 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Party_car1 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 You did a great job. Looks like all that study time paid off handsomely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiVibe Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 (edited) Hey guys, here’s a Crockett-inspired look I am proud of. It’s a vintage linen Valentino blazer from the 80s, matched with a pink t-shirt, wide linen pants, and canvas Toms. Edited March 24 by MiamiVibe 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicefan7777 Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, MiamiVibe said: Hey guys, here’s a Crockett-inspired look I am proud of. It’s a vintage linen Valentino blazer from the 80s, matched with a pink t-shirt, wide linen pants, and canvas Toms. Looking sharp, and welcome to the Vice family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalci Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 On 3/25/2024 at 12:29 AM, MiamiVibe said: Hey guys, here’s a Crockett-inspired look I am proud of. It’s a vintage linen Valentino blazer from the 80s, matched with a pink t-shirt, wide linen pants, and canvas Toms. Cool outfit ! Welcome to the forum ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelAce Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 On 3/25/2024 at 12:29 AM, MiamiVibe said: Hey guys, here’s a Crockett-inspired look I am proud of. It’s a vintage linen Valentino blazer from the 80s, matched with a pink t-shirt, wide linen pants, and canvas Toms. The jacket kinda makes you look like Rick Astley haha Love the pants though, where did you get them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gangrel Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 On 3/24/2024 at 11:29 PM, MiamiVibe said: Hey guys, here’s a Crockett-inspired look I am proud of. It’s a vintage linen Valentino blazer from the 80s, matched with a pink t-shirt, wide linen pants, and canvas Toms. Great Blazer, Valentino is real quality. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Prince Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 On 3/21/2024 at 9:54 PM, MichaelAce said: I studied a particular jacket Crockett wears on several episodes and had it tailor-made, along with a new pair of large straight white pants I like how this is really sleek. On mine the patch pockets always open up and the shoulders drape differently, so it doesn't look as neat. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kladdagh Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 (edited) On 4/2/2024 at 6:19 PM, Little Prince said: I like how this is really sleek. On mine the patch pockets always open up and the shoulders drape differently, so it doesn't look as neat. Delete, wrong answer Edited April 12 by Kladdagh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Great pieces here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerDurden389 Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 On 3/21/2024 at 4:54 PM, MichaelAce said: I studied a particular jacket Crockett wears on several episodes and had it tailor-made, along with a new pair of large straight white pants That's 1 of my big 4 that I intend to have custom made myself someday. Though I want a brighter/lighter gray, and a regular notch lapel, rather than the shawl. In fact, every jacket I have custom made will have lapels that are more 80's style. For all the jackets I have right now, almost all of them are modern skinny/thin lapels, and I hate it lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerDurden389 Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 Just got these brand new for only $17. Similar to another pair I have but the back half is dark blue/navy. Something a little different but still retains the essence of Vice, IMO. I'm going to an 80's themed costume party in a few weeks, so it'll be fun to test these out with the white suit (as per usual, lol). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pahonu Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 On 4/2/2024 at 9:19 AM, Little Prince said: I like how this is really sleek. On mine the patch pockets always open up and the shoulders drape differently, so it doesn't look as neat. If I might respond to your final comment about the fit of the shoulders. I believe the difference is that the shoulders on your jacket are more heavily constructed, which is the norm actually, but not present here with DJ’s jacket. Notice how it rounds over his shoulders whereas yours comes to more of a point. This is because of the padded lining added in the shoulder by your tailor. DJ’s likely had little to none, so it drapes more like a windbreaker jacket than a constructed one. If it were possible to put both coats on hangers next to each other, the difference would be even more obvious. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Prince Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 2 hours ago, pahonu said: If I might respond to your final comment about the fit of the shoulders. I believe the difference is that the shoulders on your jacket are more heavily constructed, which is the norm actually, but not present here with DJ’s jacket. Notice how it rounds over his shoulders whereas yours comes to more of a point. This is because of the padded lining added in the shoulder by your tailor. DJ’s likely had little to none, so it drapes more like a windbreaker jacket than a constructed one. If it were possible to put both coats on hangers next to each other, the difference would be even more obvious. Sorry for the confusion, I am a different poster and compared my own jacket to that of MichaelAce, and I think that his tailor did a really great job. Here is a showcase of what I mean: On mine the shoulder is rotated outwards, and by changing the slope (right side, just pinned) it looks more like the usual shoulder drape of a jacket. Cheers everyone! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pahonu Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 9 hours ago, Little Prince said: Sorry for the confusion, I am a different poster and compared my own jacket to that of MichaelAce, and I think that his tailor did a really great job. Here is a showcase of what I mean: On mine the shoulder is rotated outwards, and by changing the slope (right side, just pinned) it looks more like the usual shoulder drape of a jacket. Cheers everyone! I didn’t mean to criticize his tailor as it is a beautiful jacket. I was just pointing out that the jacket appears to be more heavily constructed than those worn by DJ on the show. I’m sure his tailor could create an unconstructed jacket without the lining and padding if asked. The unconstructed style was quite distinct to the series at the time. This, along with the t-shirts underneath, the lack of socks, and DJ’s stubble were all quite new and trendy at the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 22 hours ago, Little Prince said: Sorry for the confusion, I am a different poster and compared my own jacket to that of MichaelAce, and I think that his tailor did a really great job. Here is a showcase of what I mean: On mine the shoulder is rotated outwards, and by changing the slope (right side, just pinned) it looks more like the usual shoulder drape of a jacket. Cheers everyone! Fine piece. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelAce Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 On 4/13/2024 at 3:07 AM, pahonu said: I didn’t mean to criticize his tailor as it is a beautiful jacket. I was just pointing out that the jacket appears to be more heavily constructed than those worn by DJ on the show. I’m sure his tailor could create an unconstructed jacket without the lining and padding if asked. The unconstructed style was quite distinct to the series at the time. This, along with the t-shirts underneath, the lack of socks, and DJ’s stubble were all quite new and trendy at the time. Well actually, it is unconstructed, just like I asked ! Nothing in there but light linen Maybe I just have square shoulders ? In which case, I take the compliment 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pahonu Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 5 minutes ago, MichaelAce said: Well actually, it is unconstructed, just like I asked ! Nothing in there but light linen Maybe I just have square shoulders ? In which case, I take the compliment I have very broad shoulders myself. It proves problematic on airliners. I’m not only very tall, but the shoulder width requires me to literally lean in if I’m on the aisle for the drink cart to go by. As far as the jacket tailoring, I would then suggest that the armhole is higher than the one DJ wore or the shoulder of the body is shorter causing the sleeve to sit higher. My mother was quite the amateur tailor, having patterned and constructed suits for my father. I learned quite a bit by default. I’m no expert by any means though. She made me numerous custom fitted shirts when I was a young man. In my teens and 20’s she would ask what new shirts I would like for my birthday. She made me everything from alohas, to guayaberas to dress shirts and more. One year I remember her making me a banded collar dress shirt that was not terribly common, but had a bit of popularity in the 80’s. This was way before the internet where everything is available. I got more than one compliments wearing that one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerDurden389 Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago Haven't really looked around for jackets lately, as I've decided my best bet is to just get the ones I want custom made but I was just looking and found this: https://www.menswearhouse.com/p/paisley-amp-gray-slim-fit-linen-blend-variegated-stripe-sport-coat-tmw-6rpu?CAWELAID=120259610001890283#color=white%26 Kinda reminds me of the one Don wore in "Heart of Darkness": Though once again, these days it's always vertical stripes instead of horizontal. A little outta my price range (at least, for something that isn't exactly the pattern I want), but I'm throwing this out there for any fellow Vicers here that may be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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