To begin my research on tailors i start with Timothy Everest, he was mentioned in the first week's class and the work we particularly discussed was the cycling suit. 
TECHNICAL DRAWING
it was Designed for the sartorially-minded city rider. the suit was inspired by gentleman riders of the 1930s the suit is the result of a 12-month collaboration between Rapha and Timothy Everest, the renowned Savile Row tailor. The finished product, a jacket, waistcoat and trousers or plus fours, is characterized by its elegant tailoring and luxury finishing, a formal suit that is at home in the boardroom as it is in on the bike.
ILLUSTRATION FOR THE JACKET---Pink details. love it.
The front flipped up so it doesn't get in the way of riding. Pink lining too.
ABOUT THE FABRIC
His choice of fabric for the Rapha suit is an inspired one. Made in Britain, the luxury wool has a traditional Prince of Wales check but has been created using nanotechnology to produce a material which, in addition to looking good, is extremely water and stain resistant. It is also highly versatile, keeping the wearer cool in summer and warm in winter.
Feature-wise, the suit is packed with innovations for on-the-bike practicality and comfort. A ‘storm collar’ fastens at the jacket’s neck to keep out the elements, while the bottoms can be buttoned inside the front
pockets to prevent them flapping when riding.
The jacket also has an ‘action back’, a shoulder pleat similar to those found in shooting jackets, and which allows for extra reach on the bike.
The cuffs can be turned to down to provide better protection for the hands and the undersides of both collar and sleeves are pink, a contemporary twist that also makes the rider more visible.
The suit is a fully bespoke garment, £3500 for a 3piece and there is a limited number available.
- PINK PIPING?
- Why there's a side pocket with invisiable zip?
This is great Vanessa, but of course I like it, it's Timothy Everest, it's about bike riding and tailoring.... But now you MUST expand your research, take it further... Investigate.... What appeals to you.
ReplyDeleteI know you've taken a military jacket for your deconstruction, why don't you look more deeply into the plethora of tailoring in military uniforms? There's a lot of material in the library on this. A japanese one in particular that is very cool.