ROYALE Filmwear 2017 Mr White (Altaussee) Jacket
SilverFinger
Brisbane, AustraliaPosts: 280MI6 Agent
Gents,
Just wanted to give you all a quick update on this. I'm sorry to say the lead time for production is slightly longer than I had hoped, the main reason is we're still waiting on the very specific YKK zippers that were chosen. Fortunately, I do have an update, the bulk dyed cashmere/wool blend has been received and I must say (very pleased to say) I'm extremely happy with the colour. The fabric is a 35% cashmere / 65% wool blend, and while sourcing it and custom dyeing has taken quite a bit of time and $ the results will be well worth the wait. At this point I'd like to give a huge shout out and thank you to both Blair (Meesta Bawnd) and Ross (Jared Nomak) who both independently confirmed the colour directly with the original Dior. That was so important to me this time as it can be such a deceptive colour. So, thank you once again gents, for providing me the intel to make it happen this time in the most accurate way possible.
From the colour matching against standard Pantone and RAL colour systems, I was able to produce custom dyed fabric samples that are spot on. It is a tricky colour and I'll elaborate on that... Yes, it is navy, however there is a hint of yellows in it, which when mixed with blues, has the net result of slight green/teal tones, more like a greenish/teal hue at times. Make no mistake it's a beautiful navy, but it's only when you dive so far into the world of colour that you see all the subtle differences. To add to it is that, the cashmere/wool has a 'nap' to it that catches the light differently in varying situations. (It's a minefield) Luckily, however, once I had the cotton fabric sample nailed down for colour, my manufacture computer matches the colour mix from there. (he is a magician / ninja
)
... I've attached the matched cotton fabric sample which was supplied by me to my manufacturer (top) and the final colour of the cashmere wool blend for production (bottom) Note, that because of the 'nap' of the cashmere it is catching a little more light than the flat cotton, but otherwise you can see the colour and tone are correct.
Very happy so far, even moreso once those zippers arrive!!
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Dan.
Just wanted to give you all a quick update on this. I'm sorry to say the lead time for production is slightly longer than I had hoped, the main reason is we're still waiting on the very specific YKK zippers that were chosen. Fortunately, I do have an update, the bulk dyed cashmere/wool blend has been received and I must say (very pleased to say) I'm extremely happy with the colour. The fabric is a 35% cashmere / 65% wool blend, and while sourcing it and custom dyeing has taken quite a bit of time and $ the results will be well worth the wait. At this point I'd like to give a huge shout out and thank you to both Blair (Meesta Bawnd) and Ross (Jared Nomak) who both independently confirmed the colour directly with the original Dior. That was so important to me this time as it can be such a deceptive colour. So, thank you once again gents, for providing me the intel to make it happen this time in the most accurate way possible.
From the colour matching against standard Pantone and RAL colour systems, I was able to produce custom dyed fabric samples that are spot on. It is a tricky colour and I'll elaborate on that... Yes, it is navy, however there is a hint of yellows in it, which when mixed with blues, has the net result of slight green/teal tones, more like a greenish/teal hue at times. Make no mistake it's a beautiful navy, but it's only when you dive so far into the world of colour that you see all the subtle differences. To add to it is that, the cashmere/wool has a 'nap' to it that catches the light differently in varying situations. (It's a minefield) Luckily, however, once I had the cotton fabric sample nailed down for colour, my manufacture computer matches the colour mix from there. (he is a magician / ninja
)... I've attached the matched cotton fabric sample which was supplied by me to my manufacturer (top) and the final colour of the cashmere wool blend for production (bottom) Note, that because of the 'nap' of the cashmere it is catching a little more light than the flat cotton, but otherwise you can see the colour and tone are correct.
Very happy so far, even moreso once those zippers arrive!!
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Dan.
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Along with the colour what other evolutions are you making? Sold mine a while back as the fit just didnt suit me.... But Def up for the improved version if more than just colour....
Mark
1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
I managed to find a good fit, if the sleeves were 1" shorter, it would've been perfect.
If it is possible, please don't forget to remove the stitches at the very bottom of the jacket.
This detail makes all the difference -{ -{ -{
Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
Anything like Snoopy's Happy Dance or Numfar's Dance of Joy?
Okay, yes there are a number of improvements, I poured over the design as much as I could to look for improvements.
1. Firstly, yes the hard hems around the waist and cuffs will be replaced with 'pick-stitching' so there will still be a hem there for the integrity of the structured finish, but it will be fairly invisible with the pick stitching sinking into the nap of the cashmere.
2. The darting on the shoulders will now be more accurate, in that the pleat itself has a surrounding row of stitching which makes the dart / pleat more pronounced.
3. There was a single row of stitching missing from above the front pocket flaps on the first version, this will now be added.
4. I also spent a lot of time on the fit, in consideration of the look we want, there's a few improvements on the fit. This second version will be slightly trimmer in the waist as I felt the first version was a little bit too regular and certainly that was consistent with the feedback.
5. Also, the sleeve fit will better at the elbow, the sleeves came in a little too fitted previously especially at the elbow, when you consider layering underneath. Sleeve fit can easily be tailored down if that didn't apply to you in the V1.
6. The overwhelming feedback on this one was that the sleeves were also a touch too long, the main issue here is that given the design they are very difficult to alter, but again just a touch long, so they will be around an inch shorter than previously, this also extends to the back length, which will also be about an inch shorter.
In reality, all very minor tweaks, but with a jacket this rare it really is a great service that gentlemen with the originals (or access too) would help me out in capturing every last detail... Of course it will never be 100%, but that doesn't mean we can't reach for that. Special shout out and many thanks again to David, Blair and Ross for their valued input on this one.
The above changes are what I have specified, if for some reason there's any change to the final product I will let everyone know before listing them for sale.
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Dan.
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Ross
Same problem here -{
I can't wait!!
Ditto monkey style here too
Heres to v2
1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
Regarding sizing, definitely happy about the smaller waist and I won’t mind the inch shorter sleeves, they were just a hair too long last time. Colour looks fantastic! Your dedication has definitely paid off Dan -{
Me too. I found the arm length perfect last time. Pity the climate is too warm where I am for these type of jackets.
Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
As an owner of the First Run,in my opinion the sleeve lenght was great. Just taken in the waist, like i did by a Tailor would be a good move.
Jacket has now been sold. Waiting to get the V2 now. -{
Bond: “I must be dreaming.”