lord_whimsy ([info]lord_whimsy) wrote,
@ 2008-02-04 14:11:00
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BLUE (VELVET) MONDAY

P and I spent last evening in Manhattan with friends Tom, Thomas, Jackie and Fairy Clothmothers Seyta and Ellen of Duchess, who are in town this week to service their East Coast clientele. Last night, they bestowed upon me an incredible gift: this eminently louche midnight blue velvet suit--something I have dreamed of owning for years. I immediately took it out on the town, and strolled throughout the chilly East Village without so much as a shiver--bloody things things are cozy! You don't even feel like you're wearing something so restrictive as a suit. Needless to say I'm over the moon; I might sleep in it tonight...



Cloth-covered buttons, flapless pockets, bright paprika liner!



Ladies: did I mention they are now doing suits for you as well? I saw a couple velvet three-pieces with the most playful liner patterns--florals, etc. You really should look into them.

Rockers: they are also doing skin-tight denim three-piece suits as well (one of which you may see on television soon, I'm told). If you're gonna sterilize yourself by way of tight, hot nethers, this is the way to go. Good fun!

And of course, they are still making lovely, dignified duds for down-to-earth dudes: nice, subdued pinstripes, classic cuts, and a minimum-risk fit.

The Duchess gals will be at The Gershwin all week. Thank you, Seyta and Ellen!

Love,
W


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[info]lifeismagic
2008-02-04 08:14 pm UTC (link)
absolutely fantastic.

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[info]that_cad
2008-02-04 08:51 pm UTC (link)
Sir, I kneel before you, defeated.

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[info]electricwitch
2008-02-04 08:54 pm UTC (link)
Oh, curses. I want a three-piece velvet suit so very very badly. Now I feel sad.

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[info]trini_naenae
2008-02-04 08:56 pm UTC (link)
Of course, now I have to remind myself that I'm saving money for Italy.

The suits on the website are still very tempting.

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[info]swirlychick
2008-02-04 10:36 pm UTC (link)
ooooh-la-la!

That lining is just a splash of fabulousness!

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[info]lord_whimsy
2008-02-04 10:50 pm UTC (link)
Gives it a sporty twist, doesn't it?

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[info]ngakmafaery
2008-02-04 10:51 pm UTC (link)
...and some day, sir, you will wear it with the neckline open, and will keep those photos for yourself...

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[info]flying_squid
2008-02-04 11:26 pm UTC (link)
How coincidental - I was reading about Satie and his Velvet Gentleman phase last night and thinking, "Ah, I'd like to have a phase of that!"

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[info]lord_whimsy
2008-02-05 04:25 am UTC (link)
After he died, they found seven velvet suits in his closet. Never had anyone over his apartment, I recall. Also had a large deck of small cards upon which he drew buildings, I think. Am I close?

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[info]flying_squid
2008-02-05 05:35 am UTC (link)
Yes, but he also wore these suits in public, after he stopped dressing in a "priestly" fashion and coming across some money from his writings. One thing they did not expect to see though was his unending collection of umbrellas, most of which were never used.

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[info]facesandstreets
2008-02-05 01:10 am UTC (link)
Truly breathtaking. A phenomenal suit to own!

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Nice shade of blue
[info]mrscally
2008-02-05 01:48 am UTC (link)
I must let out a sigh. It is a magnificent suit. Sadly, since I am on the more figured side I think would only look strange in such an ensemble. The trousers would be crushed instantly, I could never sit down. I could also be wrong.

But your suit reminds me that I need to inquire on the status of a green velvet smoking jacket I ordered some time ago. the tailor has yet to call me about looking at swatches. Thankfully, the more I wait, and the more I exercise, with luck the smaller my measurements may be.

On an unrelated note, I was looking at some vintage items and started think about piping as a detail, your thoughts.

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Re: Nice shade of blue
[info]lord_whimsy
2008-02-05 05:43 am UTC (link)
Green smoking jacket? Nice. Shawl lapels? You need trousers in a dark black-blue plaid to go with it.

Piping? Don't have much experience with it, but I've seen it done well in a monochromatic manner (black wool jacket/black satin piping). I doubt going a la The Prisoner would be a very wise move, but there are always exceptions.

Edited at 2008-02-05 05:46 am UTC

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Re: Nice shade of blue
[info]pymander
2008-02-05 04:01 pm UTC (link)
I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed, or numbered! My piping is my own.

(Many apologies to Mr McGoohan.)

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Re: Nice shade of blue
[info]mrscally
2008-02-05 05:12 pm UTC (link)
The lapels went without saying. I was considering some fine silver piping, but probably not going to go for it. I'll definite post pics when the jacket is finished.

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Re: Nice shade of blue
[info]mrscally
2008-02-05 09:02 pm UTC (link)
Also, one of my favorite series. Lots of colour...sign, they don't make television like they used to.

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[info]bifteck
2008-02-05 03:46 am UTC (link)
GOOD LORD will you please notify us when you will next be in one of the boroughs? Much thanks, M.

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[info]lord_whimsy
2008-02-05 05:38 am UTC (link)
I will. Last night was not intended to be the outing it became--kept running into people we knew by chance. Haven't been in the city since last we saw you, actually.

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[info]bifteck
2008-02-05 12:12 pm UTC (link)
Well, that's fun! Looking forward to next time.

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[info]razz
2008-02-05 04:28 am UTC (link)
Such a lovely blossom, for sure!

Speaking of which, have you seen Keita Kawasaki's work? Beware the site--music pops out in an alarming fashion in the most unsuspecting times. I kinda like it!

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[info]butterflyrobert
2008-02-05 11:13 pm UTC (link)
My own midnight blue velvet suit was fine to sleep in. I love the choice of shirt and accessories, by the way.

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[info]andsaca369
2008-02-06 10:33 am UTC (link)
I think it's love. Look at that liner!

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suit allure!
[info]olorinnyc
2008-02-17 03:04 am UTC (link)
one word...YUM!

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Re: Mistake
[info]lord_whimsy
2008-03-13 02:50 pm UTC (link)
Oh, no harm done, I'd say--the more love spread around, the better!

(Haven't talked to Cator in a while. Wonder how he's doing...probably just fabulously, knowing him!)

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