tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post7096583884576199638..comments2024-03-19T14:51:21.425-04:00Comments on The Trad: Mercer & Son's Buffalo Bill Ginghamtintinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13652066200071703445noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-84397102251788202522010-12-10T15:04:55.136-05:002010-12-10T15:04:55.136-05:00Fred-
I brought the Hamilton shirt to David's...Fred- <br />I brought the Hamilton shirt to David's attention and he wrote me back,<br /><br />"Interesting. <br />I suppose some people buy only if an item is cheap. Others will buy only if it is expensive. Neither one may understand the real value of what they've purchased."tintinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652066200071703445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-37244423521421078972010-12-09T22:15:31.526-05:002010-12-09T22:15:31.526-05:00Hi again Tintin,
That put it in perspective. What...Hi again Tintin,<br /><br />That put it in perspective. What a rip at Hamilton 1883...caveat emptor. It reminds me of your expression about PS in which you state " Paul ' hands up Stuart"... thx again tintin and I Just noticed all the typograhicals in my previous missive. My apologies. <br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />FredAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-82128116718471002902010-12-09T16:18:17.217-05:002010-12-09T16:18:17.217-05:00This'll make you feel even better about David&...This'll make you feel even better about David's shirts: <br /><br />http://www.hamilton1883.com/our_shirts/red_gingham.html<br /><br />Hamilton's version of dried blood in S,M,L, & XL for $225. I hear they're selling fur sinks as well.tintinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652066200071703445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-38917727002170987832010-12-09T13:35:10.782-05:002010-12-09T13:35:10.782-05:00Hi Tintin,
I have had 2 shirts made by David Merc...Hi Tintin,<br /><br />I have had 2 shirts made by David Mercer and really liked them both, especially the collar and overall fit. I also ordered the oversized gingham you featured. thx !!!<br /><br />Also agree that David Mercer is a claas act and great person with to do business.<br /><br />FredAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-6050318207017833052010-12-09T07:21:56.708-05:002010-12-09T07:21:56.708-05:00a good updraft and you could take fight with that ...a good updraft and you could take fight with that collar - i like it though1land2tshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03990495588708232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-71782224672957713682010-12-05T16:10:23.315-05:002010-12-05T16:10:23.315-05:00I will confirm that Mercer & Sons make a beaut...I will confirm that Mercer & Sons make a beautiful shirt. A small indulgence but well worth it. Mr Mercer (David) is courteous and helpful; a gentleman with whom it is a pleasure to do business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-77570697252201794572010-12-04T11:17:10.738-05:002010-12-04T11:17:10.738-05:00With striped cloths, I think matching sleeve to yo...With striped cloths, I think matching sleeve to yoke patterns is highly desirable, but with plaids I am very much against it. It just looks too gimmicky some how with an unbroken swath of plaid pattern arm to arm.Oyster Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-18792442403016242032010-12-04T10:00:50.712-05:002010-12-04T10:00:50.712-05:00I can see the appeal of the shirt when cutting tre...I can see the appeal of the shirt when cutting trees down or lounging on the Maine shore but it's not exactly the sort of shirt you wear with a tie. Seriously it's great looking shirt, but loose the tie.Brummagem Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998868549766033751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-55667293992766961932010-12-04T00:43:54.604-05:002010-12-04T00:43:54.604-05:00Soon as the Christmas bonus rolls in, Mercer is at...Soon as the Christmas bonus rolls in, Mercer is at the top of the list for ways to blow it.Giuseppehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11582043853388196139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-65431807547454254632010-12-03T19:33:36.852-05:002010-12-03T19:33:36.852-05:00Those are good looking new labels. Nice factory sh...Those are good looking new labels. Nice factory shots as well. <br /><br />"a shirt should have some sail to it."<br /><br />Couldn't agree more.Charlie G.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-62590474752380604092010-12-03T19:28:21.580-05:002010-12-03T19:28:21.580-05:00The whole ensemble is fantastic! Perfect look and...The whole ensemble is fantastic! Perfect look and amble -- <br /><br />Don't call it "blood red"!Silk Regimentalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08977677279524351735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-64443894484946392532010-12-03T19:21:24.375-05:002010-12-03T19:21:24.375-05:00A good gingham is irresistible.A good gingham is irresistible.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-48198781450002035442010-12-03T18:46:01.173-05:002010-12-03T18:46:01.173-05:00Dried Blood - what a fantastic description. I love...Dried Blood - what a fantastic description. I love the over-size gingham, too. Simpler. Cleaner. All good. (And I would never have thought of a tacky restaurant's tablecloth...)Alice Olivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726631444593912661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-49641626706507731032010-12-03T18:34:33.920-05:002010-12-03T18:34:33.920-05:00Plaid and plaid? Giuseppe will love it.
The shirt...Plaid and plaid? Giuseppe will love it.<br /><br />The shirt material alone has all the fuzziness requisite for ADG to love it, though if he were to get a shirt made out of this material, he'd probably want it skewed so that the plaid runs diagonally.Family Mannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-32377492779617787892010-12-03T17:53:29.127-05:002010-12-03T17:53:29.127-05:00Anon- No offense taken. My left arm is a half inch...Anon- No offense taken. My left arm is a half inch shorter than my right. <br /><br />David will not allow me to come up until things slow down. I asked him if he would take some pics of my shirt being made. <br /><br />I'm not the guy to ask about how baggy Mercer shirts are. But even if you're a slim guy a shirt should have some sail to it. I have always preferred a Brooks Makers cut. Even when I had a 30 waist. By the way, you won't look so dated in pictures 20 years from now when no one will remember who Thom Browne was.tintinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652066200071703445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-63006080213195955222010-12-03T17:45:57.449-05:002010-12-03T17:45:57.449-05:00Good looking shirt so Fa La La La La.........
Vale...Good looking shirt so Fa La La La La.........<br />Valentines good too!<br />L.La Maison Fouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823093111074286855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-4202241763774921792010-12-03T17:34:05.287-05:002010-12-03T17:34:05.287-05:00It looks like you actually visited Mercer up in Ma...It looks like you actually visited Mercer up in Maine. More details about the shop would be interesting (at least to a shirt-nerd). <br /><br />Do you order any other customizations on your Mercers? (No offense, but I don't see you going for "slim jim" option or putting a smaller body on a given neck size.) I think some people are scared off by the purported "baggier" cut of the Mercer shirt, which I think is actually exaggerated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-1841361130403319632010-12-03T17:01:54.117-05:002010-12-03T17:01:54.117-05:00Anon- My old boss owned the two in Chicago. No w...Anon- My old boss owned the two in Chicago. No wonder I can't spell it. <br /><br />Anon- The belt came from Cordings in London. The pant is canvas and was designed by Avery Lucas. Made in the US. Beautiful cut.tintinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652066200071703445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-90025850776296292902010-12-03T16:54:53.264-05:002010-12-03T16:54:53.264-05:00(At the risk of upstaging the shirt) I really like...(At the risk of upstaging the shirt) I really like the surcingle and the canvas trou- can you divulge your source for these as well?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-39085161619091398532010-12-03T16:51:23.863-05:002010-12-03T16:51:23.863-05:00That's the form more than the collar. Things g...That's the form more than the collar. Things get worse with a tie.<br /><br />It's difficult to tie a tie without getting all kinds of crap going wrong with the collar. I'm not a window dresser -- although I play one at work.tintinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652066200071703445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-80111953541272142982010-12-03T16:50:00.641-05:002010-12-03T16:50:00.641-05:00P.J. Clarke's, not Clark's.P.J. Clarke's, not Clark's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-73366195914029168802010-12-03T16:25:47.201-05:002010-12-03T16:25:47.201-05:00beautiful collar but it looks like it's sticki...beautiful collar but it looks like it's sticking up. is that just the camera angle?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com