Coat

Acrylic is a synthetic (man-made) material; it is a petroleum-based thermoplastic. Wool is a natural, protein fiber which is sourced from sheep’s fleece. Wool is warm, highly textured, and moisture-wicking. Acrylic is versatile, durable, and easy to care for. How can you tell the difference between wool and acrylic? You can tell the difference between […]

Made-to-measure garments always involve some form of standardization in the pattern and manufacturing, whereas bespoke tailoring is entirely made from scratch based on a customer’s specifications with far more attention to minute fit details and using multiple fittings during the construction process. Is bespoke and made-to-measure the same? Bespoke tailors draw a unique paper pattern […]

Based on the above definitions, wool is considered water-repellent, not waterproof, due to wools’ natural lanolin coating. Where does this lanolin coating come from? Sheep naturally produce a waxy substance called lanolin. The lanolin helps the sheep shed water from their coats and protects them from the environment. Is it OK to wear wool coat […]

Custom tailoring (offered by Senszio) The tailor won’t modify base patterns in case they miss some individual detail of your body. For bespoke suits, pattern-making goes beyond just measurements. With custom tailoring, there’s an initial consultation to take measurements and another when your suit has been made. Is tailored the same as bespoke? The tailor […]

The definition of bespoke is clothing made-to-order or the making of custom clothing. A shirt that is made-to-order and sewn for its wearer is an example of something that would be described as bespoke. What does bespoke mean in business? Bespoke manufacturing means a business that provides a customized product or service, in accordance with […]

While bespoke furniture is designed and manufactured as a completely unique, standalone piece, custom furniture takes a pre-existing design, and alters specific elements based on your style preferences. What are custom made suits called? The term bespoke describes something that is custom made for you and you only based on your individual specifications. Although not […]

Bespoke clothing is more expensive because of how many hours it takes to make by hand, the time it takes to do the fittings and the high quality, luxurious fabrics used. There is a substantial difference in cost between the two different processes. Why is bespoke so expensive? Typically made using cloth that costs at […]

Today, bespoke (literally meaning), ‘to speak for itself‘ is the epitome of luxury. This term in fashion originated among the tailors of London’s Savile Row, where cloth for custom-made suits was said to ‘be spoken’ for, or reserved for an exclusive client. What is a bespoke brand? Bespoke clothing is custom-made clothing. It is not […]

It’s typical for an entry-level bespoke garment to start at over $2000, whereas you can theoretically spend over $10,000 if you get a handmade three-piece suit made from a high-end, specialty fabric. On average, bespoke suits cost between $3000-$5000. How much is a tailored coat? Well, funnily enough, it’s about the same as a regular […]

Yes you can wash both wool and cashmere in the washing machine. This is also the simplest method. Most front loader washing machines today have a gentle cycle or even a specific wool wash cycle. How do you wash wool and cashmere in the washing machine? How to Machine-Wash Wool and Cashmere Clothes Place Item […]

While wool comes from sheep, cashmere comes from goats: cashmere goats, pashmina goats, and some other breeds. The fibers are also referred to as “cashmere wool,” which can be confusing. A good way to think about it is that all cashmere is wool, but not all wool is cashmere. Is cashmere pure wool? Unlike most […]

crooked. The place-name Crombie was originally derived from the Gaelic term “crom,” which means “crooked.” The Cromarty variant probably hails from Cromarty, a burgh of barony, sea-port, and parish, in the county of Ross and Cromarty, 175 miles from Edinburgh. What does Crombie mean? crookedScottish:: habitational name from any of the places called Crombie in […]

Polyester. While polyester is fine when mixed with other fabrics, coats made of mostly polyester won’t stand up to the cold. Additionally, polyester isn’t breathable and may leave you sweaty if the temperature randomly goes up, or if you have to do a strenuous outdoor activity like shoveling. Is polyester good for a coat? Both […]

Try pairing a blue coat with black skinny pants for a seriously chic ensemble. A blue coat and black wide leg pants combined together are a total eye candy for those who love classy combinations. Wear a blue coat and black jeans for a killer getup. What does a blue coat go with? Blue blazer […]

Zouaves: the volunteer regiments wearing red or striped baggy trousers, short jackets, sashes, and fez hats or turbans were inspired by the French Zouaves who fought in North Africa in the middle of the 19th century. Which Union soldiers wore red pants? Tracing a soldier The 146th was one of the union regiments who styled […]

A grey trench coat is an excellent layering piece for a lighter colored suit, like beige or pale blue in the spring. You can also use a dark grey or charcoal trench coat to pair with dark suits (black, navy) or create a monochromatic effect with a grey suit in a different shade – this […]

Instead, the three gold stars he wore every day in Confederate uniform were the equivalent of his last rank in the Union Army, a colonel, despite being named one of the Confederacy’s first five general officers. Why was the Confederate uniform gray? Old hunters and Indian fighters of the pre-Civil War era wore blue or […]

At the time of the American Civil War, the usefulness of camouflage was not generally recognized. Gray was chosen for Confederate uniforms because gray dye could be made relatively cheaply and it was the standard uniform color of the various State Militias. Why did Confederates choose GREY? Old hunters and Indian fighters of the pre-Civil […]

the Confederates. Uniforms and clothing worn by Union and Confederate Soldiers During the Civil War. The two sides are often referred to by the color of their official uniforms, blue for the Union, gray for the Confederates. Who wore grey in the Civil War? the Confederate ArmyAs the war dragged on, that changed. The soldiers […]

Union Uniforms The Union uniform consisted of a dark blue wool coat with light blue trousers and a dark cap called a forage cap. They typically wore shoes that went up to their ankles called “brogans”. The coat often had bright buttons that sometimes indicated the rank of the soldier or what state they represented. […]