In Paris this week, seeing a few lovely people at Cifonelli, Camps de Luca, Caron and Mes Chaussettes. Again with the Cs.
The Camps de Luca suit needs one more fitting, while the Cifonelli overcoat is almost ready, even if it’s not cold enough to wear it yet. The latter has been a year in the making so particularly excited about it. I’d like to say the waiting makes it sweeter, but I’d be lying.
Pictured, button selection at Camps de Luca. Three shades of grey horn, plus brown/grey, blue horn, green horn, polished and matte, then there’s corozo and wood. Love the French attention to finishing.
Enjoy Paris Simon.
Quick question – Does Cifonelli produce shirts in-house, or do they send shirt orders to another French maker?
Another maker
Hello Simon. I have a DB suit in a 38R and a number of people have told me the jacket is too long. How long should a suit jacket be in order to look as good as possible?
It depends on style, but there are also several rules of thumb – it should be halfway down your thumb, or half the total length of the suit from collar to trouser hem. Bear in mind that most RTW jackets today are cut far too short. At the very least, it should cover your posterior
Hi Simon,
I’ve dropped you and email, but I’m guessing it’s gone straight to spam. Are these horn buttons available to buy directly? I need a bunch for a suit and I’m struggling to find anything in the UK.
Regards,
Tom
Hey Tom,
I’m afraid not, no. Tailors source their own and in some cases commission them themselves, as an additional attraction of bespoke. Have you tried button shops in London, such as the Button Queen?
Cheers Simon, I have tried BQ, but they are out of stock and don’t know when they might get some more. Don’t know of any other London stores which have hand made horn buttons.
Regards,
Tom
I’ll get you a list of other places to try. I wouldn’t worry about them being hand-cut though. They tend to be a little rustic, although charming on a country jacket
You may also try Bernstein and Banley, they are the leading providers of trimmings to tailors and also sell online. Selection is decent, though they may not have three colours in grey!
Thank you kindly Simon / Omar, I’ve had a look at B&B and they do carry a pretty good range in normal prices. There’s no rush so I’ll wait for Simon’s list and the decide.
Regards,
Tom
Hey Tom,
Some I’d suggest you look at in central London: DM Buttons, MacCulloch & Wallis, Morplan, Barnett Lawson Trimmings, Kleins, VV Rouleaux.
They are all haberdashers, with varying ranges of buttons.
Simon
Massive thanks Simon, will check them out next weekend.
Regards,
Tom