new jacket...opinions?

[rondo]

Actually MacL, my beard is pulled into a ponytail in these pics. I do that when I ride my Motorcycle or am working in the kitchen. I still have the full 13 or so inches. The next jacket in this cut will black wool or black velvet or silk. They have a few more traditional cuts that might be more like an Argyle or a Wallace. For my purposes in testing the performance of the company in question and the quality of the product, and as an experiment with the Mandarin cut I am quite pleased.
Rondo

[LitTrog]

Actually MacL, my beard is pulled into a ponytail in these pics.

I noticed that, and I think your beard makes a lovely non-traditional tie.

After the pleasure of your company at the Tilted Kilt, I know you eschew the strict constraints of traditional wear. This baby fits that bill wonderfully. I would choose different fabrics for my own, but a big fan of the cut. Thrilled to hear that you're happy with it!

[Bugbear]

I suggest barbarian fur for the cuffs and lapels, Rondo, and split your beard into a trifork.

[cable scot]

Rondo,
First,as to Bugbear's suggestion *** but you need an ax insted of a dirk.
Second, I like the cut and the collar,I think it would work as a formal jacket,my choice would be a colored velvet or wool,but that may be a bit "over the top."

Regards
Andy

[rondo]

Okay, I've lived with it for a few days and here is what I think:
1. It won't dress up to black tie standards [black corduroy might but not the brown]
2. It works well for less formal evening wear.
3. It can be worn during the day but is probably too formal for casual day wear [but I'm going to wear it anyway]
4. Seems odd the folks that thought it looked German...its definitely Mandarin/Nehru [to my eye]

The look has grown on me...I feel quite comfortable in the jacket and confidence is key, I think. So, for the time being this is my look...love it? hate it? its all cool as far as I'm concerned. Thanks for the feedback guys, I appreciate all the replies.
Rondo

[CMcG]

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4. Seems odd the folks that thought it looked German...its definitely Mandarin/Nehru [to my eye]

To my eye what makes it look more German than Asian are the brown material, and the facings in a contrasting colour. Do a Google search for "trachten jacket" and you'll see what I mean, but here is an image and a link of what your jacket makes me think of:

http://www.country-online.com/produc...07/language/en


It's hard to explain why a Mandarin/Nehru is different... either way, your jacket is really snazzy and unique. It isn't a trachten jacket, maybe just resembles one

[rondo]

Colin, I see what you mean...I may chose different fabrics for the next one but I am pleased with the jacket. I am sure I will enjoy wearing it very much. To 95% of the population they won't know this from an argyle or nehru or a foul weather jacket...lol. Lit, thanks. Looking forward to my next visit to the "Mile High" and throwing back a few drams.
Rondo

[Alan H]

I like the style of the jacket quite well.... and cordueroy works just fine, too...to my eyes. I also am not sure about the satin facings combined with the cordueroy, as other have said. "Germanic"? I don't see it, but hey, no biggie.

This would probably look fantastic with a "contemporary" kilt like a Freedom kilt, R-Kilt, an X-Kilt that you made, or a UK.

[CMcG]

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This would probably look fantastic with a "contemporary" kilt like a Freedom kilt, R-Kilt, an X-Kilt that you made, or a UK.

That sounds like a good idea. Rondo? Can you make it happen?

[rondo]

I have the XKilt instructions and the materials, just haven't had time to put it together yet.
Rondo