London, Tweed, and Thomas Farthing

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[@stevezytveld6585]

Thank you, this was lovely. My theory of dress in a post-pandemic world - There's going to be an upwell in people who want to dress up; who want to fly their colours. We've watched the Cos Tube Community create an awful lot of formal wear over the past year. I'm thinking it's only a matter of time until people start wearing them to the grocery store. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@henryw.elliott499 Yeah. I'm really hoping we don't have to lockdown again...

[@dandysmecatholique]

@@henryw.elliott499 it ends when we say it ends.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Wonderful. I am glad you got that in before a potential lockdown...

[@FancyFellaRDR2]

Ah yes the greatest classic men's fashion KZbin channel

[@lorisewsstuff1607]

I grew up in the American Bible belt in the 60's and 70's as did my husband. Our parents and grandparents embraced polyester fabric and fast fashion. All the young boys were crammed into ill-fitting, uncomfortable suits every Sunday and forced to sit in sweltering churches for hours. The suits were viewed as torture devices and the boys grew up to hate them. I have only seen my husband in suits twice in over 30 years of marriage which makes me sad because he looks great in a suit. Mostly I see younger men wearing suits since more comfortable natural fibers have become popular again. When one of my sons asked for a suit as a birthday gift I was thrilled. Like his dad he looks great in a suit. As long as there are wonderful shops like Farthing's I have hope for the future of the suit.

[@eriche8870]

Very well said. I’d rather have 1 and 2 suit that both comfortable and made from quality fabric, saved my money to afford it that have multiple cheap clothing that someone would end up not hardly using it.

[@obamalastname34]

Polyester🤮

[@SR-ob3wn]

One set of my grandparents were born in 1908 and 1910 respectively. I have pictures of my grandfather in the 60s looking extremely dapper, basically looking like a lady slayer in mad men style attire. Cut to 5 years later and he’s wearing polyester leisure suits and has shaggy hair (at age 65). I think part of the appeal was the ease of care - wearing natural fibers can take a lot of effort in ironing etc, while polyester is good to go straight out of the dryer. I think people of this generation were relieved to not have to deal with this time consuming chore after a lifetime of doing it. Personally I think something was lost in this transition and now no one cares about quality. I love the routine of caring for my clothes - ironing my shirts before taking my wife out, polishing my shoes. I find it cathartic and rewarding. However,sadly the reality is most people take their wives out to nice dinners in gym attire these days. Hopefully more people come to realize how rewarding f it is to take just a bit more care in how you dress and the quality of what you wear.

[@piccalillipit9211]

*TWEED* Hmmmmm - I'm literally sat here sewing a new pair of Donegal Tweed trousers... If the world was made of tweed it would be a better world :-D

[@iris7911]

Yes, but...what about a world made of Tartan!!! 😂

[@Feelicitasy]

I do have hope for fashion if brands like Thomas Farthing are still rising among highstreet fast-fashion consumerism. Thank you for this beautiful insight and Kudos to your camera-work. It is a marvel to look at!

[@sabrinafrolich5669]

"People resonate with the imagery we create" oh absolutely, my dear 😍

[@piccalillipit9211]

*VERY INTERESTING POINT* both of you make that the suit is no longer tied to being business wear as a result of the pandemic, it has basically died a death for the office... BUT - with people wanting to differentiate their home lives, out of work lives, the traditional suit may be more for leisure time. Very VERY interesting.

[@vernonbrana8205]

I'm in the Philippines, which doesn't have the best weather for suits, but I wear them at least once or twice a week at work even in an office full of t-shirts and hoodies, even shorts, I don't care. I watch the orchestra, and find whatever evening event when I know a suit would work. Hahaha. All handcrafted bespoke I made. I just love wearing them, whatever everyone else thinks. Haha.

[@nejcpilih]

wundervoll 😍 nicht nur der Shop und alle Kleiderstücke aber auch wie es gefilmmt wurde 😋 noch mehr, bitte ✌🎉

[@TheReinhartt]

Wearing suits as a way of expression is definitely a thing I like and do, and I am starting to feel like I keep my local thrift stores alive at this rate xD

[@Dunkelzeitgeist]

Very true for myself at 4:30, even years after the pandemic, my office wear is super casual, like managers of a billion pound corporation wearing t shirts and shorts or leggins; so I have to wear that too. This means that on a weekend or evening (rarely) I dress up now, it's gone reverse for me. But also at home, I lounge around in loafers or handmade leather slippers with overcalf socks, trousers and a cardigan over a shirt and tie, then when it's work time, change into a T shirt and jeans; It's hilarious if you think about it

[@reginaldlagrone5082]

Some people are born with a predisposition for style that has to be expressed. I'm one of those people. Keep up the good work.

[@LeopoldoNotarianni-rk9vv]

I am too . Well put

[@BlueDayDo]

I always wanted to go to Scotland to play golf. Now I need to add a trip to England and Thomas Farthings to my list.

[@MacMichael267]

I do love the Thomas Farthing shop. Every time I am in London I browse all those wonderful items. And yes, my first purchase there was a Cap! 😃A tweed flat cap made of Donegal tween to be precise and absolutely worth the price. Very nice video that really captures the shop's atmosphere, @Vintagebursche ! Thank you.

[@MilkyKilky]

Funnily enough, I just found out about Thomas Farthing around two weeks ago and then you post a video. In fact I was browsing their website last night. Funny how things sometimes come together.

[@holzlastname1976]

I love the belted back detail mwah 💋 chefs kiss❤

[@carlito0308]

Excellent,merci a vous de faire découvrir de belles adresse, bien à vous Sir Lion

[@ronschwigel8140]

i love london town.

[@trilldan8327]

I'm waiting for my first bespoke suit to be made from a tailor that I found online. I chose a Holland and Sherry Donegal Tweed for a 1920s style 3 piece with a custom designed waistcoat. It's been quite a long process, but I'm really excited to get it. It'll be my first proper suit and I'm already eyeing up another one in a somewhat different style. I'm really looking forward to wearing suits for no special occasion but to just go out and enjoy myself. It's been really interesting and educational following channels like yours and other that are u to classic menswear. Very informative!

[@Strampunch]

could I ask for the name of said tailor that you found online? I would love to find someone that is comfortable working with vintage styles and takes commissions online, cheers!

[@TomTom-sj3bn]

Great interview, amazing shop.I work around the corner from them and always stop there during my lunchtime walk 😀

[@rendomfilms]

Great video! Always to see when you new videos when you release them. I'm from the US and over the past couple of years I've taken on the pleasures of menswear. Thomas Farthing was quickly on my radar. I just purchased a 3-piece suit from them recently and I'm very pleased. I've always envisioned my later years self dressed well. I come from wearing jeans and a t-shirt vibe, but always looked for a reason to dress well. Over the past years I've been on a mission to build a better me and dressing well falls right into place. I don't have to wear a suit, but it damn feels well to do so. So, I do it. Your channel has been an inspiration and an awesome guide along the way as well. So, thank you!

[@JulesA-C]

I got quite a few hats off them. Hope you enjoy your stay in London.

[@andysurvival346]

Thanks, wonderful. Putting on my Chrysalis's on now every day.

[@orca78]

Wonderful shop! I visited a few years ago and looking forward to my next trip to London.

[@davidcattin7006]

There's a jacket at 4:55 that reminds me of one Diana is wearing with Charles in a kilt early in the relationship. This store is a dream. Here in small-town Indiana people have no idea that stores like this exist. I still wear suits but, they're so rarely seen, it feels more and more as if I'm wearing a costume when I have one on. Totally, off the subject-- have you ever been to Berghain nightclub?

[@jminor318]

Great Interview!!

[@MM-by5ce]

Wundervoll, toller Beitrag, schöne Musik. Danke!

[@hu3bman]

Now this is vintage aesthetic beauty

[@canucknancy4257]

What a great shop!

[@myhka3264]

I used to hate wearing suits because I was told to wear them. With the pandemic giving me the choice, I do find myself gravitating more and more towards them as means of self expression

[@Shskfjekdnf38587]

Just curious, where were you told to wear them?

[@ronschwigel8140]

thank you for this program very informative.

[@MatthewJBD]

Wonderful shop. I'm only 45 mins from London by train. I was in Germany, Munich last last week.

[@wherethecrowflies1965]

Great to see a new video presentation from you..... Most excellent....

[@robo2606]

Pure cinema 📸👍🏻

[@lufsolitaire5351]

Very good quality, despite being wool are soft to the touch and comfortable to wear. Own the Edison variation brown checkered 3 piece suits and a pair of the 40s era trousers which quickly became part of my essential active wardrobe. Very warm in the late fall to winter seasons.

[@ronschwigel8140]

i love my tweed newsboy caps and waistcoats i own many in my collection very proud to own them.

[@Steph_here]

That store is so cool. Oooo I want a hat 😍

[@julioemoscoso]

Love it

[@sayontonmitra6973]

Wow, wonderful I wish in future if I have a chance to visited at London. So definately, I will visit this shop.

[@ronrossi8475]

Always perfect learning. It adds to my list....Next in London I will visit Thomas. I have other locations for men's ware I always go to. All my shirts even come from my men's store in London (Jermyn Street).

[@willhoward1]

Another very insightful video. Speaking for my self I don’t have to where a suit for work just a polo shirt and trousers. But I am a follower of classic menswear and will often where a suit or smart clothing outside of work as I feel it gives me a sense of confidence. It’s hard to explain but if you take the time to properly dress yourself before leaving the house I feel that you carry yourself better. Anyway I hope that the trend for suits and menswear makes a return.

[@canadafree2087]

I checked out their website and it is rather cool that you can buy just one part of a three piece suit or buy all three. I would hope that they would give a discount if you were to buy all three at once. They are having a sale as of this posting.

[@kupskiarts]

I love the look. im slowly trying to try myself into a sportsjacket and try to get used to the fact that its ok to go out dressed up. So tired of all the loose casual clothes people wear and it looks so sloppy in some cases. Ive started to use shirts more than t-shirts for a start cause it feels nicer and people look at you differntly. Thanks for the video i regret i didnt go into the Thomas Farthing store when i passed by it in London last September.

[@achibergmann6335]

Genau was ich gebraucht habe, Danke

[@iankennedy7048]

If I had to buy only one suit, I would want it to be from Thomas Farthing.

[@antigov7591]

I have only 1 suit and it is from Thomas Farthing.

[@kevincollins7320]

Creative young man

[@manuelcarmona5833]

Muy interesantes tus videos he aprendido bastante del arte sartorial, sigue adelante muchos exitos y saludos desde Perú Sudamérica

[@johnmulvey5121]

Pity the man in the shop does the very modern 'raised inflection' at the end of his sentences.

[@generalmokke1]

I have received my first suit two weeks ago - it is awesome. And the contact with Kit is great too. Warning for Germans: Man muss mittlerweile Einfuhrumsatzsteuer zahlen und der Versand gestaltet sich kompliziert.

[@ShKsBr]

Ich war dieses Jahr das erste Mal in London. Wunderschöne Stadt. Leider hab ich mir keinen Reiseplan für diese wunderbaren Läden gemacht. Ich habs irgendwie nur nach Hackett geschafft. Aber nächstes Jahr wird Thomas Farthing aufgesucht :) Danke für diese schönen Einblicke!

[@darkeagle553]

I have a nice 3 piece suit from Thomas Farthing as well as a classic grey fedora. Cant recommend them enough.

[@Methodsaimon]

wish i could say that! these shipping costs to europe is a pain my wallet!

[@jurgenbrandt642]

Ich war sehr traurig als das video vorbei war. Du trägst garantiert für ein revival der "old fashion" bei. Bin leider mehr der workwear-denim-typ, aber es sieht alles hammergeil aus, was ich in dem kanal hier sehe!

[@Strampunch]

Oh, to be able to afford something of that style and quality. Would love to pay a visit if I ever visit London in the near future and hope they have pieces that fit my frame (I'm afab and short so finding classic menswear that fits me is a struggle).

[@Shskfjekdnf38587]

Afab?

[@vittorioballeriocastoldi6171]

One thing that annoys me a lot is that a bunch of brands that are producing here in Europe, have a vast European clientele, but they are located in the uk or usa did not have a European wearhouse. I can’t find a sense in that

[@Vintagebursche]

First, I think before Brexit ordering from the UK is quite OK. Second, especially for those cool small brands it is really difficult to afford an European warehouse without making everything more expensive.

[@vittorioballeriocastoldi6171]

I mostly agree, but if you have a big part of your clients in Europe would make sense to have even a small warehouse here. for small brands is kinda fine, but when the brand is bigger and producing for example here in Italy, but is almost impossible to order from Italy to Italy (unless you order a very very big amount) and you have to import from the us or uk for some reason. P.s. every reference to any italian silk producer is absolutely on purpose

[@piccalillipit9211]

@@vittorioballeriocastoldi6171 - I ran a $6 million T/O business in Europe supplying the USA and even at that level it was not even close to being cost-effective to have stock in the USA. Its the issue of what do you do if it does not sell - cos you have PAID import duty on it. If YOU are holding the stock in the USA, YOU are the importer, YOU are paying import duty - you HAVE to sell it in the USA, so you can only do that with things that you know you will sell thousands of.

[@vittorioballeriocastoldi6171]

@@piccalillipit9211 I probably misspoke. If you are producing for example in france for a British company that has a big part of their clients in Europe would make sense to have a small stock in Europe even upon order because otherwise you are producing something in france, importing it in uk and exporting it again in Europe. Of course if you don’t have enough clients in Europe doesn’t make sense to keep even a small stock because isn’t worth it.

[@robertlimantour7032]

Ulala, muy bien saludos desde cdmx, México.

[@jsaysyay]

as someone who just gets massive anxiety from suits and what they have come to be and represent, i actually really loved the way it was described and talked about in this, like if i could leap the six hours over the ocean, i would. also very big fan of hats

[@kylejolley]

I love your channel!!! I want to wear vintage clothes, but being 6'8 and a little fuller in the waist than most men, it's kinda difficult. I've thought about making my own, but I'd have to do extra work and math to get it to my size.

[@purpleicicles]

Go for it!! You might want to start with simpler pieces first before building up to a full suit, though! I've managed to check off trousers and waistcoats and had a go at a jacket, but certainly wouldn't quite consider myself ready for the stress of a full-blown suit just yet. Take your time and make things you love, and I'm confident that one day you'll be rocking many awesome suits 😉

[@jakecavendish3470]

I bought a few suits from Thomas Farthing a few years ago in a sale. The fit isn't especially great (what fits on the chest pulls on the yoke and the trousers don't have enough weight on the hem to hang well) but I had them tailored because the wool is fantastic quality for the price.

[@egonolsen8979]

Hey Thomas, come to Hamburg or Berlin ;-) The import fees were really a bit too high last time, which of course does not affect the quality. Thx, Vintagebursche!

[@jerryday9838]

I love the way the store looks old fashon and very manly

[@richardgill9484]

As appealing as this shop undoubtedly is to foreigners, Cordings of Piccadilly are the real deal and have been since 1839.

[@EdwardOnRoblox]

Groovin

[@VickyDIncecco]

This is so beautifully done!👌🏻

[@harryhill8543]

You may wish to give Walker Slater a look if your are ever in Edinburgh.

[@Vintagebursche]

I asked WS to film in their London store and not even got a reply.

[@obamalastname34]

Do they do bespoke suit or just only made to measure suit?

[@charlesrodriguesable]

I would say that this thing of the suit is going to desappear is a mantra of the journalism world ! It’s a “fashion” word that they like to repeat other and other again…

[@verdandiknits]

darn it, they also have a ladies section. Now I'm heavily tempted....

[@Crimsonstrider863]

What the suit on thumbnail called

[@lucaromani3379]

You’ve unbelievable videos

[@jazzman1626]

Quality ladies like to see a man in a suit. About 12 or so years ago, I had three Italian suits by Canali which I was very lucky to get off eBay in very good condition for not a lot of money. The most expensive one was only £40! One summer weight wool light tan double breasted, one grey sharkskin double breasted and a superb navy blue single breasted suit. All of them felt so comfortable to wear. I didn’t wear the light tan jacket though because it was too big, but I still wear the trousers which are the most comfortable trousers I’ve ever had. I grew out of them and gave them to charity shops except for the tan trousers because they are so good. I have since reduced my waistline and can wear the tan trousers again 😁. A suit should feel comfortable and when it is, it is no longer something you feel restricted in or feel you’re forced to wear it. I have a blue Harris tweed jacket I wear with the tan trousers and as soon as funds allow, I will get a navy blazer to wear with them. The fabrics make such a huge difference to the feel of clothes, and combined with a good fitting, enhances the pleasure of the wearing of them. Then you can also enjoy the admiring looks you will get as a bonus.

[@09wolfcubwolf68]

What is the name of the store online

[@johnmcmicking395]

Your waistcoat appears to be buttoned right-over-left, instead of properly left-over-right, OR are you filming your own mirror image ?

[@Annie1962]

crikey out of my price range!

[@darrenvanderwilt1258]

Last time I was in London, It was 1980. My English uncles and grandfather (I’m American) would wear tweed jackets daily. I was highly impressed with their appearance, and want to emulate that.

[@ronschwigel8140]

individuality

[@malcolm.lelgren]

Go to A.Marchesan

[@jknw7033]

Gibt es eigentlich im Laden Langgrößen ? Ich konnte online keine finden.

[@Vintagebursche]

Es gb auf jeden Fall mal L- und S-Größen bei manchen Modellen. Ich habe aber auf Anhieb auch keine mehr gefunden.

[@MacMichael267]

Das ist wirklich schade und auch der Grund dafür, dass ich 1,92m Schlaks dort bislang keine Kleidung gekauft habe😔

[@jalenjohnson346]

I have a suit from Thomas farting and it is the best piece of clothing I own!

[@BadMotivator66]

umm the UK is in europe. the eu is not europe.

[@charliestevensmee9324]

Surprising to see tweed still being sold nowadays, at least not tweed blend that is.

[@MatthewJBD]

Pure wool and tweed is pretty common in the UK still

[@purpleicicles]

@@MatthewJBD It's our glorious weather that keeps it popular! 😂

[@charliestevensmee9324]

Matthew Dev I've only been able to find pure tweed used in the uk, still it's nice to see it new for once in a while!

[@Shskfjekdnf38587]

Isn’t tweed traditionally country wear, though?

[@Shskfjekdnf38587]

Every once in a while here in the US, I’ve found a jacked made from real Scottish tweed.

[@Blankoschaeck]

Kennst Du eigentlich gute vegane Alternativen zu Tweed? :)

[@Vintagebursche]

Man kann grundsätzlich auch mit Baumwollfasern dicke Flanell-artige Stoffe herstellen. Baumwolle (oder Leinen oder Viskose) haben aber andere Eigenschaften als Schurwolle. Eine vegane Version von Tweed gibt es daher eigentlich nicht. Wenn man sich einfach vegan in der Ästhetik bewegen möchte, würde ich vermutlich zu Cord (Baumwolle) greifen.

[@Blankoschaeck]

@@Vintagebursche Vielen Dank für deine Expertise. Und an dieser Stelle mal ganz allgemein Danke für deine Videos.

[@allanhansford8718]

What on earth is with the hands stuck in jacket pockets guy?

[@purpleicicles]

I think it would be a terrible shame for suits to be entirely abandoned by modern gentlemen - this is one of the few, if not the only, wardrobe options for men that allow them to not only dress to impress, but also to celebrate the shape of their body and emphasise it. A good suit can make a man look fantastic in a way that well-fitting jeans and a nice jumper can't quite reach, in my opinion! Admittedly, not an everyday solution for most people, though!

[@folkertvanwijk5168]

Simply put, your right. And hopefully more people start to realize, I like to wear classic clothing not because I want to look like the boss, but just because I like it.

[@obamalastname34]

no to polyster!!!!!!!!!!

[@bunterregenbogen4703]

Wo kann man echte Tweed Anzüge kaufen in der EU muss aber nicht unbedingt das teure Harris Tweed sein nur eben 100% Wolle.

[@Vintagebursche]

John Crocket in Köln

[@woltews]

Wearing a suit as means of self-expression is like reading Shakespeare as a means of self expression. You can express small variations but there are many many thins you jut can not express within the rules of the system ( no matter how elegantly or creatively you read Shakespeare words you can never express the riemann zeta conjecture )

[@rampetampen]

Nice German accent😂

[@youturt]

Why are you wearing your waistcoat buttoned on the left??! Like women! or did you bu mistake mirror the image?! Great video though! Good job!

[@seabreeze4559]

England is still in Europe, it's a continent, we voted to leave a political union calling itself European (that rejects European countries like Scotland). Whether we *will* leave remains to be seen but it's shocking to hear that error from a businessman on a business matter. It's impossible to leave Europe unless we scoop up the dirt but we voted on the EU. That is not Europe, it excludes many parts of Europe actually. Pedantic? Yes. Still. For taxes it's also important to recognise EEC/EU versus geography.

[@Shskfjekdnf38587]

Yeah it’s kind of creepy to hear that Europe and the EU have been conflated. Also, the EU has a flag, an anthem, and borders that it regulates more than the individuals countries’ borders.

[@bobhaverbeck7585]

Not to mention all the non-English people in London. Unbelievably sad.

[@jakecavendish3470]

Yeah, so many Americans and Germans

[@bobhaverbeck7585]

@jakecavendish3470 yeah tourists are the big problem.

[@stephenlegg262]

Not too keen on the shop owners suit. Not very stylish.

[@meeeka]

Not too keen in his communications abilities. Na ja.

[@Supertitan351]

Tweed suits are terrible

[@koontank720]

i wish i can go there, really wanted to buy most of your stocks! It looks very great, I Dress vintage style everyday!