Martin the Tailor

Martin the Tailor from Ed David on Vimeo.

In addition to being the behind-the-scenes maker of many of America's better brands of ready to wear tailored clothing, Martin Greenfield Clothiers has what I've always thought of as a small made to measure operation (I've never been there and I think of it as small but for all I know Martin's made to measure business could employ half of urban New York) that's been making trousers and other clothing for me for decades. Martin himself is a rare man and it's been a privelige to know him a little bit.

Fall Cottons

Beazley's package of Holland & Sherry cottons arrived today. Clockwise, from the top:

• Moss 9 oz 16 wale needlecord
• Fawn 14 oz 11 wale cord
• Navy 16 oz 7 wale cord
• Rust (dark red, really) 14 oz moleskin

As soon as Martin Greenfield's shop re-opens after their Summer vacation, the cloth will be made into high waisted pleated trousers for Fall, with side adjustors and 1 3/4" cuffs. I hope to have them about the time the temperature is cool enough to wear them. They'll be paired with sweaters, tweed jackets, half boots and Norwegian lace-ups.