This overcoat from Ettore de Cesare in Naples has been featured earlier than, in the model characteristic a few weeks in the past speaking about silk scarves and shades of navy.
Nevertheless, there have been just a few feedback lately that readers respect articles on new commissions, even when I’ve used the tailor earlier than and successfully reviewed their work.
I can see the way it serves as a spotlight for present ideas on a class of bespoke tailoring, comparable to overcoats right this moment. I would make one a yr, for instance, and overlaying it’s a helpful jumping-off level for discussions of how one’s wardrobe evolves, or altering views on worth – or just a spot the place readers can ask all of the questions they’ve proper now about coats.
So right here’s somewhat overview of this new coat from Ettore, adopted by extra basic factors.
Ettore de Cesare is a stable technician. All of the items I’ve had from him have match effectively from the beginning, and this coat was no exception.
The principle issues I search for on the first becoming are inevitably those the place I do know tailors have difficulties. They embody a clear drop on the high of the sleeve, which isn’t at all times straightforward with my rounded shoulders; the suitable aspect of the garment (my proper) as my decrease proper shoulder could make the stability laborious; and an in depth match on the collar, which makes an enormous distinction on my barely lengthy neck.
Ettore nailed all these items. After all, he has a longtime sample for me now, however that was true with the first coat six years in the past too.
I’ve included some straight-on pictures under for example. The one factor I’d wish to enhance can be lifting up the shoulders on the again, though keep in mind I like quite a lot of fullness at the back of a coat: there’s nothing worse than making an attempt to get on a coat over a jacket when the match is only a bit too tight.
After all, this model of Ulster coat additionally intentionally has fullness visibly gathered into the waist, no matter type of pleat or fold it’s carried out with.
The place Ettore and I typically differ is model. His default with a jacket with a excessive gorge, a shorter size and an in depth match. The extra up to date finish of the Neapolitan model spectrum.
Happily we’ve established that this isn’t my model now, and once more, fittings run effectively in consequence. The quantity of consolation I like has been famous – not simply mentally, however I’m positive someplace bodily on the patterns.
Type points did rear their head once more with this coat, nevertheless, due partly to a scarcity of communication, and partly the shortage of examples to attempt on.
I may see most facets of the model of the coat on the becoming – the peak of the waist button, the quantity of overlap, the road of the lapel. However as is usually the case, we had been drawing on the place and angle of the gorge – and due to this fact the form of the collar.
The gorge line on the ultimate outcome was extra downward-sloping than I anticipated, definitely in comparison with different Ulster-style coats. Take a look at my Liverano or Ciardi variations, and you’ll see the distinction.
When the collar is up, this simply means there’s a barely smaller, barely extra pointed form across the chin. However when it’s down I feel the form of the collar somewhat stands out, and I do put on coats extra with the collar down lately – often with a shawl, with a wiser outfit.
Not like different overcoats, Ettore additionally included a button on the cuff of the coat. It’s not an enormous factor, however had I recognized it was going to be there I’d have gone with out. I feel it seems somewhat misplaced subsequent to the large turn-back cuff.
The highest set of buttons on the entrance had been additionally set fairly far aside, however that after all may be modified.
General, whereas I just like the coat, it’s a reminder of the purpose I made in my first piece on my favorite tailors: each time attainable see an instance of the factor you’re going to fee, particularly if it’s a DB or overcoat, the place design decisions make such a distinction.
The fabric, then again, was completely excellent: a Fox Brothers 20oz merino in a midnight herringbone (CT12). Intentionally somewhat lighter in weight than a few of my others, however dense and with a stunning drape.
My different navy DB coat, a cashmere from Cifonelli, continues to be nice however isn’t fairly as versatile this will probably be. Not simply due to the seen ending on the Cifonelli, however as a result of that cashmere makes it too formal (for me) to look good with denims.
Though I’ve by no means worn that Cifonelli closely – given it’s by no means been my solely coat – I nonetheless assume the cashmere has aged fairly effectively. However this wool will probably be higher, and have that versatility of fashion.
That’s illustrated by the outfit right here. Even thought it’s pretty sensible (the navy jacket and trousers detailed beforehand right here) the outdated Ralph Lauren cap sits higher with this coat than with the luxe Cifonelli. Distinction is meant, however not fairly that a lot.
Different issues to notice are the suede that Ettore typically makes use of on his clothes, and I’ve right here in black on my undercollar.
And on the flip aspect, I feel it’s honest to say Ettore’s ending shouldn’t be fairly pretty much as good as some Neapolitans, and definitely not on the degree of the English, French or Milanese. That lapel buttonhole is about common for Naples, with some finer and longer.
We took these photographs one night in Naples, by the way in which, on the waterfront after a busy day visiting factories. I feel the main points come out sufficient, but when something isn’t clear please do ask.
Seeing them once more jogs my memory how nice a DB overcoat like this seems in use, in movement, with palms in pockets and even in trouser pockets. Static poses simply by no means do it justice.
Ettore de Cesare travels to London usually, often utilizing the Holland & Sherry showrooms, now in an even bigger area on Savile Row.
The overcoat value £3500, which is Ettore’s beginning value for all wool coats. Jackets begin at £2500. You may see the place they’re made, in Ettore’s Neapolitan workshop, from our go to right here.
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