Civilian suits

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Botty
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Civilian suits

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Does anyone know a UK/European source for 1930's style civilian suits?

I fancy something like this:

http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/princet ... -p-77.html

or

http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/fairban ... -p-87.html

but without the extra cost of postage and import duty etc. from the USA.
Be a pessimist and never be disappointed.
Peiper

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Botty wrote:Does anyone know a UK/European source for 1930's style civilian suits?

I fancy something like this:

http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/princet ... -p-77.html

or

http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/fairban ... -p-87.html

but without the extra cost of postage and import duty etc. from the USA.
Try fleabay :?:
Click on "Three Piece Tweed Suits", i found this one in a few seconds :D
3 piesc tweed suit.jpg
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(Item No: 190623722205)

Good luck, Pipes :wink:
Botty
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Re: Civilian suits

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I find ebay does not work for this type of purchase. I need my size, in a condition I can be certain of with a full lifetimes of wear ahead of it. Not something ebay is good at providing.
Be a pessimist and never be disappointed.
pepperpot
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Re: Civilian suits

Post by pepperpot »

Second hand shops are great for this, steve (U boat soc) (admiral) is currently sorcing me a 3 piece suite from Brigton.
got all sorts of stuff down there inc german WW2
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Hannibal Brooks
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Post by Hannibal Brooks »

Rocacha Tailors in London can do 1930's and '40s suits. Here they are: http://www.rocacha.com/suits.htm
Just be sure that you specify a button fly on the trousers otherwise they'll put in a zip!
Peiper

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Botty wrote:I find ebay does not work for this type of purchase. I need my size, in a condition I can be certain of with a full lifetimes of wear ahead of it. Not something ebay is good at providing.
Fair enough mate, just thought id help, although when buying REAL Tweed it lasts a lifetime anyway, no need to buy
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Mikkel
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Post by Mikkel »

Magnoli is located in NZ, and the prices are including shipping.

When going for a civilian suit, you need to keep in mind which country and social class you want it to portray. There can be many differences in those regards.
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