Set sail on an Odyssey of discovery with the new Calypso luxury cloth collection by Dormeuil. Summer shades of emerald will make your summer look sparkle with style. From Calypso bunch 007: 417.443 (2) 80% Worsted Wool 20% Linen 240 gr 8 oz Rich ruby checks accent neutral shades for a jacket that can be … Read More
This season’s new Dorsilk luxury cloth collection by Dormeuil offers jacketing fabrics that transition easily from the boardroom to the yacht club. From Dorsilk bunch 004: 880.076 (20) Spring Summer 2020 embraces jackets with casual stripes that can be worn with or without a tie. From Dorsilk bunch 004: 880.087 (32) 55% Worsted Wool 45% … Read More
A tailored topcoat/car coat/overcoat sets a man apart in a city sea of shapeless sartorial mediocrity. Photo credit: Brian Lipstein of Henry A. Davidsen An overcoat with a Donegal look in rich shades of navy and oxblood adds texture and depth to any winter ensemble. From Luxury Overcoatings bunch 853 – 409.004 (4) 43% Baby … Read More
Top dye yarns are made up of fiber that has been dyed and then colors blended. Unlike the yarn dye process (which produces yarn of one solid color), top dying creates a yarn with color complexity and depth due to the multiple colors involved. When weave construction adds texture into the mix, the result is … Read More
When creating luxury cloth, Dormeuil adds dimension and complexity into the fabric color by employing top dye yarns. When using pure camel hair, for example, the natural color of the fiber does the job and creates the natural camel color: When using worsted merino wool, the natural color is ecru, so to create a different … Read More
A little known secret behind the finishing of Dormeuil luxury cloth is the cloth “development” during the washing process before the fabric is finally finished. When a fabric comes off the loom after being woven, it is unfinished and looks and feels nothing like the final product. Many mills will simply put the fabric through … Read More
Haute Couture often calls for defined lines and a strong silhouette. A luxury cloth with a “rounded” aspect is needed to achieve this crisp and clean finish. From Tonik Wool bunch 904: 290.017 (16) 100% Worsted Wool (with stretch) 100% traceable 295 gr / 9.5 oz For a formal wedding (or more casual nuptials on … Read More
