Thursday, April 17, 2014

Savile Row

Col. Windhorse-Pennyfeather--Now then, Blazingame, what are your thoughts on this one?

Mr. Blazingame-- It's a fine leather, sir.  A full, top-grain hide made from American buffalo.  It has a soft hand and lots of character.  However, the grain might be a little... coarse for your liking if you don't mind my saying, sir.

Col. Windhorse-Pennyfeather--Hmm.  Yes, I suppose so.  Harump.  What do you suggest?

Mr. Blazingame--Well, Colonel.  This one comes to us from the Elmo tannery in Sweden which is widely considered to be the finest tannery in the all the world.  The hide is steer, so it is a little thicker while still possessing an excellent hand.  Here, feel for yourself.

Col. Windhorse--Pennyfeather-Hmmm.  Yes, quite so, quite so.  It's just that...well...

Mr. Blazingame--What is it, sir?

Col. Windhorse--Pennyfeather-Well, I suppose I just wanted something a little more...

Mr. Blazingame--Unique?

Col. Windhorse-Pennyfeather--Yes!  That's it.  Something that really makes a statement.

Mr.  Blazingame--Right this way.  This is a hand-stitched, faux croc embossed, semi-aniline, antiqued, lightly corrected, and burnished top-grain leather from an Argentinian free-range hide.  Lightly marbled to provide depth along with added character, and hand oiled for added, ah-hem, stain resistance, sir.

Col. Windhorse-Pennyfeather--Magnificent!  Grand and glorious work, Blazingame.  You've outdone yourself this time.
So, I trust you have all my measurements on file, I'll send my driver around next week for pick up.  Remember, rhinestones on the front, bullion fringe along the outside seams, and contrasting, bias-cut welt along the cut-outs on the hind-quarters.

Mr. Blazingame--Huzzah!  A splendid choice, sir.  Simply splendid.
Oh, and will you be requiring silk lining throughout the undercarriage, sir.

Col. Windhorse-Pennyfeather--Spot-on!  Wouldn't want any chafing.  Oh, and thank you again, Blazingame.  Fine work today indeed.  Your bespoke tailoring always ensures that mine are the finest butt-less chaps in all of central London.

Mr. Blazingame--Thank you, Colonel.  And the whole staff here at Floral 'n' Hardy's Custom, Fancy Chaps for Fancy Chaps thanks you for your continued patronage.  Huzzah, indeed.

2 comments:

  1. Fine work. I assume the phrase fancy chaps for fancy chaps popped into your head and you crafted around it?

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  2. You would think so. But for some reason, Tobias Funke shouting "Huzzah" led to this soon-forgotten literary gem.

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