Karolian Dry Goods Sri Lanka Blazer

KarolianDryGoods · Post by **KarolianDryGoods** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:43 pm

Hey all,

I've been working on my version of the dinner jacket from TOD.

The design is almost nailed down, but I am still picking fabrics.

It features:
-Wool Blend Donegal Tweed
-Full Liner
-Two Faux Leather Button Opening
-Two Faux Leather Button Cuff
-No Vent
-Swelled Edges
-Patch Pockets

In terms of the fabric, I'm still deciding, but want some input!

The color shift between the film grading and the real color of the blazer is quite different. Seems much warmer on film.

I'm debating between colors 2 and 4.

I would offer both, but I can't afford to do both colors with the minimum fabric needed, and production and freight costs.

bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:46 pm

New item, that is awesome, Adam!

#2 seems spot on, a warm brown.

Cheers,
Bear

IJJTM · Post by **IJJTM** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:10 pm

2 looks better to my eyes.

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:15 pm

Agreed: #2! Very nice look to his fabric! Rich enough that one can almost feel it through the photo! W>

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:24 pm

Agreed about the color. I'd place the buttons lower though, even 2 inches lower.

Dr. Jones, Jr. · Post by **Dr. Jones, Jr.** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:40 pm

#2 here as well. Looks great!

Howard Weinstein · Post by **Howard Weinstein** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:45 pm

I agree with all the votes for #2. Very ambitious project, Adam -- good for you!

KarolianDryGoods · Post by **KarolianDryGoods** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 4:07 pm

tomek9210 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:24 pm Agreed about the color. I'd place the buttons lower though, even 2 inches lower.

We are increasing the overall length by about 2 inches on the final versions!

This one is the latest sample. It did use a different wool blend tweed for the shell, so it's a bit more brown to the eye. The weave is a lot smaller vs the tweeds posted above too - just for reference!

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:01 pm

How do you estimate which sizes will be available? What price are you aiming at?

KarolianDryGoods · Post by **KarolianDryGoods** » Sun Jun 11, 2023 12:35 am

In regard to sizing quantities, I'll be using some data from past orders and popular sizes.

I *may* decide to do a preorder on this to help with sizing and cost. The newer choices for the wool blend will be a bit more expensive, but I am hoping to keep them to higher mall brand pricing in line with the other Surplus Line products.

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Sun Jun 11, 2023 6:40 pm

This is interesting, what’s next sir, leather jackets.

Your offers keep getting better and better.
IM, you have competition.

Croft

fifthchamber · Post by **fifthchamber** » Mon Jun 12, 2023 9:27 pm

2 is spot on, very nice colour, solid tweed and a nice warm colour to use....Great stuff..

As was mentioned above, and as I said when you asked me too, I'd lower the gorge down a touch, but that's just about all that's needed...It's a great looking jacket and if you can get these done in numbers enough, I'm certain they'll sell easily enough to all of us!

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Mon Jun 12, 2023 11:47 pm

It's a cool project... we were thinking of releasing a White Label Pankot Blazer, but if this is going to be in a similar price range, you can have the market!

For now... at least.

KarolianDryGoods · Post by **KarolianDryGoods** » Thu Jun 15, 2023 4:39 pm

Hey all!

Thanks for the great response on this!

The adjustments will be the overall length by ~2inches and bringing down the gorge/lapel.

There is only one detail I was not able to get (at least that I can see with my eyes!) but for "off the rack" I think we will be in good shape.

Sizing wise, I'd recommend going with your regular suit size. I generally wear a 46 in Calvin Klein, BB, and the like and the 46 fits me quite well (220lb, 5'11" 46"chest, 36" Waist)

The preorder is now live on my site (https://karolian-dry-goods.myshopify.co ... eed-blazer) if you want to check it out!

Charybdis · Post by **Charybdis** » Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:12 pm

Does it have a plain back or is it belted?

KarolianDryGoods · Post by **KarolianDryGoods** » Fri Jun 16, 2023 12:08 am

The blazer has a plain back with no vent

fifthchamber · Post by **fifthchamber** » Fri Jun 16, 2023 12:43 am

Charybdis wrote: ↑Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:12 pm Does it have a plain back or is it belted?

The Temple jacket doesn't have a halfbelt, or vents at all.....It's a slightly older design..

bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Fri Jun 16, 2023 1:29 am

Would love to get in on this, but my pockets are empty for now. Due to getting various Indy-gear stuff, to be sure.

Cheers,
Bear

mr_alex · Post by **mr_alex** » Fri Jun 16, 2023 2:40 pm

KarolianDryGoods wrote: ↑Thu Jun 15, 2023 4:39 pm There is only one detail I was not able to get (at least that I can see with my eyes!) but for "off the rack" I think we will be in good shape.

Out of curiosity, what's the detail you weren't able to incorporate?

KarolianDryGoods · Post by **KarolianDryGoods** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:06 pm

Hey gang,

Finalized the sizing and fabric for the blazer!

KarolianDryGoods · Post by **KarolianDryGoods** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:53 pm

The first sample of the Tanis suit arrived today. Needs a few sizing tweaks, but I think we are in good shape!

bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Tue Jun 27, 2023 1:01 am

Wow, that looks amazing!

Bear

mr_alex · Post by **mr_alex** » Thu Jul 06, 2023 1:28 pm

KarolianDryGoods wrote: ↑Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:53 pm The first sample of the Tanis suit arrived today. Needs a few sizing tweaks, but I think we are in good shape!

Wow!

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:10 pm

Gorgeous blazer and suit!

KarolianDryGoods · Post by **KarolianDryGoods** » Tue Aug 22, 2023 10:16 am

Hey Gang,

The Sri Lanka Blazers should be at my door in ~2 weeks! Thank you all so much for the patience!

There will be plenty on hand if you didn't preorder - the amount of fabric I had to buy was..a lot! Hah

I will post pictures when the final items arrive!

These will pair great with the new Classic shirts coming in, so I may do a combo price for the two.

Thanks!

Charybdis · Post by **Charybdis** » Tue Aug 22, 2023 12:06 pm

I might have to get in on this blazer. Size 42...

KarolianDryGoods · Post by **KarolianDryGoods** » Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:50 am

Hey gang!

Amazingly, and somewhat disappointingly for the drivers, the blazers arrived on Labor Day.

They'll absolutely need a good steam out of the bag. Thankfully, the wool in the blend isn't too stinky.

Thanks to everyone who preordered and made this possible!

I should have some better pics soon - a friend is going to take some photos in their blazer.

ChrisW · Post by **ChrisW** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 3:51 am

Love my Sri Lanka Blazer!!! Thanks for making these!

Is there a release or preorder day for the Tanis suit by any chance?

KarolianDryGoods · Post by **KarolianDryGoods** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:06 am

Glad you're enjoying it!

I'd still love to do the Tanis suits!

The hiccup is capital. I would definitely need to run a preorder for them due to the sizing requirements. That way everyone can order their jacket size, vest size, and trouser size.

So, I still can, but it'd require quite a bit of backing!

indianamiller1102 · Post by **indianamiller1102** » Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:45 pm

I'm interested in getting one of these. What does the back of the blazer look like? I only saw a front view on the website as well.

KarolianDryGoods · Post by **KarolianDryGoods** » Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:04 pm

I can grab some photos of the back soon, but they are pretty basic in the back. No vent or belt. Just like the screen used blazer.

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:07 pm

Just ordered my size 42.
Finally pulled the trigger.

Will of course take a picture or two.

Croft

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:49 am

I recently purchased a size 42 and while like most clothing, a little snug in the stomach area

But this is a very well made jacket, it's not Armani, heck I don't own an Armani. But it's a very comfortable jacket, nice soft feel.
I can't wait to wear it out and be like the only one who knows it's history.
Unless I bump into Adam.

I'm wearing the jacket of course, but also his new officer wool/polyester blende. Finally got them back from the seamstress.
Azuma's ToD shirt and I don't have a Bow tie, so IM Officers tie will have to do, oh and my Alden's.

Now if someone wants to come out with pre-tied Bow tie in SA, I'm in as I have no idea on how to tie one.

But this is one nice jacket, thank you sir for making it.'

Croft

bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:14 pm

Dang, that blazer looks great. Great shots as always, Croft!

Cheers,
Bear

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Sun Feb 11, 2024 3:27 pm

Thanks bear, just gotta loose an inch or two.
Get rid of that bump. $\:D/$

Croft

bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Mon Feb 12, 2024 5:28 am

Ah, getting rid of the ole' belly is not an easy task, my friend! But a bit of adventure (running from Thuggees or from the Hovitos) might just take care of it.

Or a heavy whip cracking session every now and then.

Cheers,
Bear

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Mon Feb 12, 2024 7:51 am

Look good, Croft. Learning to tie a bow tie isn't that hard, plenty of really good tutorials online.

Seeing it out in the wild pushes me ever closer to pulling the trigger on one.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:00 am

I think the bowtie has made quite a comeback in the last years.

Cheers,
Bear

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Mon Feb 12, 2024 10:51 am

Looks great on you, Croft!

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:20 pm

bearbeast wrote: ↑Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:00 am I think the bowtie has made quite a comeback in the last years.

Cheers,
Bear

Well….kind of like fedoras, more common than they once were, but hardly mainstream.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

KarolianDryGoods · Post by **KarolianDryGoods** » Mon Feb 12, 2024 1:35 pm

Glad it arrived safe, Croft! Lookin good!

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Mon Feb 12, 2024 7:44 pm

Thanks everyone.
If you’re on a fence, I’d say go for it, cause the last thing you want is to make the decision only to find your size is out.
This is a very comfortable feeling jacket, you won’t be disappointed.

And a heavy whip cracking session is doable.

Croft

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:52 pm

Yep, 42 is out of stock, not overly surprised, that is a common size. I'm not currently in the position to plunk down the cash anyway so all the better the temptation has been removed.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:33 am

Indiana Jeff wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:52 pm Yep, 42 is out of stock, not overly surprised, that is a common size. I'm not currently in the position to plunk down the cash anyway so all the better the temptation has been removed.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

I know that feeling. So many things on the wishlist, too much stress on the wallet. Sometimes it's easiest if some of the stuff is out of stock.

Cheers,
Bear

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:04 pm

Well just acouple pictures from my recent DC trip.
My only regret was each time I was out and about, I forgot to bring my COW coin.

(not really, just

)

But I was wear my new Sri Lanka blazer, and cotton office grey/tan pants.
I liked the look.

And on our way to go home, the kids wanted to take some picture of the cherry blossoms, and my grand daughter had to put one in the hat ribbon.
Wore it all the way home too, just for her.

Over all it was a comfortable wearing jacket for the money spent.
Hats off to you.

Croft

bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:09 am

As always, looking great, Croft!

The blazer fits you nicely. I also like the DoD (if I'm not mistaken) jacket and look.

Cheers,
Bear

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:42 pm

Good eye, must have been the flower.
And thanks.

Croft

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:55 pm

You look awesome, Croft!

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:09 pm

Thank you Canyon.

Croft