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obeyfeline · 1 year

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Max Evzeline

Paris tailor, member of the iconoclastic Groupe des Cinq, artist who had an art gallery. I write about him and the other custom tailors and shirtmakers of Paris in my book, Swan Songs: Souvenirs of Paris Elegance, available through the link in my bio. Here, some vintage sportcoats of his that came up for sale. His son Raymond closed down his shop in the 2010s following a multi-million dollar settlement of account by a world leader.

Groupe des Cinq lapel notch and milanaise-style detailed buttonhole.

The extra “secret” pocket in the lining that the Groupe des Cinq tailors made a fetish.

#Evzeline #Max Evzeline #Groupe des cinq #bespoke #Paris tailor #swansongsrjdm #grande mesure #menswear #elegant #steez #made in Paris #made in France #handmade in France

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dirnelli · 2 years

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Parisian #mysterybespoke tailor — formerly working at Max Evzeline and now running his own shop, also making Safari/Forestière for #daniellevychemisier https://www.instagram.com/p/CeoglXOodXl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#mysterybespoke #daniellevychemisier

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leftcupcakekid · 5 months

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simone in a wool ensemble with a fur_lined coat by Jean Retou Gentlemens coat by Max Evzeline car is convenable grand luxe 403 Peugeot , Paris 1957

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daniel-levy-chemisier · 2 years

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Gilbert Bécaud C'est après un concert, un soir de 1965, où 4000 jeunes ravagent l'Olympia, galvanisés par leur idole, que Gilbert Bécaud gagne le surnom de Monsieur 100000 volts. Il faut dire que sa présence dynamique et bouillonnante tranche avec le jeu de scène statique des vedettes de l'époque. Il a le swing ! Ancien élève du conservatoire de Nice, il excelle au piano. Alors qu'il se présente accompagné de sa mère à une audition, le patron refuse de le laisser jouer car il ne porte pas de cravate. Sa mère à l'idée de découper le bas de sa robe à pois et de fabriquer une cravate de fortune pour son fils. Le subterfuge marche puisque Bécaud est engagé et la cravate à pois devient son porte-bonheur.La cravate apparait en France au XVII ème siècle. La légende raconte que Louis XIV aurait engagé un régiment de hussards croates aux cous ornés d'une écharpe blanche. Jaloux et engoncés dans des fraises encombrantes peu confortables et salissantes les soldats français s'empressent d'adopter ce morceau de tissu. Louis XIV crée alors la fonction d'écuyer cravatier qui choisit et ajuste les cravates du roi. Bécaud composera quelques chansons pour Edith Piaf et plusieurs "yéyés". Surtout il se produit sur scène et chantera plus d'une trentaine de fois à l'Olympia. Complet bleu électrique coupé par Max Evzeline , chemise blanche impeccable, cravate à pois, l'œil pétillant, la main sur l'oreille il entre dans la légende se présentant sur scène toujours avec le même piano légèrement incliné vers l'avant. A partir des années 60 il compose de nombreux standards qui seront interprétés par des stars comme Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone ou James Brown. Hors de scène Bécaud reconnait «Je ne suis pas coquet. Je dois acheter une paire de godasses tous les quatre, cinq ans. Mon pantalon, il a des franges. Mais ce n'est pas un style. C'est vrai, il est cuit.» #daniellevychemisier #gilberdbecaud #icone #àlafrançaise Merci @ze_french_do_it_better pour ce texte. (at Daniel Lévy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeMDHOCMNgA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#daniellevychemisier #gilberdbecaud #icone #àlafrançaise

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kerloaz · 4 years

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French painter Georges Mathieu in Max Evzeline.

#georges mathieu #abstraction lyrique #max evzeline #menswear #painting

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valerielemercier · 3 years

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Essayage smoking chez Max Evzeline tailleur pour l’homme

Rue du faubourg Saint Honoré, cadeau de vv

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johnslamson · 5 years

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The British Hat Guild

While hats used to be normal occurrence (and by ‘normal’ I mean that they were the norm — one did not go out without a hat!) they have become a rarefied article. To the extent that wearing a fedora can expose you to frowns and stares. And yet classic menswear cannot do without hats —they are a craft unto themselves, and more than an accessory, they are a defining stylistic element.

Which is why one should welcome the recent creation of the British Hat Guild.

At least since Aesop’s fable “The Bundle of Sticks”, it’s always been a fact that “unity makes strength”. In times of concentrated economic powers, the industrial clout of ready-to-wear has all but wiped out the artisans who ply their trade at a smaller scale. There is a clear opposition between the massive scale of modern cities, the supermarkets or online distributors and the brick and mortar boutiques that are the essence of our cities and social experience and nonetheless fast disappearing.

On 23rd March 1956, the Groupe des Cinq was founded in Paris at the Maxim’s restaurant by famous bespoke tailors Joseph Camps, André Bardot, Socrate, Di Nota, Gaston Waltener (then joined by Max Evzeline). They aimed at putting together their resources to promote their craft and present their collections twice a year. What is little known is that six hat-makers had joined them: Berteil, Delion, Gélot, Léon, Motsch and Willoughby. It goes to show that hats were part and parcel of the tailoring tradition and that they had to be included in such an initiative.

The revival of interest for bespoke tailoring is mirrored in this ambitious drive to promote the hat. Carole Denford, founder of The Hat Magazine was the initiator of the British Hat Guild, currently made up of 33 prominent milliners, including Lock & Co Hatters, Stephen Jones, Alva Wilson, Dillon Wallwork, etc. The directors are Harvy Santos (Treasurer), Carole Denford (Secretary), Stephen Jones (Chairman), Rachel Skinner, Judy Bentinck.

While they seem to focus on women’s hats, obviously and undeniably providing the more spectacular hats on the market with the more striking visual impact, their goals are in keeping with the core objectives of any self-respecting artisan — ‘craftsmanship, artistry, creativity, heritage, education, inspiration’.

The important connection here is between craftsmanship and education. There is no way to promote one without the other as it is indeed key to keeping any tradition alive: preserving a heritage implies passing it on, sharing the know-how, the skills, the experience. It is a well-inspired move, echoing what is happening in tailoring in various places — think of Naples for instance…

We wish them great success, hoping their action will inspire others — boot-makers, tailors or shirt-makers…

The British Hat Guild

https://www.thebritishhatguild.org.uk/

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putthison · 7 years

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eBay Roundup

Twice a week, we round up the best of menswear on eBay so that our readers don’t have to. For an additional roundup, along with a list of each week’s best sales, subscribe to our Inside Track newsletter.

This week, our pal the RJcat contributed some great finds, including this Duke of Windsor cocktail set, pair of vintage Gucci cups and saucers, and black Aurillac mini umbrella I almost bought for myself.

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Suits, sport coats, and blazers

Kiton green striped suit, size?

Man 1924 sport coats, various sizes

Grey WW Chan suits, 36 (1, 2)

Blue cotton blend SuitSupply suit, 40

Brown checked cashmere Kiton sport coat, 42

Grey herringbone Ring Jacket suit, 44

Max Evzeline dinner jacket, ~44

Outerwear

Denim & Supple snorkel parka, various sizes

Man 1924 outerwear, various sizes

Sierra Designs blue down vest, S

Vintage jeep coat, 38

APC black MA-1 bomber, M

Charcoal Berluti Forestiere, 42

Deep pile Patagonia Retro-X fleece, L

Hooded Stephen Schneider coat, XL (pictured above)

Vintage D-pocket double rider, 44

Ralph Lauren peacoat, XL

Kilgour French & Stanbury double breasted coat, 46

Sweaters and knits

Pringle vanilla-colored shawl collar cardigan, M

Grey cashmere Gieves crewneck, 40

Grey ribbed Our Legacy sweater, L

Charcoal Donegal Falcara shawl collar cardigan, L

Burgundy Inis Meain fisherman sweater, L

Shirts and pants

Blue striped Woods & Brown shirt, 14.5

Lavandar French cuffed Smyth & Gibson shirt, 15.5

Blue Turnbull & Asser shirt, 15.5

Blue checked Borrelli shirt, 15.75

Tan Wallace & Barnes work shirt, M

Bunch of Hilditch & Key shirts, 16

Checked Liverano dress shirts, L and ~XL

Lambourne brown corduroy trousers, 36

Shoes

Ralph Lauren M-43 boots, 8 (pictured above)

Ralph Lauren suede single monks, 8.5

Lucchese navy roper boots, 9

Kilgour, French & Stanbury tassel loafers, 12

Ties

Blue striped silk Drake's tie (1, 2)

Brown checked wool Drake's tie

Navy geometric Panama silk Drake's tie

Various Yellow Hook neckties

Cashmere Cucinelli grey knit tie

Blue knit ties (1, 2)

Bags, briefcases, and wallets

Black and orange Ettinger card case

Black Papworth briefcase

Blue Patrik Ervell helmet bag

Vintage black Delvaux briefcase

Misc.

Orlebar Brown swim trunks, 36 and 38

US belt buckle

Swatch watches (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Green canvas surcingle Sulka belt, M

King's farewell abdication pocket square

Mougin & Piquard watch

Pair of Gucci cups and saucers (pictured above)

Curtis Mayfield LP

Suspenders (1, 2)

Turnbull & Asser fabric book

Black Aurillac mini umbrella (more details here)

Duke of Windsor cocktail set

Duchess of Windsor Christmas card

Vintage N. Peal cashmere catalog

Goyard cat carrier

Western Flair Western belt buckles (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Herbert Johnson hats (6 7/8, 7 1/4, 7 1/4)

Some cool trunks (1, 2, 3, 4)

Ralph Lauren alligator belt, 34

Charvet silk knotted cufflinks (1, 2)

Four Vices cufflinks

Bamboo handle jigger

Sterling silver Native American bracelet

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obeyfeline · 9 months

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#Max Evzeline #swansongsrjdm #groupe des cinq

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obeyfeline · 4 years

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Max Evzeline custom suit.

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obeyfeline · 4 years

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Custom sport coats by the legendary Paris tailor and member of the Groupe des Cinq Max Evzeline, tailor to among others Denis Sassou-Nguesso and Gilbert Becaud. First, a 2000 custom sportcoat in Loro Piana cashmere. Second, a very 1970s wide-lapel “gun club” checked sportcoat with a hand-stitched inner pocket like those created by de Luca and Camps, and a milanaise buttonhole.

At https://www.ebay.com/itm/Max-Evzeline-Paris-Loro-Piana-Cashmere-Bespoke-2-Btn-Dual-Vent-Sport-Coat-Sz-46R/283777425078 and https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bespoke-Max-Evzeline-Gun-Club-Tweed-Sportcoat-Size-36-46R-EXCELLENT-CONDITION/283727402437

#swansongsRJdM #Paris style #Groupe des Cinq #groupe des 5 #Paris tailor #made in France #handmade in France #made in Paris #tailor #tailleur #Paris tailleur #Evzeline #Max Evzeline #grande mesure #custom tailor #bespoke #Loro Piana #milanaise

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obeyfeline · 5 years

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A Crombie wool overcoat custom made by legendary Paris tailor Max Evzeline, from our friends at vestiairedurenard.fr

#swansongsRJdM #groupe des cinq #Evzeline #Max Evzeline #custom #bespoke #grande mesure #custom tailor #made in France #made in Paris #Crombie #made in Scotland

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obeyfeline · 6 years

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Suit bag for the Paris bespoke tailor Max Evzeline, a founding member of the Groupe des Cinq circle of tailors.

#swansongsRJdM #Evzeline #Max Evzeline #Groupe des 5 #Groupe des cinq

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obeyfeline · 5 years

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Pencil/charcoal sketch, possible self-portrait, by the late Max Evzeline, leading Paris tailor and member of the famous Groupe de Cinq of the five, sometimes six (!) most prominent tailors in Paris in the 1950s and 1960s. For sale at https://www.ebay.com/itm/113710718551?ViewItem=&item=113710718551

#swansongsRJdM #Evzeline #Max Evzeline #Paris tailor #groupe des cinq #Groupe des 5 #steez

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obeyfeline · 3 years

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