hk uh oh

my hong kong tailor sent me an email today and I am sorry to say that it was not good news. no, jantzen tailor is out of checkers #438. just a heads up in case any of you were planning on ordering something in this killer blue and brown modern plaid. I went for checkers #690 instead, but I cannot say I am as happy with it as I was with my first choice. do not get me wrong, of course it is pretty sweet, and it is not like I had to back off on the collar spread or anything. also jantzen just got some sweet irish linen in. order now and be ready for spring ‘07.

also p.s. last saturday's russell smith in the globe and mail: man gingham. he should just read my blog or something. I ordered one of those from jantzen in april.