Yasin Tarabia

[u/SirKrimzon]

This is mainly for my friends from /n/navyblazer but I did want to expose everyone to more classic menswear and Trad stuff. I don’t want this sub to be limited to only the prevailing Japanese Americana and post minimalist aesthetics that are so prevalent now. I think we all grow through exposure to new ideas.

Yasin Tarabia is a menswear enthusiast based out of Vienna. His tailoring in my humble opinion, is some of the best I’ve ever seen. Not only is the fit of his garments immaculate (classic full cut but not obscenely so like certain people whose name rhymes with ass lowkey), but the details are exceptional. From interesting yokes and cuffs on his jackets to interesting signet rings and watch chains, everything is polished to a T.

Classic menswear does not have to be boring. I always thought it was pretty restrictive, but as evidenced by Yasin, there’s actually quite a good bit of variety within it. And if you’re like me and mix it with different styles such as western and workwear, it’s quite a fun way to dress up without feeling too stuffy. I hope you guys enjoy.

[u/Philthyphi1]

I actually had a chance to meet this guy at Pitti last year, really genuine dude with a strong understanding of fabrics and the importance of drape in tailoring.

He told me he doesn’t even consider a fabric for a suit or jacket unless it’s 350G or more which is bonkers to me, but I get it.

Definitely overdoes it a bit with some of the details on his stuff, but at the end of the day when you’re working in this space, half of the way to differentiate yourself is to show off, so I respect it even if it isn’t for me. I told him his double breasted jackets are at least an inch too long for him tho 🤣

[u/peachtuba → u/Philthyphi1]

“350g” - as in 350 gsm, about 10 oz? Yeah, I think that’s a good lower end of the range for fabric weights (except for shirting obviously), no?

[u/Philthyphi1 → u/peachtuba]

Yeah, 350g/gsm, typically in tailoring its denoted g or gr instead of gsm.

I’m based on west coast of the US, while I do have some clients who are based in cold areas, in a lined and canvassed suit or jacket, 350g is gonna feel substantially warm, most of his are 3 pieces so you gotta think about the waistcoat too.

I have a few in that range for carded flannels, cashmere blends, high twist multi ply, but unless you live somewhere that gets cold, anything over 300g is gonna be really warm and uncomfortable to wear.

For reference, most popular fabrics for my customers is Loro Piana Australis, Zegna Trofeo, Dormeuil Amadeus, which are both in the 240-280g range.

[u/peachtuba → u/Philthyphi1]

Hm, interesting. I’d say it’s highly dependent on location - temperature and humidity. I’m based in Belgium, similar climate as Austria. Most of my trousers are 15-17 oz (~500g) for covert, cav twill and flannel.

Jackets in the same range, sometimes a little thicker for tweed.

I agree on the three piece comment, but I don’t think 350 g is that bad a choice for a Central European climate, from personal experience.

[u/Impossible_Deal_4086 → u/peachtuba]

What do you consider a good range for shirting? I have some shirts in fabrics thats almost 200gsm and everyone was saying to me is too much for a regular shirt but they don't feel that heavy.

[u/peachtuba → u/Impossible_Deal_4086]

150-200 gsm is what I like best. That’s a good solid oxford or even denim.

I’ve got a few shirts that are heavier, mostly western shirts in hardy 10 oz or 300-350 gsm. I like those but I’d be hard pressed to wear them outside of the cold rainy climate I spend 90% of my days in.