CDC, those boots are Stacy Adams Madisons. And either they aren't particularly vintage, or they have changed nothing about them since the '70s.
Regards,
Alexander
If I had a pair of button boots, I would rock them so hard it would show up on seismographs. Particularly these http://www.rakuten.co.jp/otsuka/669573/669587/.
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Sorry for the rant,...
I have a pair in black. Qualitywise, you get what you pay for, bearing in mind that they can regularly be had for closer to $80 - at least at the shoe discount place in my town.
However, stylingwise, they are very sharp. They get...
Might you further support your favorite tailor and cobbler by sending them some business? Recommendations?
Regards,
Alexander
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why specifically italian???
italians charge...
I've seen a lot of comments in this thread with descriptors like "affected", "costume", "trying too hard", etc. If I may, aren't we all wearing costumes? I don't mean in the overly philosophical sense, I...
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If you look inside the pockets on the trousers you may find some words on the selvedge that might identify the cloth or cloth maker. Maybe even a label inside the...
I got it at a thrift store - thanks to lurking on this forum, it jumped right out at me as the odd duck on the rack, so I had to take it home.
Yes, only the last two buttonholes work - kind of a head-scratcher, but meh.
Alas, the...
So I have this suit. It doesn't have any tags of any kind, but it is clearly a very high-end custom suit of some sort. Fully canvassed, more pockets than would ever be on an OTR suit, working buttonholes, ticket pocket, peak lapels -...
That is good news, thank you! I know they aren't bespoke Bestettis or anything, but I liked them a lot. I'm glad to know there's still hope.
Regards,
Alexander
