Posts by Amelorn

In abbreviated nutshell: Class/background: A bias (justified or not) against the stereotypical upper-middle/upper boating & regatta class. Regional: A bias against New England + NY/NJ. (Yes, Southern Prep exists, but New England drives...

Quote:Originally Posted by bwahahahaha  Super pricy. Worth it? It looks beat up, and with the flaring at the cuffs, it has a fashion expiration date before the milk in our refrigerators.

I'll throw in with Vienna as well. Its European, conservative, four distinct seasons, and opera/theatre/ball culture together constitute a great recipe for a well-dressed populace.

It depends on the leather. Better/more resilient leathers will hold up to the steam commensurate with their quality, obviously. Also, one can buy waterproofing spray/polish for a shoe. Why not rub it on the shower bag? Most of us care...

Quote:Originally Posted by antirabbit I guess you put a "cause for kids" behind any product, you can sell anything.Lets make something clear....the reason they target college age is they do not have fully formed logic,...

I love these debates eg high vs low rise. (People are apt to forget that) Fashion is arbitrary and apt to change, hence why we're not wearing silk stockings, doublets, or ermine cloaks. (Although the loss of the cloak was a sartorial...

If it's an older tag, it's probably a similar situation to the "Burberrys" (pre 2001 name/label) I see on ebay: sellers milking every last penny they can for outdated, used stuff.

Quote:Originally Posted by hxh_killua  Pardon my ignorance but what is wrong with the Luxottica conglomerate? Also thanks for the allusion to Barton Perreira; I've never heard of them until now and the frames look great. I was...

I beg of the shoe gods your advice: Which one? It will be worn with jeans or khakis, and a burberry trench (classic khaki) or navy/camel cashmere overcoats. First, from ebay. A korean seller (good feedback) sells it as "handmade."...

Quote:Originally Posted by mensimageconsultant There's a lesson people could take from this, if, for example, they're "too good-looking: Know one's audience, and avoid what's considered flashy for one's age or circumstances. For...