Posts by Gatsby

This has been my mind constantly, so I figured I might as well throw it out here considering there are probably plenty of guys here with more experience on this matter than me. I have been accepted into a top 5 MBA program for this...

Just a quick note if you are going with Gordon, as I believe I am one of the few members of SF that actually had a suit made by him -- be VERY stubborn with what you want. I think I reviewed him a few years back and my conclusion was to...

I have looked in this price range, in Tokyo, for years and all I found is: bite the bullet, burn some mileage, go to HK for a long weekend. The all inclusive cost-benefit ratio is still better than buying in Tokyo AND it gets you...

Quote: Originally Posted by Artisan Fan I'm not Tiger Woods or anything. Ha! Strange how that statement would have made no sense a month ago. Anyway, my take: JL - really pretty shoes especially in...

highly highly disappointing..!! the best thing were the pants, but fabrics were so boring!! fit was good though; perfect for skinny asian boys. shirts, coats, jackets, etc.. looked cheap, didn't fit well (i have long arms so sue me)....

Quote: Originally Posted by Crakaveli i keep reading that it will be available online but i didn't think uniqlo had an online store. they do in Japan. i don't think this will be a limited-edition thing...

Quote: Originally Posted by rach2jlc Other assorted info: WATCH OUT FOR LICENSES! I forgot to mention before that some brands have licenses around the world and so, if you are buying sight unseen, you might get...

I've had suits made from both Chan and Yao, and I also recently had a blazer made at the former with very good result - can post pics on request. I even tried out their Neapolitan shoulder which Yao said he would not do. That said, in...

don't use gel. use wax.

From my experience with Chan and Yao, it is best not to ask for something too far from their house cut. When I got my Yao suit I brought in as many pictures of Attolini suits as I could find, but the result was nowhere close. A...