Posts by Journeyman

Quote:Originally Posted by PMaximus Thanks for the fast reply!  How would you rank Loake, C&J and AS as far as quality is concerned? Quote:Originally Posted by NotoriousMarquis Below. I'd put loake at above Allen Edmonds, but...

Quote:Originally Posted by John B Gulp. 54L? Not someone I'd want to run into in a dark alley, even wearing a Zegna suit! That's a Euro size - it's a US 42/44L. Quote:Originally Posted by Cmhollis Also in anyones experience...

Quote:Originally Posted by tobiasj FWIW, I liked Japan, but I loved Hong Kong. Spectacular in so many ways, and also (from what I understand) a menswear mecca. I would definitely trade some days in Japan for some in HK. HK is...

Quote:This is the golden rule. A fully-canvassed construction or a luxurious spalla camicia (Neapolitan tailoring speak for "shirt shoulder") will make up for an ill-fitting suit.Quote:Originally Posted by __PG__  In fairness to...

Quote:Originally Posted by unbelragazzo Some Cappelli ties are a little more exuberant, and might include something similar to the madders at Drake's, but nothing like those polka dots. Cappellis are also obviously constructed much...

Quote:Originally Posted by LonerMatt   Could you explain the bolded part? Why wouldn't a garment in motion better highlight the cut/fit of the piece? Surely it's harder to make something that works across the spectrum of movement,...

Quote:Originally Posted by meister http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/style/five-tips-for-buying-your-first-suit-20130507-2j53j.html I wonder which SF member made the following comment? And some tips for once you've bought your...

Quote:Originally Posted by LonerMatt Skip Osaka. Hit up Hiroshima instead. Agreed. Some might strenuously disagree, but if you're going to Tokyo, then you don't really need to go to Osaka (or vice versa). Of the two, I have a...

Quote:Originally Posted by joiji I believe most of Vox's stuff is these days, but fits like this OTR aren't impossible if you're not super oddly sized. I believe jefferyd (Who is a spectacular tailor is his own right.) has a fair...

Quote:Originally Posted by SpooPoker Scaramouche. Scaramouche. FTFY.