Posts by ultramantaro

Supposedly there was a long thread wrt to what lines in Armani suits are canvassed, vs half canvassed, etc.  The pinch test supposedly is a good way to test whether it is, but regardless of the fact if it fits you well you got a...

The El Primero movement used in Daytonas back in 90s and early 00s is a reliable and fantastic movement, that is still marketable even after 42 years in history.  Rolex actually detuned this movement from 36K Hz to 28.8K as they...

I have the Tangente Datum and because of its thin bezel look, the dial makes the watch looks deceivingly big (comparable to many 40 - 41 mm cases).  I believe w/o the date you lose 2 mm or so (35.5) which is noticeable when...

Hi All,   In the past I wasn't partial to Brioni because they appeared too conservative.  I've tried on a couple at my local off 5th a week ago and they actually look pretty good and the fabric was pretty good.  Some...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mark Anthony  But doesn't half canvassed mean it is half fused too? Z-Zegna is not fully canvassed that much I am pretty sure, it is their lower priced entry level suit. So it is $645...

Yoox always makes anything look terrible, so it's best to see it in person.  The rise is pretty aggressive on the low side, but taht doesn't mean that it's bad unless you absolutely hate this kind of look and prefer the classic...

Well, that's what Bluefly says:   http://www.bluefly.com/Zegna-Z-Zegna-grey-wool-mohair-blend-2-button-suit-with-flat-front-pants/cat10028/316070501/detail.fly   Can anyone confirm?  With a recent extra 25% off...

Quote: Originally Posted by otheme  Shenzhen or HK, equal-quality labor costs about the same, otherwise one side will starve to death. Efficient market, right? BTW, IPAD3 is also made in Shenzhen. I don't care if it's...

Funny, browsed around bluefly's related results and a number of Gucci suits are described as fused.   Here's a Hugo Boss POS that's actually canvassed:...

Quote: Originally Posted by arun21  do you mind if i ask how much your prada suit was? I was looking at one much like this...