Posts by Jackie Treehorn

As someone mentioned earlier, there really is no way for RL to win this sort of battle. AFAIK they don't manufacture any blazers, suits, etc., in the USA (correct me if I'm wrong). The idea that they'd set up an entirely new supply...

Are you planning to wear it again this season? If so, air it out and hold onto it until then. Dry clean it when you're planning on putting it away for longer than 3 months or so.

As far as I can tell, the only noticeable difference between these RL uniforms and the 2008 RL uniforms is that the berets have been changed from white to blue. Why are people acting as though this uniform is something totally new? We...

Quote: Originally Posted by MikeDT  BB is probably doing what it needs to do to stay in business in a modern world.    This.   We may not like it, but perhaps the majority of professionals in the...

Quote: Originally Posted by NORE  I'm no expert but a good clicker would survey the piece of leather he's about to cut and then click the left and right parts in a way that they should behave and age similarly. Either...

As a general rule, I don't hate certain brands so much as I hate the people who wear them.

Barring a few exceptions, it's easier to get clothes altered down than altered up. Losing 20 pounds will do less damage to one's wardrobe than gaining 20 pounds. That being said, it's probably not the end of the world if...

Quote: Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley  I would be hesitant to call this the original 'source' for Sinclair-style tailoring, without first learning more.   The original source for Sinclair-style...

Quote: Originally Posted by chet31  ...and there is some respect among slobs for a good pair of jeans.    Is there?   About 99.99% of people in this country wear $10 Wranglers from...

Quote: Originally Posted by David Reeves  Well at TF the wages and commission are high. Your talking about arguably the premier luxury retail stores in the world so that makes sense. If you work at Loro Piana, Hermes,...