I'm thinking of buying a Navy Cashmere knit tie soon. Am I in a hurry in terms of low stock?
Also, is there a silver satin or something more formal coming?
Many Thanks,
Peter.
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the purpose of the split waistband is to allow easy alteration, so to answer your question, no, you shouldn't feel bothered about it, it's served it's purpose.
No,...
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Just so I know we are on the same page, this a single reverse pleat, correct? Ie it opens towards the rear
Think I'm going to go with single reverse on my next pair. I think...
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^^ what kind of pleats do you favour? Single/double, forward/reverse?
I think double reverse are a bit too dated - the combination with low rise broadens the hips too...
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Can you guys give me some tips as to where to get nice socks?
Straight out of the packet one of my pantherella's ripped in half, and when they go back to $25 a piece I'm not going...
Thanks for the heads up about Isaia. Where is Isaia sold anyway? Is it only at American Tailors? Any Sydney connection?
Vince Maloney & Co. Coming soon if not already there I believe.
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And this is where it gets very gray and murky.
Sound suspiciously like high quality MTM, whereas Mahon's description of MTM sounds more like MTO (made to order) which...
I agree, it is interesting. And his cut looks a bit more classic than most MTM going around.
Most of all though, you get all of his experience as a bespoke tailor at your disposal to help choose the right cloth...
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Highly modifying an existing block = MTM.
Not according to Thomas Mahon. http://www.englishcut.com/archives/000030.html
All bespoke...
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Reasonable indeed. Try bespoke pricing. $5.5k -$7.5k, easily. You gotta pay to play.
You can find places in Sydney who'll make a bespoke suit at around $2-2.5 K....
