Posts by Stone34

Quote: Originally Posted by Hampton  Thanks for the answers. Already bought me a pair of the darkblue ones, model ''bulldog'' I will enjoy them next month on my holiday to Costa Rica  Ok these bulldogs are...

Quote: Originally Posted by Hampton  Orlebar Brown, good swim trunks?  Finally something I can answer since I'm a surfer.  Do you mean swim trunks like a speedo for swimming laps in a pool or for...

Why would they say Hand Made if they were NOT?   If so ugly... can you suggest a nicer pair of slip ons???  

Hello,   So I bought a pair of Bruno Magli Raging shoes at the Nordstrom sale.  And on the website and on the shoes I saw on display at the store... in the insole it says...   Bruno Magli Hand Made In...

Any thoughts...   I've tried on alot of suits the past few weeks and even had one Made to Measure. From Brooks Brothers, Armani, Joseph Abboud, Z Zegna, Boss Black... And I even bought a Made to Measure Thick as Thieves suit...

Quote: Originally Posted by brokencycle  From my understanding, Loro Piana has a lot of levels of fabric, and the stuff you see on Abboud suits and house brands are not nearly as good as those on their own top end...

Quote: Originally Posted by Steve Smith  Saxxon wool comes from a particular group of sheep. Judging by my rack of suits, BB does not seem to specify which company weaves the fabric, at least in most cases. My...

Quote: Originally Posted by msulinski  Isn't the BB Saxxon line also made with Loro Piana fabric? I know the Country Club Saxxon blazer is.   The SaxXon Wool is a very high end wool that I believe is...

Quote: Originally Posted by brokencycle  From my understanding, Loro Piana has a lot of levels of fabric, and the stuff you see on Abboud suits and house brands are not nearly as good as those on their own top end...

I think I've narrowed my search between 2 suits.  And it has alot to do with the Fabric...   Brooks Brothers SaxXon fabric  -vs- Joseph Abboud with Loro Piana fabric   Any thoughts?  I have heard that...