Posts by mez28

Quote: Originally Posted by SpooPoker  Is Shoe Service Plus still on 55th between 5th and 6th? Or, the shoeshine guys at the E/F station at 53rd and 5th are great.   I think they may have been taken over by...

Quote: Originally Posted by razl  I'd be worried about that unless you are on a first name basis with your cobbler+crew, or you mention ahead of time that you tip very well.   I'm in NYC -- any...

Looking to shine up the plaintoe balmorals for a black tie event this weekend. Any suggestions? Can I take them to a cobbler and have them "spit shine" them?

Quote: Originally Posted by Frankie22  Brain fart -- was thinking of Howard Yount not Kent.  Jamison (member here) is in NYC.   Sorry Dood.   Yep figured as much. 

Quote: Originally Posted by Frankie22    Take a day trip to NYC and go see Jamison at KW (make appointment). It's your wedding, if you want the superior suit, make the effort, or find a local...

Quote: Originally Posted by gyasih  No affiliation, but they do great work. My wife works in the building and has known them for 10+ years. When I started getting work done on my better suits, I went to them and they...

I second (or third) this. Took a tuxedo to him last week. He does amazing work. [Pierre]

Quote: Originally Posted by msulinski  I just picked up a few of these yesterday and am wearing one today. I like that they offer a "flesh-colored" version instead of just plain white. It seems to be working...

Just received my first *real* pocket square from KW. Never imagined there could be such a dramatic difference in the quality/craftsmanship of one company versus another in this area, but I am a convert. Thanks Kent.

Uniqlo.   This: http://www.uniqlo.com/silkydry/us/   The grey color will show less through white shirts or other light colored shirts than white.