Posts by Mark Seitelman

I have had some shirts made when Harris Reiss was one of its salesmen. (He has staked-out on his own.) The shirts were good value. Some were made in Hong Kong and some at one of the Gambert factories in New Jersey. J. Lucas is a MTM...

Quote:Originally Posted by etkl * * * Nicolosi is (was) * * * I saw Mr. Nicolosi recently on a bus home. He is still working, and he says that he is busy.

Quote:Originally Posted by comrade * * * Do you know whether they'll transfer the type of stock they carry on 81st st?. P.E. Blue is more casual, correct? Peter Elliot Blue will increase its tailored clothing and will carry the...

The Peter Elliot mens store on Madison Avenue at 81st Street is closing at the end of October due to rent issues. The entire store is on sale from 30% to 70%. Peter Elliot Women (Madison & 81st) and Peter Elliot Blue will continue. ...

The formal ascot worn with morning coat seems to be reserved for the bridal party. The formal ascot with stick pin is a "father of the bride" look. That look is very dated. It seemed to have gone out of fashion by the 1950's. E.g.,...

Looks like excellent workmanship. Liberace would have loved them.

Quote:Originally Posted by Tippo  * * * Has anyone seen a RTW with handmade buttonholes? Some Tom Fords have the lapel buttonhole made by hand but to have all 11 buttonholes handstitched is almost unheard of in the RTW world! *...

My wife bought a jacket at Peter Elliot with the label "Amina Rubinacci, Naples." Same family?

I tried some bespoke shirts with separate collars. The only benefit that I can see is being able to switch collar styles, such as self-collar, soft, startched, cutaway, etc. Otherwise, unless you wear a highly startched white collar, a...

Quote:Originally Posted by Despos Each element of the jacket, shoulder, chest, waist etc. should be in proportion to each other and look balanced with your physical attributes. Talk with Chan, discuss this with them and be sure they...