Posts by Mark Seitelman

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...

Often the sales force is the last to know about a development. Sometimes they hear snatches of gossip which can often be incorrect. Therefore, take the gossip with a helping of salt. My sales girl told me that the cordovan shoes will...

Quote:Originally Posted by TheDarkKnight A quick question on cloth buying - do you find it saves money to buy cloth yourself and then take it to a tailor, or does your tailor generally buy at lower prices? I would like to get a...

Carl, how is Soktas shirt fabric?

In my opinion, nothing equals black. However, if you want brown, get the darkest brown that you can. Almost black. Then again, make it easy and get black.

I do not know him. What is his job? In the factory?

http://www.gentlemansgazette.com/oxxford-clothes-chicago-factory-visit/comment-page-1/#comment-17987 It makes one want to order another Oxxford suit!

Quote:Originally Posted by doughboysc * * * 5.)Walter Cronkite (RIP) (Rather's predecessor) - Worned windsor knots, handsome clothes. I've heard that he used to wear Oxxford suits so as the late David Brinkley. * * * In his...

Quote:Originally Posted by paradoxical3 I am fairly sure that the lightweight shoes are NOT made by C&J, though I could be wrong since I am not familiar with their Benchgrade soles.  They are definitely not to hand grade standards...