Posts by Haruspex

I've just scored a nice, if not excessively valuable, vintage navy trench coat from Ebay.uk. The construction seems sturdy, there's little wear, and the fit is slim, which suits me. My only complaint is the buckle: it's cheap plastic and...

I got an opportunity to visit a two Saturdays ago, and was captivated. It's a beautiful store, Sid's incredibly gracious and generous with his time, and I'm planning on two bespoke sportcoats and a week's rotation of shirts as we...

Very sharp -- I aspire the same, one day.

I like that tie. That is all.

Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgePaul What, pray tell, is the toe movement? Please don't accuse me of neologistically creating unnecessary jargon; I've heard and had discussions about the shape of a shoe...

I love black shoes. But I just ordered the Burton, opened the box and sent them back -- the toe movement was dull, and the whole thing looked disproportionate. I ordered some Aldens instead; only a bit above your stated budget, but...

Quote: Originally Posted by rjmaiorano Was it the manager? The gentleman with a beard/goatee? Nope, I didn't see him. I was speaking with (at) an African-American man, mid-thirties.

Quote: Originally Posted by mafoofan ^^ I bet you're young. Ah, were that but so. [Crank the Prufrock strains here.] No, a pretty average middle-aged white guy in sober dress casual. Perhaps a bit bleary...

Not really a helpful response, but I wanted to mention that I went in the Connecticut Ave AE store in DC on Saturday specifically to ask about the Seven line. The salesperson was remarkably indifferent, staring out the window as I spoke...

Thanks, robin. Wish his website were more somewhat more functional, but I may try emailing for the lack of anything better.