Posts by Holdfast

It's always fun to read these older articles; they have a tendency to illustrate the cyclical nature of fashionable taste. Also, this particular article talks a lot about how individuals like Astaire choose to adopt certain personal...

If it's good MTM (i.e. comparable in quality to the RTW you'd otherwise be interested in), AND the person taking your measurements knows what they're doing AND they're familiar with how their MTM patterns work in practice AND the shop...

I like light brown buttons on light grey: pic of a similar jacket of mine.

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo  Originally Posted by Holdfast  You won't change your mind, why should they? This is rather profound in its simple truth.   I believe I first found it...

Quote: Originally Posted by F. Corbera  While it is possible that RL Inc and its hired hands are slyly making fun of its customers, I think it more likely that what you view as camp is everyday operating obsequiousness...

Originally Posted by mafoofan  The goal is to look like something is naturally done, or at least done in a non-distracting way.   I'd suggest that even within your system of dressing this doesn't hold remotely...

Quote: Originally Posted by F. Corbera  The primary deficiency of Ralph Lauren advertising over the years is that all of it is completely devoid of a sense of humor and lightheartedness. This deficiency always keeps it...

Thanks for all the positive feedback for yesterday's look; much appreciated as always. I wondered whether the shirt was too busy for the jacket (or vice versa), but apparently the waistcoat did the trick of visually separating them...

Still cold & rainy over here... fingers crossed we're paying our dues in advance for a warm summer! ;)  

Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger  ... I have a sneaking suspicion that you're a very happy man right now. What an end to the season (most dramatic last day since '89 maybe?); congratulations to City! And with Arsenal...