Posts by horton

She used to make some RTW. Fabrics may be same or similar but the shirt is not the same as her bespoke. She makes a trial shirt (forget what that's called) and then plays with it to get collar right, darts (she uses them) and taper...

I would suggest looking beyond the BTU number. Most of the high end models will have more than sufficient BTUs. I'd look to things like are all the burners full range (high-to-low) or not, how easy to clean, if using a grill which...

80% lean, lots of pepper, salt and then add olive oil and work through in an attempt to coat the fibriles. The oil is the trick (Schlow burger -- chef from Radius in Boston). Don't overwork the burger formation then fried onions --...

anyone know when the next Louis sale is?

I would strongly recommend desert wines. A decent bar -- eg good restaraunt or hotel -- will have a decent selection. Like many women, she might like her drinks sweeter and less acoholic. I am a big fan of desert wines, personally,...

I've seen it mentioned that the Belgian designers like Dries van Noten are an expression of deconstructionism. While I don't know enough about Dries clothing to form an opinion on that particular designer I have seen clothing design...

Quote: Originally Posted by Dewey The mania for high armholes and trim sleeves is fashion. It's a feature of this decade. Fullness of the sleeves used to rank up there will roll of the lapel when men where taught how to...

i was told Finamore at one point. I bought it, and have been unimpressed. sleeves almost certainly set by machine based on looking at seams

white marble looks great but can stain especially with red wine. Those stains IMO are not charming because they are likely to be the rings/circles from bottles and glasses left on it overnight after a party if you feel comfortable...

Looks great. I can vouch for the Louis cut. I have a very similar jacket to the first one and it is extremely light and soft to wear, and has a slimmer fit than most other Belvest.