Posts by jerrysfriend

Alan Bates in "An Englishman Abroad," a must see for forum members, with scenes shot in the basement of John Lobb, at a Savile Row tailor, Sulka, etc. A review: "My very favorite video: An Englishman Abroad (TV 1983)....

The Atlanta (Lenox Square) store has about 20 left; fall/winter weight-reduced form $1,298 to $499. They have double breasted in navy and gray chalk stripes (none in my size, unfortunately) and single breasteds in several colors and...

Quote: How many of these elements should somebody wearing a suit every days own* ? 1) Ties?  My reply = 40 2) Suits? 10 3) shoes? 6 4) shirts? 15 5) cufflinks? 3 6) braces? 4 7) belts? 1 8) watches? 2 9) coat ? 2 10) mac ?...

Here is something you don't see too often, "real" 40+ year-old Peals, before Brooks bought the name. I assume that these are ready-mades, instead of bespoke. http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws....me=WDVW The question is: did Peal make...

Brooks has been carrying high quality Martin Greenfield hand-tailored "Golden Fleece" suits for a while now; current prices about $1,298. For Spring, they have some upgraded Martin Greenfields at $1,700. These are made of...

Quote: Quote: (ernest @ Feb. 17 2005,14:54) I could go and buy it (I must spend 1 hour in train). I don't believe you've given away the name of that mysterious location, have you?  Some of us end up...

Quote: Quote: (jerrysfriend @ Feb. 17 2005,10:51) I like the French flag tie. I selected it and the two repps. Anyone jealous that I have a personal shopper in Paris? KenCPollock/Jerrysfriend In that...

I like the French flag tie. I selected it and the two repps. Anyone jealous that I have a personal shopper in Paris? KenCPollock/Jerrysfriend

[quote=Fabienne,Feb. 15 2005,07:09] Quote: This is interesting to me.  I have a similar reaction to yours, but being French, I just take it in stride, assuming it is part of a culture that is not mine, and since I live here,...

Quote: jerrysfriend, I'm a little surprised that you didn't like Le Cirque 2000, but in NY I would recommend Daniel, Le Bernardin, Per Se, Gramercy Tavern, Alain Ducasse NY, and perhaps V, which is a bit controversial, but...