Posts by juniper

Quote: Originally Posted by nmoraitis Not to sure if this helps. http://styleforum.pbwiki.com/photoessay Beautiful results, but he seems to simply stick the half-sole on -- I'm talking about stitching a...

I can't seem to find this in the archives. Is there any real difference other than aesthetics between repairing my soles with the leather cut off at the narrow part of the shoe (just replacing the worn part -- a "half sole")...

Quote: Originally Posted by zjpj83 You'd think instead of cutting corners in quality and then having to spend a fortune replacing faulty items that CT would just raise their quality and their prices. Most...

Quote: Originally Posted by juniper This Jacket has arrived. It's too big for me. It's a 38R, but fits like a 40R. The pattern is interlocking horizontal and vertical bone(?) shapes in black and white. Does that have...

This Jacket has arrived. It's too big for me. It's a 38R, but fits like a 40R. The pattern is interlocking horizontal and vertical bone(?) shapes in black and white. Does that have a name? Will let it go for what I paid for it:...

Quote: Originally Posted by SimonC So, does anyone have experience with T&G? Certainly the rest of their prices look good too - 25% off MTM suits and 20% off Bespoke, though I didn't ask about pricing for either of...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rodeo I just discovered this terrific forum. What a great resource for those of us that are sartorially challenged Welcome. Pull up a sock. Quote: Originally...

Bespoke or MTM three-piece navy 3/4'' ropestripe suit. George Plenderleith of Savile row, 1972. Working buttonholes, hacking pockets. Waistcoat slightly too tight, so to be altered. Jacket and trousers perfect. Twenty quid

Mayday, Quote: Originally Posted by mayday Now, some printed ties can seem pretty light and flimsy. My printed ties are usually 50oz Drake's ties. (If you're in NYC, check out Bergdorff Goodman. I get my Drake's...

We had a thread a while ago entitled something like "I can't wear white shirts any more!". I have a similar issue. I can't wear printed ties. Woven ties seem just to be so much nicer. I find printed ties lifeless. I seem to...