Posts by Winot

+1 on the DB

Quote: Originally Posted by mmkn Thus, the key design and fit areas are the collar and cuffs. But the collar is one of the hardest things to get right. The MTM shirts I've tried haven't managed it.

Quote: Originally Posted by R.O. Thornhill Must stop recommending SOF - when I went to see him yesterday he appeared very busy, with a lot of new customer orders. Will let you know if this causes any delays - but would...

I'd agree on Sean O'Flynn's ability to make a trim shirt, but I have had the 'tenting' problem with Budd and Connock & Lockie (although the in the case of the latter the cutter is not the same person that measures you, so not sure...

I ordered 5m of a Minnis Airborne pinstripe on special offer and asked my tailor to make a 2 piece with extra trousers. When he measured it Minnis had only sent 4m (I hadn't checked) but thankfully they still had some left and they...

Quote: Originally Posted by Kentishman Pretty sure Graham Browne do alterations as well as garments... I'm not sure they're that happy about being known as an alterations tailor. I think they'd prefer to...

Finally got round to taking my length of Minnis Rangoon black/white houndstooth into Graham Brown. After much agonising over the last few months, have gone for: 2B SB peak lapel with side vents; buggy lined in lilac; black buttons 5...

My first flannel suit was a 16oz dark grey chalk stripe from Minnis (made up DB by Stephen Hitchcock). I have just ordered a 12oz light grey Minnis flannel to be made up DB by Meyer & Mortimer. I considered the Fox but liked the...

I mis-read the thread title as "Bank balance causing vents to flair".

NYC is a walking city. If the weather's up to it I'd recommend the Time Out book of New York walks.