Posts by Redwoood

Is this mystery still unsolved?

I believe many of Crompton's bespoke commissions have some gimmick or another. That's how he likes it.

Quote:Originally Posted by fritzl  it's not like it's something from a yard sale? hmm... no. It's clearly bespoke, made for the wearer, very difficult to get at your average yard sale.

looks fine to me, I think some people let their personal attitudes or prejudices guide their judgements. My feeling is the jacket could use 1-2cm more length, and the pockets are..uh..probably exactly where he wanted...

Quote:Originally Posted by MalfordOfLondon [...] Saint Andrews Ballantyne Suit 40R [...] This is made by Caruso, just as the seller claims.

costanza, Last time I checked Harry Rosen was running a tie sale, with some nice Drake's grenadines, especially at the Bloor location. Not sure if it's still on.

Quote:Originally Posted by kwilkinson  I've never seen it outside of someone's own house, and I would be appalled if I witnessed it in a restaurant. As a server, I would too. As a cook I would take it as a compliment.

Zegna for $5000? that's couture-level. I guess one would have to get comparable fabrics in order to compare prices.

What Brioni body would give you something along the lines of Zegna Milano, though? I'm fairly familiar with Brioni's Nomentano, but that one has the strong Roman shoulders and full body, so looks nothing like current Zegnas. Is there a...

I don't think there's ever been a thread that started in DT and ended up in CE via a short stay in SL. Keep it up, people!