Posts by Xenon

Quote:Originally Posted by DWFII  In the end, a $10,000 exotic materials charge has got to be questioned. Someone, somewhere is getting taken to the cleaners. Seriously! Spot on, I suspect alot of this has got to be the rarity...

Any shoe or leather is extremely dye-able. Fiebings and other companys make dyes just for this very purpose. The pink would also be extremely easy to dye and very appropriate as a base for any browns or blues or blacks. Just go to any...

Quote:Originally Posted by nutcracker  A bigger photo Yes sir!!! Thank you Nutcracker.

Quote:Originally Posted by BespokeMakers  The shoe on center fore front in lilac with purple tip, what a sublime patination. Simply outstanding. It's amazing how much talent these japanese makers have in all aspects.

Quote:Originally Posted by AdamWill s edit: oh, and to the point of this thread, the issue was the fabric - I still didn't see many other silk/linen blends. I was actually kinda expecting someone to reply to my post and explain...

The pattern and colors are typical of Duchamp as is the matching pocket square. But a quick look through this seasons offerings doesn`t bring that one up. http://www.duchamplondon.com/accessories/ties?limit=all Perhaps check ebay and...

Ok here goes The reality is that resoling any shoes in 2013 is hit or miss. However a good cobler can easily resole goodyear and blake-rapid (the rapid part is important here) shoes properly. The key word being good. An average or...

Get yourself a bunch of paper thin long sleeved cotton or linen/cotton shirts. Absolutely wear only once before you wash and iron. Get yourself a bunch of very light weight linen, cotton or wool trouser in the typical light grays, taupe,...

Quote:Originally Posted by bengal-stripe  http://therakeonline.com/atelier-luxury-designer-brands-artisans/gaziano-girling-bespoke-4-the-unique-lasting-process/ I've always been curious as to making and lasting a whole cut. You...

Concave heels/cuban heels are incredibly nice and you are starting to see this more often in bespoke. Saion and Fukaya also have a couple that are nice. I find them particularly appropriate for visible heel heights higher than 1.25". I...