Posts by Xenon

Quote:Originally Posted by MalfordOfLondon  The right pair, really beautiful color and all, but oh man, how can they have been lasted so off center, I mean WTF?

Quote:Originally Posted by Geezer Second, there is a powerful sense of long-standing in Western culture, and still present, that in order to break the rules successfully you have to know what they are first - in literature, music,...

Anybody find it strange that the welt and upper looks like it was pretrimmed (roughly) before the welt was finished being sewn?

I usually prefer my vest back the same as the suit fabric, but also have a few vests with the back made from lining. Depends on the purpose. The purple you pictured is awesome and very versatile with grays, olives, taupes, blacks....

I am diametrically apposed to sprezz or insouciant (without worry). But perhaps a portion of they're origin really was in neglect or need and not deliberately thought out. Sometimes there is no time to tie the perfect knot or button all...

Quote:Originally Posted by DerekS i dont buy this "comfort" bullshit. last week after meeting up with a fellow SFer, i was on my way home and ran out of gas on the interstate...long story short, i was in a coat and tie, and dress...

Quote:Originally Posted by ThinkDerm Wouldn't platinum be softer than silver or brass? No , Platinum would likely be the hardest in the annealed (soft ), there are many variables here (including alloying elements) but brass would...

What is it with fashion brands and toe spring? All the shoes look like the have been worn hard and left without shoe trees. Those toe tips bulge up like an old clown's galosh.

In theory this really sounds nice but in practice you can't see them yourself so the metal goes unappreciated. I once considered making some myself out of silver. I even bought a thin sheet of silver 925 but never got around to making...

Quote:Originally Posted by hendrix You're not necessarily disagreeing with me, but I just want to vent on this. There's definitely a case to be made that certain tailoring is flattering, but I take issue with the weight placed on...