Posts by scurvyfreedman

I have had a good experience with mytailor.com. However, I used their traveling tailor (M Kenny specifically) to measure me. I did a fit confirmation on one shirt before finalizing my first order. It took about 4 weeks. Then I waited...

Cordwainer, not cobbler. A cobbler repairs. A cordwainer makes.

Quote: Originally Posted by antirabbit freeze the little fuckers.... I had some from an ebay buy, I put everything I owned in my 10 degee garage for a few days, it killed everything. Not a bad idea. I buy...

Spring and summer with navy or mid to light grey suits or trousers.

Quote: Originally Posted by razl fyi: those are referred to as "gauntlet buttons". Just passing on some of my SF learning Thanks. Between that and bellows pockets my vocab is growing by leaps...

I've bought pretty exensively through ebay. I don't buy fashion brands though. I buy brands that the casual searcher wouldn't have any idea about. Drakes ties and pocket squares. A few vintage Savile Row suits where the shoulder/chest...

I prefer thicker buttons. I find them easier to handle, especially to do the buttons on the forearm and cuff.

Summer 2004 @ The French Laundry. $675 for 2. One from the tasting menu with paired wines. One a la carte.

Sign up for the hotel's rewards program. By the end you will be at the top level, which should be worth room upgrades and other benefits in the future.

Took less than a week from order to delivery. As everyone has said, very nice handwork and fabrics. I'll have to keep my eye out for new fabrics being introduced. Would not hesitate to buy more. Highly recommended for those who...