Posts by minervau

They look fine but those seem to be relatively bulky ties making decently sized four-in-hand knots. I'd still go half-windsor with a spread collar with an ordinary tie.

Celebrating a job offer but think I went overboard . . . Panta: Two Borrellis: Isaia: Drakes: And two Pantas from the new sale . . . alright, officially declaring a May moratorium on all purchases.

Aaaagggghhhh just when you think you're out they pull you right back in! Thought I'd ended on the shopping spree for this month. It's been eBay purchases so far, including some Borrelli six-folds, a Panta six-fold, an Isaia six-fold,...

Last year I saw the RLBL's for 30 percent off during late May-early June, although I forget precisely when. They were still over $1k, though, so I'm not sure it's worth it vs. MTM services like Suit Supply or Kent Wang.

Quote:Originally Posted by kaizo My apologies upon reinspection the only birdseye I seem to have is my blue sportscoat, When I took a glance this morning I thought one of the 3 I received was birds eye but it looks like another...

Glenlivet 15Y -- not blowing my mind but very solid. Getting a bottle of Ardbeg in a week or so.

How soon do you need them? If these are long term purchases and you can afford to wait a while, then the best option would probably be to do a quasi-MTM operation like Kent Wang (a forum affiliate). I'm getting my first KW suit next...

I think Glashutte makes some of the finest watches in the world and are of the same caliber as Jaeger-LeCoultre, so I'd vote for them. Ulysse Nardin's, and Cartier's, aesthetics are lacking to me.

Hey, do you have any plans to bring this one back? http://www.ties-necktie.com/graphic-light-green-and-lilac-necktie-p-18120.html

My guess would be 10.5 on the New Rey, which is a very slim last and usually requires a half size up (but they use UK sizing which means a regular last like the Hiro will use half a size down). FYI if you email them a sketch of your...