Posts by krakatoa

Quote: Originally Posted by Sam Hober Krakatoa, Are you east of Java? I could not resist... No, east of Leamington...(inside joke for Monty Python fans)

Quote: Originally Posted by vinveritas And would it be possible to arrange for the ordered ties to be delivered to a Bangkok hotel in case the customer is visiting ? Thanks Although David already replied,...

Quote: Originally Posted by nhannon What construction options are people choosing for grenadine ties (fina or grossa)? Are grenadines supposed to be tipped? Last month, ordered 4 or 5 (mixture of finas and...

I've ordered about 15 shirts from Chan, but all of them within the past year. The collars are stiff.

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"Even more recently, the conservative press has ... published details of his ... €25,000 suits made to measure by Barack Obama's tailor." 10th paragraph...

Quote: Originally Posted by ginlimetonic Helpful in sense of the relationships you had with the tailor. Not helpful in that you did not comment on fit, satisfaction on the finished product. Actually, I...

In August 2009 I commissioned suits (single jacket, two trousers) with each of Chan and Yao (my first suits with either), with two fittings. In 2010 I commissioned another suit with Yao. I'll respond briefly with thoughts on workmanship,...

Quote: Originally Posted by yellman Except they are only made in italy. Not true - STP shows Masons pants made in Peru and Bulgaria. I have two pairs of poplin pants (both made in Italy). While I like the...

Remember that much or most of your time in Hong Kong will be spent in air conditioned environments (at least, I hope that's the case!). I also live in SE Asia and am very comfortable at work in half-lined suits made of four season cloth,...