Posts by SimonC

Quote: subtle contrast with a navy suit escapes my mind's eye. Well you've got me there, though it's subtle compared to some of the linings described in the rest of the thread - when wearing a white shirt it blends...

I'd quite like to get my suits lined in white bemberg, as I've seen a few like this and it's always struck me as a pleasing yet subtle contrast with the charcoal or dark blue suit. However, I'm worried it may get grubby - can anyone...

Hmmm, I've not posted here in a long time. Highlights from my recent trips include; A very nice slim-fitting Italian-made l/s linen check shirt An Italian raglan-sleeve SB tweed overcoat A pair of unlined black calf Trickers...

Just to confirm a positive first order with Howard / British Fabrics - I ordered some pure cashmere tweed and it arrived two days later. It's a lovely fabric, possibly better than described.

I'm selling these on for a friend who's just not wearing them enough. Church's Sherwood captoe Oxford in a light tan colour, with some nice styling details not often seen on Church's shoes - notice how the stitching up the facing...

A pair of Edward Green / Geiger 'Chelsea' Oxfords in green for £97 Two bespoke Gieves & Hawkes suits from a thrift store for about £20 each, just needed the trousers lengthening My first Jantzen shirt - there's some work...

I came across some 20oz 'Fresco' fabric this afternoon - seriously heavy stuff, and from what I understand Fresco is intended to be a more breathable / summer fabric. Can anyone enlighten me as to what such a heavy Fresco would be used for?

There are some smoking deals in London right now (still some Geiger Green's for £175, most Church's traditional models for £145 etc), all made better by the exchange rate. Plus things like James Smith umbrella unavailable...

Hits this weekend; An Italian raglan-sleeved tweed overcoat in a really nice fabric A RTW shirt by a provincial maker with nice touches like shanked MOP buttons A Helmut Lang slim-fit city raincoat with reflective detailing,...

Quote: where were the T&A ties... which TJ Maxx location? Both of the London stores I've visited have had some in - Kensington and Hammersmith. Both down from £70 each to a far more reasonable £12.99