Posts by The Silverfox

Good evening, As the title indicates I'm looking for a bespoke (or MTM might also do) shirtmaker in London, and preferably one that's not horribly expensive, as my reason for going bespoke is more of a necessity than a luxury. I'm 6'4...

Just ordered my first two ties from sam hober, a dark navy satin and a ligh-coppery macclesfield houndstooth pattern. I can't speak to the quality until I receive the goods, but I can chime in and agree with the numerous praises of...

I'd guess the US, but seeing as how they have shops in london, I figured there's a chance they ship from a storage in the UK to UK adresses. It'd be easier to order online, but I'd rather not get slapped by customs duty etc, so does...

Quote:Originally Posted by comrade Get an umbrella. As it happens I've got one, a beautiful Brigg made from chestnut that's my pride and joy, but there's always the possibility of being caught by surprise when I don't have it with me.

"A chronicle of a young man's rise to power in Paris via his manipulation of the city's most influential and wealthy women." Basically it's a film about a young man, Georges Duroy (Robert Pattinson), starting out as a penniless soldier,...

Actually I was planning on just hemming them at home, how much shrinkage should I allow for from dry-cleaning?

If they're not washed and I get caught in the rain and they get soaked, will that shrink them?

Good evening gents I've just received some corduroys ( and moleskins), and I've been advised by the shop (cordings) to have them dry-cleaned as this should preserve their appearance better. I plan to follow this advise and have them...

Quote:Originally Posted by utspg The Hudsucker Proxy. Paul Newman is being fitted for a suit: Luigi: Mr. Moose-burger, I give-a you pants a nice-a dooble stitch, eh? Make 'em strong, and they look-a real sharp. Sidney J....

Yep I took a look at it, which is what prompted me to go with slim fit. I'm about 44 inches at the chest (or a little less), which should make the 50 or so inches of slim fit suit me fine as what I've seen recommended before is that you...