Posts by lennier

Nice summation fxh. The other point that tends to get muddied in the media is that even if Australian duty is a significant component of the cost to local retailers (which it more often isn't) then this in itself is not a satisfactory...

Quote: Originally Posted by CHECKstar I'd be interested to know how much import tariffs are, because, as discussed endlessly here already, its not the 10 percent GST that is sending people online. Import...

Quote: Originally Posted by ColdEyedPugilist Just picked up my suit and shirt (Check out the P Johnson or Ethan's Tumbr; mine's the latest entry- Gray All Seasons LP PoW). Fit is spot on; only tailored suit that has...

Quote: Originally Posted by CHECKstar Just went - was all SW&D, no 'classic' shoes, just sneakers and the occasional chukka. I don't feel so bad about being around the corner from it all day and not...

Quote: Originally Posted by TheWraith I'm sure that's not the case with P Johnson, especially while Ethan is working there, but just keep in mind, they are offshore MTM as well. Yep. I've got no problem with...

Quote: Originally Posted by apropos It is to be expected, and I would say par for the course for offshore MTM. Being out by 1cm also implies a tolerance of ± 1cm, not just 2cm. Thanks apropos, much...

Hi guys, I'd appreciate the opinion of anyone with knowledge of made-to-measure suit tailoring on this: A certain offshore MTM company who will remain nameless made a suit for me. Leaving aside any other aspects of the result, the...

Sighting? Dark suit, pink patterned tie and wide brim Fedora (I think) walking south down Bank Place this morning. SF in the wild?

Quote: Originally Posted by Indra How good is this local service you speak of? I'm guilty of hitting up the local David Jones to try out Loake sizing and then ordering from Herring, no regrets at all. Yes, the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ich_Dien It is Lucca down in Tuscany actually - I think I'd be arrested if I rode a bike around Venice. Glad you enjoyed Sant Elena, it is a wonderfully quiet place. Beautiful town!...