Posts by DoTheGrownup

Quote: Originally Posted by krspdla I found most of these ties at thrift stores at the beginning of the month - 2 Zegna, 1 YSL, 2 Lanvin, 1 PRL, 1 Christian Dior, and 1 Harry Rosen. I was happy with them all at first,...

I've got a few items on eBay this week. A Samuelsohn sport coat, some Zegna ties, and a Comme des Garcons shirt http://shop.ebay.com/7thhole/m.html I don't know a lot about CDG except that there stuff is crazy expensive and people...

Quote: Originally Posted by jabts i'm actually curious... how does one figure what they should spend on a suit.. i used online calculators to tell me how much rent i can afford and what car i can buy (not that i...

I thought people might find this interesting. I am not a client, but have been interested in checking out their wares. Some nice pictures in the slideshow. http://www.secretsofthecity.com/secr...with-top-shelf

2010: Brooks Brothers extra slim fit shirts fit me great 2011: Today I received 3 new ESF shirts from the after Christmas sale, will be discarding several ill fitting shirts from my closet.

Quote: Originally Posted by Nataku Also, here are a couple shots of the mystery tie. If anyone can lend a hand in identifying it, I'd be most greatful. Tie might be Ike Behar. Most of the ones I've seen...

Quote: Originally Posted by Nataku ^^ I've found that newer Talbott ties feel like they're made a lot better than the old ones too. Same with a lot of stuff. Zegna too. Their older stuff feels like garbage, but some of...

Quote: Originally Posted by Xenos I think my RL signature jacket was made in the USA, though. Do we know who made that? I don't have an answer, but it could probably be found in this thread

Quote: Originally Posted by k4lnamja essentially, anything made in italy is a great find! I wouldn't go that far. I have found made in Italy ties that are of sub-par quality, and plenty of fused suits that...

Quote: Originally Posted by k4lnamja Originally Posted by Xenos 1 heavy wool chalkstripe orphaned suit coat, Ralph Lauren blue label with the "Ralph Lauren" in script, like the current Purple Label. Was...