Posts by Avocat

Quote: Originally Posted by RangerP I know that, which is why I don't own or plan to ever own a HB suit... I thought I was pretty clear in my post that I was not saying that they were a bargain, even at 750$ a...

RangerP, I said Holt's, and HB has different lines (I know Rosen has many sales going on from time to time and they also carry cheaper lines, which I don't have time to scrounge through, nor would I wear either: you're looking at 1400 at...

Porsche 911 Turbo x's 5! Hon. Mention: Alfa Romeo Spider, MGB, Jag E-Type (XK-E), Benz Roadster and ... Mazda's MX-5 Miata ... that's right, the Miata: b/c it filled a huge void in the market for many at the time, thus prompting i.e....

Quote: Originally Posted by juvefan schindler's list +infinity. Also: Roman Polanski's The Pianist and Roberto Benigni's La vita è bella (Life is Beautiful).

Quote: Originally Posted by Jarandas I have a couple of shirts and two or three zip sweaters, they look very worn out after just one washing (and I do care and read the instructions)... ... the quality is very very...

Quote: Originally Posted by epa ??? Have you seen the prices of ... Loro Piana RTW clothing? . Have you seen the price of Hugo Boss suits in Canada? Start at about $1400 + taxes at Holt's. As to peacoats,...

There are a great many excellent novels of various genres already listed above (being excellent reads all); and to which I'll add the following: Classics (Politico & Philosophy) Plato John Stuart Mill Adam Smith John Locke Thomas...

Quote: Originally Posted by entrero Sometimes they use Loro Piana fabrics, but command a much higher price. Well stated, and most true of Boss as it is with all branded designers--i.e., why pay more when you...

The answer is, as in all things, it depends on your tailor and what you want to spend (thus agreeing with what everyone else has said here). A tailor can take sleeves in from the shoulders, take material in, out and cut it down, and...

You're welcome, and my pleasure. Generally speaking, and for general informational purposes only without rendering a legal opinion or advice [or any opinion or advice whatsoever, with the further disclaimer also that I am not a...