Posts by M. Alden

Both of the Mola bothers, Antonio and Gennaro, who learned their trade from the great Neapolitan tailor, Antonio Schiraldi, have passed away. At one time they were pretty much considered to be the best trouser makers in Naples and their...

Quote: I wonder if the Gennaro Formosa's style is similar to his father's.. and whether he is a tailor or not. Any comments from people with direct experience would be interesting. B I remember Mario Formosa...

Quote: Pitti is like a color blind hair restoration technology convention for manic depressive rich dudes. Ha ha That's why I wear a hat! Cheers Michael Alden www.dresswithstyle.com

Quote: Are bespoke shops run by Hermes-trained alumni like Duret and April in Paris really all that much cheaper than Hermes? Foo, There are quite a few ex Hermes artisans who make for Parisians. They are...

Quote: Beautiful, let's see it in the wild, Michael http://www.thelondonlounge.net/forum...hp?f=32&t=9941 Cheers Michael Alden www.dresswithstyle.com

Quote: The coat is beautiful, but it looks like conventional patch pockets and flaps and not the unique Polo coat pocket, where the flap is integrated into the patch pocket. Bengal, Large patch pockets on...

Quote: Very nice Michael. What made you go for a 8x3 configuration instead of the classic 6x2? Thank you. I have converted to the 6 x 3 (or 8 x 3) for its higher stance and better coverage in really foul...

A bespoke Polo coat made in Italy of vintage 700 gms camel herringbone fabric with 30s style DB lapels. Cheers Michael Alden www.thelondonlounge.net

Cheers M Alden www.thelondonlounge.net

Bill, Hunter's of Brora, Russell check Cheers Michael PS I hear the party in London was well attended.