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  1. Dmntd

    Manly Things

    Knowing that when I say "I built that bike (motorcycle)", I mean I built it. The motor, ******, wiring harness, every thing from the ground up, even the paint. Getting out of the car in a parking lot when some A**holes whining that I took his spot and he shuts up once he sees just how...
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    Anyone care to explain your Avatar? / Bigger version of your Avatar

    I find this picture both fascinating and somewhat disturbing. Dmntd
  3. Dmntd

    Eyeglass Frames

    Rodenstock Dmntd
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    Introduction

    Hello, My names Tony, my friends call me Demented or Big Tony. I'm 45 yo, 6' 3", 310 lbs, wear a 58" long coat and 46-"48" pants depending on the cut, and 13 6E shoes. I work the door at number of bars here in Hollywood, L.A. and valley, I'm the MF'er you show your ID to and hope you don't...
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    Bespoke lasts and trees

    A mold or last made from ones foot, would only cover the measurements needed for the foot of the wearer. It would then need be modified for the style of shoe. I wear a 13 6E shoe, there are few then a dozen RTW shoes whch will fit ym feet. Otside of that bespoke is the only way to go. Dmntd
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    Where, if Ever, Would you wear a brocade jacket?

    I'd probably keep it monochrome, black trousers, white shirt, black tie in a pattern of a different scale, white pocket square. Exactly! A subtle pattern would be more to my taste, might even be better as a blazer, metal buttons and all. Where/Would I wear it... Anywhere/Yes. I dress up when...
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    Shoe Trees

    I thought part of a shoe trees job was to absorb moisture. If that is in fact the case, waxing or otherwise finishing with a sealant would be contraindicative to the health of ones shoes. Just a thought, Dmntd
  8. Dmntd

    What are these cufflinks called?

    I've ordered six shirts made with that style cuff and this style collar. Picked up the trial shirt yesterday evening to find the cufflinks I have don't quite close the cuff. I'm wondering if I should have the cuffs made thinker, say double the thinkness, or if the wrap around style cufflink...
  9. Dmntd

    What are these cufflinks called?

    Have you searched wrap around cufflinks on eBay? Anthony
  10. Dmntd

    Do you wear a blazer?

    The buttons arrived today, I desided on 2B SB - with 3B working cuffs. As soon as the velvet gets here I'll take to the tailor and get it started. Dmntd
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    Price of velvet compared to other clothes?

    velveteen is a type of cloth [usually cotton] made in imitation of velvet, it has a shorter pile. velour is a heavy fabric that resembles velvet. velvet is a fabric, having a short, close nap of erect threads. it can be woven from a number of fibers including silk and cotton or a combination...
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    Price of velvet compared to other clothes?

    Velvet not made with silk is called velveteen. Not the same thing Cotton Anthony
  13. Dmntd

    Price of velvet compared to other clothes?

    I've seen 10 oz. 100% cotton velvet from $15.00 to $45.00 a yard. Dmntd
  14. Dmntd

    Do you wear a blazer?

    When considering pants for wear with a dark burgundy blazer, are there colors which would not look right? Dmntd
  15. Dmntd

    Do you wear a blazer?

    Thank you Manton. Dmntd
  16. Dmntd

    Do you wear a blazer?

    I'd rather be dead then wear that
  17. Dmntd

    Do you wear a blazer?

    This is closer to the color I have in mind, but not quite dark enough. Yes I'm having it made bespoke in LA, more then likely I'll take this job to Alwanis, hand felled canvas front & lapels for around $750.00 using my fabric. Dmntd
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    Do you wear a blazer?

    Okay, so I desided on a 2B, SB notch lapel with 3 button working cuffs, and bought the buttons, a total of ten, 6 + 1 for the cuffs and 2 + 1 for the front. When they arrive I'll take them to my tailor. Now it comes down to the detail. Dark red velvet is my choice for the body of the coat, as...
  19. Dmntd

    I want one like this

    Dmntd
  20. Dmntd

    Coffee Machines

    After having the pumps go out in three high end espresso machines I bought a La Pavoni Romantica. After 20 years of service, it works like the day I got it. Dmntd

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How important is full vs half canvas to you for heavier sport jackets?

  • Definitely full canvas only

    Votes: 92 37.6%
  • Half canvas is fine

    Votes: 90 36.7%
  • Really don't care

    Votes: 26 10.6%
  • Depends on fabric

    Votes: 41 16.7%
  • Depends on price

    Votes: 38 15.5%

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