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[Simplicio]

In case anyone is interested, I put my regiment twill trousers through a full dryer cycle to see if I could achieve some controlled shrinkage. I sometimes do this because I am between sizes. Anyway, I got them to shrink just a little. I think they fit me better now, but I wouldn't say that it was a big difference.

 

[NewYorkIslander]



NYR from up the thread -- like your security guard fit. Deets on the tie?

Thanks, its a Givenchy Linen/silk I got at C21.

I cold wash/hang dry mine and experienced no shrinkage; if you were to dry them i would imagine they would shrink very little in the top block but you would lose at least an inch on the inseam.
How are people caring for their rivets? Cold wash/hang dry seemed okay for the top block after a few minutes, but from the knee down it stayed stiff and kept a weird shape. I'm thinking of just taking a steamer to them to try and get a more natural drape below the knee like when you first get them, any other suggestions?

I cold wash mine, air dry them, and then warm iron em.

I have intentionally washed and dried my rivets twice. I'd say I've had around an inch or so of shrinkage in the length (still a shade longer than 34, I think, without access to a tape measure). Also go the waist to shrink by about a inch, maybe a little less, which is exactly what I was looking for. I probably won't machine dry them again.

Cool, just had my 7oz rivets hemmed and the lady did em too long, they're also is room in the waist, I may just pop one pair in the dryer to see how they turn out.

 

[Epaulet]

Greetings from Cloudy Vienna! I made it here in one piece and I'll have photos to post soon. The city's looking good.

holy sh*t, those python brogues are amazing. i might be down for a mens style...but i better start saving now. lol

Awesome, glad that you like them! The pricing actually isn't too bad - it will be somewhere in between calfskin and shell cordovan. They're going to be bonkers!

Is it possible to special order the Carmina make ups in wide sizes? Say, the Sinclair boot.

I'd also be interested to know this, but for the balmoral boot that's been mentioned.

Yes, the Forest last can be ordered in wides, so we can accommodate that for both the Sinclair boot and the MTO project Bal Boot.

 

[applky]

I've been doing exactly that, and I haven't had any noticeable issues. I'd be interested to see the results of using a steamer, though.

I do cold wash/hang dry my rivets, but never thought to steam them. Once I wear them for a couple of hours any wrinkles come right out.

Thanks, its a Givenchy Linen/silk I got at C21.

I always hear about these gems from C21 but have never found said gems myself... Will have to look harder. Thanks!

 

[wj4]

If the pythons are less than the shells, I'm surely interested!

 

[NewYorkIslander]



I always hear about these gems from C21 but have never found said gems myself... Will have to look harder. Thanks!

Sometimes its not worth it...I live 2 min from the 86th Street one so I'm in often, I never found anything when I was looking, they just pop up. The place can be maddening even fpor people like me who enjoy the hunt.

 

[Beatlegeuse]

#8 Brixton with Caramel Ducks today:

 

[MacktasticGDogg]

Wearing my newly arrived 7oz caramel rivets today. These sure feel a lot lighter than the 10ozs. Should be good for the upcoming hot weather. I'll get them hemmed after getting whatever shrinkage it may have after a couple of washes.

 

[trig]

for those that missed out on the epaulet rwb madras it appears portland dry good has the same fabric in a short sleeve.

 

[NewYorkIslander]

Shadow Dot and Khaki Canvas Rivets
(Alden #4 WTB)

 

[mothball]



Wearing my newly arrived 7oz caramel rivets today. These sure feel a lot lighter than the 10ozs. Should be good for the upcoming hot weather. I'll get them hemmed after getting whatever shrinkage it may have after a couple of washes.

I love the caramel. Are those cigar chukkas?

 

[Epaulet]



If the pythons are less than the shells, I'm surely interested!

It definitely is. And we'll surely figure out some wu-tang technique to ship python to our friends in Cali!

Ok, I'm going to put together a preorder for this next week, the "cognac" python color will freaking blow you away. And you'll never believe how comfortable these shoes are. It's impossible to find something like this so basically no one has ever felt a snakeskin shoe on their foot, but let me tell you - it feels unbelievable.

I can't wait for this. These shoes are going to be bonkers, and we'll be one of the only accounts to ever order python shoes for men!

 

[stevent]



It definitely is. And we'll surely figure out some wu-tang technique to ship python to our friends in Cali!
Ok, I'm going to put together a preorder for this next week, the "cognac" python color will freaking blow you away. And you'll never believe how comfortable these shoes are. It's impossible to find something like this so basically no one has ever felt a snakeskin shoe on their foot, but let me tell you - it feels unbelievable.
I can't wait for this. These shoes are going to be bonkers, and we'll be one of the only accounts to ever order python shoes for men!

Good to hear, I'm pretty sure you guys will be ok if it's not listed online as able to ship to cali. What last will it be on?

 

[MacktasticGDogg]

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Wearing my newly arrived 7oz caramel rivets today. These sure feel a lot lighter than the 10ozs. Should be good for the upcoming hot weather. I'll get them hemmed after getting whatever shrinkage it may have after a couple of washes.

I love the caramel. Are those cigar chukkas?

Thanks! Those chukkas are actually "cappuccino" shell from Allen Edmonds. They look kind of like cigar from online pictures, but are quite a bit lighter than cigar.

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

Epaulet Cadet Grey Suit

(not for the contest, obviously)