Rubinacci Controversy Thread

[zalb916]

Originally Posted by dopey

So what, exactly, is the problem with R? Is it the price? The faddishness? All I see is uniformly very good to great stuff.
The problem mostly exists in the minds of the handful of creepy dudes who post on FNB. Hello gentleman from FNB who are surely reading this thread.

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by dopey

Somewhere, there is a dispute raging about whether Rubinacci does a nice job for its clients. I am trying to figure out wehether there is any substance to this or if it is something else.
There's nothing like worshiping at the alter of truth.

Originally Posted by dopey

I liked at least one of whnay.'s suits, though I confess that since his posts are less ubiquitous, I can't recall for sure why I liked it. I know I liked the look of his A&S sportcoat a lot as well.
It might be that the twinkle in his eye gives those grey suits a sort of Weimaraner cast. Though, I dont think this is Rubeanacci's fault.

Originally Posted by dopey

Foo has gotten some nice stuff from Rubinacci as well, though his overall result looks off to my taste and a bit stiff and forced (that is by internet standards - I am sure that if he existed in real life, he would look fine).
Sometimes Foo's clothes behave better than he does.

Originally Posted by dopey

So what, exactly, is the problem with R? Is it the price? The faddishness? All I see is uniformly very good to great stuff.
Is there style without controversy?

 

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by Manton

The pants are of course Ambrosi. I have been getting trousers from him for three or four years now. He certainly would have cut a narrower pant had I said nothing, but I told him I did not want those crazy narrow Neapolitan pantaloni. He ended up cutting me a trouser that is about halfway between his usual cut and Savile Row fullness, which he considered abhorent. These are still much narrower than any other pants I have. For this suit, he just made me the same thing he always makes for me.

I didn't tell Solito anything other than the details (3 button roll through, pocket configuration, etc.) and that I wanted room to move. I said that I liked what he makes for Maurizio Marinella and asked him just to make that.


I'm very interested in seeing how my suit turns out in comparison to yours. I specifically requested the skinny Neapolitan-style trousers from Ambrosi, and with Solito I hold him to keep it thin but make it however he thinks it'll fit me best (I'm quite skinny with tiny shoulders). I think all he asked about was if I wanted patch pockets (I said no) and whether or not I wanted full or half lining (I said its up to him).

 

[whnay.]

Hello? I need prices people...cost of extra cuffs and collars? Fishtail trousers? Those slimy bastards don't have prices anywhere...

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by whnay.

Hello? I need prices people...cost of extra cuffs and collars? Fishtail trousers? Those slimy bastards don't have prices anywhere...

Really, really expensive. Too expensive for law students, first year associates, and bankers under 40.

 

[whnay.]

Originally Posted by Manton

Really, really expensive. Too expensive for law students, first year associates, and bankers under 40.
Indeed, you need a Phd to buy into his club.

Did I ever tell you about the underwear maker I found out of Crotone? Or the nosehair trimmer maker out of Campobasso?

 

[Film Noir Buff]

We could send an iGent in there as a sort of agent in disguise. He would for all intents and purposes seem like a normal customer but he would be indoctrinated with every forum iTailoring legend and so armed could watch Rubenacci perform his craft, then report back about the secret ingredients.

 

[dopey]

Originally Posted by zbromer

The problem mostly exists in the minds of the handful of creepy dudes who post on FNB. Hello gentleman from FNB who are surely reading this thread.

Some of the stuff there, especially relating to Foo has gotten out of hand nasty and personal - it is like the manton obsession again.

But I was asking if there is any substance to the Rubinacci critique. So far, no one has offered any, so I assume the answer is no.

 

[Nicola]

Originally Posted by whnay.

Or the nosehair trimmer maker out of Campobasso?

With all the lovely brunettes wondering the streets of Campobasso all I can say is

 

[83glt]

Originally Posted by taxgenius69

Any thoughts on what's better, Allen Edmonds or Alden?
Will Rubinacci make a black business suit? If so, should it be 3 buttons or 2?

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by dopey

But I was asking if there is any substance to the Rubinacci critique. So far, no one has offered any, so I assume the answer is no.
You don't like my secret shopper idea?

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by Manton

Really, really expensive. Too expensive for law students, first year associates, and bankers under 40.

This is also true of all shoes more pricey than AEs. Or so I hear.

If you find your AEs as seconds, there might be enough left over for the first monthly installment on a Baroni.

 

[itsstillmatt]

I'm thinking of buying a whinery and need barrels. Does anybody know a reputable maker? Rubinacci is too expensive.

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by dopey

But I was asking if there is any substance to the Rubinacci critique. So far, no one has offered any, so I assume the answer is no.
My overall impression of R's work is balanced but definitely tilted strongly towards the positive.

However, here are some negatives as you're specifically asking for critique:
1. It's unbelievably expensive (the most?) so there is an expectation of absolute perfection that is impossible to meet
2. I have been called names before for daring to express this opinon on SF but mafoo's R's garments are not all very good looking - especially given expectations mentioned in § 1.
3. I have my doubts on R's ability to deal with difficult physiques - foo's wide lapels and 4x1 db are examples of things that IMO don't work at all with his height (I know, I know... he doesn't mind being short and doesn't try to mitigate that; I also know that I have to be blind or know nothing about fit to say something like this)
4. The full sleeves - depending on the cloth, these can look OK or like a strange aesthetic statement to me. I don't get them
5. "The best" - this is somewhat related to § 1 but not limited to price. The SF common knowledge that R is "the best" is a bit annoying, and there has to be some skepticism and a level of backlash that comes with this being rammed down our throat on a daily basis

If this was another round of snarkfest triggered by something I missed over the weekend, pls disregard the above.

 

[edmorel]

Originally Posted by iammatt

I'm thinking of buying a whinery and need barrels. Does anybody know a reputable maker? Rubinacci is too expensive.

don't know barrels but know where you can get whiners.