Whiskies and Cigars (...well, really a thread about Vass with big photos)

[Chips]

I don't think I have ever seen any pics of you in a dress shirt without a jacket,but I can't imagine you wearing anything that doesn't fit impeccably. I yearn for the day that RLPL shirts don't cut it for me.

Those Vass don't even look like they've been worn. Absolutely awesome.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by comrade

Of your excellent collection the 3636s are for me
the best. They are are near perfect.
Perfect would be three or four eyelets.
As I've mentioned in this Forum several times,
alas, Vass was unable to fit me RTW when I visted
them in Budapest. I had neither the funds nor
confidence to risk bespoke.

I'm sorry to hear that you had no luck at Vass. The London 3 eyelet, I believe, can be done up on the 3636.

I thought there was no such thing as bespoke Vass..? I.e., they do not carve an individual last for clients.

Originally Posted by eg1

I am the furthest thing from a shoo-weenie, but #$%^& if those split-toes are not the ****!

Danke.

Originally Posted by Chips

I don't think I have ever seen any pics of you in a dress shirt without a jacket,but I can't imagine you wearing anything that doesn't fit impeccably. I yearn for the day that RLPL shirts don't cut it for me.

Those Vass don't even look like they've been worn. Absolutely awesome.

The Norweger hasn't been worn yet...just arrived Friday. Here's a shot of the sole:

I have large selection of otherwise prized RTW shirts from the best makers...particularly Borrelli, Barba and Kiton...but fit is all over the map. I feel shirts are the weakest link in my wardrobe...other than myself, of course.


- B

 

[bafield]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

I thought there was no such thing as bespoke Vass..? I.e., they do not carve an individual last for clients.

- B

According to their website they do (http://www.vass-cipo.hu/Eng/MeretesCipok.html). You have to make an appointment and it takes 6 weeks (again, according to their website). I'm considering a trip in the fall.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by bafield

According to their website they do (http://www.vass-cipo.hu/Eng/MeretesCipok.html). You have to make an appointment and it takes 6 weeks (again, according to their website). I'm considering a trip in the fall.

Interesting...I did not know that.

Thank you.


- B

 

[dopey]

All good. Norwegers are super very good.

I have a feeling you are going to try Foster (either the beer, the shoes or the beer from the shoes).

 

[Francisco D'Anconia]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Thank you. Watcha gettin', Phattypoo? I'm a poor swimmer and an awful singer...does that help? On the other hand, when I get dressed in the morning, and I slide the panels of my shoe closet, it kinda strikes me that maybe I already have enough shoes. The shoe closet on my side of the dressing room has four panels...here's the first one slid open:

See what I mean? I'm probably all set...

- B
B, Maybe you've explained this before on the forum and I missed it. How do your organize the sequence of your shoes behind those panels? - F D'A

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by dopey

All good. Norwegers are super very good.

I have a feeling you are going to try Foster (either the beer, the shoes or the beer from the shoes).

- B

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by Francisco D'Anconia

B,

Maybe you've explained this before on the forum and I missed it. How do your organize teh sequence of your shoes behind those panels?

- F D'A

They're not really organized. I guess they are grouped by maker, only because I like the look of similar trees together.


- B

 

[dopey]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

- B

That photo no longer has any effect on me - there is a pair of calf formal pumps in my closet.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by dopey

That photo no longer has any effect on me - there is a pair of calf formal pumps in my closet.

Yay!


- B

 

[IndianBoyz]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

- B

These look like what them Spanish gypsies wear when they do the Flamenco.

 

[Will]

The closet photo is no more so we can't properly judge if Vox has enough shoes. But that bunch should always be welcome in a wardrobe. Not even HRH Prince Charles bespeaks all his footwear.

 

[Steven Aver]

 

[Canal Directo]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

I'm sorry to hear that you had no luck at Vass. The London 3 eyelet, I believe, can be done up on the 3636.

I thought there was no such thing as bespoke Vass..? I.e., they do not carve an individual last for clients.


- B

I do think they offer bespoke. They won't make a last from scratch, but will adapt one of their stock lasts to your mesurements using thin layers of leather. It's called the addition method in Vass' book. Obviously it take less time to make a last with this method, and it is also cost-efficient.
But as they do require a fitting and Vass-RTW lasts already fit you well, you should get a very good product fit-wise.
Other makers such as Roberto Ugolini seem to work this way.

 

[Despos]

Vox, please explain to me how you chose to have both monks made up in the same color? Just curious.
I like the simple derby in cigar.