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post #736 of 6969
3/18/11 at 4:54am
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Originally Posted by Manton View Post

It's Minnis, still available, got through Andrew Rogers.

The suit looks great!
Do you remember which book the fabric is from and maybe even which number?

By the way, how would you compare your Solito vs NSM?
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post #737 of 6969
3/18/11 at 5:14am
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post #738 of 6969
3/18/11 at 6:21am
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Originally Posted by gdl203 View Post
Loud and fun are two different things. The loud socks I like (and that Manton also seems to like) are just socks with a pattern to them - a pane, a herringbone, a birdseye, etc.. in colors that are not always neutral grey or black (think blue, brown, rust, green, etc...). They're not the multi-stripe, clown color "fun socks" that are sometimes seen on B&S and other places.

I don't have that many louder socks (generally more simple birdseye and stripes) but I wouldn't mind having some more color there.

I think it's also a national thing business socks in the UK have historically been fairly bold in the same way Jermyn St shirts have tended to be bolder than those across the pond.
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post #739 of 6969
3/18/11 at 6:24am
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Originally Posted by Manton View Post
Another rule is striped linen =

I'm sure I've seen striped linen summer sportscoats in old illustrations? Did I imagine them, or are you purely talking from a CBD viewpoint?
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post #740 of 6969
3/18/11 at 6:29am
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Originally Posted by maomao1980 View Post
One more older pic
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

HK MBT suit, air force blue flannel
HK MBT shirt, OCBD
Kiton cashmere tie
Vass U-last

Very nice.

I don't think I commented on Manton's new aquisition - It looks great, but I was particularly taken by the austerity brogues.
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post #741 of 6969
3/18/11 at 7:10am
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Originally Posted by maomao1980 View Post
One more older pic


HK MBT suit, air force blue flannel
HK MBT shirt, OCBD
Kiton cashmere tie
Vass U-last

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Originally Posted by ManofKent View Post
Very nice.

+1
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post #742 of 6969
3/18/11 at 7:20am
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Originally Posted by Fred49 View Post

There is nothing about this (suit, shirt, tie, ps) that draws attention. Rather, it commands attention. Subtle, but powerful.

Beautiful kitchen, too.
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post #743 of 6969
3/18/11 at 9:13am
Grey and wet today, so photos were taken inside with the usual lighting caveats:







Details: Navy Suit (basic super 100's English mill) - Brook Taverner, White Shirt with light/mid blue pencil check - TM Lewin, Wool Tie - Hardy Amies, Cap Oxford Shoes - Cheaney 'Hockney', silk PS - maker forgotten

All constructive feedback greatly appreciated.
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post #744 of 6969
3/18/11 at 9:56am
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MoK, you seem very fond of these stripes and checked shirts with a very prominent white ground. I have noted by dislike of these before. I think they throw off all your looks, at least for me. I do like the square, though. It's a lot like my favorite, or at least most-worn, silk square.
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post #745 of 6969
3/18/11 at 10:01am
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Originally Posted by gusvs View Post
The suit looks great!
Do you remember which book the fabric is from and maybe even which number?
I don't recall the number. It's the 13 ounce worsted book.

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By the way, how would you compare your Solito vs NSM?
The Solito is roomier and fits me better in the collar and shoulders and feels more comfortable and better balanced. The NSM coat feels like it's sliding up and back all the time whereas the Solitos feel like they are settled just right and remain exactly where they are supposed to.

I think I may have the waists nipped a tiny bit. Undecided on that but leaning that way.
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post #746 of 6969
3/18/11 at 10:14am
I don't think this really meets CBD criteria given the square/socks, but it's about as close as I ever would want to get, so I'm curious how it goes down in within the strictness of this thread:

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post #747 of 6969
3/18/11 at 10:17am
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Originally Posted by Manton View Post
MoK, you seem very fond of these stripes and checked shirts with a very prominent white ground. I have noted by dislike of these before. I think they throw off all your looks, at least for me.

I'm intrigued by this comment as I recently donated my own white grounded check shirts. What's your particular issue with them?
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post #748 of 6969
3/18/11 at 10:44am
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Originally Posted by Fred49 View Post

Fit ain't bad, but your home is so baller.
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post #749 of 6969
3/18/11 at 11:01am
OK goddammit - you want CBD, I got CBD! I'll wheel-out the big gun; a William Field bespoke DB, steel grey ribbed tie, and light blue medium point collar. Sorry for the blurry image - still trying to master this new digital camera of mine.



More images were posted a moment ago at the WAYWRN thread for those who want more.
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post #750 of 6969
3/18/11 at 11:21am
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Those are serious shoulders.
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