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9/29/12 at 7:22pm

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9/29/12 at 9:08pm

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Excuse me?

you are excused. please read the posts by rach2jlc over the last few pages.

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9/29/12 at 9:39pm

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So how about it OP, what does your list look like so far? This thread is winding down, we need more controversy...

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9/30/12 at 3:41am

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Ralph is king

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9/30/12 at 4:36am

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DAKS

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9/30/12 at 6:02am

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ffs, rach, you were right. this is just sad now.

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9/30/12 at 10:59am

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just some odds and ends. couldn't think of much that hasn't already been mentioned.

willis & geiger
viyella
stetson
rockmount ranch wear (inventor of the western shirt)

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9/30/12 at 7:49pm

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Arnys been mentioned?

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10/1/12 at 12:06am

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The greatest brand would have to be the one still operating after some years - but also still very profitable, highly recommended and well-regarded t in the modern era.

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10/1/12 at 2:12am

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The greatest brand would have to be the one still operating after some years - but also still very profitable, highly recommended and well-regarded t in the modern era.

Thanks for that. I don't think anyone else has thought of this in the previous 398 posts.

Yes, this thread is not just resting, it is dead.

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10/1/12 at 6:44am

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Though it is not a "wear" but you do wear it...

I would have to argue Armani Collection of cologne's, especially Armani Code Black. Look at the number of other "XX - Code" and "XX - Black" that have been released since the popularity of theirs.

Though you may not have it in your closet/bathroom, most men had it there at one time (AND it's a great fall back!!). In addition, I can guess those that quote-unquote don't have it, still have some in their grasp....

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10/1/12 at 1:20pm

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Originally Posted by SoHighSoFly

Though it is not a "wear" but you do wear it...

I would have to argue Armani Collection of cologne's, especially Armani Code Black. Look at the number of other "XX - Code" and "XX - Black" that have been released since the popularity of theirs.

Though you may not have it in your closet/bathroom, most men had it there at one time (AND it's a great fall back!!). In addition, I can guess those that quote-unquote don't have it, still have some in their grasp....

Fragrance is certainly an interesting component of menswear, and some fragrances have definitely had a huge impact.

That being said, "Armani Black Code" was introduced in 2004 and then very quickly became "Armani Code" (I remember at the time some controversy over the name's historical connotations). There was never a "Code Black."

Even then, Armani just followed a trend; Gucci Envy in the 1990's, CK Obsession in the 1980's, all did that spicy/sweet/woody vibe LONG before Armani. As well, even the name isn't that innovative: Versace Black Jeans, Dior Higher (Black), Bulgari Black, Cassini Black Tie, etc. all came before it.

Armani WILL be (for better or worse) in the men's fragrance pantheon... but it won't be for Code. It will be, sadly, for the ubiquitous Acqua di Gio.

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10/1/12 at 2:42pm

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My favorites (in no particular order):

Armani (raspberry)
Zegna
Tom Ford (eyeroll)
Valentino
Borrelli (has anyone mentioned this one?)
Kiton
Brioni
Ralph Lauren (damnit!)
Brooks Brothers
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Gucci

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10/1/12 at 2:58pm

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I don't know enough about the history of menswear, but are there any now-defunct late-nineteenth or early-twentieth century brands that should be considered? (I don't think there were really "brands" much earlier than that.)

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10/1/12 at 3:07pm

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I don't know enough about the history of menswear, but are there any now-defunct late-nineteenth or early-twentieth century brands that should be considered? (I don't think there were really "brands" much earlier than that.)

Probably not in the sense we're thinking. Again, before quite recently, you went to a maker for something particular... Hermes for a saddle, LV for luggage, Prada for a walrus steamer trunk. Burberry for a trench, etc. The idea of going to a brand with a whole aesthetic is quite new.

My guess would be that these early places you mention would either be haberdasheries (Sulka, mentioned earlier), or individual menswear tailors making a particular shirt, suit, etc. So, we've probably covered about everything...