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Originally Posted by DerekS 

I was in that same boat B. I had fallen in love with Zegna, charvet, lorenzini, and T&A shirts. Had dozens of them...then i bought my first borrelli...then kiton, finamore, barba, etc. Theres a noticeable difference. The handstitching is a nice touch, but they really make the best collars. Thats what makes it worth the money IMHO. damn fine collars.

Originally Posted by Betelgeuse 

You are right, I think that the collar is what makes the shirt. 

Now this is a big question... MTM shirt or one of these Borrelli's, Finamore, etc?

Originally Posted by DerekS 


completely depends on your body type. I do fine with OTR shirts, so paying for MTM really has no benefit for me. A well made MTM in a great fabric will run at least $150...and thats a conservative estimate. Id go with a borrelli et al long before.

Originally Posted by Betelgeuse 

What cut does Borrelli and Finamore use? 

Originally Posted by TDP 

Dear kopping Internet Koppers,
After falling in love with Pierre Corthay's beautiful shoes in his workshop off of place Vendôme two summers ago, I bought this beautiful pair of black Arcas from Malford of London. Unfortunately, they are too narrow for me, but here are a few parting shots before I put them up for sale on B&S. Ah, mes anges! They are clearly the most beautiful RTW pair of shoes I've ever had!

Originally Posted by in stitches 

outstanding. arcas are maybe the nicest whole cut derby ever.

Originally Posted by in stitches 

^^ james - dat tie is purty ^^
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kops 1 and 2 from last week. i think this could be my oneshirt. would buy a dozen if i could.

Originally Posted by DerekS 

arcas are not wholecuts. plain toe yes. wholecut...no.
arcas are my favorite shoes ive owned. gorgeous.

Originally Posted by forex 

Are these new borrellis as good as the old borrellis? Which shirt is this, stitch? Link?

Originally Posted by in stitches 

i see. please then to define wholecut, i am misinformed clearly.

Originally Posted by in stitches 

i see. please then to define wholecut, i am misinformed clearly.

they are amazing. too bad you had to sell yours.
every borrelli i have got from STF has been supreme. the australian MOP buttons on this one are actually thicker than usual.

here it is in a 16

http://www.shopthefinest.com/p-60078-borrelli-light-blue-shirt-size-16-us-41-eu.aspx

any more questions?

i assume you like it, so thanks!

Originally Posted by IrateCustomer 

Wholecuts have no seems until you get to the heel. Arcas have a seem as seen in the below image: Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

Originally Posted by forex 

I was looking at his site, specifically some Borrelli shirts. Are those borrellis roomier compared to Barba shirts?