Australian Members - Page 802

Originally Posted by Pink Socks 


Good call CEP, though you are far too kind about my little Tumblr site. It is mostly just a reblog of images that look good to me and has been much neglected recently. 
Some other Australian Thread SFers have great sites including appolyon (though I wish he would move to Tumblr so it was easier to follow), thebrownman, iamDil, Phat Guido and EthanDesu (though the last two rarely post here anymore). Other Australian based Tumblrs worth checking out are -
http://patrickjohnsontailors.tumblr.com/
http://stickysteps.com/
http://xccentricity.tumblr.com/
http://modernartillery.tumblr.com/
http://hespokeshespoke.tumblr.com/
http://the-crosses.tumblr.com/
http://thepuertoricansocialclub.tumblr.com/
http://disenchantedyouth.tumblr.com/
http://theskinnyguinea.com/
http://stoneleighgallery.tumblr.com/
http://commotion6160.tumblr.com/
http://tamsinjohnson.tumblr.com/
Anyone have any others?
Looking through my archive (linenforSummertweedforwinter.tumblr.com/archive) I found a few post than might be of interest to some here. 
CEP this tie caught my eye many months ago -
http://linenforsummertweedforwinter.tumblr.com/post/9857190356/mistercrew-slub-tie-with-character
GerryNelson, colourful laces and suede boots? - http://linenforsummertweedforwinter.tumblr.com/post/11424992542/landerurquijo-pink-laces-on-dark-brown-suede
appolyon, maybe an outfit for your next night out? - http://linenforsummertweedforwinter.tumblr.com/post/15000816538/voxsart-velvet-anderson-sheppard-celestial
And it would not be a good post without a few links for the most impressive Tumblr around, fxh's look book, sexyankles.tumblr.com - 
http://linenforsummertweedforwinter.tumblr.com/post/3082063299/ethandesu-c-j-sockless-i-will-be-doing-the
http://linenforsummertweedforwinter.tumblr.com/post/9057767251/iqfashion-leon-june-2011-sockless-j-e
http://linenforsummertweedforwinter.tumblr.com/post/3757878796/sockless-source-stiff-collar

Originally Posted by California Dreamer 

Without wishing to challenge Gerry Nelson as the undisputed shoe king, I thought I'd pop up the list of my shoes. Currently getting quite a few glares from the wife - perhaps I have too many?
Black Shoes
A. Testoni wholecuts
Santoni FAM monks
Bally Split toe
Zee oxford captoe (MTM)
Tods penny loafers
Brown Shoes
C&J Audley dk brown
Loake Hilton semi-brogue medium brown
Loake Chester wingtips tan
Zee wingtips (MTM) dk brown
A. Testoni loafers dk brown
Allen Edmonds Hillcrest tan
Santoni suede brogues dk brown
C&J Kent suede loafers chocolate
Burgundy shoes
Santoni FAM wingtip monks
Edward Green suede wingtips
Alfred Sargent Holt derby
Boots
RM Williams chestnut
Loake Kempton tan
Herring Clare brogue boots dk brown
I also have a pair of chestnut C&J Westbournes on order.
Sadly, when I look at the list I just want more. Better black dress shoes, oxblood, cherry, double monks, so many things yet to try ...

Originally Posted by California Dreamer 

Without wishing to challenge Gerry Nelson as the undisputed shoe king, I thought I'd pop up the list of my shoes. Currently getting quite a few glares from the wife - perhaps I have too many?
Black Shoes
A. Testoni wholecuts
Santoni FAM monks
Bally Split toe
Zee oxford captoe (MTM)
Tods penny loafers
Brown Shoes
C&J Audley dk brown
Loake Hilton semi-brogue medium brown
Loake Chester wingtips tan
Zee wingtips (MTM) dk brown
A. Testoni loafers dk brown
Allen Edmonds Hillcrest tan
Santoni suede brogues dk brown
C&J Kent suede loafers chocolate
Burgundy shoes
Santoni FAM wingtip monks
Edward Green suede wingtips
Alfred Sargent Holt derby
Boots
RM Williams chestnut
Loake Kempton tan
Herring Clare brogue boots dk brown
I also have a pair of chestnut C&J Westbournes on order.
Sadly, when I look at the list I just want more. Better black dress shoes, oxblood, cherry, double monks, so many things yet to try ...

Originally Posted by Gerry Nelson 

Can you post a photo of the EG burgundy suede wingtips? They sound pretty sweet!

Out of curiosity, what do you usually wear with the black loafers?

By the way, have you thought about getting any shell cordovan shoes? Oxblood shell cordovan double monks could check off the few remaining boxes to be filled

Originally Posted by fxh 

The clothes on Get Smart have always been fantastic. Mainly a USA take on UK 60s. Sometimes Max looks a bit odd but always natty. Max usually wears double vented jackets, an oddity in USA until relatively recently.
In contrast the Chief wears wonderful classic Ivy look stuff, relaxed natural shoulders, grey tweed herringbone jackets with collar latch, I wish I had some of chiefs jackets. He also has the classic Brooke's button down with a nice roll and suitable rep ties in a narrow width. We unfortunately don't see much of chiefs trousers and shoes and socks, but I always imagine he is wearing flat front narrow pants, perhaps not as slim as Maxs, and pairing them with Bass Weejuns, slim ons, occasional tassel or mostly Florshiem Imperials Long wings with pebble grain and alternating and black pair with a dark brown pair.
99 of course is simply divine. She is soooo skinny she can wear anything well and agin like Max her outfits are a USA interpretation of European and UK fashion of the 60s. Always well done. Nothing sloppy, nothing too tight, and lots of fun with colours. She always looks great even though in real life she was 10 years older than Max.
Max really does have great suits, pants and jackets. Even his shirts and ties are good but of course he is limited in shoes due to the practicality of accommodating the shoe phone. Most of his jackets have lots of interesting detail, such as flaps on all three front pockets or something different without looking too try hard hipster or look at me faux dandy.
My critiscm, and clearly this is looking back with hindsight over the nearly 50 years since its inception, is that I'd wear Maxs clothes altered a bit to be less tight, I'd let most of his trousers down one half or one whole inch, I'd have deeper vents in the suits, slightly wider lapels, slightly longer jackets and wider ties.
I'd wear Chiefs jackets right now.
The series is great to catch on TV, even better to get DVD and avoid the stupid adverts.
Worthwhile watching to see a variety of costumes each episode, notice the fine tailoring and fit and to ponder why good tailored clothes of today came to be so unadventurous and bland.

Originally Posted by jobro 

What are these and where can I get 'em?

Originally Posted by blahman 


I just did a random googling on what I think I might get if I am to buy a pair of tassels.
But since you asked I did a little bit of digging and found that they are made by the French (surprise, surprise).
They are Caulaincourts, retails for about 300Euros from their Paris store. I think they only have 1 store.

They seem to make a lot of FU shoes (who wears eggplant shoes?!). I guess being obnoxious is part n parcel of being French






I think I might be 1/32 French or something.

Originally Posted by Plestor 

That's the unlined number yes? It looks even bettter on you than it did on the hanger... I'd probably go a touch more room through the skirt but I'm likely alone in that choice. I don't suppose you have non front pictures?

Originally Posted by Charlie's Wardrobe 

Nice coat and pattern matching as well. You do have some front balance issues most evident in the top photo however,, which is causing the fronts (or quarters if you will) to close. Basically the front balance is too short and needs to come down a bit which would open up the fronts. Still nice though don't get me wrong, just thought you would like some technical feedback.

Originally Posted by DartagnanRed 

Cheers CEP,

I thrift a bit, as I find it exceedingly satisfying compared to normal purchases. I kind of regret finding SF though, as dressing like most people my age would be significantly cheaper. I find myself an extravagantly rich man in a poor man's body. Anyone else think like this?

Originally Posted by Plestor 

Naka

http://www.styleforum.net/t/276703/septieme-largeur-discussion-thread/0_100

http://depiedencap.eu/spip.php?article147

:/

Originally Posted by meister 


Extravagantly rich in style is not always expensive round here if you keep up the thrifting habits and pay attention to a lot of the guys hereabouts who know fashion.

Originally Posted by Naka 


Completely off topic Meister, but may I ask where you find all of those magnificent vintage shoes? I believe we aren't the same size, so I won't be competing with you for them
I have been fiending for a pair of spades and spectators for a long time...