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post #12676 of 31816
4/30/12 at 11:29pm
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Originally Posted by fox81 View Post

95% sure we'll get screwed on pricing

Yes, there is that *sad*
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post #12677 of 31816
4/30/12 at 11:29pm
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i would say go a plain grey flannel, or a navy chalkstripe flannel. just not those youve chosen.

I agree completely with this
+1

Try fox
CBT5/A1285/22
or
CBT5/A1797/55

eta:
Make sure to go woollen (vs worsted).
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post #12678 of 31816
4/30/12 at 11:30pm
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Originally Posted by Prof. B. Bear View Post

Fellas, need some advice. The time has come for my first DB flannel suit and would like some input as to which fabric to go for. Firstly, we have the grey chalkstripe. Secondly we have the blue with purple pinstripe.

I already own plan Navy and Charcoal suits in addition to a standard navy blazer and assorted trousers. Any thoughts? I'm thinking the blue will be a little more subtle, but in saying that I think blue pinstripe has been done so badly in Australia for so long that it has a negative image.

What book are they from?
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post #12679 of 31816
4/30/12 at 11:36pm
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Originally Posted by blahman View Post

You mean good old Bruno Grollo did NOT invent cargo pants?! eek.gif

No, he invented concrete pants.
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post #12680 of 31816
4/30/12 at 11:39pm
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Originally Posted by Plestor View Post

+1
Try fox
CBT5/A1285/22
or
CBT5/A1797/55
eta:
Make sure to go woollen (vs worsted).

The second one looks terrific, as does CBT5/A1797/33
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post #12681 of 31816
4/30/12 at 11:44pm

Pretty excited by some of those oxford shirts for $30. Has anyone got one? What are they like?

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Originally Posted by tobiasj View Post

Hey did everyone see the piece in the paper today about Uniqlo opening in Oz?:
http://www.smh.com.au/business/fashion-hot-spots-in-sight-for-uniqlo-20120430-1xv57.html
Not that I've ever owned anything by Uniqlo, but reputation leads me to believe that this sounds like very good news for menswear in Oz, and (more) very bad news for their competition (wandered into a French Connection the other day, god what a load of shit).

 

 

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post #12682 of 31816
4/30/12 at 11:58pm

 

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Originally Posted by fxh View Post

For joiji - some of Steve
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Pity I don't look QUITE the same laugh.gif

 

Day 6: The heaven's took an almighty piss on me as I was moving from one campus to another, so not only am i soaked, I am sans jacket, as I have left it to air before being laundered.

 

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post #12683 of 31816
5/1/12 at 12:07am
by the way, that last pic of SMcQ isn't actuall him, it's some actor they made up to (try and) look like him for a campaign a couple of years ago. Looks fkn terrible if you ask me.
There's an actor in that Homeland series who has more than a passing resemblance to SM.
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post #12684 of 31816
5/1/12 at 12:08am
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Originally Posted by fox81 View Post

yes, i saw this, and was pretty excited. sounds like its going in to where the other half of where myer once was.
95% sure we'll get screwed on pricing. i check the uk uniqlo site from time to time and its been going up 20% year on year.
the japanese selvedge denim and basic cashmere knits were once 40 pounds each.

If their stuff aint cheap then it's just another store selling OK gear at inflated prices. No wonder retailers call Oz Treasure Island.
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post #12685 of 31816
5/1/12 at 12:10am
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Originally Posted by joiji View Post



Day 6: The heaven's took an almighty piss on me as I was moving from one campus to another, so not only am i soaked, I am sans jacket, as I have left it to air before being laundered.

You need one of these.

http://www.londonundercover.co.uk/product/city_gent_lifesaver_umbrella_orange/
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post #12686 of 31816
5/1/12 at 12:21am
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Originally Posted by The Ernesto View Post

You need one of these.
http://www.londonundercover.co.uk/product/city_gent_lifesaver_umbrella_orange/

I was looking at that umbrella just this morning on Mr Porter. Wondering about the brand's quality especially when the price is pretty much on par with Fox.

edit: I sort of worry about these expensive umbrellas that are not made of one piece cane in Australia given how bloody windy it always is on any given day and almost off your feet windy on the forcasted windy days.
Edited by blahman - 5/1/12 at 12:39am
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post #12687 of 31816
5/1/12 at 12:53am
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Originally Posted by Jimbosaurus View Post

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Originally Posted by Plestor View Post

+1
Try fox
CBT5/A1285/22
or
CBT5/A1797/55
eta:
Make sure to go woollen (vs worsted).

The second one looks terrific, as does CBT5/A1797/33

The 1st one really doesn't capture the depth of texture & colour. Really really good. icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

NB: the website doesn't have all the options.
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post #12688 of 31816
5/1/12 at 1:35am
I ordered MJ Bale's Westferry blue blazer last week, now I get a call telling me they couldn't find it in my size at all.

If it was not in stock in 36R, why put label it as 36R in stock on your website? baldy[1].gif

On the bright side, I am no longer broke for the month icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

... But I still don't have a proper blue jacket cloud.gif
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post #12689 of 31816
5/1/12 at 2:56am
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Originally Posted by DartagnanRed View Post

Pretty excited by some of those oxford shirts for $30. Has anyone got one? What are they like?

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Originally Posted by tobiasj View Post

Hey did everyone see the piece in the paper today about Uniqlo opening in Oz?:
http://www.smh.com.au/business/fashion-hot-spots-in-sight-for-uniqlo-20120430-1xv57.html
Not that I've ever owned anything by Uniqlo, but reputation leads me to believe that this sounds like very good news for menswear in Oz, and (more) very bad news for their competition (wandered into a French Connection the other day, god what a load of shit).

 

 


I've got a few, bought for Y2000 each in Japan four or five years back (about $25). For the price, they are sensational. They have held up extremely well and after lots of wear they are so soft I could sleep in them.
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post #12690 of 31816
5/1/12 at 3:44am
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Originally Posted by Journeyman View Post

I've got a few, bought for Y2000 each in Japan four or five years back (about $25). For the price, they are sensational. They have held up extremely well and after lots of wear they are so soft I could sleep in them.

I got a lambs wool cardigan for about the same price 6 months ago when I was in Tokyo. Not holding up as great as yours. Pills quite a bit under the arms. Quality must have gone down hill since.
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