Australian Members - Page 1291

Thanks guys,

To answer the questions/comments

- the orange is a nice vibrant orange, not apricot. I'll do the web pics tonight with my dslr and they will be accurate. The pic before was just taken on my phone.
- $69.95 but you guys all get the 10% off discount on top of that.
- there is only 8 of each colour to start so don't leave it too long to order them
- I plan on extending the range of these quite a bit in the next 6 months
- I may do an Aussie members knit tie next year also, maybe yellow with green dots or something.
- cashmere ones will DEFINITELY be coming for next A/W

We took our time with these to get them right and made a few subtle changes to what you see on most other knit ties. Firstly the weave is a smaller tighter weave and the silk a more matte silk, which both help to hold the knot in place better, which is a Big bugbear of mine on a lot of knot ties. We made them a bit wider at 7cm and a bit longer than most knit ties at about 146cm.

If I'm motivated tonight I'll try get them up, but now it's time for a beer.

There will be an opening special on them too, buy 2 knit ties (or full price ties) and get a free pair of pantherellas. More info to come on that special.

I'll also be doing a "week of knit ties" next week where I'll wear each one everyday and post them up on here and tumblr.

Always wondered why SF doesn't have an emoticon for that.

 

What Rolex is that Quar?

 

Seems like both Rob and I did the 'Back to Work Special'. The more Aussie members giving Elite a spin the better!

 

I placed my order on Monday 10th of September - I had been measured before that.

 

The tailoring selected was fully canvassed but still machine stitched - including the armholes.

 

The first suit was to be a grey. The original fabric selected was out of stock, I was notified on the 18th of September and this fabric was selected in its place:

 

http://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/Elitesuits/English%20Stripes/?action=view&current=S925.jpg

 

The fabric is milled in England and dyed in China. The Chinese gave it a S180 rating. It is super fine - it creases like Cotton. I wouldn't even be confident in saying it is 100% Merino Wool, but perhaps it is.

 

It took me a full 2 weeks to get it pressed, tailored and seek advice from many users on this forum (thanks to you all).

 

The next suit is definitely 100% Merino wool, milled and dyed in Australia, charcoal with a S120 rating. That order was placed earlier this week.

 

Michael

 

P.S Did you notice that the original measurement form didn't have a measurement for jacket waist!?

 

I could post pictures up, but they aren't good. Prof B, Charlie, Wraith have all seen different versions.

 

Excellent! I'm after one in gray for next A/W.

Hey guys; I tried on the Barbour Bedale today a Chadstone (melb) and I found that the '38' fit me the best (usually wear '40.' The jacket was $500! So I had an ebay session looking for one and after a bit of research I found that there are differences in sizing between models (as there is an older and newer model) but I found a couple which I am willing to buy and was wondering whoever the Barbour owner on this thread is (gerry?) 'Do you think jumping in with the sizing is wise' (dw if you dont know :P)

 

Option 1: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-BARBOUR-OF-SOUTH-SHIELDS-BEDALE-WAX-COTTON-JACKET-BLUE-38-97CM-/150894334424?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Sports_Clothing_LE&hash=item232200d1d8

 

Option 2: http://www.ebay.com/itm/STUNNING-VINTAGE-2-ROYAL-CREST-RARE-BARBOUR-BEDALE-WAX-JACKET-BLUE-38-97CM-/160882690798?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Sports_Clothing_LE&hash=item25755b0aee

 

Thanks

Now that's called planning ahead

 

Glad you like them.

 

Im sitting down with Andy this weekend to go through all the leather swatches. Grained Calf is definitely high on my priority list :) Ill post a photo of the swatches I end up picking

 

We sold out of all the popular Camo loafers on O&J really fast so im going to pull the trigger on the dark green camo next time I think.

Just quickly

Italian linen is thinner/ lighter and creases more - Irish Linen has longer threads and thicker and creases a bit less or at least differently .

Theres a bit more to it - if you want more.

Also these days many of these terms are used loosely as marketing tools and may not reflect origins , accuracy or reality.

Basically Irish is better.

bunny - baby - I'm usually diplomatic - but - I've never understood the appeal of Barbours.

If you "like that sort of thing" why not go Drizabone - even then if you aren't on a farm why?

Me too!

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Nice guy Gerry and I obviously share the same good taste in ties. I am after grey cashmere too. Drakes have a nice one but would love to see what Henry Carter will
offer.

Irish linen ftw. Experience is only some pocket squares but they have a ncie hand

Just make sure your cashmere ties are silk lined otherwise they have no movement under the collar

I'll prob do about 4 colours in the cashmere all going well. A grey, navy, burgundy and perhaps a very dark forest green but open to suggestions. And Rob, yep they all have the silk band around the collar that essential for all knit ties IMO whether silk, cotton or cashmere.