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Originally Posted by fxh 

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Originally Posted by Gilmour 

I am quite excited today I just received second hand pair of Shell Cordovan C&J Harvard from a forum member. and when I say second hand there is practically no ware on the soles at all. 
 I was quite worried about the fit not having bought C&J before, the over all fit is quite good although a little snug across from the big toe knuckle ( if that is the correct term? ) so I am thinking that they should become a little less snug in that area with a few days ware or should I take them to cobbler and have them stretched a little by some one whom knows what he is doing. 
 I will post some photos shortly if any one is interested.

I don't own any but I think horses arse is hard to stretch.

It is, although they are unlined and seem to have no significant stitching over the point where the discomfort is, so it could go either way.

I'd wear them for short periods a few times to see if it goes away on its own. 

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Originally Posted by joiji 

 

It is, although they are unlined and seem to have no significant stitching over the point where the discomfort is, so it could go either way.

 

I'd wear them for short periods a few times to see if it goes away on its own. 

Thanks for the reply, I hope they do stretch just a wee bit.

I have taken a quick photo.

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Originally Posted by lachyzee 


That is one tight DB suit. Patrick Johnson tight.

Patrick Johnson goes on in that video of his about how he doesn't like everyone 'going tight'.

But you have to admit; he tends to go on the tighter, more snug side, than the looser side.

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Originally Posted by Journeyman 

Bunny, I must admit that I'm not sure if they ship overseas.
As I understand it, they're basically a European forerunner of sites such as Gilt and My Habit. I always just assumed that they didn't ship to Australia and so didn't bother investigating.

Fuark got the email after work so only had like 5 mins to check it out before tonight's 'meeting' (chill-sesh-with-da-broskiez) got back and realised what a shit-cunt shopping form Australia is T_T.

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Originally Posted by lachyzee 


That is one tight DB suit. Patrick Johnson tight.
Nice shirt though, I have a near identical one from Epaulet. Great with navy chino shorts for summer.

Also a red chambray day at The Armoury:

http://lnsee.tumblr.com/post/35332765022/red-chambray-armoury-shirt-orazio-luciano-in

i think it was TBM that pointed out collar gap in tom ford suits in Suits. after looking up some new James Bond pics, spotted more Tom Ford collar gap:

A picture dusty brogues for Dusty Brogues:

My Florsheim Imperial v-cleat longwings.

Hey guys does anyone own both HC and Drakes ties? I was wondering how they compare in thickness/lining.

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Originally Posted by Romp 


I own both and both have different thickness and widthdepending on material and model
Generally my hc ties are thicker, drakes are lighter
Also the shape of the blade is different, HC narrows more at the knot .. Ill take a photo later.

that would be great thanks

I had nothing better to do this morning so I took some shoe pics and I think some of you might enjoy them. These are all the dress shoes I have:

Oxfords

Derbies

Loafers

Monks

Boots

My casual pair - My sneakers.

Quick pic - sorry probably not the best quality.

Left to right= 1) Herringbone (made in italy) 2) Vanda 3) Drakes for PJohnson 4) Drakes bought in their London store 5+6) Henry Carter ties

Observations. Both my Drakes ties are 7cm width. HC ties were both 8cm width - same as herringbone and vanda. The taper on the HC is more as both HC and drakes narrow to the same width at the centre.

To my hand the drakes ties have more life as they are lighter and use less (or softer?) lining. The Vanda has no lining. HC is probably on par with Herringbone or a Rhodes + Beckett tie in terms of lining but even between the two that I have the thickness varies and obviously should as different materials should be lined differently.

The silver check tie is thicker than the green with white spots. In terms of blade length Im not a big fan of Vanda as I can only tie a single FIH knot without it looking uncomfortably short. My favourite tie is a P Johnson plain tie of mine. Its 155cm and ties the best knot out of any of my tie collection. 

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Originally Posted by Gerry Nelson 

I had nothing better to do this morning so I took some shoe pics and I think some of you might enjoy them. These are all the dress shoes I have:

 

Oxfords

Derbies

Loafers

Monks

Boots

 

My casual pair - My sneakers.

I really need to get some more shell/derbies in my collection. I'm trying to branch out a bit. I've got quite a few adelaides/semi-brogues (my favourite kind of shoe) and not so many other styles.