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post #23161 of 31881
12/14/12 at 1:11am
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Originally Posted by fxh View Post

I came across these images from David Reeves the other day on another thread. I notice a few of the American posters didn't really like it and called it "fussy and contrived" . Neat and British style is more what I'd say.
I'd say that many of the American posters often look fussy and contrived. But its in a different way. David is dressed more "English" but thats also unsurprising as he is from a UK tailoring background.
I'm curious as to what other Australians would see in this photo. I'm not so much concerned with individual items but more in overall impressions of acceptability, costume vs well dressed, trying too hard etc. Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
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I'd note that its a very American notion to see this kind of fussy and contrived as something to avoid at all costs. Notwithstanding that many of the preferred American dress styles as evidenced on forum threads are in themselves fussy and contrived.
I think it looks great, FXH. Better than the Christmas-trees-of-tweed look.
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post #23162 of 31881
12/14/12 at 1:17am
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Originally Posted by ColdEyedPugilist View Post

I think it looks great, FXH. Better than the Christmas-trees-of-tweed look.

Yeah this gets a thumbs up from me. I quite like it.
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post #23163 of 31881
12/14/12 at 1:42am

have you guys seen the new meermin styleforum mto shoe? fuuuark, it will look amazing

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post #23164 of 31881
12/14/12 at 2:31am

Picked up a new P Johnson piece today. Trying out the latest Loro Piana 3ply blue-grey weave s120s. Open weave super light and its navy with a grey thread. Matte yet lustrious.

 

Fully handfinished, half lined, notch lapels, soft shoulder, welt/flap pockets, kissing buttons, button fly, 2inch cuff and the best touch...

Patrick added some camo pocket detailing as a little surprise (he knows me well)

 

LOVE the camo detailing.. ill try to get a better picture tomorrow

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post #23165 of 31881
12/14/12 at 2:57am
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Originally Posted by fxh View Post

I tend to agree - useful thoughts - thanks
I think the weight - in particular - is genuinely out of place here - thats why I was curious to hear what others thought and interested in overall impressions rather than details.
I suspect if it was a slightly lighter weight (btw I think that most Oz suits are too fine /light these days - I've seen some respected forum brands second hand - they don't wear {longevity and drape/fall} well - they wear well in terms of hot climate) and grey or navy it wouldn't be a problem here.
I'm not sure about "not for business" here - outside a very very narrow range of businesses/fields (or possibly even companies) any suit and tie is "dressed up"
Any one else care to chime in?

It's very English. Straight lines, sharp silhouette. Quite different from the soft shouldered Neapolitan style preferred by the iGentry. It's also very well cut, which a lot of American suits aren't.

I can see how this might jar a little on this forum.
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post #23166 of 31881
12/14/12 at 3:38am
For those interested Mr Nice Guy Nelson has put some photographs of Double Monk up on his splendid Tumblr site (well worth checking out for a daily dose of Melbourne beauty).

http://gezzaseyes.tumblr.com/post/37901960648/the-lampshade-and-double-taps-at-double-monk
http://gezzaseyes.tumblr.com/post/37901832227/a-skulk-of-foxes-and-other-assorted-goodies-at
http://gezzaseyes.tumblr.com/post/37901830507/john-lobb-and-edward-green-shoes-at-double-monk
http://gezzaseyes.tumblr.com/post/37901828467/bespoke-cleverleys-rubinacci-slippers-abbeyhorn
http://gezzaseyes.tumblr.com/post/37901826246/chris-schaerfe-of-double-monk-in-melbourne-a
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post #23167 of 31881
12/14/12 at 3:40am

I put a few Double Monk pics up on my blog for anyone who's interested:

 

 
I'm sure there will be some professionally taken shoe pictures at some point so I thought I'll capture some other aspects of the shop that I really liked.
 
Worth a trip!
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post #23168 of 31881
12/14/12 at 3:47am
Good work Gerry. Thought you might post here, sorry I jumped the gun.
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post #23169 of 31881
12/14/12 at 3:51am
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Originally Posted by Pink Socks View Post

Good work Gerry. Thought you might post here, sorry I jumped the gun.

 

No problem - I didn't know whether to post here or not since there weren't too many shoe shots. For the record, I came away with nothing but a smile on my face and a warm fuzzy feeling smile.gif

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post #23170 of 31881
12/14/12 at 4:03am
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Originally Posted by Gerry Nelson View Post

No problem - I didn't know whether to post here or not since there weren't too many shoe shots. For the record, I came away with nothing but a smile on my face and a warm fuzzy feeling smile.gif

And a few new things for the wish list?

Should def post here, people are very interested (me among them).
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post #23171 of 31881
12/14/12 at 12:48pm
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Originally Posted by Gerry Nelson View Post

I put a few Double Monk pics up on my blog for anyone who's interested:











 


I'm sure there will be some professionally taken shoe pictures at some point so I thought I'll capture some other aspects of the shop that I really liked.


 


Worth a trip!

Did you happen to see prices on Belgraves? I might order a pair over phone

Edit: I can't find a website or phone number?
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post #23172 of 31881
12/14/12 at 1:10pm
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Originally Posted by fxh View Post

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Independent thinkers and dressers - beware.

QFT. And not just among our US colleagues, frankly.
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post #23173 of 31881
12/14/12 at 1:28pm
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Originally Posted by Romp View Post


Did you happen to see prices on Belgraves? I might order a pair over phone
Edit: I can't find a website or phone number?

 

This is the website but there's nothing there yet: http://doublemonk.com.au/

 

C&J benchgrades are $485, handgrades are $585 and the phone number is (03) 9417 3335.

 

Merry Christmas! wink.gif

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post #23174 of 31881
12/14/12 at 5:05pm
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post #23175 of 31881
12/14/12 at 5:22pm

Gerry just  checked out your brog; and are these yours?

If so me Gerry....see what I did there crackup[1].gif

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