Australian Members - Page 1593

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Originally Posted by DartagnanRed 

What looked great on SmQ now is worn in a very different context. I normally see Persols on overweight white dudes who think they're top shit because they're wearing McQueen's glasses. Many consider it naff to wear a big brand across my shirt, or to wear a big sparkly gold branded watch, or to wear shoes with big branded buckles on them, or to own luxury-eurotrash-patterned leather goods or a big Hermes H belt. Why is this different with glasses?

 

Besides, would SmQ have approved of paying $400 for designer sunnies?

I hear what what your saying DR, l've had my Persol spec's for years though, l just like em man!

BTW Whats wrong with a big Hermes belt? it complements my RL Polo with oversized horse, Ed Hardy sunnies, snake skin boots from Zu all put together with a splash or ten of Joop, let me run my fingers through my heavily gelled hair.

“I live for myself and I answer to nobody.” Steve McQueen

I would recommend that you guys have a look at Old Angler for leather goods, particularly the Toscana range.  They are made in Italy from full grain vegetable tanned leather, and there are a myriad of different options and styles.  They are very appropriate for a city briefcase and are quite distinguished.  I have seen the default mid brown colour in person and it is beautiful.  Best of all they are mostly between 200-300 euros.  So about $300-400 AU inc shipping.

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Originally Posted by Geoffrey Firmin 

Article in todays Guradian http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/2013/jan/06/new-dandies-mens-fashion

Great read, good to see quality mens outfitters are doing well around the world. Some of those sales growth figures are pretty impressive. I'm somewhat bemused about the 300 quid Givenchy tee-shirts though.

Have a look at Old Angler leather goods online, particularly their Toscana range.  The leather is full grain vegetable tanned (pelle al vegetale), the bag is made in Italy, the style is classic, distinguished and city appropriate.  I have seen the default brown colour in person and it is beautiful.  Best of all you can get a bag shipped to Australia for about $300 to $400 AUD.  

perth people: where do you get your hair cut? do you know of any good barbers? thanks

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Originally Posted by g-banger 


bloody awesome mate - love the tie!

Yeah, that tie is awesome.

The white PS seems a little plain to me though, given the colours of the outfit.  I would've gone with something like a deep red.

Having said that, I certainly defer to CW's sartorial charm 

Hey Jason, your shirt collar seams to curve down a lot more than mine. Do you wear collar stays in yours?

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Originally Posted by Charlie's Wardrobe 

No I take the stays out, just personal preference really. Could also be the angle of the shot though making it look more curved.

yeah i never use my stays either but i do prefer the softer look

So my new shoes from the HerringShoes Christmas sale arrived this morning. Very happy with 'em, especially the Loake Knightsbridge. 

The Timberland boat shoes feel a lot more solid and nicer than the crappy Dek pair I have been wearing recently. Must say, HerringShoe's service is absolutely brilliant - the UK to Australia in 3 days with free shoe horns and polish matched to the colour of each shoe (sans the boat shoes of course). Very quick at replying to e-mails too!