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Originally Posted by oldsberg 


Cheers!

Originally Posted by Romp 

 

all my MTM business shirts are thomas mason fabric and I dont see much reason to go higher quality. They are great daily wearers for me

Originally Posted by nabilmust 

 

Yes.

 

'pure cotton' and '100% pure cotton' is a material difference, and can go to cost, as well. (At the risk of sounding banal, or snooty, but that's not my intention, I promise.)

 

Some labels will say Pure Cotton -- that is a reference that the cotton in the shirt is pure cotton, but it could still be a blend of pure cotton and any number of other materials. A '100% pure cotton' shirt means, well, that.

 

Also, Thomas Mason has a couple of lines of cotton - their standard line, Silverline, Goldline, a 'bespoke line' for P Johnson, and cotton they use for J Crew shirts.The grade of the cotton within the same mill factor into the cost, as well. Each shirt (made from Thomas Mason cotton) by different makers costs different.

 

Before we start splitting hairs: if I had to choose between the shirts, I'd let the workmanship and finish be the deciding factors. And as a tie-breaker, I'd go with whichever cotton felt nicer, personally, against my skin.

Originally Posted by aussiejake 


Any guide to colouring of pocket squares?

Originally Posted by Michael Sy 

It must be easier to get into university than ever before, and the trades are feeling that. 15 years ago, a builder/plumber/sparky wouldn't have treated you the way they do today. Trades aren't popular at the moment, getting a degree is.

Originally Posted by burnso 
 

 

Also picked up my (bexley) shoe trees from deingesicht today (thanks again) and they are great.

$16.50 ea bargain, great shape and cedar.

 

 

Originally Posted by Manuhiri 

 

 

Ditto. Super pleased with them. Thanks to deingesicht for organising.

Originally Posted by Nicholas D C 

 

 

Thanks for the informative post Nabilmust - appreciate it. Also good to know your daily wearers are TM fabrics Romp, that is very reassuring. I think I'll try out a Cottonwork Thomas Mason in a shade of blue w. button cuff and see how I go with that, and then decide whether I want to pull the trigger on any more from there. Anyone know if Cottonwork has promos or discount codes? I have a 5% off coupon I got with my fabric samples, but was hoping someone here might know of a better code ;). 

 

Aside from that, to those who have been buying cord pants (think Prof B Bear had some Landsend purchases recently), what shirts would you pair with 'em? I'm thinking OCBDs in (don't slay me please) white or blue, with a sweater over the top (e.g. one of Bears previously linked fair isles, or a cable variety). Or perhaps a chambray pinkish/red or blue sort of shirt might work as well? I think that would that be a good fall/winter weekend sort of look. I'm also a bit confused as to what sort of shoes to pair with cords. 

Originally Posted by lachyzee 

Odd question but, out of interest, how do you all get your pants cut, ie fit and slimness in the leg, for

Suit pants

v

Odd trousers and slacks (trousers that you'd press)

v

Non-pressed casual chinos

For me 1 and 2 are about the same, with 3 being a bit slimmer down the leg. I imagine most go for that sort of look. Anyone go the same for all three?

Originally Posted by Nicholas D C 

Thanks for the informative post Nabilmust - appreciate it. Also good to know your daily wearers are TM fabrics Romp, that is very reassuring. I think I'll try out a Cottonwork Thomas Mason in a shade of blue w. button cuff and see how I go with that, and then decide whether I want to pull the trigger on any more from there. 

Originally Posted by Michael Sy 

You're an ABC man. That says it all. How are the Doc Martin repeats treating you?

 

I wish I could comment on other apsects of your post, but it'd just highlight my ignorance in the area.

 

What I have found growing up in Sydney, is that there is a hell of a lot of 'children of immigrants'. Many of them, under the heavy influence of their parents, are opting to head into: law, medicine, financial services, marketing, journalism etc. Where I have grown up, the idea of leaving in year 10 and pursuing any kind of trade was not pushed at all, infact, it was almost silently frowned upon. This is my observation in the last 10 years. I look around at University, my course in particular, and there are a hell of a lot of people that shouldn't be there. It must be easier to get into university than ever before, and the trades are feeling that. 15 years ago, a builder/plumber/sparky wouldn't have treated you the way they do today. Trades aren't popular at the moment, getting a degree is.

Originally Posted by Geoffrey Firmin 


The simple reason its easier to get into university these days is because the landscape was changed during the Howard years. I was working at one then and with funding cuts, the first Asian crisis amongst other issues had a major impact and changed the way universities operated. Most universities had to expand their courses to justify their existence and take more students with fewer financial resources to fund them. student numbers went up and with it the quality of teaching declined.

And at the same time apprenticeship numbers decreased due to a number of factors. This combined with keeping kids in school to year 12 and loss of traditional jobs which boys could walk into at the end of year 10. I left in at the end of year 10 and walked into British Leylands for three months then left and then got another job. Trades are still popular but there are not as many opportunities out there.

Originally Posted by streetminimal 

That's a very personal question, I don't think anyone will have the same setup. I usually get the tapering done from the knee downwards.