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post #26101 of 31991
2/7/13 at 12:04am
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Originally Posted by Michael Sy View Post

Noooooooo, why did you do that Rob!? Now if someone asks you in person what your famous chinos are made of, you'd be lying if you said, "pure cotton". Any response other than 99% cotton is a lie. They are bound to ask you what the other 1% is, and 'elastine' sounds like nails down a chalkboard. Talk about turning a proud moment into an awkward one.

Well its somewhere between 0.01% and 1% ... Its in the fabric because its much more comfortable for a slim cut chino as cotton doesnt have alot of give like wool does. I know its not over 1% because it doesnt feel stretchy at all, just relaxes the fabric. Alot of people ask me about my pants when i wear them and not one has asked the composition ofnthe fabric.. Either way its not something I view as awkward?
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post #26102 of 31991
2/7/13 at 12:19am
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Originally Posted by Selvaggio View Post

Too busy looking at Miranda Kerr.... (assuming its the Dj's AW thingo)

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post #26103 of 31991
2/7/13 at 12:32am
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Originally Posted by Petepan View Post

 

canali-300x300.jpg

 

  Any fans?

 

dug up this picture in one of my old tumblr posts. dub breast chalk stripe ftw.

 

 

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post #26104 of 31991
2/7/13 at 12:50am
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Originally Posted by thebrownman View Post

Bought two MJ Bale suits today.

 

colmar and marseille?

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post #26105 of 31991
2/7/13 at 12:53am
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Originally Posted by thebrownman View Post

Bought two MJ Bale suits today.

Waddya go with?

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post #26106 of 31991
2/7/13 at 12:54am
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Originally Posted by aussiejake View Post


That's a shame to hear, re: the synthetic back and gold buckle. I'll steer clear of the BB belt then, especially at that price.

BB are only worth getting at one of their major sales also you have to consider that the charge a flat $50 fee to ship to Oz
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post #26107 of 31991
2/7/13 at 1:07am
I have a question for the shoe experts around. I recently bought a pair of C&Js from the American Tailor sale. I haven't owned C&J before but I have owned AEs, Loakes and Meermins.

The issue is that the top layer of the sole seems to be peeling off at the toe. I've never had this issue with any of my other shoes. Is this going to be a problem going forward? Is it an easy fix for a cobbler or is it something I should be returning them over? Here are the pictures for reference:

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post #26108 of 31991
2/7/13 at 1:08am
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Originally Posted by Michael Sy View Post

DB is upset because he tried to sell me his dignity for $15, he offered multiple times on the many corners of the Sunset Strip. He wanted another pair of brogues, suede this time, I cared not. I turned him down many a time, saying his name and 'phsycial/intellectual capital' only accumulates to the worth of $7.5, and if he wanted his 'new' Dusty suede Brogues, he'd have to take my offer. He accepted. I rejected him once more.

If this means I am a scab, I wear the badge with honour.

In all honesty, unlike DB, I wasn't breastfed until I was 30. $20, $30, $40 saved here and there can be the difference between there being food on the table and there not being food on the table. A decent bottle of vodka (wednesday night's meal) is about $30. So forgive me for pushing the envelope a little bit.

My dignity has gone up 10%... BTW your still a scab smile.gif
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post #26109 of 31991
2/7/13 at 2:03am
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Originally Posted by Dusty Brogues View Post

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Originally Posted by Michael Sy View Post

DB is upset because he tried to sell me his dignity for $15, he offered multiple times on the many corners of the Sunset Strip. He wanted another pair of brogues, suede this time, I cared not. I turned him down many a time, saying his name and 'phsycial/intellectual capital' only accumulates to the worth of $7.5, and if he wanted his 'new' Dusty suede Brogues, he'd have to take my offer. He accepted. I rejected him once more.

If this means I am a scab, I wear the badge with honour.

In all honesty, unlike DB, I wasn't breastfed until I was 30. $20, $30, $40 saved here and there can be the difference between there being food on the table and there not being food on the table. A decent bottle of vodka (wednesday night's meal) is about $30. So forgive me for pushing the envelope a little bit.

My dignity has gone up 10%... BTW your a scab smile.gif
Temporary?

On clothes down in Canberra now so I'll have to say hi. Went to Joe's for those blake shoes, seemed very good, will post more when I get them back (include a self addressed prepaid).

Got some old blue co jeans recently and really enjoying them.
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post #26110 of 31991
2/7/13 at 2:20am
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Originally Posted by Geoffrey Firmin View Post

BB are only worth getting at one of their major sales also you have to consider that the charge a flat $50 fee to ship to Oz

Shipito pretty much removes the shipping problem with BB...
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post #26111 of 31991
2/7/13 at 2:22am
Can I ask a newbie question?
Well thats one question already.

Although it may come as a shock to some of you, I am not in favour of wearing a tailored jacket, or any jacket really I suppose, without a proper shirt collar or at very least, not for me but others, a polo collar.

However I see lots of people, men even, although mainly boys and women,, wearing tailored jackets, mainly orphaned suit coats from what I can see, with V necked (shudder) or crew necked T shirts.

In my mind its an incredibly grubby thing to do and I can only imagine, and I've sometimes actually seen the grimy layers, the layers of sweat, grime , dust and city dirt that accumulates on the jacket collar. With women its even worse with some caked makeup. I've never been in just that right social situation (unlike Craig Thompson) to ask a heavily made up woman. (Partly because I don't have much to do with heavily made up women)

Those of you who have tried this - and I'm assuming a small minority have - can you tell me how you handle this problem?

Dry clean after every wear??

Pretend it isn't a problem??
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post #26112 of 31991
2/7/13 at 2:54am
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Originally Posted by fxh View Post

Can I ask a newbie question?
Well thats one question already.

Although it may come as a shock to some of you, I am not in favour of wearing a tailored jacket, or any jacket really I suppose, without a proper shirt collar or at very least, not for me but others, a polo collar.

However I see lots of people, men even, although mainly boys and women,, wearing tailored jackets, mainly orphaned suit coats from what I can see, with V necked (shudder) or crew necked T shirts.

In my mind its an incredibly grubby thing to do and I can only imagine, and I've sometimes actually seen the grimy layers, the layers of sweat, grime , dust and city dirt that accumulates on the jacket collar. With women its even worse with some caked makeup. I've never been in just that right social situation (unlike Craig Thompson) to ask a heavily made up woman. (Partly because I don't have much to do with heavily made up women)

Those of you who have tried this - and I'm assuming a small minority have - can you tell me how you handle this problem?

Dry clean after every wear??

Pretend it isn't a problem??
I have done polo collar with my cotton sport coat but I agree it's gross have neck on suit contact. Mainly I've seen guys do this for "fashun" and it's usually a cheap jacket

But I doubt these people think or care about the grubbiness
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post #26113 of 31991
2/7/13 at 3:16am
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Originally Posted by fxh View Post

Can I ask a newbie question?
Well thats one question already.

Although it may come as a shock to some of you, I am not in favour of wearing a tailored jacket, or any jacket really I suppose, without a proper shirt collar or at very least, not for me but others, a polo collar.

However I see lots of people, men even, although mainly boys and women,, wearing tailored jackets, mainly orphaned suit coats from what I can see, with V necked (shudder) or crew necked T shirts.

In my mind its an incredibly grubby thing to do and I can only imagine, and I've sometimes actually seen the grimy layers, the layers of sweat, grime , dust and city dirt that accumulates on the jacket collar. With women its even worse with some caked makeup. I've never been in just that right social situation (unlike Craig Thompson) to ask a heavily made up woman. (Partly because I don't have much to do with heavily made up women)

Those of you who have tried this - and I'm assuming a small minority have - can you tell me how you handle this problem?

Dry clean after every wear??

Pretend it isn't a problem??

Don Johnson never had this problem.
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post #26114 of 31991
2/7/13 at 3:25am
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Originally Posted by Geoffrey Firmin View Post

Don Johnson never had this problem.

I think that's because it was trendy to wear your shirt collar over your jacket collar back in those days...
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post #26115 of 31991
2/7/13 at 3:48am
I'm off to Macedon Ranges on Sat. Any recommendations from those who've been there before? Particularly green thumb interests? Dicksonia Nursery is already on the top of the list.
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