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Geoffrey Firmin said:

Seeing as the weather is heating up one's thoughts turn to a large G'n'T on the porch as the sun declines in the west and Kind of Blue drifts into the evening.
So Bombay Saphire yes very nice, Hendricks even better so should one add Martin Miller to the freezer?
The Hendricks has an exceptional and unique taste, so is the Martin Miller in the same league? Haven't been in a bar in Canberra that serves it so no idea.

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lachyzee said:

MJ Bale do separates for about 60% of their suits. You need to go in-store, though, as far as I know.

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lennier said:

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Have some in the cabinet and can attest to it being good stuff.

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John Appleseed said:

Yes, I did. I paid $2.5k for a Tux that even Cutler was complementing me on and only got to wear it once. Goddamn shame. 

And just for the record, unlike Shane over at Rochefort, I actually like Hayel and his son - they do good work (expensive but good). 

In the end, the tux fit very well except one problem - it did not sit flat across the chest (see picture below). Hayel said it was due to the canvassing rolling up, and nothing could be done about it. I might take it to Bijan on O'Connell street just to get a second opinion. I am $3k in, might as well see if I can finish it. 

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TehBunny said:

Just received invite for niece's summer wedding; will be in late January (sweltering). Wondering what you blokes would wear; the limitations are that will be outdoor and by beach. I am going to get an excuse to buy a new jacket and trousers so those are what I'd like specific advice on (for everything else you can say brown PTB for shoes etc.). The budget for jacket is $250 and pants is $200... I have probably left out some important info so feel free to ask thanks

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appolyon said:

Have some in the cabinet and can attest to it being good stuff.

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TehBunny said:

Just received invite for niece's summer wedding; will be in late January (sweltering). Wondering what you blokes would wear; the limitations are that will be outdoor and by beach. I am going to get an excuse to buy a new jacket and trousers so those are what I'd like specific advice on (for everything else you can say brown PTB for shoes etc.). The budget for jacket is $250 and pants is $200... I have probably left out some important info so feel free to ask thanks

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jobro said:

Quote: I'd agree on the budget thing, but if you MUST have new things maybe look into a linen jacket. I know Country Road/Trenery have a few out at the moment which would be within budget.

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jobro said:

If you guys are buying premium gins at Australian prices you might want to try a better tonic water like Q Tonic. It will improve your GnT noticeably more and doesn't set you back $80 a bottle.

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Michael Sy said:

For my GnT I use Tanqueray 10 with Schweppes Tonic Water. Will Q Tonic be much better?

Where can I get a few bottles to try?

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TehBunny said:

Just received invite for niece's summer wedding; will be in late January (sweltering). Wondering what you blokes would wear; the limitations are that will be outdoor and by beach. I am going to get an excuse to buy a new jacket and trousers so those are what I'd like specific advice on (for everything else you can say brown PTB for shoes etc.). The budget for jacket is $250 and pants is $200... I have probably left out some important info so feel free to ask thanks

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jaypee said:

wow, this thread really has hit rock bottom huh?

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