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blahman · Mar 28, 2011

I train it in from Thornbury

and I suspect there a a couple of SFers from this patch of the paddock

appolyon · Mar 28, 2011

Originally Posted by blahman

Where in Melbourne (hopefully around the conservative business dress) do you recommend getting topy done? Turns out I need them urgently as the way I walk seem to wear down the toes very fast as well (gravel paths and concrete pavement not helping either

).

edit: I'll keep Coombs in mind when I go down to Sydney

probabably next year or so when I kill my blaked boots and get them resoled there.

The guy that I use is at 447 Collins St (now the Suncorp building) ... its a bit hard to see him from the street as he is below street level.

appolyon · Mar 28, 2011

Originally Posted by blahman

I train it in from Thornbury

and I suspect there a a couple of SFers from this patch of the paddock

Brunswick, but I do spend a lot of time at the GFs place in Thornbury!

fxh · Mar 28, 2011

The Meetup

Thanks to all who attended last Saturday.

I had a good time - especially after two warm Sake at Chocolate Buddha at lunch. Only spoilt by the noise from the bloody Grand Prix.

The Exhibition is interesting if you know a bit about the history and development of mens dress. It also helps to know a bit about materials and construction.

If you haven't read up before hand the exhibition itself is a bit lacking on details and context.

The most exciting bit about the meet is that we will all be invited to at least two weddings in the near future. I look forward to several new threads here on "What Should I wear to my Wedding".

For my next trick I might try to organise a meetup/swap meet in a while to exchange /sell unwanted clothes and opshop finds.

jaypee · Mar 28, 2011

WTB: Nice sports coat in 40R

Would love a nice navy/gold button but open to anything.

CHECKstar · Mar 28, 2011

Originally Posted by jaypee

WTB: Nice sports coat in 40R

Would love a nice navy/gold button but open to anything.

You can have my dregs once I have first pick!

meister · Mar 28, 2011

Originally Posted by Mr Herbert

BB seems to be $50 no matter how much you order

when they are selling good quality chinos for $35, donnegal and flannel trousers for $100 etc a few items makes the $50 postage pretty affordable

our ***** brothers dont really realise how good they have it.

I tell you what. I am going to buy a couple of those Irish Linen Fitzgerald suits at sale time for next Aussie summer.

Originally Posted by ned kelly

I had a quick look at American Tailors last week.C + J benchgrade $500, handgrade $690. G + G $1200.

I reckon my best eBay score last year was a bloke in Mosman that got the wrong size C&J Cliffords (h/mades) and I got them for AUD300 landed.

Originally Posted by fxh

I've always had a soft spot for galoshes - but haven't owned a pair for years. They seem practical, sensible and non fussy.

I could not help myself and picked up a pair of NOS vintage galoshes shaped like 1940s wingtips... the wife did not get it...

Originally Posted by blahman

Just popped out to check prices of topys. $70 and $55 at 2 different places. Sort of expected a little less to apply some glue and slap a piece of rubber on the sole

. Are those fair prices? I was thinking they're more around $40.

AUD40 is the Sydney price from Fred at Sullivans Wynyard Ramp (rear of station - York St end)

jaypee · Mar 28, 2011

Originally Posted by CHECKstar

You can have my dregs once I have first pick!

I'm lost Check, what you mean?

blahman · Mar 28, 2011

I just might go down to Suncorp tomorrow lunch time then.
So judging from all you fellas, it should be <$40.

Oh appolyon I just saw that coat you had for sale

.

CHECKstar · Mar 28, 2011

Originally Posted by jaypee

I'm lost Check, what you mean?

Sorry, thought you were responding to the fxh swap meet proposal. Had an image of a mad race for 40R jackets!

appolyon · Mar 28, 2011

Aaaaaaaaand I'm engaged. Checky your on your own mate.

appolyon · Mar 28, 2011

Originally Posted by blahman

Oh appolyon I just saw that coat you had for sale

.

I was going to suggest putting you in touch with the guy that bought it in case it didn't work out for him but he sent me a PM today saying it fit like a glove (I wish that it worked out that way for me - its the second aquascutum trench I've had to move that didn't fit!).

__PG__ · Mar 28, 2011

I've got my shoes topy'ed at the Cobbler next to Kids on Collins, between Spencer and King st.

About $40 IIRC.

If you compare Pediwear prices for C&J (with VAT) c.f American Tailors, you'd have to say that they are doing very well for a bricks'n'mortar store in one of the most expensive cities in the world for commercial rents.

American Tailors will also order any item for you from the catalogue, Plal don't stock some models.

Geoffrey Firmin · Mar 28, 2011

Are there any Alden or AE wearers on this thread? I have a couple of questions about conversion of size US to English and and in particular about the AE last #5 and the Barrie last. Also if I take a 10 G in Church's would that be a 10.5 EE in US? I want these, No I am in love with these http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline...ategory=120552 And I know they come on sale a couple of times in the year and if not them the MacNeil would suffice http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline...ategory=120552

Journeyman · Mar 28, 2011

Originally Posted by Geoffrey Firmin

Are there any Alden or AE wearers on this thread?

I have a couple of questions about conversion of size US to English and and in particular about the AE last #5 and the Barrie last.

Send "ethandesu" a PM - he's a Sydney-based member (although soon to relocate to HK) and he's selling a few pairs of Aldens in a US10.5 in the B&S forum at present. He might be able to give you some sizing advice.

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