Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

[Geoffrey Firmin]

Looking to y'all iGents for advice regarding wallets. My old Christian Kimber number is starting to fray at the compartment edges and I'm considering a replacement.

Ideally I'd need something in cardholder dimensions. 4-6 card compartments with one slot for cash. As thin & cleanly detailed as possible. And yes, I'll even take suggestions for those pesky "fashun" brands.

How much do you want to spend? https://therake.com/ettinger-black-and-orange-visiting-card-case-sterling-collection.html

I've been using two BB one in Cordovan made in Japan. And a day to day French Calf made in Italy.

 

[Liber]

I want laces handspun by blind Italian seamstresses on looms from the 1600s though...

Italian made? P Johnson should be able to assist.

 

[Foxhound]

I've been admiring the wallets from Chester Mox...

I came here to recommend CM. I've got a few items from them, and I love my bifold wallet that I use on weekends, I plan on getting a slim wallet made up just as SE described. I have one from Berg and Berg, which for the price is unbeatable. They have some up at the moment, but I'm not a fan of the current leather options.

I've had two Ettinger wallets. I really don't like paying close to $300 for a synthetically lined wallet.

 

[da(g)dstyle]

I came here to recommend CM. I've got a few items from them, and I love my bifold wallet that I use on weekends, I plan on getting a slim wallet made up just as SE described. I have one from Berg and Berg, which for the price is unbeatable. They have some up at the moment, but I'm not a fan of the current leather options.

I've had two Ettinger wallets. I really don't like paying close to $300 for a synthetically lined wallet.

Definitely a contender when my Bellroy dies. I like the slimness of the Bellroy but the leather quality is pretty lacklustre. For a local option, Bas & Lokes has some wallets. I have a few of their watch straps and they are very nice.

 

[jobro]

Looking to y'all iGents for advice regarding wallets. My old Christian Kimber number is starting to fray at the compartment edges and I'm considering a replacement.

Ideally I'd need something in cardholder dimensions. 4-6 card compartments with one slot for cash. As thin & cleanly detailed as possible. And yes, I'll even take suggestions for those pesky "fashun" brands.

I just purchased my third wallet (card holder actually) from Tanner Goods. Great quality but I have a tendency to lose them. They also now offer cordovan options.

 

[jobro]

BTW do you know anywhere to get cheap panthrella over the calf wool or cashmere socks?

I get mine for ~$5-10 a pair at David Jones when they have a sale.

 

[The Ernesto]

Whoa, jobro.

Been a while.

 

[btau]

As we approach the QLD summer I'm beginning to prepare for the inevitable damage to my long sleeve shirts thanks to my sweaty dad-bod. I've tried undershirts, different deoderants, etc and the results are the same, neither I nor my wardrobe suit this climate.

Is there anywhere to get decent MTM shirts in Brisbane? Travelling less for work these days, so not able to pop down to Sydney/Melbourne anymore for fittings. I tried the cloakroom and found their fit to be a bit skinny for my taste. Tried Institchu more recently when they came to our office to fit another guy and I figured why not, again, same issue. They look good if I stand up perfectly straight or if I rake thin, but they feel a half size too small. Fine for occasional wear, not the right fit for something I'm going to wear 8-10 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Price wise I'm hoping for max $150-$200 a shirt.

 

[Foxhound]

Deer Style.

 

[jobro]

Whoa, jobro.

Been a while.

I find this thread to be very eastern states based so I don't really chime in too often. Been into street wear for the last few years but starting to get back into classic menswear now that street wear is over-hyped.

 

[The Ernesto]

I find this thread to be very eastern states based so I don't really chime in too often. Been into street wear for the last few years but starting to get back into classic menswear now that street wear is over-hyped.

It is very eastern focused, very true. Spose it reflects the people on here.

Anyway, always good to see people pop back.

 

[RKLan]

I try to do my non-eastern bit but there is not too much to add sometimes apart from shilling leatherworks which I have had a good recent experience with (also got a nice wallet there and my be worth checking out).

We don't have too many places to write home/blog about comparatively. I do tend to buy clothes went I am interstate if I don't get them shipped.

On a related note, anyone know when the Martin Place Suit supply store is opening? My work's head office is near there and would like to pop in when I next have the chance. All I have found so far is "opening 2017".

 

[AbsoluteStyle]

I try to do my non-eastern bit but there is not too much to add sometimes apart from shilling leatherworks which I have had a good recent experience with (also got a nice wallet there and my be worth checking out).

We don't have too many places to write home/blog about comparatively. I do tend to buy clothes went I am interstate if I don't get them shipped.

On a related note, anyone know when the Martin Place Suit supply store is opening? My work's head office is near there and would like to pop in when I next have the chance. All I have found so far is "opening 2017".

I emailed them last month and they responded with the following.

Would be really interesting to see how they price their MTM range... I guess Winter is Coming for SuitShop considering that both companies use Da Yang Group Manufacturing in China (i.e. same quality product).

 

[The Ernesto]

SuitSupply has been aiming to open since the start of the year. Must be some ongoing hold up they can't solve.

 

[fxh]

"reach out"