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Recent content by catpower

  1. catpower

    Luxire Custom Clothing - Official Affiliate Thread

    I have nothing but positive feedback on my first order with you guys (two white business shirts) - great product, superb value and prompt service! Looking to get a second order and was hoping you could help me with: - A plain blue cloth similar to the feel and texture of the Lustrous Fine...
  2. catpower

    Australian Members

    Nice one. I had a similar query to yours about which MJ Bale store has the best range a few pages prior. I found (to my surprise) that the Westfield store had a bigger range than the Woollahra one and ended up picking up two as well. A charcoal/grey and a navy, which with a little tailoring...
  3. catpower

    Luxire Custom Clothing - Official Affiliate Thread

    Nice - what's the collar style on those bad boys? Your own suggestion or one of the three options on the site? In good news, I received notice that my order had been shipped. Ordered 9/11, shipped 22/11.
  4. catpower

    Australian Members

    Heading into a (physical!) MJ Bale store to lift my suit game today - will probably opt for the 2 for 1000 deal depending on what's on offer. Definitely a charcoal/grey (thinking the Mudgee Grey Weave - looking at you, Jason/Charlie's Wardrobe!) and maybe a blue/navy. Sydneysiders, is there...
  5. catpower

    Luxire Custom Clothing - Official Affiliate Thread

    Thanks to everyone for your feedback about your orders, especially Lachyzee - helps newbies like me know what to expect. Can't believe you went for a popover Lachyzee - so fashion forward! Might give it a try myself for summer :) Really dig the shape of the collar on your checked shirt - what...
  6. catpower

    Australian Members

    Just in time for summer! Welcome to the Barbour family - what did you end up getting?
  7. catpower

    Australian Members

    Cheers for that, will check them out. I've also had EyewearYouwear in Surry Hills recommended as another optometrist with a good range of frames.
  8. catpower

    Australian Members

    SF brainstrust, do you guys have any recommendations for optometrists with a decent range of quality frames in Sydney (conservative business dress, inner city, inner-West/East areas)? Given the ridiculous cost of my prescription, I'm not willing to risk purchasing frames online. Ta!
  9. catpower

    Australian Members

    It's not necessarily just the Chinese either - it's the same phenomenon in India and other countries where a large part of the population suddenly comes into significant amount of wealth. For them, social status is manifest in Western brands. To an extent you can't really blame them either for a...
  10. catpower

    Luxire Custom Clothing - Official Affiliate Thread

    Don't worry, I had the same thoughts haha. Thoughts on my first experience thus far (having put an order in on 9 Nov): - It's concerning that Luxire replies quicker to inquiries on Styleforum than to those made through the 'contact us' tab on their own website. Still waiting on my inquiry but...
  11. catpower

    Luxire Custom Clothing - Official Affiliate Thread

    That's what I did. Wouldn't make sense otherwise to pick a fit if you've also given exact measurements, right? ;)
  12. catpower

    Luxire Custom Clothing - Official Affiliate Thread

    I based my measurement on the image they supply on their measurements page:
  13. catpower

    Luxire Custom Clothing - Official Affiliate Thread

    Woo! I put my first ever MTM order through yesterday! Two white shirts to start with - the lustrous fine white and the white twill. Thanks for answering all the questions here. Looking forward to getting my hands on them very soon
  14. catpower

    Luxire Custom Clothing - Official Affiliate Thread

    So after umm-ing and ahh-ing, I'm about to put my measurements through for my first ever MTM! Could I ask what your turnaround time is roughly averaging at the moment? I'm in Australia. Is it still the case (as you mentioned a few pages back) that monogramming is done outside the premises so...
  15. catpower

    Australian Members

    Um, I did mate. Check back a few pages. Here it is again for your convenience... "I'd go with the second one. A second hand Barbour will always be a little unique and the patina will resemble its history which is what I love. First one looks like it hasn't been waxed properly and cared for...

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