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Recent content by cynicallysilly
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Meermin Mallorca Shoes
Any update on the shearling lined dark brown boot? Another idea for the upper could be hatchgrain. (The Shoemaker World webstagram)- cynicallysilly
- Post #9,961
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Meermin Mallorca Shoes
@DavidLane : Please add me to your list. I have 3 pairs from Meermin so far (dark brown dbl monk, dark brown suede chukka, snuff suede boot) and all have impressed. A shearling lining sounds fantastic.- cynicallysilly
- Post #9,540
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Meermin Mallorca Shoes
Cheers! This particular pic came during my holiday in Hong Kong. There's a polisher in Murray Road Carpark, Central who did this using Kiwi polish for $50hkd. I normally shine shoes myself with Saphir Creme Surfine & Kiwi for polish & buff, but I'm a sucker for these old Hong Kong traditions...- cynicallysilly
- Post #7,036
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Meermin Mallorca Shoes
Shiny enough? It takes time and the spit-n-shine.- cynicallysilly
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- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Meermin Mallorca Shoes
After a $30hkd polish at Theatre Lane, Hong Kong.- cynicallysilly
- Post #6,689
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Meermin Mallorca Shoes
My first go at Goodyear welted shoes and I am very pleased with the result. Email conversation with Luisa took 3 days, the shoe was ready to be shipped within a week. I received the shoe 4 days later. From start to finish it took 2 weeks and that included discussion on specific shoe...- cynicallysilly
- Post #6,536
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Hong Kong Tailors Thread
My work requires me to take off my suit regularly so I trend towards thinner ties. 2.75/3in would be my preferred width but they are more difficult to find. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Yes they are the finished article. Could they have been cleaner? The fabric is relatively thick. Does...- cynicallysilly
- Post #434
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Hong Kong Tailors Thread
Yes, they are functional buttons. Banz is located on the 2nd floor of Houston Centre, East TST. He's only been open for 2 years, but has over 20 years of tailoring experience. To be fair, I would never have known about him had it not been for a local friend who referred me to him. His client...- cynicallysilly
- Post #432
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Hong Kong Tailors Thread
Pictures of my second suit from Banz Custom Tailors. David Forster Super 160 Cashmere Wool 2 piece. Fitting. Bang shortened the sleeves and further let out the waist. Metal side tab trousers with quarter break. Right chest. Bang managed to get David Forster lining. Left...- cynicallysilly
- Post #422
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Hong Kong Tailors Thread
@Satorialist. There is indeed a significant difference between my shoulders and waist. However, I suspect that it hasn't been helped by my awkward posture in the picture and my insistance on heavy waist suppression. I had another suit tailored with much less suppression and the fit was much...- cynicallysilly
- Post #421
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Hong Kong Tailors Thread
I appreciate the comments. I've had no problems with regards to fit and movement so far. Looking back at the photos, I agree that my posture doesn't flatter the fit. I had a second suit tailored from Banz just before leaving HK. Will post soon! On another note, had shirts tailored from Jantzen...- cynicallysilly
- Post #419
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Hong Kong Tailors Thread
As promised, pictures of my tailored suit: Dark blue William Halstead Super 150 Worsted Wool suit from Banz Custom Tailors. First fitting was 2 days after the measurement. Second fitting 1 week after. I had to have the trousers loosened but that was the only change. It took 14 days from start to...- cynicallysilly
- Post #412
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Hong Kong Tailors Thread
A quick update on my first bespoke suit. Went to Simpson Sin, Peter Lee, and Banz. Simpson Sin starting price was 4,200. There was a very impressive selection of fabrics. However, they were very reluctant to make a beltless trouser with side tabs as most of their clients wore beltloops...- cynicallysilly
- Post #411
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Hong Kong Tailors Thread
Hey guys, been a long time lurker on this forum and I've really enjoyed all the advise people have given. Was wondering if anyone has heard of Banz Custom Tailor in Houston Centre, East TST? A friend that lives in HK has recommended them but I can't find anything on them on any forum. I'm...- cynicallysilly
- Post #403
- Forum: Classic Menswear