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Recent content by dvmaster

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    Any Suggestions for Bespoke suit in Los Angeles or SF?

    I haven't seen anyone mention Spoon Tailor, which is another name that pops up in SF threads. I haven't used them myself, so cannot comment.
  2. dvmaster

    Help me find some training shorts.

    I am looking for some shorts to wear while doing functional fitness stuff (weightlifting, running, rowing, stretching, kayaking, etc.). Here's what I am looking for: Comes in tubby sizes: 42" waist High front rise: 13-14" 6-8" inseam (longer OK, willing to hem if necessary) Liner (brief mesh is...
  3. dvmaster

    THE OFFICIAL ALDEN THREAD FOR 2020 - SHARE REVIEWS, SIZING, ADVICE, AND PHOTOS.

    If you have wide feet like me and can't get the Leydon in E to work for you, this is an unusual opportunity. Brick & Mortar in Seattle is currently offering a pre-order for Alden Unlined Suede Chukka boots in snuff and brown suede on the Barrie last in E, EE and EEE. The ETA is July 2020. I am...
  4. dvmaster

    Upcoming San Francisco Trunk Shows

    I like to go through the leather swatches and see the actual shoes in person whenever possible, but that is good to know. I feel like there are also adjustments that an experienced fitter knows to use from experience that I can't always anticipate. I have had back luck with do-it-yourself MTM...
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    Upcoming San Francisco Trunk Shows

    Would anyone else be interested in having Russell Moccasin Co. come out to the Bay Area? They need some minimum number of orders to do a custom boot fitting visit where they bring leather and shoe samples. You can sign up here: https://www.russellmoccasin.com/custom-fitting-service/ I have been...
  6. dvmaster

    ٭٭٭ No Man Walks Alone - Official Affiliate Thread ٭٭٭ (a.k.a. I shouldn't have slept on it)

    Is there any guidance on available sizes for the IM MTO pub jackets and what anatomical measurements they correspond to? IM has this on their site, but I am not sure if the NMWA version is the same.
  7. dvmaster

    Inis Meain knitwear

    Does anyone know a physical store (or online) that stocks the pub jacket in XXL?
  8. dvmaster

    ALTERATIONS Tailor in SAN FRANCISCO

    There are some Bay Area recommendations on Ian Anderson's blog. I've had very good basic and medium-difficulty alterations from Karen and her husband at KO Dry Cleaners in North Beach. Her husband does the work, and she does the measurements and advice provision.
  9. dvmaster

    "What I'm Selling on eBay" - member auctions

    All items linked below are new with tags. I have 100% positive feedback on almost 100 transactions. J. Press light blue and a light pink OCBD shirts J. Press blue/white sleeveless cardigan A blue Lavenham quilted gilet Castaner blue suede loafer-style espadrilles (like NMWA carries)
  10. dvmaster

    The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

    I got a MTO military green overshirt from the NYC store with patch pockets. The cost was just a tad over the in-store RTW price and it took about 2 months, though this was around the winter holidays. There were a dozen cotton/linen fabric selections available, all in various earthy khaki shades...
  11. dvmaster

    The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    Has anyone gotten Alden to make the unlined suede chukka in 9.5 EEE on the Leydon last?

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