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Recent content by fassbinder

  1. fassbinder

    E.G. Cappelli Store now LIVE!

    for Europeans the price includes VAT, outside of Europe the price doesn't include VAT. this is naples and this is how it works.
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    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    :rotflmao: don't worry about me buddy, i wasn't taking anything you said personally (or seriously). i do feel bad for your wife though.
  3. fassbinder

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    honestly i would consider changing your name. you dont sound very posh.
  4. fassbinder

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    have you seen these, 380/400 g, 3ply, 55% wool, 45% mohair. they are excellent, holds crease perfectly, does not wrinkle, quite like old tonic, but perhaps slightly less refined. https://www.pepperlee.co.uk/suiting/brand/william-halstead/composition/55-wool%2C-45-3-ply-kid-mohair.html
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    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

  6. fassbinder

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    it has many years on its shoulders and is now extinct
  7. fassbinder

    French Tailoring Thread (e.g. Camps de Luca, Cifonelli, Smalto and etc.)

    I would say it doesn't really look or feel like either. Well if you are comparing it to Naples, then French tailoring is closer to the English. In general, the finishing and chest treatment has more in common with Roman and Milanese tailors.
  8. fassbinder

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    I'm pretty sure we can judge that for ourselves. please check out the site www.bespokechannel.com looks like a Long Island New York, mtm operation: Is Sciamat affliated with this Long Island "house", its sure is implied by this photo: Are you interested in trying the tailor involved...
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    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    are you paying in cash? doing so usually resolves all naples tax issues.
  10. fassbinder

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Go to Kevin and Howlin in Dublin and check out the local Donegal tweed for sale by the meter. Nice shop.
  11. fassbinder

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Unfortunately this is true of the entire series. But this is SF and in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
  12. fassbinder

    Ongoing Bespoke Projects

    in naples were many sartorial schools
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    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Jesus Christ, where's the middle finger emoji when you need it? Cry me a river. Are you really complaining about your life being negatively impacted by a post on a website? We're talking literally about an extra mouse scroll...No matter the course of action, please find something legitimate to...
  14. fassbinder

    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    why? there are many explanations of the fabric that you can find here on SF or with google. Many of them much more accurate and informative than your video. Very generous of you. i do know some of those unsung artisans of Napoli, but i think we are on a different whatsapp group. 5 days is...

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