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Recent content by matcha

  1. matcha

    How many hours in shoes

    I read on Ferragamo's web site once that when shoes are new you should wear them briefly at first. Sounded like a good idea. Before that I'd given my new shoes a polish and then wore them all day (proudly.). So now I wear them for an hour or three while at the desk and then go for all day later...
  2. matcha

    Attache Case Care

    I would think twice before applying edge dressing and certainly shoe polish to the briefcase. The stuff may rub off on your clothese as you carry the bag. I would go with taking it in to a reliable shoe repairman, and the rest of the time using neutral polish, if appropriate for the leather.
  3. matcha

    Shipton UK shoes & boots

    Shipton has a USA site for shoes and boots that sell for less than $270, plus $20 flat shipping from the UK. This seems like a great deal. Several of the boots look really good. What's the quality like for these shoes? How do they compare to C&J, AS, "Peal" (Brooks Bros), and other good English...
  4. matcha

    Trying tequilas

    Prior to a trip to Mexico  I was reading about tequilas. Was suprised to see the recommended ones costing $30 and up. I don't mean to dismiss tequila lovers, but that's getting up to the price of single malts or VSOP cognacs. I'm not sure I'm going to get a comparable enjoyment for the dollar...
  5. matcha

    Who pays retail ???

    Horsey (horsie?) jacket by Loro Piana bought retail, but it's gone up 30% in $ in two or three years since purchased. Infrequently a fedora or cap, when bought in season. Can't think of many other retail price purchases. Oh yes, I buy food at retail if necessary, and pay full price at Chinese...
  6. matcha

    Who pays retail ???

    Hilditch & Key, a Jermyn St. store. Here's the link.
  7. matcha

    Resoling E. Green shoes

    I have a pair of beautifully brogued, dark brown E. Green shoes. They will soon need new soles. I know all the local shoe repair stores and they're not up to the job. They're RTW, bought at Neiman-Marcus on sale a few years ago. No idea what I paid but I am sure they were really inexpensive for...
  8. matcha

    Short Dallas trip

    What type do you want? Fancy, moderate, cheap? American or Texas cuisine. First of all, check out the Chowhound website. Here's the link to the Texas page. Inexpensive: Sonny Bryan's, but only the location on Inwood (near Parkland Hospital). Get the barbecue sandwich and onion rings. I've gone...
  9. matcha

    Hidden Button Downs?

    Hidden button downs are a pain to button, noticably more trouble than the "regular" button downs. It seems they're more trouble the older the shirt gets or the tighter your collar becomes, too (ahem).
  10. matcha

    Best tequilas to buy in Mexican resorts

    Going to Mexico, may want to bring back tequila. Scotch is my drink but I'd like to take home a bottle of good sipping tequila. Suggestions?
  11. matcha

    St. Louis, where shop?

    Where should I shop when visiting the city?
  12. matcha

    Hats....

    Where did you find the Cervo's in the US? What do they cost nowadays, and what kind of styles? It is a great article, thanks for posting it.
  13. matcha

    Short Dallas trip

    If you got 'em and want to smoke 'em, and the Mansion won't accomodate, you can always dress casual and take the limo over to the nearby Ginger Man pub. It's a beer pub and cigars are very welcome. Try the Saint Arnold beer on tap. It's a Houston beer and is terrific. If they have cask...
  14. matcha

    Short Dallas trip

    Definitely Korshak. If the salesman Gary Murray still works there, I recommend him. Hard to say whether the flagship, downtown Neiman's or the Northpark store would be better, if you had to choose one. I would go with the downtown one but that's debatable. While downtown you may want to see the...
  15. matcha

    Derek Rose

    Fine, fine quality. Neiman's usually has a several on sale at Last Call. Their pj's and cotton robes are terrific. Ben Silver in the summer catalog had some comfy looking short pj's, in linen I think.

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