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Recent content by why4009

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    Argentina (Buenos Aires, specifically)!

    Anyone know where I could pick up a nice leather messenger bag? Thanks.
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    Affordable, quality suit needed

    Congrats on the job! I acknowledge that my input was not requested since I know nothing about tailors in the UK. I would suggest that you be frugal in the new job. I remember getting my job out of b-school and took my bonus and lived it up - but the economic times were different. I think given...
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    L.A. Tailor for Shortening Sleeve From Shoulder

    Another way to do it is to have then shorten the sleeve from the bottom and fix the sleave so that there is the that seam that you expect around the buttons. I had some guy hack the sleeves (rather than pull it up - there was a miscommunication) and the seam that I expected was gone. I took it...
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    Thai Leather Shops - Suggestions?

    Thanks. Well it will be an adventure!
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    Thai Leather Shops - Suggestions?

    Hi, I am heading to Bangkok for a few days. I have been wanting items to round out my wardrobe and "look." I wanted to know if anyone knew of a good place to get a leather messenger bag? I searched the forum but no luck specifically addressing this. I am also looking to pick up sone silk...
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    shirts- Thailand or Hong Kong?

    I've had shirts made in Thailand before, various places around the Sukhumvit/Nana area - basically where all the Indian tailors are. Crown tailor is good. But they pretty much all are - the shirts all probably get made at the same place. Great shirts, amazing really. The craftmanship is second...
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    L.A. Tailor for Shortening Sleeve From Shoulder

    Lizon Tailors. http://www.yelp.com/biz/lizon-tailors-los-angeles-2
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    Advice for Nonprofit director buying 3 suits for first time since college

    Peter, Depending on how much of a hurry you are in, you can get some nice things in the Sales Forum for a very reasonable price. Check there.
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    Brooks Bros Christmas Bragging thread and Appropriate Rage!!

    if its just a touch tight, lose a few lbs? I wish I could the suit was tight in the shoulders. Well I tracked down another one 44S (thanks Furo) and having it shipped also with this master plan of somehow exchanging the one 44s for the 42s and just being out some additional shipping for the...
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    Brooks Bros Christmas Bragging thread and Appropriate Rage!!

    So I bought this suit in 42S online. I went to the store to try on the size since I am not familiar with the fit. It is a touch tight. I am trying to figure out my options since the 44S was not there to be tried on and it is currently not available online...
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    Brooks Brothers Xmas Promotion

    Anyone know where I can find specific measurements for brooks brother 1818 suits? The website doesn't show shoulders sleeves etc. Thanks.
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    Can shoe polish go bad?

    Do you think lexol or meltonian leather lotion go bad? I just found my old shoe polishing stuff and trying to see what I can keep and what I can't. I understand that some polish can go bad so I'll probably toss it. Look at the open container of black meltonian cream - it is pure solid now! Any...
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    Buy Now or Wait Until After Xmas?

    Buy now and keep w/ tags. God I am idiot. Thanks. Maybe I need to rephrase my poll.
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    Buy Now or Wait Until After Xmas?

    Hi, If I am just looking to buy things for myself, do I try to get some of the sales that are going on now, or do you think things will be cheaper later?
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    Gordon Rush?

    I have a couple pair of Gordon rush for casual wear but if you are thinking of business shoes, I would find somehting else. Good luck!

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