• Hi, I am the owner and main administrator of Styleforum. If you find the forum useful and fun, please help support it by buying through the posted links on the forum. Our main, very popular sales thread, where the latest and best sales are listed, are posted HERE

    Purchases made through some of our links earns a commission for the forum and allows us to do the work of maintaining and improving it. Finally, thanks for being a part of this community. We realize that there are many choices today on the internet, and we have all of you to thank for making Styleforum the foremost destination for discussions of menswear.
  • This site contains affiliate links for which Styleforum may be compensated.
  • The 2024 Styleforum and Epaulet Alpaca Project

    For the third year in a row, we're thrilled to partner with @Epaulet to bring you an exclusive collection of luxurious sweaters, hats, jackets, and blankets in Peruvian Alpaca.

    Details can be found here

    The Styleforum Team.

  • STYLE. COMMUNITY. GREAT CLOTHING.

    Bored of counting likes on social networks? At Styleforum, you’ll find rousing discussions that go beyond strings of emojis.

    Click Here to join Styleforum's thousands of style enthusiasts today!

    Styleforum is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Search results

  1. akoustas

    The CM Graveyard: First Sartoria Partenopea... next J. Crew?

    Well they seem to be doing better than everyone else so I guess they figured it out didn't they? "Total revenue was up 3%, to $4.32 billion, but that was slightly less than the 4% growth rate that most investors had expected to see. Net income of $201 million was up 12% from year-ago levels, and...
  2. akoustas

    The CM Graveyard: First Sartoria Partenopea... next J. Crew?

    Yes....that's exactly what I'm talking about. Instead of having to go through the hassle of returning everything online and perhaps paying a fee, they just take things back and bend over backwards to make sure you're happy. That is a distinct advantage over the online experience that adds value...
  3. akoustas

    The CM Graveyard: First Sartoria Partenopea... next J. Crew?

    What most of the retailers have been unable to do is differentiate themselves in any way from an online competitor. The pricing will be difficult given the associated costs of a brick and mortar location, so the obvious answer is that store design and service should be above and beyond to fill...
  4. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    @KaleidoscopicK Yup, the house brand is called Le 31, but they have other sub brands as well. It can be a bit confusing as the quality differs within the line but I've only had good experiences with the linen items. Much better than Massimo Dutti at least. To answer @nqtri ...Massimo...
  5. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    Quote: He's further East on King Street just past Parliament. I've had 3 suits made there and have been very satisfied with the experience and craftsmanship.
  6. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    You can check out Simons online as well for linens. I bought a pair of linen trousers from them 3 years ago and they've held up marvelously.
  7. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    Lou Malnati's has the best deep dish downtown (not worth the trip further out for alternatives) Avoid Giordano's and the others. I'd highly recommend the Girl and the Goat, the Publican and au Cheval if you get out to the River District. Well worth it!
  8. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    I'd use caution with Ring jacket. Great great stuff but the sizing isn't very friendly for the North American build - even a slender one.
  9. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    To be honest common projects were OK at 300 bud 450 to 500 now is a joke. Far better options as @KaleidoscopicK pointed out. Heck you may as well go for MMM for a touch more
  10. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    Sully Wong is a pretty cool brand from Toronto. The only drawback for some may be that they use synthetics, but it's pretty good stuff and doesn't affect appearance or breathability. Kent Wang usually has a sneaker lineup as well
  11. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    I will respectfully direct everyone's attention to @KaleidoscopicK post he knows his stuff ;) admittedly my experience is limited
  12. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    Downtown. Carl helped me out, did his best to put together a nice deal. See if you can find him he's infinitely better than some of the other guys
  13. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    With alterations about 1600 for a jacket or a suit. I think my jacket was a pricier one so possibly less.
  14. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    On another note they're clearing out Isaia at Saks. I kopped a Blazer for 70% off with a $150 gift certificate bonus (got me a tie). I think they're only there another week. A few smaller and larger sizes left for suits and sports coats. I'm not usually a OTR guy but they make impeccable stuff
  15. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    @CanadaCal you're absolutely right. Boston is a fantastic city and Toronto would offer a very different cultural experience that I would argue is unrivaled in North America (save New York but it's more dispersed).
  16. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    Why would you send a tourist out to Mississauga? Come on guys.... Honestly, even with the dollar you're probably only going to end up slightly ahead. Come visit and have fun, but I wouldn't recommend it as a shopping trip.
  17. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    PSA Charvet ties down to $104 tax inc at Saks
  18. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    The price point on Westcomb gear still seems a bit steep to be competitive on price alone. I'm an avid skiier and they're up against some of the top mountain wear at $500-$600 for shells. Unless I heard something amazing from some reviews I can't say I'd be too tempted.
  19. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    It will take quite some time to be fully ratified, probably not until the end of 2017
  20. akoustas

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    Yes but only if it was made in Europe. European brands that have things manufactured outside would still be the same. As a keen buyer this makes the Brexit all the more painful...

Featured Sponsor

Do you coordinate your watch strap with your shoes or belt?

  • Always

  • Sometimes

  • Never

  • I don't pay attention


Results are only viewable after voting.

Forum statistics

Threads
515,611
Messages
10,677,639
Members
227,053
Latest member
Rambyman
Top