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  1. JamesK

    Briefcase Appreciation thread

     no c'st pas vrai, it's just a candid picture as Im opening the door to my apt and piking up my bag, stretches the suit oddly... however a 14 -15 inch drop is quite tough to do...
  2. JamesK

    The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei

     Agreed, however I like a black face just a tad more...
  3. JamesK

    Briefcase Appreciation thread

    haha my friend I was joking about the hate comment, honesty is good... and thx - people are not very big into fitness or lifting here in paris my tailor always complains for 5 minutes when I need something done.. then marvels at how great he makes my suits look for 10 minutes after he is done...
  4. JamesK

    Briefcase Appreciation thread

     Hate is a bit strong, no? Little 9 yr old niece surprise snapped the pic when I came home, its not very clear of the briefcase... but its quite functional - I do not like bags with straps as they perturb the fall of my suits... I am not a fan of square handles either... makes it difficult...
  5. JamesK

    Briefcase Appreciation thread

    Simple and not expensive deux trois cents euro - brooks brothers Pardon the size of the pic and the lack of cropping on just the bag, the image is hosted on my facebook page...
  6. JamesK

    New AE Weybridge creasing normal?

    Im flying to the US for a 2 weeks and was planning on buying a few pairs of AEs - I do not normally wear shoes for weeks or months after purchase - I will make sure to wear the AEs before leaving US - great forum - very informational.
  7. JamesK

    Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...

    This is what my AE Hales looked like with a good shine brand new however I wanted something with a bit more oomph. My cirage guy in Paris is an absolute gentleman and magician - the best in Paris - Laurent di Mascio He performed a "glacage" job - not sure what that is in english? The second...
  8. JamesK

    How do I wear these boots? (Hermès)

    gorgeous shoes... I'd rock those with green military colored pants and a long sleeve fitted gray shirt with open or vneck
  9. JamesK

    Briefcase Appreciation thread

    Brooks brothers - simple not too expensive deux cents ou trois cents euro.. It's off my facebook page can not crop myself out of pic.
  10. JamesK

    Need to describe jacket to tailor, plz help - Navy Blue, wool?, half lining, Stretchy

    Excellent - he does carry the Zegna line - item ordered and will be shippied within the week! - Huge thank you
  11. JamesK

    Need to describe jacket to tailor, plz help - Navy Blue, wool?, half lining, Stretchy

    Hi all, I am having some difficulty explaining a jacket to my tailor which I need shipped to me soon. Without getting into details I'm traveling excessively for 2 months and my lack of ability to find him a picture online or tell him the material is making it difficult to explain over the...
  12. JamesK

    Everybody should be able to afford bespoke!!!

    Having grown up in developing countries - I assumed having all my clothes tailor made was normal. The biggest difference for me was actually having a tailor who was informed - could give great options and recommendations depending on the customers body shape and taste and general sense of...
  13. JamesK

    Friday WAYWRN Challenge 2/18/11 As decided by PandArts....

    Deets on the jewelry box? The box on top of my shoe cabinet I picked up when passing through Guizhou China, it's a hand made red leather bound box, with some ethnic art which is less representative of the province I was in but more so to the orientalist in all of us who have spent time the in...
  14. JamesK

    Friday WAYWRN Challenge 2/18/11 As decided by PandArts....

    I am a complete newbie on this forum but I may as well jump in with both feet... 8 PM Paris time... just got home from a pub.. I'm mildly inebriated.. but its V - day and this goes out to my cheating ex-wife.. no really im not bitter anymore.. "Now I'm rich and fit baby - FU!" "what? me? no...
  15. JamesK

    Does this setup work? Friend says No - Green socks. Burgundy shoes. Navy Blue suit.

    If this is for work I might tone down the look with either brown shoes (suede would look good)/green socks or burgundy shoes/blue socks. If this is a social event then go for it minus the tie which should be cut up and buried, then forgotten. I am curious about two things. First, why no pocket...
  16. JamesK

    Does this setup work? Friend says No - Green socks. Burgundy shoes. Navy Blue suit.

    Leaving the buttons open is a, "Hey look, I have a bespoke suit! Worship before my wallet!" thing. Translating: it comes across as bourgeois or a bit arrogant? That is good to know.. tough getting caught up with this whole new aspect of clothing. I just spent 30 minutes this morning trying to...

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