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  1. JDMcDaniel

    Flussing the Man

    Fleecing the Man
  3. JDMcDaniel

    Lattanzi loafers on eBay!

    Yoox has some shoes called "Lobb's" occassionally. I always get a good laugh.
  4. JDMcDaniel

    Etro

    To the best of my knowledge, Etro suits are fused.
  5. JDMcDaniel

    Open Collar Shirt Question

    Thanks as always Alex. So the width of the internlining should be enough that it reaches the yoke, rather than the collar band? And why exactly shouldn't we be encouraging the Dolly Partons of the world to wear those 170 TC violes? I bet we could get more contributions for the SF if you...
  6. JDMcDaniel

    Cordovan v. calfskin

    Can someone describe the distinct creasing pattern of cordovan? For some reason, I don't recall seeing any with much wear.
  7. JDMcDaniel

    Open Collar Shirt Question

    Thanks Alex. Is the inter-facing made to roll as it approaches the collar through ironing and stitching or through being just stiff enough to be bent somewhat by gravity while still fighting it somewhat? Are these shirts more difficult to button through the inter-lining? I would assume the...
  8. JDMcDaniel

    Open Collar Shirt Question

    Alex: Of what material are this inter-facing generally made and wouldn't it be visible at the collar when worn open? Also, is there a reason it needs to be added to the entire front of the shirt, rather than just beginning at the highest button one intends to leave buttoned?
  9. JDMcDaniel

    Time to play guess the designer

    Off-topic proceeds on-topic, which is below the astrisks... PHV -- I think what should be taken from this is that in the US both "gino" and "greaseball" are both derogatory terms for Italians.   It is reasonable that you didn't know this, but the fact remains that many...
  10. JDMcDaniel

    Good deals on Old ties

    If I possessed stolen goods, the last thing I would do is post pictures of them on one of the internet's most actively used sites, especially since that site would be in possession of my name, address, and credit card number. That said, Chuck has been selling a huge number of "Carlo...
  11. JDMcDaniel

    Authentic brioni's?

    Hmm... It looks authentic in a number of respects (self-loop, metal "brioni" label, seemingly quality woven silk, Brioni print on acetate). In fact, the pattern and texture of the silk is very similar to a Brioni tie I saw earlier from a seller with a bit more feedback...
  12. JDMcDaniel

    HOF: Glossary of terms/ Best posts/ FAQ/ Links

    http://www.footwearbusiness.com/glossary.php Concise definitions of a great number of footwear terms.
  13. JDMcDaniel

    Alexander Julian, Redux

    I believe there are some AJ pieces on STP right now. Are these pieces quality, or mere shadows of the AJ's of old?
  14. JDMcDaniel

    Multi-sourcing bespoke

    Shirtmaking: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing, by David Coffin Reviews are excellent at Amazon, and it is still in print: http://www.amazon.com/exec....=507846 Carl, thank you for the reference. I may try to purchase it for holiday reading.
  15. JDMcDaniel

    Multi-sourcing bespoke

    Alex: Do you know why the puckered Napoli shoulder came into being? What was its original purpose, and why that purpose has faded? By the way, doe that shoulder construction have a name? I am always frustrated at having to describe it by the region in which one sees it produced most often. Two...
  16. JDMcDaniel

    Multi-sourcing bespoke

    Thanks everybody for the replies. I am surprised that virtually no one sees this as a reasonable idea. Oh well. Also, no one commented on the portion of my post about the benefits of hand-sewing the shoulder. Are these justifications flimsy, or do they have some weight? Shirtmaven: I...
  17. JDMcDaniel

    Multi-sourcing bespoke

    I apologize.  My proposal was not conveyed in enough detail. I want to *buy* the pattern from the shirtmaker described in #1, not steal it.  I tried to convey that by saying "send the pattern" to Jantzen in #2.  Looking back, this was not at all clear from the post.  I would...
  18. JDMcDaniel

    Shoes

    The Polo branded C&J's in the auction linked to above have channeled soles. Is this common among the non-EG Polo shoes?
  19. JDMcDaniel

    Multi-sourcing bespoke

    Would it be feasible/advisable for a person of limited means (me), to acheive a virtually bespoke shirt through the following: 1. Go to competent shirtmaker, have them measure me and make a bespoke shirt from a custom pattern, see the fit, then finalize the pattern; 2. Send the pattern to a...
  20. JDMcDaniel

    RN Numbers on garments

    This thread contains the most useful information I have seen on this site in a month (and that is not a slight to the SF). I wonder how many people are reading it?
  21. JDMcDaniel

    A Little Jantzen Help

    http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/partypi...._04.php Some fairly wide spreads on display. Â Pics could be better, but it is all I can think of off the top of my head. D'Amato's collar sounds up your alley, although it is too small on him. I also enjoy Andre Balaz's collar stance -- the picture...
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