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Buying and Selling Classifieds - Rules and regulations
Please heed the following rules - these will change as the system evolves, so please check back here frequently. Not following these rules may result in your listing(s) be deleted without warning. Multiple infractions may result in your buy and sell privileges being rescinded. 1. Please only... -
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The John Elliott Community Guide to Collections and Stockists
A special thanks to Frank, Derek, Greg, Nathan and Fok for making this possible! This guide is intended to educate the community on all things John Elliott. We will do our best to maintain the guide over time. JOHN ELLIOTT Design Aesthetic - Clean, Minimal, Sportswear, Texture Key Styles -...- LA Guy
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Comment by 'la guy' in article 'What to Wear to a Black Tie Wedding'
@Journeyman - We were going to include them, but frankly, couldn't figure out how to put them in the picture. Also, we are going to assume that the pants have self adjusters and don't require braces.- LA Guy
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Should I dryclean my jeans? If not, how should I wash them?
Question (posted by name redacted due to extreme embarassment): Should I dryclean my jeans, and if not, how should I wash them? Answer (posted here by @LA Guy , administrator, denim wearer and washer, recovering engineering chemist): I feel that it's overkill to dryclean your jeans, but if you... -
Comment by 'la guy' in article 'Ron Rider's comprehensive Shoe Care Guide'
He isn't, but this was written by Ron years ago. We just decided to put it in a separate article because it's that good. @bkotsko- LA Guy
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Ron Rider's comprehensive Shoe Care Guide
Alright then, after spending many weeks delving into the minute details of shoe construction, memorizing the entire history of the worldwide tanning industry, obtaining and studying the last and pattern archives of 47 footwear manufacturers from 5 different countries, you have finally decided on... -
5 of the best Groomsmen’s gifts
By Fok-yan Leung If you want say thanks to your brothers-in-arms for all those single years, here's my list of 5 not-quite-traditional groomsman gifts. Of course, if none of these appeal to you, buying your friends wedding ties is always a lovely gift. But you knew that already, didn't you... -
5 gifts to say sorry for that (minor) thing you did.
By Fok-yan Leung Congratulations! Now you’re married. If you're lucky, you’ll be finding occasions to say sorry for the rest of your life. A gift that shows that you’ve put some thought into it is a good way of showing that not only are you sorry, but that you think about what she wants and... -
Styleforum visit with Vahram Mateosian at Mr. Ned
Styleforum visit with Vahram Mateosian at Mr. Ned Words and photos by Pete Anderson Mr. Ned owner and fitter Vahram Mateosian may be delicate with his fabrics, but he’s not with his words. Describing the potential results if one particular customer’s stylistic whims were all indulged... -
Should I wash my jeans inside out? Common denim questions.
Question (first posted by @sector7again ): I have always been told to wash jeans inside out... is this correct? Thank you Answer (first posted by @lawyerdad ): I think the idea is that with any clothes, if you turn the them inside out you add a slight bit of protection against the outside... -
Comment by 'la guy' in article 'What tools do you need to get burnish your shoes like a real pro? And how do you do it?'
Hi Ben @eHaberdasher - in order to ping the original writer, you need to use the @ callout function. Just so you know! Cheers, Fok.- LA Guy
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Is there any advantage in soaking sanforized denim? Common denim questions
Question (first posted by @Bower ): Is there any advantage in soaking sanforized denim? If I don´t soak, is the starch going to help fading and contrast? Answer (first posted by @Bullitt ): The starch is not helping with the fading of your jeans. You soak denim to get rid of the starch and all... -
What are "arcuate" or "arcs" on jeans? What are "tabs"? Common denim terms.
Question (first posted by @Godspeed ): I have a quick terminology question. sometimes in the buying/selling forum sellers will say that their jeans have the "original arcs and tabs" or "original arcs and tabs still intact" or some variation on that. So, what are arcs and tabs?? Answer (first... -
How can I keep my raw denim jeans (Levis 510) from fading?
Question (first posted by @T0t ): I have a pair of Levi 510's (http://www.levi.com/US/en_US/mens-jeans/p/055100591?camp=CAGPLA_DF:05510059103134:LEVI) and people have confirmed that they are raw denim. I haven't washed them since I bought them and I bought them 4 months ago. I want to starch as... -
Should I wash my raw denim jeans when I get them? What will be the effect on the fades? Common Deni
Question (first posted by @buttonman ): I've read in some other forum saying that washing your raw jeans before you start wearing them in helps lock in the indigo color. they say that since you get rid of the sharp creases, it becomes harder to break in Answer (first posted by @Asch ): If you... -
What are denim "slub"? What is selvedge? Common denim terms
Question (first posted by @kaxixi ): What is slub? Selvedge? Answer (first posted by @Tarmac ): Slub is the random knottiness of the fabric itself that comes from inconsistencies and knots in the constituent yarns. Selvedge is the self-finishing edge on the outseam. Selvedge in itself is... -
Comment by 'la guy' in article 'Fok's Picks: The Five Best Denim Stores (That You Can Also Shop Online)'
Hey @Mistral - I blame that on my editor, since I know that piece of info. I'll change that right away. Incidentally, I like both companies.- LA Guy
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How can I condition suede (shoes) ?
Question (first posted by @leetpuma ): I have been looking to see if there are actually ways to condition suede. And have had very little luck. (All products seem to be either recoloring or water proofing. Only one talks about conditioning: http://www.hangerproject.com/saphir-suede-spray.html... -
What is Patent Leather?
Question: What is patent leather, the leather commonly used in opera shoes and wedding shoes? Answer (first posted by @DWFII , a bespoke bootmaker): Patent leather is a plastic / vinyl layer permanently bonded to the surface of the leather... -
Is acrylic finisher appropriate for fine leather?
Question (first posted by @mtc2000 ): Is acrylic finisher appropriate for fine leather? Answer (first posted by @DWFII , a bespoke bootmaker): Many leathers that shoes are made of come from the tannery with an acrylic finish already applied. If a leather has a very shiny "table" (what it...
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