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  1. Putonghua73

    Good Natured Advice Thread (improving a business wardrobe)

    I am done with buying shoes with leather soles in London [UK]. Standing on the train during the journey home, and I notice the skies darken. Then the heavens open and release a deluge just as I'm arriving at my stop. Although it is but a 7 minute walk to my home, I check my soles of my leather...
  3. Putonghua73

    Good Natured Advice Thread (improving a business wardrobe)

    This. In the opening chapter of 'Dressing the Man', Flusser makes the comparison between clothing and architecture: both have underlying principles based upon structure. In terms of clothing [suit / odd jackets], it is a man's physiology - his physical proportions - that governs what cut /...
  4. Putonghua73

    Looking for a new suit on $500 budget

    PGs 2014 RTW Guide Suit Supply. You're welcome.
  5. Putonghua73

    Good Natured Advice Thread (improving a business wardrobe)

    Snap! Glad to see that you followed suit, given the fact that you're Korean :slayer: /off tangent It took me ages before I forced myself to listen to Gangnam Style. It then took another age before - like Lady Gaga's 'Pokerface' - to admit its genius and pop sensibilities. /on tangent @Rudals...
  6. Putonghua73

    Good Natured Advice Thread (improving a business wardrobe)

     I dislike ties 1-2 & 4 in these images. Way, way too much saturation. Claghorn or Cleav sport some excellent sedate tie choices that compliment their navy suits.
  7. Putonghua73

    Double monk strap with navy/blue suit?

    I like cognac [colour], but it involves a more thought to get right, than say a dark brown - such as Cleav is wearing in his images - which is a lot more versatile. I'm not keen on double monks at all, although I would admit that cognac monks are a handsome shoe. In terms of the sartorial rules...
  8. Putonghua73

    Good Natured Advice Thread (improving a business wardrobe)

    I love this Cantarelli SC from NMWA. There are a couple of concerns however: spalla camicia shoulder Linen US / Canada shipping I have rounded, sloping shoulders; therefore, I need a little bit of structure in the shoulder. I have only tried on a few suits / SCs from various makers...
  9. Putonghua73

    Good Natured Advice Thread (improving a business wardrobe)

    I've shied away from pocket squares for a number of reasons; not least their level of formality / dandyism is not suitable for my business casual work environment (I wear a suit most of the week, with SC and mid-grey trousers on Fridays / when I'm too tired to fuss with a tie), and I'm still...
  10. Putonghua73

    Good Natured Advice Thread (improving a business wardrobe)

    From viewing form the sidelines, I can't help feel that we need a recap and a reassessment of where Rudals is at, and where he wishes to take his next sartorial step before he even thinks about opening up his wallet. From what I gather so far: 1. Prefers suits 2. conservative business dress environment 3. Previously...
  11. Putonghua73

    Hilditch & Key shirts - quality?

    I have recent experience with the following shirt makers: Charles Tyrwhitt (1 shirt) Stephen Haroutunian (5 shirts) Harvie & Hudson (2 shirts) Charles Tyrwhitt & Stephen Haroutunian are very similar price when bought in bulk e.g. £100 for 4 and £80 for 3 respectively. The latter use...
  12. Putonghua73

    Good Natured Advice Thread (improving a business wardrobe)

    I'm dipping into this thread more and more for a number of reasons; mostly because I'm seeking more ideas about my own personal style whilst still internalising a lot of concepts - making sure that I have the basics down and that I have, or am still working towards, a functional business /...
  13. Putonghua73

    Tailor made suit

    Your first port of call should be the SF Primer 101 What do you understand by "tailor made"? MTM? Bespoke? MTM uses an existing block (pattern) and alters it based upon your measurements. You choose stylistic features, material, etc. Bespoke uses a unique block based upon your measurements...
  14. Putonghua73

    (Another) Indochino suit fit check

    That's the weird thing with your jacket: in picture 3, it looks as though the shoulder pads are longer than your natural shoulders, but that could be because of the waist suppression that exaggerates the V shape. As you've mentioned, the sleeves appear too tapered. I've also noticed closed...
  15. Putonghua73

    (Another) Indochino suit fit check

    You really need to post in the Tailoring Feedback thread. 1. Too tight in the waist [suppression] - high button stance, bowing lapels which are not sitting on your chest 2. Too big in the shoulders 3. Lapels are too skinny 4. Jacket length on the short side Quite frankly, I'm struggling to see...
  16. Putonghua73

    Im getting married in the summer (shoe and accessory advice)

    Given that you are getting married in the Summer, then you do not have as much time as you think. In terms of costs [shoes], the minimum acceptable shoes - in terms of leather uppers, construction, etc - are probably Meermin or Loake 1880. The former are a Spanish company, with online ordering...
  17. Putonghua73

    How many shirts do you own?

    @Hirsh, Sorry to hear about your health problems and your prognosis. I was mildly bemused to read about your health condition in one breath, juxtaposed with excitement about Hawes & Curtis!;) A little bit of synchronicity, because I was reading SF on my iPad and thinking about this thread -...
  18. Putonghua73

    Great alteration tailors in London - Pinnas and Needles

    I was planning to use Pinnas and Needles to alter a suit and taper some flannel trousers, but I cannot get to them by 18:00 in the week. Sadly closed on Saturdays. I'll try Ramon Tailoring (now trading as Hildago Brothers) and provide a review.
  19. Putonghua73

    Quality vs Price Point...Can't Find thread

    Good call, Mifune. I found PG yesterday via another link at Bespokeme, whilst reading an article on Nino's (Brewer Street, Soho). Here's PG's 2013 Shoe Edition guide
  20. Putonghua73

    Quality vs Price Point...Can't Find thread

    Shoes explained English shoes quality hierarchy Shoe Fights: SF Building a Ready-to-Wear Shoe Hierarchy Shoe Makers by Country What Makes a Good Shoe The above should help / or at least be a very good starting point. You should also peruse the following FAQ: Style Forum 101: A Menswear Primer...
  21. Putonghua73

    Hot Classical Musicians

    于红梅 (Yu Hong Mei) - she's an accomplished erhu classical musician. Check out 'Spring Scenery in South Yangtze River'.
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