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  1. Ennius

    heavy cotton rollnecks?

    Hi Gents, I have a navy North Sea heavy cotton rollneck that I really like. But they dont make many colors. Any suggestions for heavy cotton rollnecks? Thanks
  3. Ennius

    wool blend jeans/five pocket pants?

    Hey Gents, My wife recently got me this awesome pair of wool blend 5 pocket pants from Sid Mashburn. I love the material (60% wool/40% nylon) and style - great winter weight casual pants/jeans. BUT - they are slim cut and TOO TIGHT for me...
  4. Ennius

    Travel Backpack for Business

    Hi Gents, I have been traveling for work alot recently and need some better luggage. I have a decent rolling suitcase that I carry on. I think a nice travel backpack would help, too, as my brief case isnt big enough. Tumi and Briggs & Riley come to mind but I wonder what else in out there...
  5. Ennius

    good brands/sites for young male children clothing?

    Hi, I have 4.5 and a 2.5 year old sons. Its fun to get them quality stylish clothes but without blowing the up the budget. Any suggestions? My favorite brand so far is Hannah Anderson - a Swedish line. They are pricey but I usually buy when sales are at least 40% off...
  6. Ennius

    Stylish technical overcoats?

    Hi Gents, I am looking for a 'stylish' modern overcoat - that has some technical elements. Thus I am interested in hearing of options. I like overcoats that have traditional wool on the outside but then more technical elements in the inside such as the Aether Crosby jacket below. Here are...
  7. Ennius

    good polo shirts - long and short sleeves?

    Hi Gents, I am looking for good quality polo shirts - cotton or perhaps linen and either long or short sleeves. I recently bought a long sleeved Kent Wang one which is very nice but its a bit too slim fit for me. I am typically a L but even Mr. Wang's XL is a bit too tight for me. If I go...
  8. Ennius

    good tweed gilets?

    Hi Gents, I am looking for a modern tweed gilet - I realize that is a bit of a contradiction. I really like the collared ones with herringbone tweed. I found some I like at Guillotine England but wanted to see if there are other good ones available. I cant seem to post pictures -...
  9. Ennius

    modern cut of moleskin trousers?

    Hi Gents, I purchased several pairs of nice moleskin trousers from Epaulet over the last few years. Unfortunately I didnt grab the dark chocolate ones and they arent restocking the moleskin material. They were all the Rivet cut. Can anyone suggest a place that has nice moleskin pants - but...
  10. Ennius

    Mackintosh raincoats - bonded cotton vs nylon?

    Hi Gents, Any thoughts on getting the bonded cotton vs nylon Macktintosh rain coat? likely the Dunoon. I am most interest in which is less of a sweatbox and style. My guess is the bonded cotton is a better less wrinkled fabric. Thanks
  11. Ennius

    where to find knit blazers?

    Hi, I am looking for knit blazers - either spring/summer or fall winter. Less structured jackets - say a knit linen jacket for summer. Any suggestion which shops/brands carry such items? Any stores in NYC are extra helpful. Thanks
  12. Ennius

    saddleback backpacks - square backback vs large simple backpack?

    Hi, anyone have experience with sabbleback backpacks? I am choosing between the square one and the large version of the simple backpack. they are about the same size but the square weights 3lbs+ more than the large simple. any idea why...
  13. Ennius

    rain jacket - protection vs breath-ability?

    Hi, Is there a tradeoff for rain jackets - between the degree of rain resistance and the jacket's breath-ability? I sweat heavily so this matters is the spring/summer. I have been looking at some Macintosh jackets - both bonded cotton and nylon. For the warm weather I expect they are...
  14. Ennius

    Scandinavian Designers how I love thee!

    I have become a big fan of Scandinavian designers over the last several years. Sleek efficient styles that are well made. I hope folks will share some others (and products) that they like too! That is really the point of this thread - to get some new ideas. Below is my list of designers...
  15. Ennius

    Good wool long long sleeve polos?

    Hi Gents, I am looking for some well made wool long sleeve polos. Basic colors - navy blue, burgundy, brown..... Brooks Brothers makes some in Saxxon wool. Not sure on their quality. Any other suggestions? I want something fairly durable.... Thanks
  16. Ennius

    Jacket Basics?

    Hi Gents, In the last couple of years I have acquired the basic suit requirements. SF has been very helpful in guiding me along the way. Spring/Summer: one mid grey suit and one navy blue. Both solids. Fall/Winter: one charcoal suit and one navy blue suit. Both solids. I only wear a...
  17. Ennius

    Summer Sweaters?

    Hi Gents, I am looking a get some summer sweaters and want to learn a bit more about what are good materials. Cotton, linen....? Summer sweaters generally seem more stretchy and fragile than fall/winter wool ones. But not much cheaper. I just got a 100% linen from Inis Meain (big sale)...
  18. Ennius

    Heavy Weight Wool Trousers?

    Hi Gents, I have a couple 14 ounce trousers which are warm enough to and back from work when its cold. But I want to find some heavier ones - say 18 ounce+ - to wear when I am out in the cold for a while. For example I will be in London next week and will take a 3 hour outdoor walking tour...
  19. Ennius

    Thoughts of Eidos MTM

    Hi Gents, Carson Street Clothiers in NYC is having a 20% off this weekend on Eidos MTM. I think Eidos is good quality but wonder how good their MTM will be at a 3rd party store? Any thoughts? Do they know how to get the measurements and changes done well? Stuff like rotating a jacket...
  20. Ennius

    Brooks Brothers MTM

    Hi Gents, Brooks Brothers has their 20% off for the next week or so. I am thinking of trying out their MTM shirts and/or trousers. Anyone care to share their experience with the program? Many thanks
  21. Ennius

    Caring for and storing wool sweaters?

    Hi Gents, I bought some decent merino and lambs wool sweaters last fall. I just took them off the shelf yesterday and they look pretty wrinkled. How do folks care for and store their wool sweaters? Maybe I should take them to be dry cleaned at the end of the season and boxed up? Thanks
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