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  1. Taliesin

    Is black suit an acceptable business attire?

    I gotta say, it's pretty cool to go away for more than three years (I last posted on Style Forum on June 6, 2005), return on a whim and find that the same topic, indeed the same thread, is still being discussed. Amazing!
  3. Taliesin

    Exchange program with women's style forums

    So it was the beloved suit that actually opened the door, albeit very slowly, to casual Fridays, then casual summers, then casual everything?.?  I guess when you look at it that way, the slide towards flip flops at board room meetings started a very long time ago...
  4. Taliesin

    Exchange program with women's style forums

    Regarding the possible demise of the suit, what were the historical, economic, and other factors that led to the development of more formal clothes during and after the Renaissance?  In other words, were clothes more simple ("casual") prior to the Renaissance, and if so, why did that...
  5. Taliesin

    Washington DC and NOVA Tailor

    I have used Field's for suit and trouser alterations for some time, and they are excellent.  However, they will not shorten shirt sleeves in the manner one might prefer (i.e., removing and reattaching the placket).  I spoke to Mr. Field (jr.) about such an alteration once, and his response was...
  6. Taliesin

    Flannel stroller

    Manton: Thanks. I will follow your recommendation and pass on the flannel.
  7. Taliesin

    Flannel stroller

    For my wedding this September, I'm in need of daytime formal wear. Â I've been leaning towards the stroller, instead of the cutaway. Â Given how infrequent the need is for such garments, my plan was to rent. Â Then I saw this Brioni for sale: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....c=photo The question I had...
  8. Taliesin

    Inappropriately Dressed

    I thought the members of the Forum might be amused by this web site, especially after the RLPL "thong" incident: http://inappropriatelydressed.com/
  9. Taliesin

    First Chan suit received

    Well, sure. Â I think that we see that all the time. Â For example, people say that the Russians make great vodka, but not great cars. Â I don't think a less-than-positive review of Russian automobiles reveals contempt for all things Russian. That's one interpretation, but given the racial...
  10. Taliesin

    First Chan suit received

    If a mere lurker like myself could be permitted to jump in on this, I think a few points are clear.  First, the reference to dedication in work is limited to tailors, not all Asians, hence the comparison against Italy and Savile Row.  So I don't think it's plausible to read that statement as...
  11. Taliesin

    Ralph Lauren Black Label

    I searched first and didn't find that thread on the new "Black Label".  Glad to see it now.  Repetition is redundant.  Sorry.
  12. Taliesin

    Ralph Lauren Black Label

    Anyone else seen this spread in G.Q.: http://men.style.com/gq/features/landing?id=content_295
  13. Taliesin

    Pronunciation Guide

    I think there are other Royal Air Forces. Â Oman, for example, has its own "RAF".
  14. Taliesin

    What is beauty?

    I'm not sure what that article is complaining about. Â As far as I can tell, this is the "15 hottest" piece from earlier in the year: http://www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx?ref=358172 Not very many blondes, really. Â I also find the resentment expressed towards those with a preference for WASP...
  15. Taliesin

    A clothing 'blog

    Anyone had a look at the new blog over at jderickson.com? Â Thus far he's written about customer service expectations at semi-annual Louis Boston sales, the untucked shirt look, and the pitfalls of combining sundry casual clothes together in an effort to emulate a hipster look. Here's the LINK.
  16. Taliesin

    Untucked shirttails

    No. Â I admire the FLW building, but the name is in reference to a Welsh poet. Â I spent my junior year abroad at the University of Wales, and more than a decade later still think very fondly of the time, the place and the Welsh people. Also, "Taliesin" is easier to spell than, say...
  17. Taliesin

    Untucked shirttails

    An article in today's NY Times explains the phenomenon of untucked shirts, and how this look has become quite fashionable. Â Any thoughts on whether (1) it's a good look; and (2) it will last? July 20, 2004 Flying Shirttails, the New Pennants of Rebellion By GUY TREBAY Daniel Peres is a slob...
  18. Taliesin

    Louis vuitton and prada

    Wow, I'm pretty new to this but it sure is fun. Â So this guy is either the son of the Leader in Quality Brassware, or he's a billionaire famous for a scandal called "garbagegate", or he's just some dude with a lot of time on his hands and a penchant for seeking attention through making Â...
  19. Taliesin

    Louis vuitton and prada

    The leader in Quality Brassware?
  20. Taliesin

    A dress code on airplanes

    I thought this N.Y. Times article was interesting. Â It would appear that the D.H.S. hasn't gotten word on quite how badly people dress on airplanes: July 15, 2004 Air Marshals Say Dress Code Makes Them Stand Out By BRIAN WINGFIELD WASHINGTON, July 15 "” Beards are out. So are jeans and athletic...
  21. Taliesin

    A dress code on airplanes

    I thought this N.Y. Times article was interesting. Â It would appear that the D.H.S. hasn't gotten word on quite how badly people dress on airplanes: July 15, 2004 Air Marshals Say Dress Code Makes Them Stand Out By BRIAN WINGFIELD WASHINGTON, July 15 "” Beards are out. So are jeans and athletic...
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