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  1. wasteland

    (Old) Ask a Question, Get an Answer - please ask all quick questions here

    I have a quick two part question. What is the name of the place in Seatle that does denim repairs? Do you think they can repair a top button hole on a pair of 21oz jeans? It hasn't torn all the way through, but needs to be reinforced before it does. Here is a (bad) pic: Thanks
  3. wasteland

    Can a Purple Label Jacket be Tailored to fit Close to Black Label?

    The RLPL jacket I have made by Caruso is very slim. The one by Canterelli a little less so. Both are drop 7.
  4. wasteland

    Are these cordovan or regular leather?

    yuck Well I'm not going to get 5 (7?) pairs to wear every day, but I thought they might be OK for casual.
  5. wasteland

    Are these cordovan or regular leather?

    In the interest of not cluttering up the board I am posting here rather than starting a new thread. Hope this is OK. I just picked up these Florsheim Imperial longwings and am fairly certain they are shell. They have the wavy creases and plasticky look. I got them on the cheap at a thrift store...
  6. wasteland

    Is there an upper limit to the amount of cuff one can show and still look good?

    Well, that begs the question: what is the minimum distance from last sleeve button to sleeve edge that would not look out of place? After all, the last button can't be too close to the edge of the sleeve. Sorry to threadjack, but I'm interested to hear opinions on this. How much (if any) could...
  7. wasteland

    Tux Lapels for Groomsmen Tuxes with Four-In-Hand?

    I don't think the groomsmen should wear four in hand ties. Why don't you wear a white pique vest to stand out.
  8. wasteland

    Alden Barrie vs Aberdeen

    ^ wasteland, send that question to Alden. they have a website and email, and they would be happy to help you find more shoes that you like. fwiw, i believe you have model 9341, and the google suggests no one is selling it right now. Thanks for the suggestion. I emailed and they've already...
  9. wasteland

    Alden Barrie vs Aberdeen

    Sorry for the n00b question but this seems like the right place to ask. Is it possible to identify the last style from the numbers/letter inside the shoe. I got these at the Madison store some time ago and they fit remarkably well. 6H07 024 12 9341 Thanks
  10. wasteland

    What's the big deal with "hand made"?

    Here is a somewhat long video showing what I guess would be low to mid-range bespoke. It has machine sewn seams and button holes but also some hand work. I found the computer (CAD) pattern making and the pressing interesting. If this has been previously posted I apologize. IMPORTANT NOTICE: No...
  11. wasteland

    question about black shoes

    I would like to hear more thoughts on this. I feel the issue is more balmoral vs. blucher, rather than black vs. another color. I have two pair of bals that I no longer wear with suits, but don't know what else to pair them with. Chinos/cords/jeans just don't look right to me paired up with...
  12. wasteland

    Zegna White Seersucker Jacket Info

    On sale too: http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store...index=3&cmCat=
  13. wasteland

    Worst MC thread of the year?

    How about the gifted cashmere tie in the BS forum. That was pretty dodgy.
  14. wasteland

    Double Breasted Suit Formality

    Basically, yes. Nevertheless, it is possible to wear a dress shirt and a dress vest with an SB dinner jacket, but such a formal shirt and vest are not appropriate for a DB dinner jacket. So, it is possible to have a greater degree of formality in the accessories of a SB dinner jacket, making...
  15. wasteland

    Thom Browne Coats

    I can say with some certainty that neither of those auctions will fit a size 40. As far as the price or what I think.... I will just let that go.
  16. wasteland

    Catalogue of Men's Suits from 1916 (Mutual Tailoring of Chicago)

    Thanks for the info. The wealth of information on this site is amazing.
  17. wasteland

    Catalogue of Men's Suits from 1916 (Mutual Tailoring of Chicago)

    ^^^Nice lapel buttonhole! Looks like a neat piece. It is difficult from these pictures to ascertain when this coat was made. Being a classic style it could easily date from the early 1900's to even the 1950-60s. If it were a trendy or novelty design it would be easier to guess the decade, but...
  18. wasteland

    Catalogue of Men's Suits from 1916 (Mutual Tailoring of Chicago)

    Some years ago I purchased an overcoat from a vintage store that was allegedly made in the Teens. Any thoughts? It has an interesting peak lapel, a velvet collar and a breast pocket. Sorry about the picture quality.
  19. wasteland

    Question about ralph lauren lines

    From what I read on the forums, Purple Label suits are made by St. Andrew and Blue Label/Polo suits are made by Corneliani? And who makes Black Label suits? I think Black Label suits are made by Caruso. I also have a Purple Label odd jacket made by Caruso.
  20. wasteland

    buying shirts?

    Shop the finest has a couple thousand. http://www.shopthefinest.com/Store/S...rt=1&key=Shirt
  21. wasteland

    Business Dress in Portland OR?

    On the whole, the entire Pacific Northwest is notorious for being poorly dressed. However, if you have an important meeting it might be best to dress as you would in any other city. Just don't be surprised if someone else is wearing birkenstocks with sweat socks or a University of Oregon...
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