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  1. ndrew

    Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

    My same experience as well, understanding is that if GST is not collected on sub-$1,000 at checkout then it won't be held-up/collected at the border either.
  2. ndrew

    Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

    The black plastic part is an actual latch that you have to lock/unlock - it won't fall open from simple handling. It's a cheaper version of the Hanger Project version (cheaper wood, plastic latch mechanism instead of a wire one). Here's a YouTube video of a generic brand (or maybe Ikea's the...
  3. ndrew

    Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

    No recommendations on an inner west tailor - but when getting shirts altered, make sure you are clear on whether you want to retain the original flat-fell seam or if a single/simple stitch is sufficient. Some places will quote what looks like a very good price, but then use a simple stitch. A...
  4. ndrew

    Cheaney

    Bought a pair of Cheaneys recently that have a blue dot on the inside of the tongue: Have also noticed that the leather doesn't sit quite right at the bottom of the vamp: That patch of leather remains raised, even when laced up tightly. These were bought online (from a reputable shop)...
  5. ndrew

    A Sam (and David) Hober Tie Appreciation Thread

    Covering old ground here... tie your tie so that the wide blade hits your buckle, anywhere from the top to the bottom. Subtract from the skinny blade to find your desired length i.e. two inches above the wide blade as you mentioned several posts ago. There's no hard and fast rule that says...
  6. ndrew

    Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

    Edit: ignore my crap, I've found the separates per @ryanohare's post below. :blush: As far as I know, they don't sell separates so you can't get an extra pair of trousers with an OTR purchase. If you go MTM, there's an option to add a second pair of trousers. Can't help with the other two...
  7. ndrew

    A Sam (and David) Hober Tie Appreciation Thread

    @Captain Waffles: Maybe get your suits (and a decent shirt or two) sorted before you jump into the ties. How you wear your trousers (natural waist, hips or around your ankles) will impact on your tie length. Do it once, do it right! Until you are ready to expand your wardrobe. :P I also agree...
  8. ndrew

    A Sam (and David) Hober Tie Appreciation Thread

    These are not the top, middle or end of the belt buckle... Aim to have the front blade just hit/cover the belt buckle as @Concordia says. Also if you are going to do up your top button (or if you are going to wear a tie in general), make sure your tie is tightened properly and covers up the...
  9. ndrew

    A Sam (and David) Hober Tie Appreciation Thread

    @Captain Waffles: Swatch sets here. Grossa > Prometeo > Piccola > Fina in terms of the weave. Website quotes 2 weeks for delivery at the moment. You can see from @Patrick R's response that a knot more substantial than a four in hand will be tricky to pull off with a grenadine (unless you...
  10. ndrew

    A Sam (and David) Hober Tie Appreciation Thread

    @Captain Waffles: Basic tie wardrobe for what? Accounting? Real estate agent? Finance? Law? Pin dots are smaller in size and spacing compared to polka dots, and hence more formal (as long as you do not get any outrageous colours). Navy with white dots is conservative - personally I would even...
  11. ndrew

    A Sam (and David) Hober Tie Appreciation Thread

    @jdp234 and @stro - thanks for your help! Good to hear it won't be mistaken for a black tie. I'll probably swoop if I can pick out a second or third tie to fill out an order. :)
  12. ndrew

    A Sam (and David) Hober Tie Appreciation Thread

    I am also looking at the same Macclesfield since it's described as a "dark green" base - but the URL says black with a touch of green. Would you say it's more dark green or a black? @stro - would appreciate if you could weigh in too since you have the same one. :) Worst-case I'll have to spring...
  13. ndrew

    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    Definitely getting your money's worth! :lurk: Tapping out of this "discussion" - sorry for setting off a chain reaction and derailing the thread.
  14. ndrew

    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    Well, I acknowledged that we may have started off on the wrong foot, and that MTM would be best for me, but we continue on so... 14.5 collar in Charles Tyrwhitt/S&M/TM Lewin, anything less and the collar label would read "asphyxiation". @RickyTakhar - definitely, I should've delved past the...
  15. ndrew

    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    I deeply and sincerely apologise for my comment which brought so much offence and distress to you. I will look into MTM which @infinidox so kindly suggested.
  16. ndrew

    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    Think we started off on the wrong foot. Hopefully no hard feelings. MTM is probably the next step depending on if shipping to Australia is possible ... otherwise I'll have to hunt around in my own backyard for MTM. Preference would be to go with S&M if shipping can be sorted out since I've...
  17. ndrew

    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    I'm a twig, but not anorexic - thanks for your qualified medical opinion buddy. CT ESF darts the lower back - I'm taking in more fabric, as well as a longer dart to take in excess fabric throughout the whole back. CT have a new super slim shirt but the sleeve width is mismatched with how tight...
  18. ndrew

    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    Thanks for the suggestion - tricky bit is S&M not shipping to Australia, and having to use a freight forwarder. Can't believe I didn't think of MTM. :( @spiermackay - Rick, what are the chances of shipping some MTM to Australia? :P I might cut my losses and offload the shirts I haven't opened...
  19. ndrew

    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    Bought some slim fit shirts during Black Friday and mail forwarded them to Australia. Fits like a tent - larger than Charles Tyrwhitt's extra slim fit. :eek: [Edit: sorry to see my comment has offended someone apparently.] Going to pony up and pay for alterations though (sleeve width, armhole...

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