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    Seiko Upgrade

    I think a lot of people would agreed that Seiko watches (specifically 5 Sports and Prospex) are a great value. They punch quite a bit above their weight. I'm curious what everyone thinks is a logical upgrade step from there. Outside of Grand Seiko (or King Seiko), where would you look for a...
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    Understanding Leather Quality

    What are you all looking for when you judge a shoe's leather quality? I have pairs from C&J, TLB, Carmina, Cheaney, Allen Edmonds, etc. What are they key characteristics you look at when judging the quality? This is purely just for my own edification and ability to compare my shoes in the effort...
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    Tie Length

    I was on Shibumi-Firenze's site today and was looking at their two tie lengths for the 9 cm ties (147 cm and 160 cm). Is there a simple way to determine, based on your height what length tie would work better for you? Obviously, individual factors could alter this like a long or short torso...
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    Waxed CF Stead Suede

    For years I thought Waxy Commander and "Rough Out" Suede were the same things, just branded differently by different shoe companies (e.g. Carmina and Crockett & Jones). Today, on the Stead website I saw they were actually two different suedes. Does anyone know the difference...
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    Is Brand Loyalty Impossible When Building a Wardrobe?

    I've been spending a lot of time lately trying to find the best shoe brand for me. I've been searching through and starting multiple threads on how different brands compare. The most common answer I've gotten are usually questions about specific products with little to no answers about any brand...
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    Grenfell Trench Coats

    Does anyone have experience with Grenfell? I'm curious what the difference is between their "Grenfell cloth" and their "gabardine cloth" is. TIA
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    Final Decision Help (Shoes)

    I've been hemming and hawing for a long time now about what shoe brand to go with for most of my shoes. Aside from specific models, I like to stick with one primary brand for each type of clothing. I like to find something that works and stick with it. For shoes I've narrowed that down to...
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    Squeaky Shoes

    So, I've had these cap-toe Oxfords for over a year. They squeaked when I got them. I thought they just had to break in, but they still squeak. Is this normal? It doesn't seem normal. Is it bad leather? Bad construction? Any suggestions on how to stop it? I have a video with sound, but I'm not...
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    Favorite American Haberdasheries

    I think a lot of folks here are familiar with places like Drake's and The Armoury HK (yes, I know there's a U.S. store too). But I thought it might be fun to see some plugs and recommendations for your favorite menswear shops in the U.S. Go ahead and hit me with your top stores!
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    Some Quick Shoe Opinions

    Hello, all. I'm in the middle of shopping for a pair of textured split toe derbies. Something that looks dressy, but more casual than a pair of oxfords. I've narrowed my search down to these two, but I was looking for some opinions on both the styling and the brands. I'd love to hear any thought...
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    Is There an American Equivalent to Drake's?

    Hello, all. I really love so many of Drake's pieces. However, somewhat recently, they prevented ordering from the US on their UK site. The markups for their US online store are much higher. I'm curious if anyone has any recommendations for a US (or at least North American) store with similar...
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    Loafer Fitting Poll

    I've been having a little trouble finding the right size loafers. Everything seems to be slightly too big or slightly too small, regardless of brand or last. It looks like the best size for me is a 10.25 UK/44.25 EU (which doesn't exist). I know fit is extremely important for loafers. So my...
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    Big Brand Oxford Cloth

    Hi, all. Sorry for posting a new thread, I couldn't find the quick question thread. Does anyone know who makes the cloth for Brooks Brothers and J. Press' OCBDs? Curious if it's Thomas Mason. TIA!
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    Crockett & Jones and Arch Support

    Hello, all. So I have two pairs of C&J loafers. Cavendish and Harvard, both in suede. Whenever I wear them, after a while the middle of my feet start to hurt on the bottom (around the balls). Compared to other shoes I have, there seems to be more space between my arches and the insole. I was...
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    What Are Your Thoughts On Stretch Fabrics?

    I was in Brooks Brothers today, and, to be honest, some of the stretch fabrics for the shirts and suits felt pretty decent. I mean, not plasticky. I've been a staunch defender of 100% natural fibers, but maybe I shouldn't be so strict. Have stretch fabrics improved recently? Should I not exclude...
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    O'Connell's Comparisons?

    I've recently been scouring the O'Connell's website and found some things that peaked my interest. However, I'm curious, how would you compare O'Connell's to Brooks Brothers, J. Press, etc. These are brands I'm familiar with, but not O'Connell's. I'm curious about fit, construction, materials...
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    What's Your Go-to Polo Shirt?

    With summer approaching, I'm looking to stock up on some new polos. Recently, I've been a Lacoste fan. I like the feel of the fabric, and they have sizes that fit me (6"0", 235#). However, I thought I would see what else is out there. I used to wear Brooks Brothers too, but the new performance...
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    Your Thoughts on Online MTO Shirtmakers

    I've been looking to pick up a few shirts for summer/all-season, and I'm trying to figure out which shirtmakers people are using right now. I couldn't find a thread on this already, so I thought I would start one. So far, I've used: Spier & Mackay: Good value, limited but growing fabric...
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    Hunt Valley Gentlemen's Clothing

    Just came across this brand during a vintage search on e*ay. Has anyone heard of them or have any info?
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    One Shoemaker for the Rest of Your Life

    So I've been thinking a lot about brand loyalty lately, and wondering if that even exists anymore. But I thought it could be a fun experiment to ask if you had to only wear shoes from one shoemaker for the rest of your life (yes, cost is a factor), which would it be? If it's not listed, feel...

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How important is full vs half canvas to you for heavier sport jackets?

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