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  1. effang

    Topcoat / Overcoat Suggestions? High/Military Collar

    Looking for a wool, navy, topcoat/overcoat with a high/Asian collar. This is a good example of what I’m looking for, trying to see if there are any other alternatives available...
  2. effang

    Durable dress pants?

    I am working in a conservative business environment and am required to wear business formal everyday. However, no one really wears their jacket and I am looking to buy a few dark colored dress pants. Can you recommend a few brands that aren't cost exorbitant but are also very durable? I'll be...
  3. effang

    coupon / deal / sale website aggregator?

    coupon / deal / sale website aggregator? is there a content aggregator similar to google reader but for coupon / deal / sale?
  4. effang

    3 hours in NYC, where to shop?

    i have three hours in nyc and would like to do some shopping. where do you guys suggest? is fifth avenue my best bet for hitting multiple stores? anywhere in NYC that is a big special/different that i won't find in chicago? thanks!
  5. effang

    Looking for a purble and dark blue long tee (from the show Happy Endings)

    Just wondering if anybody knows where this shirt is from, or where I might be able to get something similar. Not sure if it is a tee or a sweater. Thanks!
  6. effang

    Where can i find clematis blue mocs (Jcrew) for cheaper?

    http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/s...7662/37662.jsp I really like the clematis blue, but I am not familiar with the Quoddy brand, plus, Jcrew loves to take random designer names and mark them up 30-50%. Not sure if 230$ is worth mocs that will tear up in 6 mths or less... Does anybody know...
  7. effang

    Looking for a military jacket (logo 4 rounded rectangles)

    I saw somebody wearing this jacket, and I must have it. Unfortunately I have no pictures... It was a black deconstructed military jacket. The hems were unfinished, as was the placket and the straight collar. There were epaulets. I believe the material was some wool/cotton blend. Looked a bit...
  8. effang

    Quality blazers for short men (5’7”, Chicago)?

    Hi, I'm looking to buy a nice dark navy blazer in Chicago. I'm short (5'7"), which makes this harder than it should be. Can anybody recommend brands that make nice blazers for my height? Or am I better off at MTM/custom (which I may or may not be able to afford...). I have been to Nordstrom's...
  9. effang

    barber hair stylist chicago asian men?

    any recommendations for stylists/barbers in chicago for asian men? i ask specifically for asian men because asian hair is very different from caucasian hair. it is typically much harder, much less manageable, and much thicker, than the avg american hair. i went to one of those premium stylists...
  10. effang

    banana republic shirts, are there pockets easy to take out?

    banana republic shirts, are there pockets easy to take out? I bought a BR shirt the other day, and it is quite nice, but i would like to take out the pocket. i was wondering if anybody had any experience removing pockets from recent BR purcahses...and if there was any significant damage. if...
  11. effang

    what brand of dress shoes do you wear to barsloungesclubs

    i know many of you have very sophisticated foot wear, but i was wondering what do you wear when you go out to bars/lounges/clubs, where your foot wear could easily be damaged. do you have a special pair of beater shoes that you wear specifically to non-black tie events? or do you just wear your...
  12. effang

    Chukka's with a narrower last?

    Hello. I'm pretty interested in picking up a pair of dark brown chukkas. unfortunately, every chukka that i have seen does not have a mildly elegant last. many chukkas have a very rounded toe, and i'm sure that is how a chukka is supposed to look like. however, i'd like to find a chukka with a...
  13. effang

    MTM or MTO or Bespoke in Taipei, Taiwan?

    I'm back in Taipei, Taiwan (Asia) for the holidays. i have some extra free time and was wondering if there are any decent MTM/MTO/Bespoke to be had here. I think it would be nice to start working these options into my standard dress-fare. Thanks!
  14. effang

    improving my diet, no more Spaghetti?

    i'm trying to improve my diet, and mainly trying to focus on a low calorie diet. aside from salad, the only tasty yet "healthy" meal i can imagine is spaghetti and marinara sauce (from pregro, ragu, etc.). Now, i could be quite ill informed, but is that true at all? Marinara sauce has veggies...
  15. effang

    bespoke/MTM today at the office! (David Aswani, from Modell Fashions)

    today my company is bringing in a professional tailor who will be providing bespoke, or MTM, i am not quite sure. Has anybody heard of Modell Fashions, and more importantly, David Aswani the master tailor? Thanks
  16. effang

    valextra in chicago? where to buy?

    recently i saw some valextra pieces in some men's mags. i was wondering where in chicago i might be able to purchase valextra goods? there website is pretty obscure and useless, and the items i saw were not listed there anyways. i'm about to try barney's, saks, etc., but even these retailers do...
  17. effang

    why does john varvatos Star USA cost so much???

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  18. effang

    Art: looking to purchase "art", prints, posters, etc.

    Hi, Just recently moved into an unfurnished apartment. Have some large walls that I need to cover with "art". i can't afford anything expensive, so prints, and posters will have to do. for those experienced in purchasing these items, where do you shop? how do you get discounts? how much do you...
  19. effang

    First time to the Tailor (hemming, and other alterations), tips, tricks, advice?

    Hello, going to the tailor today. I have a few questions. 1.\tAre prices negotiable? If you bring multiple items to work on, does it get cheaper? Or in general are prices fixed. 2.\tAre department store tailors any good? For example, I know Saks and other department stores offer alterations...
  20. effang

    Lambertson Truex, any familiarity?

    Lambertson Truex is a leather maker. they have some of their goods selling in Saks and other high-end retail stores. Does anybody have familiarity with the quality of their goods? Their items are priced extremely high for a non-standard designer label...

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