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    The Hong Kong BaoTou Tailors and Fabric Shops for CMT Thread

    Not bad, but definitely wouldn't conside that a concave shoulder haha
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    The Hong Kong BaoTou Tailors and Fabric Shops for CMT Thread

    All seems to be ballpark similar
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    The Hong Kong BaoTou Tailors and Fabric Shops for CMT Thread

    Narrowed down my fabrics to navy cloth from: Dormeuil, Dugdale Bros., Holland and Sherry. Same super count and all twill worsted. How would you go deciding between the 3?
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    The Hong Kong BaoTou Tailors and Fabric Shops for CMT Thread

    Do you have any photos of the finished product?
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    The Hong Kong BaoTou Tailors and Fabric Shops for CMT Thread

    Nice, I am partial to a structure/British suit! Btw do you know if any Sifus can do a pagoda / Cifonelli shoulder?
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    The Hong Kong BaoTou Tailors and Fabric Shops for CMT Thread

    Anyone bought from Yorkshire Fabrics in the UK? They have some Holland and Sherry for very good prices, wanted to see if anyone had any feedback? Are there any other places in the UK to look out for?
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    The Hong Kong BaoTou Tailors and Fabric Shops for CMT Thread

    What are shanghaineses tailors known for? E.g. British tailors are known for having very structured suits, Parisian tailors are known for the pagoda shoulder, italian tailors are known for their unstructured suits. Are shanghainese tailors specialised in on style or does it completely depend on...
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    Fake or Real (Authentic, Genuine, etc.) -- Official Authentication Thread

    I just bought the Balmain leather jacket on ebay and I'm not sure whether or not it's authentic. Here's a few points: 1. It came with a garment bag and hanger 2. It says it's made of 'eco-leather'. I googled this and balmain made a few eco leather items but I can find very little info about...
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    Would I be stupid for not buying a Ralph Lauren Purple Label suit for $500?

    No don't worry, go back through the pages, that was/is an online event in italy
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    Burberry prorsum quality vs Burberry?

    They still have plenty of trenches. Unless you're talking about a specific trench model?
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    Burberry prorsum quality vs Burberry?

    I've always read they made high quality items. Would you say prorsum was inferior to the London/new Burberry lines?
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    Burberry prorsum quality vs Burberry?

    How does the quality of the old Burberry prorsum/London lines compare to modern Burberry (without the different labels). In my head the tier list is: 1. Burberry prorsum 2. Burberry 3. Burberry London Is this actually true though?
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    Feedback on first bespoke suit?

    Ah I guess I can't say then
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    Feedback on first bespoke suit?

    Well I chose the fabric/pattern, so I guess it is bespoke.
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    Feedback on first bespoke suit?

    Very good point, thank you. I agree that for the next suit I would prefer a slightly longer jacket and will probably do that. The tailor did say one of my shoulders was lower so he said he would adjust for that, but I don't remember which one he said was lower. After all the comments it seems...
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    Feedback on first bespoke suit?

    Then how can I differentiate?
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    Feedback on first bespoke suit?

    Pretty sure it was bespoke. I made all the design decisions and there was a basted fitting.
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    Feedback on first bespoke suit?

    I do have quite a higher than normal drop (9 inches), can RTW accommodate for this?
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    Feedback on first bespoke suit?

    Ah I see, I'll try ready to wear in the future to see how it fits, thanks!
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    Feedback on first bespoke suit?

    I pointed out the puddling in the final fitting and he said he could correct it, but this may cause pulling/puddling in another area. Is this worth the risk?

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