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    Attolini vs Kiton

    I too purchase from both these brands. I think there might be some misunderstanding on the fabric choices of Attolini versus Kiton. Attolini fabrics are not as you say, rather than your choice is elsewhere. Both are based in Naples and as such, historically hot and humid. When Attolini started...
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    Cucinelli Keeps Looking Forward

    And I yours my friend.
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    Cucinelli Keeps Looking Forward

    Yes all of the labels we are speaking of have high markups. But a tailored garment takes far more time than any sportswear. And yet BC sells sportswear in the stratosphere price point arena. Plus output is relatively small for all these labels compared to the larger brands which mass produce. I...
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    Cucinelli Keeps Looking Forward

    Yes but the handwork is not great handwork. It's not how much handwork is in a garment but whether or not they are skilled. But I do like them very much! 100Hands made in India is by far, the best handmade shirt being sold today. Made by seamstresses that have years of embroidery experience...
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    Cucinelli Keeps Looking Forward

    What evidence my friend? There are machines made to mimic handwork. Pic-stitching means nothing anymore. To say there's hidden handwork but all buttonholes are basic machine made is counter intuitive. You say much about your garment by the things that become apparent immediately to the end user...
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    Cucinelli Keeps Looking Forward

    Not to say I'm an overenthused wearer of Kiton although I own plenty. The handwork is just a bit messy in my opinion. Attolini is worth it IMHO. Remember there are far less talented tailors left in the world so truly skilled handwork is becoming rarer still. The very best value for each dollar...
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    Cucinelli Keeps Looking Forward

    Goodness! Finally someone who is making sense. The suiting sucks compared to any brands like Attolini, Kiton, D'Avenza, Caruso etc. it's basically super high cost sportswear no matter how you look at it. And this whole aligned buttons is one that does not work well on most physiques. Well said...
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    Cucinelli Keeps Looking Forward

    I don't consider those prices 'cheap' by any stretch. I can afford all luxe clothing and still consider BC an insult to consumers. Here's why...the theory of humanistic capital is not new. Pay workers a living wage and treat them with dignity. This does not in of itself defend a markup of 7X...
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    What is the best quality garment you own?

    It's an opinion and I should have not responded like that before. Sometimes certain combos are too much and then yes, they can go sideways. I personally don't like the sneakers or Trail boots with a DB jacket, pants and ties. He does it and just cause I like his overall style and brand doesn't...
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    What is the best quality garment you own?

    I agree that his earlier 'made in England' PL was a bit flamboyant and why I only purchased ties, shirts and shoes back in those days but today it's very much subdued and perfect in my opinion of what a strong suit should look like. Plus being of shorter stature makes his shoulders perhaps...
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    What is the best quality garment you own?

    I agree but I'm just trying to level playing field a bit. The fact is, some economy of scale should be in favor of the JL and EG factories allowing them to produce shoes at lower price points and the reverse for the smaller producers. This clearly demonstrates that with both aforementioned RTW...
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    What is the best quality garment you own?

    Wow! A bit disrespectful don’t you think? What have you done that has affected millions of lives globally? Oh that’s right, nothing. Look again, you were looking in the mirror.
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    What is the best quality garment you own?

    It’s not to say the price-points are not high, but consider all quality shoes across the board. They’ve all gone up substantially in the past number of years. If you want to speak of super high quality, better than JL or EG in RTW is newbie Acme Shoemaker from Shanghai, or Meccariello from Italy...
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    What is the best quality garment you own?

    I love purple label from Ralph. I just think his aesthetic is timeless and sharp. The DB jackets have the best notch and form. Maybe not everything in suiting or jackets is made by hand but overall it's fantastic stuff. I've had custom from Cifonelli in Paris that I loved but somehow I always...
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    What is the best quality garment you own?

    40R/50 Euro
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    What is the best quality garment you own?

    I have lots of Boglioli and I love their jackets. Not hand tailored, but then again, sewing machines guided by steady hands is tremendously valuable. They know how to make garments with no padding that drape well. I do not have any Lardini so I can't comment regarding them. You can actually find...
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    What is the best quality garment you own?

    And that's the thing with quality clothing. I have pieces like shirts and ties that I'm proud to say I still love after 20 years and they still like yours, look practically new.
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    What is the best quality garment you own?

    OMG!!! Now you did it. I love those pictures. I have scoured the web and his site over the years and have hundreds of pictures. While I used to wear Polo almost exclusively from ages 23-38 but now it's mixed in Purple Label with all my other things. I try though never to mix in other labels with...
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    What is the best quality garment you own?

    Can I tell you that Ralph overall has in my opinion, the absolute best taste in clothing. Like, you can't go wrong in RL. It doesn't go out of style and I can salivate over the same silhouette with differing fabrics and can't get enough. His DB's are No. 1, 2 and 3! Lol
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    What is the best quality garment you own?

    And I agree with you to a certain extent. Hand sewn doesn't mean fantastic expert tailoring. Personally Kiton is messy but much lower priced labels have better work. I've liked many of my former machine made garments over higher priced because of consistency! What I hate are brands that...
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