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  1. jpo

    Girlfriends Prada heels repair help

    Sorry for the chic related post, but i need help with a recommendation. My girlfriends Prada heels (cork heel bed) were chewed on by her dog and I need to find a cobbler to repair them. I was planning on shipping them to whoever would do good work. Unfortunately the best local guy is a total...
  2. jpo

    For Sale: NWOT Gant By M. Bastian Blue Donegal Herringbone Sport Coat, Size 38 - Current Season (F/W

    NWOT Gant by M. Bastian blue donegal herringbone sport coat. Incredible blue/navy donegal herringbone wool from the Robert Noble mill cut in a single breasted jacket fully lined in a blue/white striped shirting. Super soft shoulder, 2 button notch lapel, hip flap pockets, barchetta breast...
  3. jpo

    IC: Creed Vetiver 1948 (JFK) Flacon

    Any interest in this wonderful Creed that has been vaulted? I have a new, unopened, in the box Flacon (8.4oz). This is impossible to find, as I've had my Creed rep hunting for months, as it's been vaulted. Any interest?
  4. jpo

    Any info on jcrews new Gifford wingtip derby?

    Anyone know who makes the Gifford, jCrew's new "higher end" shoe? Or know anything about it? They state that it's made in Italy and it's priced at a little under $300. Curious if anyone had any experience with them. I'm always looking for a decent budget wingtip derby...
  5. jpo

    How to Tone down shine on some new Loakes.

    I just got a new pair of Loake longwings for my first burgundy shoe. Out o the box I find that they have too much of a shine to them for my taste. Could anyone offer advice, or point me to it, on how to tone down the bright shine on these? I want them to look a little more natural or matte...
  6. jpo

    Brunello Cucinelli, the man, in GQ this month.

    Just thought I'd throw out this FYI: the current issue of GQ has a Sartorialist spot featuring Brunello Cucinelli, the actual man, and a couple of his staff, sporting lots of grey. All BC, of course. Have to say I dig Mr. Cucinelli look.
  7. jpo

    Is a trouser press worth it for $50?

    Ran into a Trouser Press st BB&B on clearence from for $50 (was $150 originally). I have never owned or used one and was curious what the sf'ers thought. A few posts I found were very indifferent towards them. So they work? Worth it for $50? Thanks in advance.
  8. jpo

    Where can I find APC denim in LA?

    Where can I find APC jeans in LA? Anywhere in Santa Monica? I'll be there this weekend and was hoping to slip away for a bit and give APC a try.
  9. jpo

    Sizing up the quality of a suit, how to tell canvassed?

    I would like to know how to size up the quality of a suit/jacket while in a store. As I am a bargain hunter and also trying to learn a bit more about suits and jacket construction. I'd like to be able to kick the tires on the quality of a suit in a store. What steps would you take to do this...
  10. jpo

    Polishing shoe with burnished toe?

    I picked up these: some AE Eastons for 60% off thanks to that awesomSF PSA of shoes.com sale last week. I'm excited to wear them, but wanted to actually try to get on the polish thing early. So, as I was reading some other posts about treating shoes before first wearing them, I ordered from...
  11. jpo

    Who is Incotex?

    I see tons of Incotex on SF and many recommendations as a great value trouser. So, I would like to know a little more about Incotex: where/how they are made? why they are such a great value? who sells them new? How many styles, fabrics do they make? Any info or pointing to other posts would be...
  12. jpo

    Truzzi shirts available in 37 sleeve?

    Any Truzzi experts that might know if Truzzi's are available in a 16.5 with a 37" sleeve?
  13. jpo

    Brooks Brothers MTM cost?

    The BB Fitzgerald is a suit cut I like. My question: How much does their MTM based on a suit like this cost? thanks.
  14. jpo

    SF for womens clothing?

    I really want to find a forum/sales area like styleforum but for womens clothing. I need to score an occasional item for my wife, so she is all about supporting my deal hunting for fine sartorial items! I'm always knocking the quality of her clothing, so I guess I need to put up or shut up...
  15. jpo

    Style Forum for iPhone, please!!!

    Who else would be interested in Style Forum having an iPhone optimized site? This is becoming more and more popular with sites, so let's get behind a push to get this site to adopt an iPhone version. It's just a front end of the site set up to format for usage on an iPhone or similar mobile device.
  16. jpo

    shirt measurement clarification

    Sorry for the noob question but I do need some clarification. When measuring a shirt or jacket for SF, I don't understand how to measure the garment for sleeve length. When I lay down the shirt/sweater(I should lay it down right?) , to measure from the shoulder seam down to the end of the cuff -...
  17. jpo

    Polo Outlets - any RLPL or RLBL?

    In general, do Polo Outlets have any RLPL or RLBL? There are no Polo stores near me but a pretty big outlet about an hour away. I have yet to have any in person look at RLPL, RLBL stuff.
  18. jpo

    thoughts on this Nordstrom house brand cap-toe

    I've been looking around for a black cap toe among other things, I ran into the Nordstrom brand shoe, which looked quite nice for the $149 price. I especially like the shape of the last, just a little sleek. "Made in Italy" (good thing?), i think a welted leather sole. I'm still a little green...
  19. jpo

    Oxfords or Derbys more versatile?

    I am currently looking for a pair of Black shoes to wear with: trousers, jeans, and the occasional suit. So far I have been thinking cap-toe oxfords as a good foundation of a shoe wardrobe. Now, the rub is, that I want to be able to wear them, even look good, with jeans (dark wash, nice jeans)...

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