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  1. mfais

    can you tell by this pic if it is goodyear or hand welted?

    the reason i ask is because i was told that this is a handsewn goodyear welt construction but ive read here that that's an oxymoron as goodyear welt uses machines to sew on the sole and handsewing shoes shouldnt.
  2. mfais

    questions about shoemaking

    can a goodyear welt be done by hand or is it strictly done by machine? if a shoe maker is handsewing the shoe, does that automatically mean it is hand welted?
  3. mfais

    BLACK suit, pastel yellow shirt...what necktie?

    i have to go to a wedding and they are coordinating the shirt color to the bridesmaid's and I'm partnered to someone wearing a mustard dress. what color necktie do i wear??
  4. mfais

    books on how to make neckties?

    im on a sabbatical and would like to learn how to make neckties. is there a sf approved book on how to make 6/7 folds?
  5. mfais

    un-stylish tailors.

    if you had a tailor who showed up constantly in tennis shoes, shorts and a tee (still properly fitted) would you still trust them with making your clothes? or does what the tailor wears matters?
  6. mfais

    ironing suits during construction?

    so im in thailand and for some work and i was looking around to get a suit. talked to a local tailor and said that he makes canvassed suits. he mentioned however that to prevent bubbling, he irons the suits so no bubbles will form...? is this right or is he blowing smoke up ******?
  7. mfais

    Ask a Question, Get an Answer - ask all quick questions here

    Previous Small Questions Thread (up to Feb. 3, 2010) can be found here: http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=33849 ------------------------------- i need a beater shoe and will buy some converse. currently choosing between high top chucks and purcells. leaning towards the purcell but heard...
  8. mfais

    anyone tried boss' tailored line>

    apparently its fully canvassed stuff, hand made...anyone have any experience?
  9. mfais

    interest check: mtm oxford group buy??

    hey guys, so basically this is what zissou did with nathan but for oxfords. anyone interested? regular price for long sleeved oxfords are 140-150, i think if we can get 10 we'll get a decent price drop to around 120. hopefully more if we get more people. anyone down for this? edit: pls specify...
  10. mfais

    canon s90, best p&s?

    http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/s90.htm thoughts on this?
  11. mfais

    paypal question

    i have a joint paypal account with my wife. she is under one email and i another. if i log in under my email and pay someone, what will it show the buyer? will it show that i have a joint account with my wife and show my wife's email address?
  12. mfais

    is visvim worth it?

    im trying to rebuild my wardrobe and im in need of a low profile white sneaker which i can beat up. i was shown visvim by a friend who swears by them but he has those visvims with funky designs. i saw the foley and i instantly wanted them. until i saw the price. 400+ for these? really? anyone...
  13. mfais

    what to wear in a creative office?

    ive stopped writing freelance and i was hired to be an understudy of the editor of a major magazine. i was told i have to wear a coat and tie, but i don't think i should be wearing power suits. what should i wear and how do i pull it off? any suggestions?
  14. mfais

    casual hats thread!

    I have been wanting to get a casual hat. Maybe a straw pork pie, a driver cap...even a newsboy. Any tips on picking a shape or style for different shaped heads? Smaller brims for smaller features/narrower bodies, any kind of rules of thumb about that?
  15. mfais

    details of a great (bespoke?) shirt

    im thinking of getting a bespoke shirt, and want to know what details i should really look for. looking around these forums, a couple of notables are: removable collar stays hand sewn buttonholes split yokes i know those arent the only ones, but i dont know what else.... so what else am i...

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