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  1. KayJay85

    St Cripsin x Drakes - UK 11

    KayJay85 submitted a new listing: St Cripsin x Drakes - UK 11 - Brown split-toe derby made exclusively for Drakes Read more about this listing...
  2. KayJay85

    London MTM Suit Options

    There are a number of new MTM suiting options for London residents that I would consider in the sub £2k category: AngloItalian - former Armoury guys with their new shop in Marylebone and suit production in Italy Marcus Malmborg - offering Eidos MTM exclusively when he travels trough London P...
  3. KayJay85

    Interest Check - GJ Cleverly Dark Brown Derby UK 11 - UPDATED WITH PICS

    Thinking of selling a pair of Dark Brown GJ Cleverly RTW Derby in UK size 11 Cared well for 2yrs and come with original trees and bags Dainite sole The shoes are very similar to the C&J Exmoor and I believe that some Cleverly RTW is produced by C&J...
  4. KayJay85

    Slowear Sample Sale - NYC

    Just received an email notification that Slowear (Incotex, Zanone etc) is having a sample sale in NYC from Nov 7-10. As I will not be in town I thought to share it with those who may be interested. Apparently things are at least 65% off 10am - 530pm 9th floor 135 5th Ave (at 20th st) Enjoy
  5. KayJay85

    Blue Sportcoat (Not Navy)

    I am considering making up an unlined/half-lined 3r2, 2 patch pockets, SB sportcoat This will be my workhorse coat and I would like to wear it with light grey/charcoal/brown/white trousers and perhaps with dark denim as well. I am going to be in Boston for 2yrs and want something for warmer...
  6. KayJay85

    E. Marinella shop in London

    Was walking up to dinner last night and saw a window display on Maddox St which indicated there is an E.Marinella store "coming soon". No details on the website. Does anyone else have something to add on the matter? Either way, I am looking forward to the opening KJ
  7. KayJay85

    Gaining strength vs losing fat

    I am 6'2" and 180 and I am trying to balance 2 goals which appear to be conflicting: - I want to increase my strength and was going to use the Starting Strength routine I have seen posted here - Despite my weight I have a tummy roll which I want to lose Can I achieve both at the same time? If...
  8. KayJay85

    Choosing shirt fabric online

    Was wondering what tips folks have when it comes to choosing a fabric from online MTM outfits such as ModernTailor, Cottonworks etc Aside from the well-known brands such as Alumo and Thomas Mason, what do you aim for (in terms of X ply and thread count) when selecting lower tier fabrics? What...
  9. KayJay85

    PSA: Sunspel 50% off

    Use coupon code "hellofifty" Seems to work on all items through to Oct 22nd Enjoy KJ
  10. KayJay85

    London Shop - Trunk Clothiers

    Not sure if this has been brought up here already but there is a new store open in Marylebone stocking some hard to find brands (at least in London) such as J Crew, Kitsune, Incotex. Recently been covered by Simon Crompton on his blog below...
  11. KayJay85

    Italian suiting in London

    Where to find: -Isaia Harrods starting S/S 2011 -Caruso Volpe in Pimlico (http://www.volpe.ltd.uk/flashgame.html) -Borelli -Boglioli -Luciano Barbera Palmer in Mayfair Richard Gelding in Mayfair (http://www.geldingmenswear.co.uk/) Stores likely to carry Italian clothing (thank you...
  12. KayJay85

    RLBL Suit Substitute

    Tried on a 40R RLBL suit the other day and liked the overall fit, though I found the shoulders to be a little bit stronger than I would ideally like. I have read that RLBL suits are made by Caruso. Are they canvassed? What alternatives are there to RLBL around the same price (ideally something...
  13. KayJay85

    Ebay Seller The Real English Shoe - This for real?

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CROCKETT-JONES...item7912cd29d5 He seems to be offering 20% off any C&J style. Has anyone dealt with the seller? Are the goods legit? Thanks
  14. KayJay85

    Manhattan Shopping for a European

    Folks I know there have been a few threads like this in the past. However, I was hoping to find something up-to-date and something with a bent towards shops one cannot find in London, UK. Places on my list so far: Leffot (gotta check out some Ron Rider in the flesh) Paul Stuart (Grenson...
  15. KayJay85

    Next piece of footwear

    Folks I am back after a few months. My shoe wardrobe for the office is full on black (1 brogue and 1 cap toe) and I am looking for a brown pair to add into the rotation. Ideally I want something versatile that I can wear to work (trousers and shirts, rarely suits) and then wear along with jeans...
  16. KayJay85

    Belstaff vs Barbour

    Looking for some insight from this board on the relative merits of each for a waxed cotton jacket. I am looking for one to deal with the rain in London and the waxed jacket looks like it would go great with my raw denim jeans. Seems like a huge price difference b/w the 2 (see links below for...
  17. KayJay85

    £300 Versatile Overcoat

    Gents As the title suggest, where would you recommend I search for a coat to wear to work, as well as over jeans. At work I am usually sans suit and wearing a jumper and flat front trousers. I would like to have something in Grey/Charcoal or Brown with perhaps a Herringbone pattern. Ideally...
  18. KayJay85

    Chukka Choice

    After spending some time on the forum I have started looking for a pair of brown chukkas to wear primarily with jeans but also versatile enough to wear with trousers at work. I have worked my options down to: - Grenson Chertsey - Cheaney Jackie - C&J Tetbury - Loake Kempton I am leaning...
  19. KayJay85

    Website Verification - Polopolo

    Has anyone used this website before? The prices seem unbeatable but I noticed that all goods are shipped from Asia. http://www.polopolo.co.uk/ site design is eerily similar at http://www.polocart.com/ Thanks in advance
  20. KayJay85

    Brown Monkstrap

    Hello all Short-time lurker and first-time posted (other post was on the B&S forum) I have recently entered the working world and have been trying to get my wardrobe up to par. I bough one pair of Church's Diplomats and one Cheaney Sloane as I understand it is important to rotate shoes. I am...

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