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  1. Blackhood

    An unsuual book: The Heritage of Dress

    I was chatting to a local antique dealer and he mentioned that he had something that might interest me: a book from 1913 (though first printed years earlier) called The heritage of Dress. It is as near as I can find to a "Dressing the Man" or "Gentleman" for the Edwardian era. The book...
  3. Blackhood

    Getting the most out of your Sales Assistant

    As some of you know I have been in tailoring and fashion retail for a fair number of years. Trained on the Row I have moved through a few Savile Row houses, more than a few Jermyn Street shirt-makers and into the grubby world of High Fashion. Over the years I have been, managed and employed...
  4. Blackhood

    Business Cards

    I'd like so solicit some advice from those of you who run small businesses. I'm the co-owner of a small educational business, along with a partner and three staff. The time has come where I need some business cards, but I have a dilema. What should I put as my title? The trouble is I carry...
  5. Blackhood

    When you should go bespoke

    As some of you may know I have been in bespoke and OTR tailoring for about 10 years. While discussing the motivation for commissions we came up with a list that we believe roughly answers the question "should I be bespoke" that is so often asked of us (and asked online). Feel free to disagree...
  6. Blackhood

    Sleeve button question

    I know that sleeve buttons that touch are "kissing" and those that overlap are "waterfall" but is there a proper name for buttons with spacing between them? I'm talking to some people soon about the basics of MTM and can't for the life of me think of what to call this style!
  7. Blackhood

    Cheaney Recrafting - A Review

    There seems to be a lack of information regarding the Cheaney recrafting service on here so having just gone through the process I thought I'd leave some information for those who might need it. Apologies for the pictures, the iPhone isn't a great tool, but its all I have at my office. So my...
  8. Blackhood

    Dear Customers and Christmas Shoppers

    Dear Customers; Please please take a chill pill before you leave the house. The people working retail are there because they have to be there; you are there voluntarily. Don't come into a store with an attitude. Salespeople want to help you, but you're not the only person in the store, you...
  9. Blackhood

    A&F T-Shirts are PERFECT!

    Ok I knew that title would get some attention. I like T-Shirts; plain white, grey even a navy blue now and then. The trouble is that all t-shirts I've tried (Primark, H&M, Calvin Klien 360, Ralph Lauren Polo, Purple Label Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, and hundreds more) all feel too flimsy or get...
  10. Blackhood

    A Thought Experiment: Your 7 Day Travel Wardrobe - Mediterranean Edition

    Title say it all really, you are going on a vacation to Italy, for 7 days in summer. Thanks to airline regulations you have just one holdall 24"x12"x12" in which to pack an efficient, but stylish array of outfits. What do you select for versatility, appropriateness and style? Notes: expect...
  11. Blackhood

    MTM Chinos & Khakis

    So I'm looking for some kind of MTM for Chinos. At this stage there doens't seem to be much out there. I'm looking for a company that allows me to specify a knee of calf size. Anyone got any experience with this? I can get RL-Polo for about £110 so I'd like to keep the price bellow that where...
  12. Blackhood

    Your thoughts on the Ventess Tux...

    I was on Savile Row last week receiving some schooling in bespoke from the gents at Chester Barrie and then Richard James, and when the subject came to ventless coats (for a tux) in both cases the word “American” was spat at me. It seems that to the traditionalists of the row the vents on a...
  13. Blackhood

    Reccomend a Double DIN stereo unit

    I'm hoping some of the car guys can help me out here. I need to upgrade some stuff in my car and I'm hoping to do it all through a new head unit. Basically I need: 1. iPhone hands free kit 2. iPhone/iPod connection 3. SatNav I have a budget of about £300, ($450) but I've never purchased...
  14. Blackhood

    BNIB Cheaney Eamonn 10.5F (UK) Black Boot

    For sale is a 1st Quality Eamonn Boot in Black. Purchased last year but never worn these are great dress boots. High-shine leather (I believe the equivalent to Church's Binder Leather). They stay looking great for a long time, I have two other pairs that, at 3 years old, look almost new...
  15. Blackhood

    Twitter?

    So I've recently got onto twitter, and I figured that there must be at least some people here who use it for either business or personal use. I'm just starting to tweet and don't have very much interesting to say, but I'd love to follow th exploits of many of the Business subForvm members...
  16. Blackhood

    iPhone 4 32GB - Orange Mobile - Used for 5 Months

    You know the drill. I'm selling the iPhone 4 32GB phone in order to buy out the contract. Phone works on Orange and T-Mobile networks. Used only as a business phone, so in a stand 9-5 and suit pocket the rest of the time. I'd rate the condition 9.5/10. UK only - had trouble with customs...
  17. Blackhood

    Some Serious POOR BEHAVIOUR in MC

    At StyleForum we are lucky in that our very large community has (on the whole) a great deal of openness and respect for new members. We are also blessed with moderators who rule with the lightest possible touch which greatly enhances the possibility for outspoken and controversial opinion. But...
  18. Blackhood

    NAS + Media Player

    Ok, so I am moving into a new house. 5 students, all downloading and sharing films and TV shows. I need something that is a media server, but I can also plug into a TV to watch the stuff in the living room. I assume this is reasonable simple, network a 2TB HDD (NAS or home made) and install...
  19. Blackhood

    Demonoid Invites

    Anyone here have an invite code? I stupidly signed up years ago with an email address that is now defunct. With a lost password and no valid email my account is screwed :( I'd be happy to trade for Google+ invites but thats about all I can offer! Help out a starving GroupThinker?
  20. Blackhood

    MTM or Bespoke in Mauritius

    Heading to Mautrius in December for a month with the family. Last time I was there 10+ years ago my father got some suits made but neither of us were in a position to make a judgement on the quality of the work. I've love some recommendations from anyone who has been. There is a little bit...
  21. Blackhood

    Roll Neck, Turtle Neck, Polo Neck collars that don't start to "gape" after some wear

    So I'm struggling. Whenever I wear a sweater that has a higher collar (The three names used in the title all appear to refer to the same thing, feel free to correct me if this is a mistake) after a relatively short period of time instead of smoothly hugging my neck, the wool begins to either...
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