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  1. M. Alden

    Tailors and other sartorial treasures in Napoli - from Men's EX

    Both of the Mola bothers, Antonio and Gennaro, who learned their trade from the great Neapolitan tailor, Antonio Schiraldi, have passed away. At one time they were pretty much considered to be the best trouser makers in Naples and their work was highly sought after by Japanese visitors. The...
  3. M. Alden

    Some random histories of Neapolitan tailoring

    B I remember Mario Formosa lamenting that unlike other tailors in Naples, like Solito, Pirozzi or Pastena, he did not have a son who was a tailor to carry his work forward. Well, the good news is that Mario did have a son, and that apparently his son has chosen to continue the family business...
  4. M. Alden

    Recent non-Sartorialist Looks

    Ha ha That's why I wear a hat! Cheers Michael Alden www.dresswithstyle.com
  5. M. Alden

    Mafoofan struggles to buy breast wallet at Hermes . . . arises victorious!

    Foo, There are quite a few ex Hermes artisans who make for Parisians. They are tucked away in niches of the Marais and the 16th, do not advertise, do not want to be disturbed by new enquiries and are found by word of mouth. Their work is rumored to be superior to the originals because the...
  6. M. Alden

    A Bespoke Polo Coat

    http://www.thelondonlounge.net/forum...hp?f=32&t=9941 Cheers Michael Alden www.dresswithstyle.com
  7. M. Alden

    A Bespoke Polo Coat

    Bengal, Large patch pockets on overcoats already make a bit of a statement. I thought about using the "mailbox" patch pocket but with thick, heavy cloth they can be a bit cumbersome and bulky. The plain patches seemed quieter. I think the mailbox can work well with lighter, thinner overcoat...
  8. M. Alden

    A Bespoke Polo Coat

    Thank you. I have converted to the 6 x 3 (or 8 x 3) for its higher stance and better coverage in really foul weather. I like the versatility of the coat. Closing the top button and rolling up the lapels gives you great coverage in the chest and neck. Or you can roll it to the second button in...
  9. M. Alden

    A Bespoke Polo Coat

    A bespoke Polo coat made in Italy of vintage 700 gms camel herringbone fabric with 30s style DB lapels. Cheers Michael Alden www.thelondonlounge.net
  10. M. Alden

    Pictures of nice gloves...?

    Cheers M Alden www.thelondonlounge.net
  11. M. Alden

    Russell Plaid.

    Bill, Hunter's of Brora, Russell check Cheers Michael PS I hear the party in London was well attended.
  12. M. Alden

    Sartorial mythbusting

    1.\tBlack Chinese helicopters, flying UN colors, are secreting AS tailors into America to corrupt its youth. 2.\tRecently revealed documents prove it was Frederick Scholte on the grassy knoll. 3.\tBigfoot was recently spotted on Old Burlington Street 4.\tAn incurable drape cut virus was...
  13. M. Alden

    Brummell Vs. Classical Style

    Mr Cogburn, What Beau Brummell actually said was: "If John Bull turns to look after you, you are not well-dressed, but either too stiff, too tight, or too fashionable." In 2010, if men who try to dress well botch it up, it's because they wear clothes that are too stiff, too tight or too...
  14. M. Alden

    How to strip and repolish shoes

    If it makes you feel any better, in the video a pair of beautiful bespoke shoes made by a very well known English maker, gets doused in acetone. Cheers Michael Alden www.dresswithstyle.com
  15. M. Alden

    How to strip and repolish shoes

    On this side of the pond, Acetone is often used for renewing, restoring or antiquing shoes. Recently I made a video for DWS on fundamental maintenance for shoes including how to succeed in a spit polish. I will be putting a video up soon on how to antique shoes and change their color. In this...
  16. M. Alden

    Tie space or no tie space

    Apropos has it right. If you cut any style of collar with tie space you will not have to hike your tie back into place all day. I use a full inch of tie space on all of my spread collars and if you look at the videos on www.dresswithstyle.com, you will probably not even notice that the space is...
  17. M. Alden

    Riva shirts

    I have visited both the Riva and Bonfanti factories. They do use the same old machinery that weaves slowly, on 90 cms because the two factories used to be one factory with one owner. When the owner passed away two families inherited 50% interest and half went to the Bonfanti family and half to...
  18. M. Alden

    The most common sartorial mistakes the untrained make? (Scanning the room at a party)

    Scanning a room you will see those who care little for their dress and those who care too much. Those who strike the right balance between these two obvious extremes are rarely seen. Michael Alden www.dresswithstyle.com
  19. M. Alden

    Which SF member would you most like to meet?

    RSS, Just let us know when you want to have a meet on the Row. Between SF and the LL we should have a few people show up. Cheers Michael Alden www.dresswithstyle.com
  20. M. Alden

    If Michael Alden Doesn't Stop Pointing At Me I'm Going To Go Nuts

    We'll have to ask Lefty how to do a chase scene.. M
  21. M. Alden

    If Michael Alden Doesn't Stop Pointing At Me I'm Going To Go Nuts

    RJ, Binks is gonna be a star. That cat has real presence. Of course, Binks is in the picture. Cheers Michael
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