Lots of new toys to play with! :)

Holdfast · Apr 7, 2007

Went shopping at Bicester Village and feel obliged to share the fruits of my labours with the forum. Feeling very happy. Though I didn't get any truly outstanding bargains, I did have a great time and a very good gossip with my three favourite store managers!

Zegna suit (only jacket pictured here):

Lovely light/medium fabric for summer. Will get lots of use out of this and a decent price considering it's this spring/summer's collection. The trousers have unusual buttoning detail - second buttonhole at the waist is on a tab (see pic below). Not sure what the purpose of this arrangement is? Any thoughts? Feels much like any other trouser to wear.

Bright, summery shirts from Loro Piana (bit pricey - but I always adore LP) and ties from RLPL:

And this thread wouldn't be fit for the forum without some shoe Appreciation:

Zegna Couture oxfords (remarkably well-priced at about £180):

Ferragamo Tramezza double monks:

jml90 · Apr 7, 2007

I love those Zenga shoes.

Philip1978 · Apr 7, 2007

Originally Posted by jml90

I love those Zenga shoes.

+1

HalfCanvas · Apr 7, 2007

They look like Mantellassi.

johnnyblazini · Apr 7, 2007

Originally Posted by jml90

I love those Zenga shoes.

+1, but how did you get those for 180?

Edward Appleby · Apr 7, 2007

Wow, those Zegnas are awesome shoes.

The_Foxx · Apr 7, 2007

hey, thanks for sharing your recent purchases-- everything you bought looks great! well done!

Holdfast · Apr 7, 2007

Originally Posted by johnnyblazini

+1, but how did you get those for 180?

That's what the shop asked for.

Can't remember whether I negotiated an extra discount on this pair; I already got the suit alterations at Zegna for free, so didn't push for more money off the shoes I don't think so.

It's an outlet store and don't forget it's 180 pounds, not dollars, too.

gnatty8 · Apr 11, 2007

Holdfast: I can't tell if this is what you mean, but if there is a tab with a button hole, and then another button hole in the "normal" area, I have seen this before; and its very common on Canali trousers.

Holdfast · Apr 12, 2007

Originally Posted by gnatty8

Holdfast: I can't tell if this is what you mean, but if there is a tab with a button hole, and then another button hole in the "normal" area, I have seen this before; and its very common on Canali trousers.

Yep, that's exactly it. I've never seen it before, myself.

Is it meant to have any functional benefit, do you think? If it's on Canali trousers too, maybe it's a recognised Italian "flourish"?

The Zegna staff I asked didn't really have an answer.

gnatty8 · Apr 12, 2007

I am not sure if it is any more functional than the metal hook/eye clasp or whatever it is called, but I suppose it is more "traditional" in a sense.

I think you are correct about the "Italian flourish". All of the Canali trousers I own have the 2 button set-up, and I have some other Italian made trousers by other makers that also have the 2 buttons at the waist, as opposed to the metal clasp or single button. Not sure why, but I tend to prefer the two buttons, as opposed to the clasp. Maybe there IS a traditional bone in my body.

jml90 · Apr 12, 2007

Originally Posted by Holdfast

Yep, that's exactly it. I've never seen it before, myself.

Is it meant to have any functional benefit, do you think? If it's on Canali trousers too, maybe it's a recognised Italian "flourish"?

The Zegna staff I asked didn't really have an answer.

Don't quote me on this, but I do belive it was started by Zanella. As a side note my Bill's have it,

Pink22m · Apr 13, 2007

The Loro Piana shirt looks beautiful!

swoobie · Apr 13, 2007

I like the Tramezzas...

fareau · Apr 13, 2007

The Zegna couture oxfords are great!!

Lots of new toys to play with! :)

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