An American Rube in Paris

[SGladwell]

Great collar on you, Bill. And really nice pattern choices. Charvet is a great shirt. Wish I had discovered the real thing (as opposed to the NM ones) sooner, because I'd wear a bunch more of 'em.

 

[nioh]

Lovely shirts!

 

[RJman]

Very nice. I like the collars and the fabric choices.

Tomassimo, it's easier to describe the fabrics Charvet doesn't have than those it does. The only time I came up no trumps was when I was searching for a special green silk used in the shirts the old Beale & Inman made for Krishnamurti. And it's probably better I didn't find it.

 

[johnapril]

Mid-Italian collar, no placket or pocket. That's the way to make 'em.

 

[RJman]

Originally Posted by johnapril

Mid-Italian collar, no placket or pocket. That's the way to make 'em.
"Die, heretic!" -- Emo Phillips.

 

[johnapril]

Originally Posted by RJman

"Die, heretic!" -- Emo Phillips.

I know, I know. I wike both but I wike it without better.

 

[whnay.]

Originally Posted by johnapril

Mid-Italian collar, no placket or pocket. That's the way to make 'em.

I think I'll go without the placket the next go around. My Finamore's don't have them and I like the clean line it creates.

 

[whnay.]

Originally Posted by RJman

Very nice. I like the collars and the fabric choices.

Tomassimo, it's easier to describe the fabrics Charvet doesn't have than those it does. The only time I came up no trumps was when I was searching for a special green silk used in the shirts the old Beale & Inman made for Krishnamurti. And it's probably better I didn't find it.

I saw some they had in the books that were XXV grade (170s - 220s). I didn't have the balls to even ask how much...

Chris just looked at me and said, "These are probably a little out of the range."

 

[CTGuy]

Your shirts are beautiful.

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by johnapril

Mid-Italian collar, no placket or pocket. That's the way to make 'em.

I'm with you on this one. Looks so much better without placket

 

[kshah]

Beautiful shirts. I like the blue striped cutaway with collar edge stitching.

 

[RJman]

Originally Posted by whnay.

I saw some they had in the books that were XXV grade (170s - 220s). I didn't have the balls to even ask how much...

Chris just looked at me and said, "These are probably a little out of the range."

I ordered a Sea Island cotton from them. I don't know what grade it was but the hike was considerable.

Did they give you a choice of buttons? I really like their thick cuvette buttons.

I think next time I see Christophe I'll tease him by calling him "Chris".

 

[whnay.]

Originally Posted by RJman

I ordered a Sea Island cotton from them. I don't know what grade it was but the hike was considerable.

Did they give you a choice of buttons? I really like their thick cuvette buttons.

I think next time I see Christophe I'll tease him by calling him "Chris".

Well just imagine calling him C-dawg.

I did see the button selection but I actually prefer the standard fare.

 

[Artisan Fan]

Bill, the fit looks good from the pictures. I like the standard placket as well.

Do provide an update once you have washed and worn them a few times.

 

[fighetta]

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan

I stopped by Arnys. Was not impressed by the quality or style of the clothes. Best to save money for other shops imho.

Bill, those Berluti are very nice...Similar to my warhol loafer. Mine are quite comfortable.

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan

Well perhaps they improved. I was only going by what I saw at Bergdorf's Mens Store a few years back.

Maybe they keep the good stuff in Paris for Franophiles.

Originally Posted by Tomasso

Consider the source.

Originally Posted by fighetta

maybe Tomasso has a point. You don't sound like much of an expert, or very consistent.

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan

You sound like a troll.

Hold on. You change your story and can't figure out where you saw the damn stuff, yet still consider yourself an expert. Then you get owned not once but twice and you are calling me a troll. Oh, that is rich indeed.