Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

[Bravo Sierra]

Cheers.

Burgundy belt here, might not be what you want:

https://www.herringshoes.co.uk/herring/kensington-belt/burgundy-polished

Nice belt and apparently no duty!

 

[sebastian mcfox]

Any interest in a Cappelli group buy, shipping is 50 Euros, kills it for me for one tie.

Looks like vat doesn't come off too. Nonetheless less some decent patterns imo in the outlet section, which start at 50 Euro. If we got 5 ties it would be tie cost +10 Euro a tie.

Doing this in Sydney would keep costs down further, for me at least, but happy to look at options.

I'd also take part with other companies like Hober etc... if there was more interest there.

I'm in. Tried to do something similar a few months ago but it fizzled

 

[Decreased]

I'd be interested with the Hober option. Have my eyes on a couple of nice grenadines though I need slightly longer ties (62" +) given my height.

Already have the dimensions sorted for each tie so let me know if you do choose to go ahead with this. I am Sydney based too.

Noted, thank you

I'm in. Tried to do something similar a few months ago but it fizzled

Preference for Cappelli or Hober?
I haven't tried Cappelli, but always happy to have more hobers

 

[sebastian mcfox]

Noted, thank you



Preference for Cappelli or Hober?
I haven't tried Cappelli, but always happy to have more hobers

Cappelli would be good - thanks. I have two I’ve been eyeing off

 

[California Dreamer]

To those after belts:

Equus Leather

SF members enjoy 20% off everything with the code NOIR17

That makes that size 34 burgundy strap just $68 + shipping + a buckle. A bargain for someone.

 

[California Dreamer]

Thanks CD. I regularly check the OpShops but nothing to be had.
Also had a look at Equus - thanks for the link. Alas my size is not available (36-38).

There's a guy here at Glebe markets who offers the same service though I know he doesn't have the quality leathers.

Shame....perhaps we can start an online Burgundy belt service for Oz. Kangaroo, Croc, Pig, Deer and Calf.
I know a few hunters so the leather wouldn't be too hard to source. It's the tannery and everything else in between the finished product that would be a bit of a hassle.

I'm the same size. I hardly ever find a decent belt in my size at the op shop, so I grab them whenever I find them, regardless of colour. Nearly always black or brown, of course.

 

[Bravo Sierra]

Ok, here's the deal at Bespoke Shoes for the Oxblood, Burgundy, Hermes Red etc. belt:

Belt:

• 30mm (i think she can source 32mm as well)
• Bridle leather, bark tanned (vegie), imported from the US (see photos for quality in direct sun and indoors) - lots of width options here though I think beyond 35mm the price will change
• Brass or metal buckle (lots of options, lots of sizes - brass, antiqued brass, gunmetal grey, silver etc.)
• $140 each

For the Oz sourced bridle leather option the price is $120. The difference in leather quality is noticeable though I did not grab a photo - have to trust me on this

Turnaround time 1-2 weeks for the finished product depending feedback from individual.

I included some photos of the buckle options she has in-store and believe me this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Georgia will happily send samples of colored leather swatches (in colour of choice) of the bridle leather to you.
I didn't ask about cost but assume its negligible. She can do a museum type / two tone just helps to have reference material.

Calf leather is not an option until next year as she will need to source the materials from the tannery so I can confirm once I hear something back.

I'm putting in order for sure. At that price, and compared to Equus which starts at 93GBP, it works out to be ~$20 cheaper.
@Geoffrey Firmin - you still in?

Pics of materials below

 

[California Dreamer]

Queue today at Sneakerboy in Chadstone, I think for the release of the Vans x Fear of God sneakers. Eat your heart out Apple.

 

[JayH]

Sydney members, has anyone checked out Time Keeper Boutique in The Strand?


They are selling Rolex Hulk and Batman Submariners... along with a few other hard to find watches. Sounds too good to be true, does anyone know their backstory. They seem to be working outside the offical reseller network.

 

[am55]

Can anyone recommend a place for Sunday brunch/lunch in Sydney? Somewhere with views, preferably, but not O-Bar or the Park Hyatt, coz we've been there.

Not sure if that's what you have in mind or define as a view, but when I'm in town with time to kill between meetings, I like to grab lunch at Ventuno. The quieter life close to the water, with a wine list that isn't too bad. Not the kind of place to excite bloggers though.

Nearby Hotel Palisade has a broader view, more hipster look, and good reviews, but I could never get past Ventuno. Similarly I can't get round to trying the other wharf places, although a cocktail at the Bar at the End was pretty good and the place does have very nice views by virtue of sticking out into the harbour.

Coogee Pavilion is my other to go for a brunch with view type affair. The rooftop is a bit more elaborate with better views and less crowds.

Icebergs is striking but the food not great. IMHO. You pay for watching waves crash into the pool...

edit - when I lived nearby, quite enjoyed brunching at Thelma and Louise particularly on the outside table over the water. Easily reached in 5 minutes by ferry from CQ.

 

[sebastian mcfox]

Ok, here's the deal at Bespoke Shoes for the Oxblood, Burgundy, Hermes Red etc. belt:

Belt:

• 30mm (i think she can source 32mm as well)
• Bridle leather, bark tanned (vegie), imported from the US (see photos for quality in direct sun and indoors) - lots of width options here though I think beyond 35mm the price will change
• Brass or metal buckle (lots of options, lots of sizes - brass, antiqued brass, gunmetal grey, silver etc.)
• $140 each

For the Oz sourced bridle leather option the price is $120. The difference in leather quality is noticeable though I did not grab a photo - have to trust me on this

Turnaround time 1-2 weeks for the finished product depending feedback from individual.

I included some photos of the buckle options she has in-store and believe me this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Georgia will happily send samples of colored leather swatches (in colour of choice) of the bridle leather to you.
I didn't ask about cost but assume its negligible. She can do a museum type / two tone just helps to have reference material.

Calf leather is not an option until next year as she will need to source the materials from the tannery so I can confirm once I hear something back.

I'm putting in order for sure. At that price, and compared to Equus which starts at 93GBP, it works out to be ~$20 cheaper.
@Geoffrey Firmin - you still in?

Pics of materials below
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I'm interested

 

[fxh]

What wealthy Sydney nutters are wearing this week

 

[Decreased]

For those considering Equus, my order took several weeks. Can't remember exactly, but it was shipped after the estimate and took over 12 days to arrive.

Thanks for the write up

 

[Foxhound]

For those considering Equus, my order took several weeks. Can't remember exactly, but it was shipped after the estimate and took over 12 days to arrive.

Thanks for the write up

They're ******* awesome. I have several that are 6 years old. Best bit of money spent. Sure, they take a couple of weeks, and usually add on another week if you place an order during a sale period. They're seriously the best belts going around.

My only annoynce with them is that I need a suede braided belt and they don't do one, so now I have to go andersons to get one.

That reminds me. I've got a couple for sale in burgandy and navy (don't have those coloured shoes anymore) if anyone is interested.

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

Ok, here's the deal at Bespoke Shoes for the Oxblood, Burgundy, Hermes Red etc. belt:

Belt:

• 30mm (i think she can source 32mm as well)
• Bridle leather, bark tanned (vegie), imported from the US (see photos for quality in direct sun and indoors) - lots of width options here though I think beyond 35mm the price will change
• Brass or metal buckle (lots of options, lots of sizes - brass, antiqued brass, gunmetal grey, silver etc.)
• $140 each

For the Oz sourced bridle leather option the price is $120. The difference in leather quality is noticeable though I did not grab a photo - have to trust me on this

Turnaround time 1-2 weeks for the finished product depending feedback from individual.

I included some photos of the buckle options she has in-store and believe me this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Georgia will happily send samples of colored leather swatches (in colour of choice) of the bridle leather to you.
I didn't ask about cost but assume its negligible. She can do a museum type / two tone just helps to have reference material.

Calf leather is not an option until next year as she will need to source the materials from the tannery so I can confirm once I hear something back.

I'm putting in order for sure. At that price, and compared to Equus which starts at 93GBP, it works out to be ~$20 cheaper.
@Geoffrey Firmin - you still in?

Pics of materials below
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@Bravo Sierra definitely send me a PM to workout logistics