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

[ovlov]

Yes, the upcharge for trunk shows can be quite substantial, due to travel costs, accommodation and so on. Also, if they are being hosted by a business, there can be a monetary relationship there, too, which increases the cost of the clothing.

That's disappointing. I would have thought that when travelling they would get enough orders to make it worthwhile for them even at standard pricing. Especially when you consider theu could certainly claim on all the travel expenses as well.

I'll never have the opportunity to spend a few months in Naples though, so I suppose I have no choice but to pay the premium if i ever want to try Neapolitan tailoring. Or I guess I can go MTM .

 

[Journeyman]

Meh, they’ve always been overpriced for what they offered I found.

Well, I suspect that was one of the major obstacles to the success of their Australian business - prices are higher here because we get charged the "Australia tax". The tyranny of distance, smaller market, high retail rents and other overheads all combine to mean higher prices.

I do really like Brooks Brothers' button-down collar shirts. The Regent cut fits me very well off the rack and they have some great fabrics and fabric patterns for casual shirts. They've had some really great knitwear over the past few years, too.

 

[The Ernesto]

Meh, they’ve always been overpriced for what they offered I found.

Their sales (which were frequent) were fantastic. Deep discounts on everything in store.

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

I bought most of my BB clothing from the US when the peso had parity with the dollar.

There were a number of accessories which I bought at Martin Place for exceptionally good prices during various sales.

 

[California Dreamer]

Details please.

In the pre-NBL days I played grade b'ball in the State League for Southern Districts; mostly in the seconds. I was dwarfed be almost everybody, so I had to do a lot of work to get fit enough to be competitive, but I was never drop 8 lean.

 

[fxh]

I've got a bunch of BB shirts (~6) for sale. All about 17" - 17.5 " neck size - not slim cut. All BD. Can post pics and measurements if anyone is interested. All in good lightly used nick.

 

[The Ernesto]

In the pre-NBL days I played grade b'ball in the State League for Southern Districts; mostly in the seconds. I was dwarfed be almost everybody, so I had to do a lot of work to get fit enough to be competitive, but I was never drop 8 lean.

That's great. I played socially a bit for a while down at the old Albert Park complex. Never that good, but it was fun.

 

[California Dreamer]

That's great. I played socially a bit for a while down at the old Albert Park complex. Never that good, but it was fun.

Albert Park is where I played, sometimes at the Powerhouse. I remember this annoying little kid who used to hog the practice courts and make us all look bad; his name was Andrew Gaze.

 

[California Dreamer]

I've got a bunch of BB shirts (~6) for sale. All about 17" - 17.5 " neck size - not slim cut. All BD. Can post pics and measurements if anyone is interested. All in good lightly used nick.

Could be. Are they more dress shirts, or casual-looking?

 

[fxh]

Could be. Are they more dress shirts, or casual-looking?

Correction:: I've got a bunch of BB shirts (~6) for sale. All about 17" - 17.5 " 16.5" - 17" neck size - not slim cut. All BD. Can post pics and measurements if anyone is interested. All in good lightly used nick.

Bit of both - depends on your definitions I suppose

Spoiler: BB Shirts

 

[The Ernesto]

Albert Park is where I played, sometimes at the Powerhouse. I remember this annoying little kid who used to hog the practice courts and make us all look bad; his name was Andrew Gaze.

Ha! Yeah, his dad was still running the centre when we played. They actually lived in the house next door! I had a muck around on the front court with Drew when he was still playing. He was writing a 'how to' book with a friend of mine so they needed to do a training session so the author and artist could work some stuff out. Was great fun.

 

[California Dreamer]

Bit of both - depends on your definitions I suppose

Spoiler: BB Shirts

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Looks like none of them will fit, sadly.

 

[NikG]

Gents,

what are your thoughts on the collection suits by mjbale.
Was looking at https://www.mjbale.com/products/kanagawa-suit-grey

And

Miyagi Suit

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No one seemed to mention anything about quality of the collection suits. They're really quite nice actually, especially for the price you get decent value. Full-canvas, made in Japan, some handwork but nothing to write home about, S150s from VBC (all their suits use VBC I think??) or Loro Piana. Most their suits are rather Italian styled and have some appealing patterns, but sometimes a little too wild imo.

Fit wise. Jacket seems to be same for me with both Drop 7 and Drop 8 (Drop 8 slightly more waist suppression, but to my liking as I'm tall and slim and need it anyways). Trousers I'm a size 30 in Drop 7 and practically every other trouser I own, however, I'm a 32 in Drop 8 (30 was way too slim through crotch, literally crushed my nuts) so size up in trousers.

My suggestion would be to have a look at outlets as they stock Collection suits from time to time for around half price. And as they regularly do extra 40% off storewide you can get one for around $350. Classic suits are also quite good value as they share pretty much same features as Collection suits just machine made in China (doesn't seem to affect quality of any my Classic suits compared to Collection) and they're readily available in all sizes in outlets and due to regularly extra 40% of sales can get them for around $250.

 

[Rami-82]

No one seemed to mention anything about quality of the collection suits. They're really quite nice actually, especially for the price you get decent value. Full-canvas, made in Japan, some handwork but nothing to write home about, S150s from VBC (all their suits use VBC I think??) or Loro Piana. Most their suits are rather Italian styled and have some appealing patterns, but sometimes a little too wild imo.

Fit wise. Jacket seems to be same for me with both Drop 7 and Drop 8 (Drop 8 slightly more waist suppression, but to my liking as I'm tall and slim and need it anyways). Trousers I'm a size 30 in Drop 7 and practically every other trouser I own, however, I'm a 32 in Drop 8 (30 was way too slim through crotch, literally crushed my nuts) so size up in trousers.

My suggestion would be to have a look at outlets as they stock Collection suits from time to time for around half price. And as they regularly do extra 40% off storewide you can get one for around $350. Classic suits are also quite good value as they share pretty much same features as Collection suits just machine made in China (doesn't seem to affect quality of any my Classic suits compared to Collection) and they're readily available in all sizes in outlets and due to regularly extra 40% of sales can get them for around $250.

350 for a 1200 suit.

good deal.

 

[NikG]

350 for a 1200 suit.

good deal.

Just have to find one in your size as there's usually not many Collection suits, however, if you find something you like can always ask them to check the system and see if any other outlets have it and they can ship it in for you. I can usually find 1 in my size.

Their regular outlet price is around $650. But they run extra 40% off promotion at least 4 times a year so just ask your nearby outlet to be put on their promotions list and you'll get an email when they have it.