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

[samtalkstyle]

May I ask where you work?

I'm at Beg Your Pardon on Union St.

 

[Journeyman]

HAs anyone here tried this option out with Gentlemen's footwear or anyone else? I'd love some feedback asto how it went, whether the fitting was successful, etc.

I haven't tried it - but this is the internet, so it won't stop me from offering an opinion! ;-)

I think that for people who are pretty thin and of regular dimensions, it's not a bad option as such people are generally pretty easy to fit.

However, for people who are carrying a bit of extra weight (like me!), it's a different situation. Obviously, everyone is different but if you're not of "average" build, I really think that you're asking for trouble, or at least for a lot of effort, if you order MTO clothing remotely.

I know that Orazio Luciano is popular on SF, and their clothes are of high quality - but quality is pointless if it doesn't fit well. So I think that what you really need to ask yourself, is why do you want to do this - is it just because of the name?

My 2 cents worth is that you're better off going somewhere local where you can get fitted up in person, rather than spending the equivalent of $4000 or $5000 and also spending six months sending parcels back and forth across the Pacific in the hope of getting a decent fit.

Of course, I could be wrong (it's happened before!) but in all honesty, unless you're an easy fit, I think that getting a remote MTO suit is likely to result in a lengthy, frustrating and expensive experience.

 

[ovlov]

I haven't tried it - but this is the internet, so it won't stop me from offering an opinion! ;-)

I think that for people who are pretty thin and of regular dimensions, it's not a bad option as such people are generally pretty easy to fit.

However, for people who are carrying a bit of extra weight (like me!), it's a different situation. Obviously, everyone is different but if you're not of "average" build, I really think that you're asking for trouble, or at least for a lot of effort, if you order MTO clothing remotely.

I know that Orazio Luciano is popular on SF, and their clothes are of high quality - but quality is pointless if it doesn't fit well. So I think that what you really need to ask yourself, is why do you want to do this - is it just because of the name?

My 2 cents worth is that you're better off going somewhere local where you can get fitted up in person, rather than spending the equivalent of $4000 or $5000 and also spending six months sending parcels back and forth across the Pacific in the hope of getting a decent fit.

Of course, I could be wrong (it's happened before!) but in all honesty, unless you're an easy fit, I think that getting a remote MTO suit is likely to result in a lengthy, frustrating and expensive experience.

You could be right mate. The main reason I am considering it is that i really like the Neapolitan style that they do and there really aren't any options for that in Australia. Furthermore between covid restrictions and recent lifestyle changes I don't think I will be travelling interstate anywhere near as much as I used to. So unless I can find someone I like in Adelaide I'M going to have trouble anyway. I commissioned my last suit via TFC and still do t have it yet for various reasons. But that was commissioned back when i would travel to sydney 3-4 times a year. If i did it again i would need to actually factor the cost of flight into my budget for a suit.
I'd probably still prefer to go with someone in Australia who can do proper fittings, but unless you can point me to someone reputable who does Neapolitan style....

(Btw i actually enquired with PJT about their carrera line, but it was prohibitively expensive and then there's their less than stellar reputation these days to deal with as well)

 

[sensuki]

Have you checked out Mawson Ossa?

I'm going to their trunk show in Melbourne next week. There's not much info out there about them, but from what I can gather it appears to be a similar operation to TFC Zing Chen line (MO do the fittings and made in Hong Kong, bespoke @ similar price point), looks more Neapolitan though rather than the fuller more American (?) cut of Zing Chen.

I'm just ordering trousers as I haven't quite decided who I want to use for my next jacket.

I remember seeing that sebastian mcfox ordered an overcoat through them, he will probably know more than I do.

 

[Contango]

I'm going to their trunk show in Melbourne next week.

Going to the what at where now?!

 

[eightace]

Hi gents,

I needwant some dress gloves.

Has anyone got any recommendations?

 

[Journeyman]

I needwant some dress gloves.

Has anyone got any recommendations?

If you can't find anywhere to buy a pair in Sydney (does Henry Bucks stock gloves?), then do make sure that you measure your hand to get a reasonable idea of fit.

Dents make good gloves: https://au.dentsgloves.com/collections/mens-classic-gloves

Personally, I prefer suede as it looks a bit more casual and the leather doesn't "creak" as you grip something with them. Lamb leather is very soft but probably not as durable.

 

[eightace]

If you can't find anywhere to buy a pair in Sydney (does Henry Bucks stock gloves?), then do make sure that you measure your hand to get a reasonable idea of fit.

Dents make good gloves: https://au.dentsgloves.com/collections/mens-classic-gloves

Personally, I prefer suede as it looks a bit more casual and the leather doesn't "creak" as you grip something with them. Lamb leather is very soft but probably not as durable.

Thanks, JM.

I forgot about Henry Bucks - I'll take a look there tomorrow.

 

[samtalkstyle]

Hi gents,

I needwant some dress gloves.

Has anyone got any recommendations?

I got mine from Charles Tyrwhitt. Decent quality, good lining.

 

[Contango]

Thanks, JM.

I forgot about Henry Bucks - I'll take a look there tomorrow.

If you know your size they have some on sale until midnight tonight.

 

[Contango]

How does their jean sizing/fit compare to their chinos?

 

[The Ernesto]

the leather doesn't "creak" as you grip something with them.

Surely this is one of life's small pleasures.

 

[RGLZ]

Hi gents,

I needwant some dress gloves.

Has anyone got any recommendations?

Rochefort Tailors in the city

 

[Journeyman]

Surely this is one of life's small pleasures.

Perhaps I worry too much about people hearing the leather of my gloves creaking and then thinking I'm some sort of weirdo Gestapo cosplayer!

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

My barber in Civic has closed his doors. I’ve been seeing him for about six years or more. Any one in Canberra able to recommend a decent barber on the North Side?