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

[Journeyman]

If I’m a 39/15.5 in your usual shirt sizing, and the neck size is fine, but the sleeve length is a tad bit long... what sizing would I be looking at with Kamakura? So many sizing options there it boggles the mind.

I personally haven't worn any Kamakura shirts, because I've been deterred by the variety of sizing options that you mentioned. However, a couple of friends have shirts from them, and they both experienced some sleeve shrinkage but, interestingly, no collar shrinkage. One of them had to give away his shirts as a result, as the sleeves became too short.

So if in doubt, go with a bit of a longer sleeve length.

I actually tried on a couple of Kamakura shirts (or Maker's Shirt, as it's called in Japan) in their original Kamakura store at Christmastime, but they didn't have my size and they advised me to go to one of the stores in Tokyo to try on different sizes. Unfortunately, I never happened to be in the vicinity of one of their Tokyo stores, so I still don't know my size!

 

[flashjack]

Hey all... got a question about Kamakura shirts.

If I’m a 39/15.5 in your usual shirt sizing, and the neck size is fine, but the sleeve length is a tad bit long... what sizing would I be looking at with Kamakura? So many sizing options there it boggles the mind.

I know some of us have tried them out before, which is why I’m asking

You may want to look at their "Tokyo slim fit", they've got shorter sleeves and a shorter body length than their New York fit.

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

Thanks JM and flashjack... I might hold off for now. Too confusing for me befuddled brain ?

 

[Journeyman]

From memory, the Kamakura Shirts website does have a "size comparison" feature, so you can choose from a few different brands in which you know your fit already, and it will then tell you what size you should take in Kamakura.

 

[coldbrew]

Flush solid brass toe taps on my cigar aldens by Kieran the cobbler. The brass taps are completely flat unlike the lulu steel ones so they don’t sit perfectly on the sides, but this will wear flat. bonus pic of new Winson engineer boots View attachment 1399748 View attachment 1399750 View attachment 1399752

Loving the cigar shell tassel. I wonder how long is the waiting list now, for any rare shell.

 

[coldbrew]

Hi gents,

I needwant some dress gloves.

Has anyone got any recommendations?

Merola is quite nice. Got a pair of peccary gloves for around 2 years, quality is pretty good. Should have bought an unlined one, my cashmere lined one is just a bit too hot for the Australian winter.

 

[coldbrew]

Hey gents looking for hair product recommendations.

I’ve got relatively straight Asian hair which I side part and sweep up and to one side. Nothing fancy.

Have been sparingly using a single tub of pink Gatsby wax for 3 years. It’s matte finish and ?medium strength hold.

What’s an inexpensive similar (or superior) product which might be accessible in QLD?

Uppercut will get the job done.

 

[ryanohare]

I personally haven't worn any Kamakura shirts, because I've been deterred by the variety of sizing options that you mentioned. However, a couple of friends have shirts from them, and they both experienced some sleeve shrinkage but, interestingly, no collar shrinkage. One of them had to give away his shirts as a result, as the sleeves became too short.

So if in doubt, go with a bit of a longer sleeve length.

I actually tried on a couple of Kamakura shirts (or Maker's Shirt, as it's called in Japan) in their original Kamakura store at Christmastime, but they didn't have my size and they advised me to go to one of the stores in Tokyo to try on different sizes. Unfortunately, I never happened to be in the vicinity of one of their Tokyo stores, so I still don't know my size!

EDIT.

 

[ryanohare]

Hey all... got a question about Kamakura shirts.

If I’m a 39/15.5 in your usual shirt sizing, and the neck size is fine, but the sleeve length is a tad bit long... what sizing would I be looking at with Kamakura? So many sizing options there it boggles the mind.

I know some of us have tried them out before, which is why I’m asking

35.

 

[boot_owl]

Fridon - fantastic alterations tailor in the Trust Building, 1st floor, corner King and Castlereagh.

M&R for me. I haven’t tried Fridon as mentioned above, but I would certainly trust a recommendation from @Coxsackie

Hayel and Son
301/250 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000 just before Park St.

would you fellas expect these to be able to handle pretty complex shoulder/armhole work?

 

[Contango]

would you fellas expect these to be able to handle pretty complex shoulder/armhole work?

Yes for M&R, Maher’s done it for me before.

 

[Heldan]

Hi guys, I'm looking for a suit. Budget $600-$900 or any shop I could rent from ? I just need one for a week end >_<
I had a look on Suitsupply but I don't like their current collection

 

[ovlov]

Hi guys, I'm looking for a suit. Budget $600-$900 or any shop I could rent from ? I just need one for a week end >_<
I had a look on Suitsupply but I don't like their current collection

What for? Where are you? When do you need it? You won't get much useful help unless you add some detail.

 

[chatelet]

Hi guys, I'm looking for a suit. Budget $600-$900 or any shop I could rent from ? I just need one for a week end >_<
I had a look on Suitsupply but I don't like their current collection

This is what MJ Bale is built for. Widely available, fits your budget (and much less if discounted), and lasts about one weekend (that last bit is unfair but you get my point - don’t stress too much if it’s something you’ll wear infrequently).

 

[sliq]

Really? Nothing on suitsupply that you don’t like?! I think you need to broaden your horizons just a bit..