Australian Members

[WhiteTigerElite]

Yeah was at Uni when they flew over down the Yarra. Was interesting, fortunately they did not outstay their welcome.

 

[blahman]

Originally Posted by jessis

For those in Melbourne this exhibition might be interesting: http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/e...ions/manstyle2

oooo seem worth a ****.

 

[meister]

Originally Posted by __PG__

I've seen loads of old dinner suit orphaned jackets, and Studio Italia dinner suits.

I did an old Canali Milano dinner suit the other day that was OK.

I've been to almost every thrift shop within a 10 km radius of the conservative business dress...but I'll keep looking.

Do you want to do vintage in barrathea ...with tails or your regular vintage? What size?

 

[__PG__]

I'm in the Medibank building next to Southern Cross station. They are at it again right now.

 

[__PG__]

Originally Posted by meister

Do you want to do vintage in barrathea ...with tails or your regular vintage? What size?

I'm after classic black tie. Prefer single button, peak lapel, no vents. I'm a Euro 52 R or L depending on the cut.

I tried on the new Canali Dinner suits in David Jones today. They are peak lapel two button (why?). Stronger shoulder than the Canali suits I have at home..will try on the trousers another day.

Strangely (or not!) the 52 Drop 7 tuxedo (in a 84% wool/16% mohair fabric) is $2300...whilst at Henry Bucks in the 52 Drop 6 (in 100% wool) is $2600.

I think Ralph Lauren Black Label is still in the lead. The Canali is definitely smoother and more elegant, the Ralph Lauren is sharper and bolder.

I think the chances of getting on RLBL on eBay/B&S forums is probably greater. On internet prices they are within my reach...at Melbourne retail prices they are strictly in the land of make believe for the moment.

 

[The Ernesto]

Originally Posted by __PG__

I'm in the Medibank building next to Southern Cross station. They are at it again right now.

Found out today that they will be buzzing our building for a full day next week.

 

[Tano]

I purchased my Signature Series Tux from Jos A Banks using HopShopGo. Their signature series are on sale again for $397.50 and if you purchase another item you get 70% off.

 

[Tano]

If anyone in Perth (pref conservative business dress) is buying from Brooks Brothers (online) in the next few months then let me know so we can share shipping costs. I do not want to fork out $50US shipping for 1 item.

They currently have a sale on now (Spend 300 get $50 off etc) or i could use my 15% corporate card.

 

[California Dreamer]

Originally Posted by __PG__

I'm in the Medibank building next to Southern Cross station. They are at it again right now.

Yep can hear them now - not that loud.

Might be NAB telling you they're breaking up with you too.

 

[__PG__]

Originally Posted by Tano

I purchased my Signature Series Tux from Jos A Banks using HopShopGo. Their signature series are on sale again for $397.50 and if you purchase another item you get 70% off.

How do they fit compared to other suits you own / have tried on?

 

[Tano]

Im a 40S with 32/33" waist. The tux was a 40S with 34" pleated pants. The pants waist size was an ok fit but they were very loose fitting around the thighs so i ordered a 32" seperate (and it arrived today).

The 40S jacket was a good sleeve/jacket length but the shoulders were a bit large (wide). Other than that it looks/feels great.

My Ideal Jacket Fit:
Shoulders 18.5"
Chest : 43"
Waist :36"
Sleeve: 24"
BOC: 29.5"

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J.A.B Tux Jacket 40S Fit: (measured)
Shoulders 19.5"
Chest : 44"
Waist :41"
Sleeve: 24"
BOC: 29.5"

Jab Signature 34US pants
Waist 17.5"
Front Rise:11"
Thigh 4" below crutch: 13"
Leg Opening: 9.5"

Jab Signature 32US pants
Waist 16.5"
Front Rise:11.5" <- Def bigger than 34US size
Thigh 4" below crutch: 12.5"
Leg Opening: 9"

 

[jobro]

Originally Posted by Tano

If anyone in Perth (pref conservative business dress) is buying from Brooks Brothers (online) in the next few months then let me know so we can share shipping costs. I do not want to fork out $50US shipping for 1 item.

They currently have a sale on now (Spend 300 get $50 off etc) or i could use my 15% corporate card.

Will check out BB website when I get home.

 

[Tano]

Originally Posted by jobro

Will check out BB website when I get home.
No hurry. Thanks

 

[Prince of Paisley]

A colleague brought in the latest issue of Australia GQ today. There is a page devoted to shoes which really, I think, highlights the general ignorance about quality and value for money clothing in this country.

First of all, out of the four pairs of shoes termed 'oxfords', 3 pairs were open-laced derbys. Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought by definition an oxford was a closed-laced shoe... and this is supposed to be a style mag?

And as for the shoe suggestions themselves... the less said the better. Honestly, do people spend $1,000 on Churches shoes here? Herring sells custom grade Churches for around A$500, and the pair twice that price in GQ didn't even look custom grade.

I can understand GQ not wanting to promote online buying, but why not provide some real value for money, quality options... like C&Js from Herringbone for instance? Alas, instead of Edgewares for $600, we are offered $925 LV ugly-as-**** brogues as a quality shoe suggestion...

Finally, another gem was the $175 pocket square from Cucinelli on the next page... Do people actually pay these ridiculous prices here? If so, who?? How do these shops stay in business??

 

[elvish]

Originally Posted by Prince of Paisley

Finally, another gem was the $175 pocket square from Cucinelli on the next page... Do people actually pay these ridiculous prices here? If so, who?? How do these shops stay in business??

How much is Cucinelli overseas? I walked into its store the other day and the SA told me there was 50% off, but at a reduced price of 2200 for a SC I still can only dream..