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[CHECKstar]

Originally Posted by jaypee

Check, what price would you be after? What colour?

Colour is a brown suede - I can get pics if you like. Preferably I would like to cover my brothers costs, I believe it cost him approx AUD115 plus shipping I suppose (not sure how much they are domestically?). Still assessing my options, but let me know if your interested.

 

[fxh]

Originally Posted by __PG__

I've had good luck in the South and East....

..but last month I found an old Caruso suit made for Harrolds at my local Salvos in Thornbury. Wasn't my size, but someone else on this forum grabbed it to throw in the upcoming 'Aussie StyleForum carboot sale'.


That'd be me with the suit.

Gotto get my act together sometime and organise a swap meet / boot sale - I've got a bunch of stuff that I don't want or doesn't fit.

 

[fxh]

Originally Posted by blahman

Emergency shoes at work? What, are you a ***?!


Or that's what a typical scarf-fearing Aussie might feel.

Good idea actually. Remind me to get myself some hardy beater shoes for rainy days. Any suggestions (though I still am not a fan of chunky shoes)?

I've always had a soft spot for galoshes - but haven't owned a pair for years. They seem practical, sensible and non fussy.

 

[fxh]

Better example

 

[jaypee]

I have a pair of black AEs and a pair of brown Cheaneys under the desk

The bloke that told be about the Herringbone ACT sale is down at the F1 sorry folks. Maybe give the store a call

 

[fxh]

Everyone ok for tomorrow at NGV 11am??

I can't remember layout but I'll be in foyer if there is one.

Or you can probably spot a group of 5 or so gents poncing around exhibition and come up and join us.

Its a joint Devil's Island SF - my real life mates - meet - might even be a sekret celebrity guest.

 

[California Dreamer]

Originally Posted by fxh

Everyone ok for tomorrow at NGV 11am??

I can't remember layout but I'll be in foyer if there is one.

Or you can probably spot a group of 5 or so gents poncing around exhibition and come up and join us.

Its a joint Devil's Island SF - my real life mates - meet - might even be a sekret celebrity guest.

The foyer in the SKR gallery, or Fed Square?

 

[fxh]

Originally Posted by California Dreamer

The foyer in the SKR gallery, or Fed Square?

Start at NGV St Kilda Road then Fed Square after

Is it just me - but I haven't been able to access SF all night.

 

[aKula]

I couldn't access the site earlier either.

I'll be there tomorrow.

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

Originally Posted by jaypee

I have a pair of black AEs and a pair of brown Cheaneys under the desk

The bloke that told be about the Herringbone ACT sale is down at the F1 sorry folks. Maybe give the store a call

I went to the HP and emailed them never got a response.

 

[CHECKstar]

Good catch up today - thanks for organising fxh.

 

[merkur]

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[California Dreamer]

I enjoyed it too. Nice to put faces to some pseudonyms. Thanks again fxh.

No pics, but I can report that, scandalously, there was only one pocket square to be seen in the entire group. Outfits ranged from sport coats and slacks to coat, scarf and jeans, to relaxed and comfortable (self). Attendees managed to make themselves mostly presentable, particularly in comparison to the rev-head brigade wandering around.

Outside of comments at the exhibition there was little talk of clothing. The subject of some people's lack of marital status came up quite a bit, perhaps as a consequence of jealous middle-age. I learned that just because a Penguin Classic has a Greek motif on the cover does not mean it is Homer. (Thucydides in this case).

 

[jobro]

Shoe circle?

 

[California Dreamer]

Hi Tobias.

Op shops are fun, but very hit and miss. You need to go a lot and try lots of different places.

If you're quick, Recycle Republic in Auburn is having a going out of business sale with everything at least 50% off, but still way above op shop prices. I was there a while back and they had lots of Zegna, Brioni etc. Sale ends 31st March.

Circa in Gertrude St does a good line in vintage clothing.

I once looked in on a second-hand clothing store in the Nicholas building called Retrostar. They seemed to have a lot of stuff but I didn't get a good look, as they were about to close for the day. Might be worth a try.