Australian Members

[Prince of Paisley]



Just ran into PG at our local coffee shoppe where we exchanged a bit of banter and I showed him a funny advertisement in GQ that mentioned Beau Brummell (more on the ad and why it was funny later). He asked, 'Who is this Beau Brummell chap?' ... when I looked at him in astonishment he remarked 'I wager good sir that most of the gents in the Australian Brethren thread won't know who he is'.

So do you know who Beau was? No lying now because remember, Santa knows if you've been good or bad.

Went mad in the end. Died in penury.

 

[Selvaggio]



I know Beau is some toff whose statue is on Jermyn Street.
More pressing question is: Who is James Boag? Is he a friend or a foe?

I know James Boag and he is a friend....

 

[Mirador]

where is this HB factory?

Cromwell Street, Collingwood. Not really worth the trip IMHO, they had HB branded shirts and socks, some sports coats (Canali, Curwen, Boglioni) and shoes, plus a few miscellaneous items in approx. 50 sqm of space

 

[fxh]



Just ran into PG at our local coffee shoppe where we exchanged a bit of banter and I showed him a funny advertisement in GQ that mentioned Beau Brummell (more on the ad and why it was funny later). He asked, 'Who is this Beau Brummell chap?' ... when I looked at him in astonishment he remarked 'I wager good sir that most of the gents in the Australian Brethren thread won't know who he is'.

So do you know who Beau was? No lying now because remember, Santa knows if you've been good or bad.

You serious?

I've always known about him. And have several books on his life and influence. All a bit sad in the end.

Possibly a bit before your time - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beau_Brummels

 

[appolyon]

PG did say if anyone knew him it would be you fxh.

Read this book on Beau a while back which gave great insight into the man and the times. Truly a sad end.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...e=UTF8&n=266239&s=books&qid=1214159078&sr=1-2

 

[Pink Socks]



Good morning Australian SFers.

Chiltern - http://www.crockettandjones.com/Product/Chiltern-Darkbrown

Tetbury - http://www.crockettandjones.com/Product/Tetbury-Darkbrown-Suede

or Chukka - http://www.crockettandjones.com/Product/Chukka-Darkbrown-D?

Differences (as I see them)
Chiltern - More rounded toe, Dainite soul, lined.
Tetbury - More elegant toe, Danitie soul, lined.
Chukka - Somewhere between elegant and rounded shape, leather soul, unlined
Pros, cons, expert opinions/advice?
Appreciate any feedback...

Anyone? Or any will I have to go with my better half's choice (probably will anyway - I am dressing to impress her more than you after all)!?

 

[appolyon]

^ I like the Tetbury with its more elongated toe

 

[__PG__]

Popped into Azzaro for the first time in ages. I bought a mate from work who was after some shirts and a new suit or two. There currently have lots of Canali in stock (in 50 and 52 at least) and lots of 'Azzaro' suits..which are just re-branded Antichi Telai suits. For $495 you can't go wrong. They are quite slim fitting though.

Sad news is that Alessandro is no longer with them, he went back to Italy.

 

[thebrownman]



Popped into Azzaro for the first time in ages. I bought a mate from work who was after some shirts and a new suit or two. There currently have lots of Canali in stock (in 50 and 52 at least) and lots of 'Azzaro' suits..which are just re-branded Antichi Telai suits. For $495 you can't go wrong. They are quite slim fitting though.
Sad news is that Alessandro is no longer with them, he went back to Italy.

Canali in 50 & 52, you say?

 

[appolyon]

Wakey wakey fxh ...spotted in Melbourne today

https://twitter.com/#!/bmanthief/status/177964060871114754/photo/1

 

[__PG__]

My eyes...my eyes!!!

 

[__PG__]



Canali in 50 & 52, you say?

And lots of Canterelli. Lots of good sportsjackets as well in this size. And new Antichi Telai dinner suits (peak lapel, one button).

 

[Selvaggio]



Wakey wakey fxh ...spotted in Melbourne today

https://twitter.com/#!/bmanthief/status/177964060871114754/photo/1

Mmmm....I am okay with socklessness, but slippers with a black DB and trousers that look like jeggings....I dunno about that.

 

[Gerry Nelson]

^ I like the Tetbury with its more elongated toe

Tetbury for the same reason. It just looks more elegant to my eyes. Here's a top down view of all of them.

 

[blahman]



And lots of Canterelli. Lots of good sportsjackets as well in this size. And new Antichi Telai dinner suits (peak lapel, one button).

Any tan coloured cotton/linen suits?

And Tets are the shooz to go.