nighttrain7404
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Hello SF members.
This is a two part story:
PART1: ATTOLINI shopping
I took a trek down to Los Angeles from the Bay Area w/my gf to the great Los Angeles area to do some shopping.
I went to the worldsfinest shop that also has an internet shop on ebay.
The biggest surprise for me was how small the store was. I was expecting something bigger. The other thing is that they're internet prices were better than the ones in person.
Nevertheless, I decided to ask for the Attolini suits in 44R and see what they're all about.
I was GREATLY impressed. I tried a grey patterned super 150s Attolini 3 button and thought it fit like a glove. I have broad shoulders and it fit perfectly. The material was so thin/smooth and nothing like I'd ever tried before.
My eyes were opened to this new world of high end RTW almost bespoke quality suit. I do like my rtw suits, but I wouldn't mind having 1 or 2 attolni's in there as well. That wouldn't be too bad of a roster (2 zegnas, 2 collezionis, 2 hugos, and 2 attolinis..).
Unfortunately I couldn't justify the price of the suit (still above 1500 bucks)..and my gf couldn't justify it either(she usually encourages such purchases).
PART2: COUTURE BOUTIQUE
We proceeded to head to a small boutique in LA near around Pasadena(That's all the info I can give...I'm actually going to keep this part a secret because it's my little thing)....
I have a friend who works at the boutique who actually gets couture clothing directly from NY and STRAIGHT from the runway.
That's where I got most of my suits from. They are not the type that are from nordstrom or saks. They are special one offs for runway/shows that have very good quality to them.
This was the first time I introduced my gf to this place and she FLIPPED OUT.
The ladies section of the boutique has valetino, miu miu, dolce & gabanna, prada, jil sander couture stuff and at discount dept store prices.
(they are still in the 100s mind you..but much less than you'd expect).
The mens section has armani, prada, miu miu, suits...jill sander level shoes and had a pair of aldens the last time I was there.
Unfortunately since most of this is runway the suits were 38s or 38r and meant for men who are size medium.
I NEVER bought pants there because they usually run very TIGHT and a little to EURO for me.
They just happen to run into a rare 44 now and then and I always come to snatch those up.
On this trip...I ended up buying a 100% wool black jacket from DKNY w/leather pads on the sleeves for 90 dollars. IT was a 500 dollar jacket. Outrageous. I also bought a similar button collor vest w/the same material.
My gf was eyeing some all leather, tan dolce and gabanna boots that are one offs. She's emploring me to take her back there in 2-3 weeks so I can pick her up those boots. She ended up picking up a bvlgari leather handbag that was couture.
In addition, they also had a plethora of Gucci, Valentino, prada, and Versace watches around.
I know most of this won't interest a lot of the SF club because the brands above don't really excite you.
I agree w/a lot you say though. Most of it is overpriced. That is why I appreciate this boutique that has them usually at 30% of retail. And the most interesting part is that most are one off or limited edition pieces from the runway.
Some of you may already know where this store is. Sorry for the secrecy, but I am just into keeping this place to ourselves so we can keep getting their nice items. Also not everyone's going to like couture.
I just like one off items that aren't available everywhere.
I can post pictures of the jackets I got there and the boots my gf gets soon.
CONCLUSION:
1)Attolini's are MY FIRST CHOICE in suits..by far.
1a) I need to pick up some John Lobb shoes to go w/my next attollini suit.
2)Los Angeles has a lot of small unique places to get some great stuff.
3)Priorities - I ended up buying a DLP 50" TV instead of dropping the money on the attolini suit.
Hope the story was interesting =)
This is a two part story:
PART1: ATTOLINI shopping
I took a trek down to Los Angeles from the Bay Area w/my gf to the great Los Angeles area to do some shopping.
I went to the worldsfinest shop that also has an internet shop on ebay.
The biggest surprise for me was how small the store was. I was expecting something bigger. The other thing is that they're internet prices were better than the ones in person.
Nevertheless, I decided to ask for the Attolini suits in 44R and see what they're all about.
I was GREATLY impressed. I tried a grey patterned super 150s Attolini 3 button and thought it fit like a glove. I have broad shoulders and it fit perfectly. The material was so thin/smooth and nothing like I'd ever tried before.
My eyes were opened to this new world of high end RTW almost bespoke quality suit. I do like my rtw suits, but I wouldn't mind having 1 or 2 attolni's in there as well. That wouldn't be too bad of a roster (2 zegnas, 2 collezionis, 2 hugos, and 2 attolinis..).
Unfortunately I couldn't justify the price of the suit (still above 1500 bucks)..and my gf couldn't justify it either(she usually encourages such purchases).
PART2: COUTURE BOUTIQUE
We proceeded to head to a small boutique in LA near around Pasadena(That's all the info I can give...I'm actually going to keep this part a secret because it's my little thing)....
I have a friend who works at the boutique who actually gets couture clothing directly from NY and STRAIGHT from the runway.
That's where I got most of my suits from. They are not the type that are from nordstrom or saks. They are special one offs for runway/shows that have very good quality to them.
This was the first time I introduced my gf to this place and she FLIPPED OUT.
The ladies section of the boutique has valetino, miu miu, dolce & gabanna, prada, jil sander couture stuff and at discount dept store prices.
(they are still in the 100s mind you..but much less than you'd expect).
The mens section has armani, prada, miu miu, suits...jill sander level shoes and had a pair of aldens the last time I was there.
Unfortunately since most of this is runway the suits were 38s or 38r and meant for men who are size medium.
I NEVER bought pants there because they usually run very TIGHT and a little to EURO for me.
They just happen to run into a rare 44 now and then and I always come to snatch those up.
On this trip...I ended up buying a 100% wool black jacket from DKNY w/leather pads on the sleeves for 90 dollars. IT was a 500 dollar jacket. Outrageous. I also bought a similar button collor vest w/the same material.
My gf was eyeing some all leather, tan dolce and gabanna boots that are one offs. She's emploring me to take her back there in 2-3 weeks so I can pick her up those boots. She ended up picking up a bvlgari leather handbag that was couture.
In addition, they also had a plethora of Gucci, Valentino, prada, and Versace watches around.
I know most of this won't interest a lot of the SF club because the brands above don't really excite you.
I agree w/a lot you say though. Most of it is overpriced. That is why I appreciate this boutique that has them usually at 30% of retail. And the most interesting part is that most are one off or limited edition pieces from the runway.
Some of you may already know where this store is. Sorry for the secrecy, but I am just into keeping this place to ourselves so we can keep getting their nice items. Also not everyone's going to like couture.
I just like one off items that aren't available everywhere.
I can post pictures of the jackets I got there and the boots my gf gets soon.
CONCLUSION:
1)Attolini's are MY FIRST CHOICE in suits..by far.
1a) I need to pick up some John Lobb shoes to go w/my next attollini suit.
2)Los Angeles has a lot of small unique places to get some great stuff.
3)Priorities - I ended up buying a DLP 50" TV instead of dropping the money on the attolini suit.
Hope the story was interesting =)
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