HERE AND NOW

[smittycl]

I have a beautiful cashmere and wool single breasted Camel coat. Made in Italy. It's been altered to fit, i've worn it exactly no times.

Lighter cashmere overcoats are definitely a good idea. I have a navy cashmere overcoat from Sartorio. Warm and light.

 

[Nyarlathotep]

From your name I'd have thought you were a Great Old One.

Shh... don't blow my cover.

 

[Byrone]

What are your thoughts on CP Company, Stone Island ?
Do they fit in "here and now" ?

 

[Clouseau]

I suppose they do. I don't own any of their stuff, but i like some of it.
I think they are brands @Botolph use IMO ?

 

[smittycl]

Some Stone Island stuff looks good but is seriously expensive. Their stuff also has big logos which I tend to avoid.

 

[Clouseau]

Some Stone Island stuff looks good but is seriously expensive. Their stuff also has big logos which I tend to avoid.

Yes i tend to agree with that. But the logo is usually attached with buttons, so you can take it off.
Some nice items, but i also agree the price is steep.

 

[smittycl]

Yes i tend to agree with that. But the logo is usually attached with buttons, so you can take it off.
Some nice items, but i also agree the price is steep.

I never noticed the buttons! They are on sale at Mr. Porter but still $$$. Super high quality or just faddish?

 

[Swampster]

Makes it look a bit paramilitary or Bond villain secret lair guys.

 

[Clouseau]

Makes it look a bit paramilitary or Bond villain secret lair guys.

What's wrong with that ?

 

[smittycl]

I looked through the selection at Mr. P. Lots of synthetic fabrics and not very impressive. I suspect folks just like parading around with the Stone Island patch to show that have the coin to afford one?

 

[Clouseau]

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I never noticed the buttons! They are on sale at Mr. Porter but still $$$. Super high quality or just faddish?

I looked through the selection at Mr. P. Lots of synthetic fabrics and not very impressive. I suspect folks just like parading around with the Stone Island patch to show that have the coin to afford one?

I would say it really depends of the items.
I went to their Roma shop a few years ago and was quite impressed.
Definitely need @Botolph input.

 

[Clouseau]

I usually find the CP company items to be more "discreet" than the Stone Island ones. Except they now stick a lense as logo on their products. I understand it is a reminder of their famous Google Jacket, but it is too much for me.

 

[Swampster]

First social outing last night. Suede Cheaney Avon brogues got their second ever wear. F fitting but a very generous last.
Also wore some new jeans from Turnbull and Asser. Not something they are famous for but I got them for a song.

 

[Clouseau]

First social outing last night. Suede Cheaney Avon brogues got their second ever wear. F fitting but a very generous last.
Also wore some new jeans from Turnbull and Asser. Not something they are famous for but I got them for a song.

Sounds nice. No picture ?

 

[Swampster]

Sounds nice. No picture ?

I rarely take pictures