HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part IV (starting May 2014)

[Alocin]

Spoiler: The rain came back

SC: Borrelli
Shirt and PS: Olof1982
Pants: Donnanna
Shoes: Doucal’s

 

[shirtsnob]

Spoiler: The rain came back

SC: Borrelli
Shirt and PS: Olof1982
Pants: Donnanna
Shoes: Doucal’s

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grrrreat shirt......chambray?..........specs..brand?

 

[ericgereghty]

I tried the cream silk pocket based on mafoofan’s assessment, but it never seemed to work well. They are only good for tuxedo’s and blue mohair suits.

Though I don't agree with this assessment, Foo's rigidity in some of his maxims (that one, in particular) were quite absurd.
I do like the cream square, and rate it as a good deal more versatile than just the above, but it certainly should not serve as a stand in for any square, regardless of setting. I find myself particularly fond of them when paired with solid black ties, as I don't like the "clash" of more vibrant colors against it. Perhaps I'll become creative in time, but I wouldn't bet any good chunk of change on it.

 

[Alocin]

grrrreat shirt......chambray?..........specs..brand?

Thank you!

But yes sir, it was Olof1982’s first run of their house brand of shirts. Could use a little tweaking to fit me perfectly but it’s mostly in the arms. I’m just an anomaly.

 

[Luigi_M]

I think it’s only because it’s really the only knot I tie!

But I think what works for me is leaving the first loop over the front very large. Even though when I bring the front blade through both loops, it’ll be very short, the large loops allow me to shape the dimple and knot better than if I kept it snug from the beginning.

Many thanks!

 

[1st Step]

Concerning what? The shoes? The combo?

Footwork! Is this an older model (shoe)? Just Lovely!

 

[Don L]

 

[upr_crust]

Dear UC I absolutely agree with you about Fukuda. When I see one of his models, I think that it’s so perfect that if I could put my hands in it, I wouldn’t dare to wear it on the street to don’t take the risk of spoiling it. True art! As well about the price: I think we must have limits, and Fukuda prices (as John Lobb long time ago) go beyond it. I always think that with the money of a pair of Fukuda, I could buy 2 pairs of Edward Green or 3/4 Mecariello.
As for Carmina, the problem it’s the same with other Spanish shoes: beautiful models, but the leathers are rather difficult to “brake” what makes the 1st walks a bit painfuls.

Always a pleasure to have your opinions

Cheers

Vc

My Simpsons were suede, and I believe that they broke in rather quickly; the Uetams are low-vamped, which may account for their difficulties in being broken in; the Bugers broke in less easily than the Simpsons (for me, at least), but easier than the Uetams.

We agree on Fukuda - true art, but can one risk wearing them.

Photo 2 (brace, shirt, tie, etc.) shows the artful elegance of your selection.

Thank you.

 

[Eli Curt]

I wore a navy suit with a cement/brick tie. I chose the cufflinks my dad gave me when we had our son. They're our family's crest and one day, they'll belong to him.

 

[themanfromLisbon]

Footwork! Is this an older model (shoe)? Just Lovely!

I bought may be 4/5 ago. Is part of the handgrade collection of C&J. Also like it. Has an exquisite colour that is hard to keep (easily would turn darker), and specially, it’s very comfortable. Thanks!

Cheers

 

[Patrick R]

One of my favorite suits.

 

[Mr. Six]

 

[bernoulli]

Something simple with the coolest tie I own (I don't like the guy but still).

 

[Luigi_M]

I wore a navy suit with a cement/brick tie. I chose the cufflinks my dad gave me when we had our son. They're our family's crest and one day, they'll belong to him. View attachment 1147976 View attachment 1147978

This a thing to be really proud of, and I'm sure Mr. Curt jr. will feel the same when your cufflinks will be passed on him!

 

[Luigi_M]

Something simple with the coolest tie I own (I don't like the guy but still).

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Mi consenta Mr. Bernoulli ... the label is on the back of the tie, so you may wear it without compromising yourself ...
BTW, I usually remove the labels from my ties, as I don't like people to grab and turn them to see who's the maker (you know, Italians tend to like phisical interaction - a bit too much for my tastes, but I'm a shy guy).
Label apart, I like very much your whole outfit: I feel a feeling of much needed spring in it!