Menswear 7 Essentials : Pieces so Perfect they never go out of STYLE

[Soph]

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1. Swaine Adney Brigg Umbrella
2. Morgenthal Frederics Eyeglasses (black framed)
3. Cartier Watch $40,000 pocket watch
4. John Lobb Monks
5. Albert Thurston braces
6. MontBlanc Pen
7. Atlas of Boston dispatch case

From the latest issue of Menswear which also has a nice profile with pics of S. Bemer and Roberto Ugolini

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by Soph

Page 94/95
1. Swaine Adney Brigg Umbrella
2. Morgenthal Frederics Eyeglasses (black framed)
3. Cartier Watch $40,000 pocket watch
4. John Lobb Monks
5. Albert Thurston braces
6. MontBlanc Pen
7. Atlas of Boston dispatch case

From the latest issue of Menswear which also has a nice profile with pics of S. Bemer and Roberto Ugolini

Not a bad list, as far as these things go. The only one that made me do a double-take was the pocket watch. I love them, in theory, but I'm not sure I'd call them essential.

I was very disappointed in the suit guide in this issue. The cover makes it look like a big feature, when it's really only a two-page spread with very little information. And, worse, a chunk of that information is incorrect or misleading.

 

[kitonbrioni]

Well, I guess I'm 0 for 7.

 

[kolecho]

I think the styling of the Atlas dispatch case is a little off, especially the brass plate in the middle. At 18", it is also an inch or so too long. Good price, I agree. Wonder where they are made these days.

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by kitonbrioni

Well, I guess I'm 0 for 7.
me too but never mind!

 

[Soph]

I have a MB pen

Now where did I put my 40k pocket watch

 

[AlanC]

Originally Posted by kolecho

Wonder where they are made these days.

Dominican Republic. I was disappointed when I discovered it, but I don't know that mine could really be made any better. Still, a bit deflating.

The Atlas styling is classic, though. I bid on a vintage bag almost exactly the same design on ebay awhile back. I can see why some would find it too big for their needs.

 

[xarope]

I have probably a bottom of the range MB pen... in the bottom of a drawer somewhere...!

 

[kolecho]

My list would be.....

1. Brigg Umbrella
2. Lindberg Eyeglasses (titanium)
3. Cartier Tank Watch
4. Edward Green Dover
5. Don't wear braces

6. Lamy Pen (nobody nicks these)
7. Briefcase.... undecided
8. Alden cordovan key pouch
9. Swaine Adeney bridle hide wallet

 

[Soph]

Mine would be:
1. Brigg Umb.
2. The Mongs are fine
3. Rolex Sub-classic-
4. Vass Suede or Cordovan Chukkas on U last
5. No braces
6. MontBlanc is fine
7. Bespoke Attolini suit and sportcoat
8. Pantherella Socks over the calf in Navy, Charcoal and a few black
9. Zimmerili underwear
10. John Smedley lightest weight turtlenecks various colors...yea the quality issue
11. Barba Gold Label 'custom' dress shirts blue, pink, patterns etc.
12. Solid Navy 7 Fold ties and various surface Pattern 7 fold ties.
13. Aqua or Burberry Trenchcoat
14. Pea Coat Navy
15. Long coat in solid Navy and one in Camel by Attolini

 

[Sartorially Challenged]

MontBlanc is subpar and not worth the price it charges.

 

[kronik]

Originally Posted by Soph

Mine would be:
1. Brigg Umb.
2. The Mongs are fine
3. Rolex Sub-classic-
4. Vass Suede or Cordovan Chukkas on U last
5. No braces
6. MontBlanc is fine
7. Bespoke Attolini suit and sportcoat
8. Pantherella Socks over the calf in Navy, Charcoal and a few black
9. Zimmerili underwear
10. John Smedley lightest weight turtlenecks various colors...yea the quality issue
11. Barba Gold Label 'custom' dress shirts blue, pink, patterns etc.
12. Solid Navy 7 Fold ties and various surface Pattern 7 fold ties.
13. Aqua or Burberry Trenchcoat
14. Pea Coat Navy
15. Long coat in solid Navy and one in Camel by Attolini

That's 2 more than 7.

 

[kolecho]

I second a vintage Rolex Sub. It is a must have along with a Cartier Tank.

Originally Posted by Soph

Mine would be:
1. Brigg Umb.
2. The Mongs are fine
3. Rolex Sub-classic-
4. Vass Suede or Cordovan Chukkas on U last
5. No braces
6. MontBlanc is fine
7. Bespoke Attolini suit and sportcoat
8. Pantherella Socks over the calf in Navy, Charcoal and a few black
9. Zimmerili underwear
10. John Smedley lightest weight turtlenecks various colors...yea the quality issue
11. Barba Gold Label 'custom' dress shirts blue, pink, patterns etc.
12. Solid Navy 7 Fold ties and various surface Pattern 7 fold ties.
13. Aqua or Burberry Trenchcoat
14. Pea Coat Navy
15. Long coat in solid Navy and one in Camel by Attolini

 

[Artisan Fan]

I would have put the following on the list:

1. Loro Piana Horsey Jacket or a similar Storm System model
2. Kiton or Anna Matuozzo dress shirts
3. Incotex Super 120s or 150s trousers
4. Kiton or Oxxford cashmere sportcoat
5. Bespoke oxfords from Amesbury, Gaziano, or Lobb
6. Martin Dingman belts
7. Cole Haan Imperial socks
8. Edward Green Inverness or Southwold shoes