MoneyWellSpent's Southern Trad Thread

[Thin White Duke]

I have the same time in blue. I think you will like it in whatever color.

I have that Chipps Garza fina in about six colours. From memory rust, dark blue, sage green, bottle green, red, aubergine ... as well as being very nice ties at a very reasonable price, if you’re lucky enough to buy them in person from Paul Winston he is one of the nicest old gents you’ll ever meet and will be happy to regail you with stories from the golden age of men’s tailoring. I haven’t been to NYC in a while and I understand he’s had to move his shop out to Brooklyn somewhere (?) which makes it much less convenient for me to stop by for a chat if I happen to return to the city.

I also got one in black but reserve that for if I need to attend a funeral. Black fina grenadines are lauded as being a versatile tie on SF but I have to say whenever I might contemplate it there are always better and more colourful options for me. The dark or midnight blue ones are so much better IMO.

 

[orange fury]

I have that Chipps Garza fina in about six colours. From memory rust, dark blue, sage green, bottle green, red, aubergine ... as well as being very nice ties at a very reasonable price, if you’re lucky enough to buy them in person from Paul Winston he is one of the nicest old gents you’ll ever meet and will be happy to regail you with stories from the golden age of men’s tailoring. I haven’t been to NYC in a while and I understand he’s had to move his shop out to Brooklyn somewhere (?) which makes it much less convenient for me to stop by for a chat if I happen to return to the city.

I also got one in black but reserve that for if I need to attend a funeral. Black fina grenadines are lauded as being a versatile tie on SF but I have to say whenever I might contemplate it there are always better and more colourful options for me. The dark or midnight blue ones are so much better IMO.

I only own a couple ties from Chipp, but I thought the story behind this one was neat:

Paul Winston reached out to me via PM on AAAC a couple years ago and let me know that he had two ties left from a one-off order he had done previously, and wanted to know if I was interested in getting one since he knew I was from Texas. I called him up to place the order, and we had a short but great conversation. I thought it was neat that someone who is arguably a legend in the Ivy clothing world would give me a call about a unique item like this, then take the time to chat for a bit. Very friendly, personable guy.

Admittedly, I need to have this tie slimmed down a bit, as 4” is a bit wide for me. Still though, the story behind it makes it one of my favorite ties I own.

TL;DR- I’ll be buying from Chipp because of the quality, and because of Paul Winston

 

[Artigas]

That’s bad ass.

 

[MoneyWellSpent]

Finally flannel season!

 

[MoneyWellSpent]

Also time to start easing into wool accessories.

 

[orange fury]

Yesterday for my first day at my new job:

 

[MoneyWellSpent]

Pretty much perfection.

 

[orange fury]

Pretty much perfection.

Gracias!

Today was in the mid 50’s and pouring when I left, so inaugural wearing of the Barbour for the season:

And grain LWB’s on Dainite:

Flannel pants today too. No tie, because I just didn’t feel like it.

 

[Caustic Man]

Great stuff recently. Fall weather brings out the best in us, it seems. My humble contribution is a vintage 100% cashmere black watch sport coat from Abercrombie & Fitch. They may take our Summer but they'll never take our love of color and pattern.

 

[Artigas]

Yesterday for my first day at my new job:
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I wore this same tie to church on Sunday, and ran into an elderly Japanese gentleman wearing the same time as well. The gospel of Brooks has been preached to the ends of the earth.

 

[orange fury]

It’s warm again, so Sunday fun (shirt) day:

Picked up this shirt last weekend on deep discount and didn’t think I’d get to wear it until next spring, so pretty happy about it. The braided belt/woven shoes was actually an unintentional pairing that I’ll definitely do again.

 

[MoneyWellSpent]

Meanwhile, here it is cold enough to break out some cashmere accessories.

 

[orange fury]

My tie matches my socks:

I actually have my Corbin blazer today, but it’s on the back of my chair and I don’t feel like taking another picture

 

[Artigas]

That tie/shirt combo is excellent.

 

[Clouseau]

With a nice BD and smart Chinos ?
New Challenge is up
https://www.styleforum.net/threads/friday-challenge-november-2018-the-smart-trucker-jacket.639237/