NEW MEMBER INQUIRIES & QUICK QUESTIONS- CLASSIC MENSWEAR: WK OF JUL 27, 2015

[Murlsquirl]

New SF member and not sure where to find the answer you're looking for? Have a quick question that doesn't belong in a current thread? Welcome, you found the right place.

This is a weekly thread where new users can ask quick questions and get a solid answer. If a thread already exists that would be more helpful, we will point you in the right direction. The only stupid question is the one that isn't asked.....so ask away!

 

[DavidKong]

Hi,
Does anyone know how to fix the "recovery loop" at the bottom of the tie if it has broken?
Thanks.

 

[Murlsquirl]

Hi,
Does anyone know how to fix the "recovery loop" at the bottom of the tie if it has broken?
Thanks.

What is wrong with it?

 

[DavidKong]

What is wrong with it?

I read from somewhere that This piece of thread running the length of the tie can be used to draw the tie back into shape after wearing or washing.
but i accidentally break it. :/

 

[Murlsquirl]

I read from somewhere that This piece of thread running the length of the tie can be used to draw the tie back into shape after wearing or washing.
but i accidentally break it. :/

I'm pretty sure I know what you're talking about, but I have no idea how to go about fixing it....if it can be fixed. Sorry man.

 

[inimitable]



[COLOR=373737]I read from somewhere  that This piece of thread running the length of the tie can be used to draw the tie back into shape after wearing or washing.

but i accidentally break it. :/[/COLOR]

 

It sounds like you need to have the tie re-slipped. Somewhere like http://tiecrafters.com should be able to help.

 

[Murlsquirl]

It sounds like you need to have the tie re-slipped. Somewhere like http://tiecrafters.com should be able to help.

 

[nilshg]

While I'm not exactly a new member, I'm in a new market, namely buying new suits. I previously lived in South East Asia and had some suits made there, but haven't but a suit in years. Now I'm in London and need at least two new suits for work (professional services).

I'm sure there's a wealth of knowledge available around here, but obviously typing "suit" in the search box won't get me far. Thus I was hoping that someone could supply some useful links to read up on, specifically discussing:

- Quality differences: what are the main differences between a £199 TM Lewin, £350 Suitsupply, £500 Austin Reed, and £1000+ Canali suit (brands are just examples)
- How can I discern the quality of a suit, and the quality of a fabric?
- What are the merits of cheap tailor-made suits (the kind that gets sewn in China) vs. having an off-the-rack suit altered by a decent tailor?

Generally, I'm looking to buy maybe a light grey and a dark grey suit for daily office use, and am a little overwhelmed by the options available here in London. Any hints that help me navigate are more than welcome!

 

[NewStart]

Hi, i have a newbie question - does trunk show also include some sample sale, in particular trunk shows by shoes makers?

 

[Murlsquirl]

Hi, i have a newbie question - does trunk show also include some sample sale, in particular trunk shows by shoes makers?

Really depends on the maker....I don't think there is an industry standard.