new purchases

[jrandyv]

In starting for the new year, and basically finishing out my wardrobe, am currently adding: Oxxford-wool sportcoat/3 trousers; Alex Kabbaz-2 merino sweaters; British Sporting-2 C + J country shoes/boots and moleskins; Ben Silver-british cords and slippers, harris tweed sportcoat, CJ shoe trees; Andover Shop-Viyella shirt and Wool/cashmere robe; John Helmer-2 pr Bill's khakis; Mercer-3 oxford shirts; Bergdorf-4 Charvet shirts; BB-2 ties; O'Connell's-2 scottish cashmere v necks, viyella shirt. These items are either on sale or I believe reasonably regularly priced. For a description of the rest of my wardrobe see my post #1. (I think the only other recent additions were an Andover sack blazer with BS college cloisonne buttons and 3 Andover/BS plain front trousers I added this fall. I also just had my Mephisto walkers reconditioned and they look like new)
Annually I may add a Oxxford coat, a shirt or two and a sweater; fortunately I'm running out of room!
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[The_Foxx]

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[The_Foxx]

hey, good stuff planned-- a couple of suggestions you might want to consider:

+ Bills khakis, flat fronts are great-- i bought the anniversary edition khakis, which are a camel color and heavier cotton, excellent addition to the casual wardrobe. super-heavy zipper on them, too.

+ for your oxxford items, you might consider www.directclothiers.com
I recently bought a suit from Bob Campbell, a very good experience and convenience of ordering online. He can get any cut/ style/ model, and all are prepared with basting stitches and ready to add functional sleeve buttons if you like. good selection of trouser cloths, as well.

+ I wasn't that impressed with the Charvet ready to wear shirts, and much prefer Luigi Borrelli ready to wear. Of course, you can pick these up for about $189 if you know your size:
www.shopthefinest.com
www.virtualclotheshorse.com


Xmastime in New York City, 9 days away!

 

[bachbeet]

Just received this Brioni SC:

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Fast delivery (only 3 days). And, I liked the coat as it appeared in the listing (obviously). Yet, as has happened a lot it was even nicer in reality. Darker; richer.

 

[rbjones]

I recently bought a classic tan Burberry trench, tan Polo Benton captoes, 2 CT "sea island quality" shirts, and 5 bespoke Hamilton shirts.

 

[Omegablogger]

Today 2 pairs C&J, 1 pair Lobb's and 6 polo's plus 3 V Necks from John Smedley. Today was factory shop day!

 

[bachbeet]

Just received my first ever Kiton product:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=001

and my first ever Barba product:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=003

Really great shirts! Better than CF's and, obviously, far better service. Also got my first linen shirt from Ian and the material feels great. His Finamore line is well worth the cost (which is very reasonable). May be the best value. I got a light orchid dress shirt.