Styleforum's Sweet Sixteen

[bry2000]

Congratulations on your sixteenth anniversary!

A Harris told me about Style Forum and Ask Andy back in the middle 00's. For some reason I went to Ask Andy first; what can I say, we all make mistakes from time to time. But after a couple of years I found that most of the truly knowledgeable members were leaving AA and moving here; I did as well in 2008 (I need only one site). I enjoyed it greatly and participated frequently for a number of years. While I participate less these days, I do visit from time to time. I mostly read now.

You were one of the best contributors back in the day. Post once in awhile if you can.

 

[LA Guy]

You were one of the best contributors back in the day. Post once in awhile if you can.

@RSS - I'd cosign on this. We'd love to see you, and all of the old guard, of course, drop by more often. Maybe tell the young'uns what it was like "back in the day," before social media and everything else.

 

[oscarthewild]

That's about as old school as you can get.

"Brown is for farmer"

 

[RSS]

I'll give it a try from time to time, LA Guy. But given my age I'm beginning to sound like my father: "Why I remember when an Anderson & Sheppard suit had a cost of less than $800." ;-) And I actually do.

I'm no longer out there looking to find the best ... but that doesn't mean I don't still enjoy adding something outstanding to the wardrobe from time to time. When I want to see views on the latest in quality menswear ... this is THE place to come and read. Thanks for giving us a place to make that happen.

And bry2000, thank you.

 

[Sam Hober]

I always enjoyed the bantering back and forth, punctuated by practical advice with occasional flights of whimsy in the early days...

Yes, some of the very vocal posters have retired, but that's OK as the forum now has a more modern feeling and is moving towards formal content which is a good thing.

With two small children, two large dogs, a growing business and a farm I never travel anymore so reading about SF visits to Italy is a lot of fun.

I think J and Fok need to keep going in this direction more content - although it takes so much time and energy...

 

[HRoi]

styleforum made me poor. **** you guys

 

[napoliuomo]

Styleforum turns Sixteen.​

This year, Styleforum turns Sixteen. For me, the beginning seems simultaneously far away and very close.


It seems a lifetime ago since @j, my business partner, in a fit of frustration with GQ's forums, decided to create a place in which guys who cared to could discuss clothing. When we started, there was no Facebook, no Youtube, no Instagram, Ebay had single pages of auctions for men's clothing brands, and Amazon was still mostly selling books. And Styleforum looked very different. It wasn't much to look at, but it was the internet home for many of us. It was convivial and fun, with a mix of men (and several women) of varying tastes, knowledge, and experiences. And because it was such a lively, fun, frank, and often snarky, place, it quickly became the nexus of discussion about menswear on the internet. It’s from this atmosphere that of “Come for the clothes, stay for the company” motto emerged.


And yet, it seems like this amazing journey with all of you has just started. I make new friends every year, learn about new brands and discover old ones that I feel like I should have found out about years ago. I learn more about shoemaking, tailoring, edge rolling, leather, indigo, silk crepe de chine, and of course, shell cordovan and grenadine, with each post I read. I’ve learned a thing or two about grilling a steak as well. Thank you all for the honor and the privilege.


We will be giving away sixteen gift certificates between $100 and $200 redeemable at an affiliate vendor, throughout our Sixteenth year, to an active member in good standing.


Thanks for making this the largest and most lively English language mens clothing forum online. Help us become an even better community. If you have a friend who is interested in men’s clothing, invite him to register and join us here. Read, ask questions, give us your opinions and share your knowledge! Help us build more great memories.


Cheers,


Fok – owner and manager, Styleforum.

By the way Hii,

there’s a lot bunch of thread here do you know what thread is discussed a suit especially traditional suit, how to made it, construction, characteristic of suit style wheter it's napolitan british france ect & also grown men’s styles, kindly for your assistance. I think you know exactly coz you're master memmber as I see it, Thanks you and once again thank

AF

 

[LA Guy]

styleforum made me poor. **** you guys

But rich in clothing, shoes, and for me, belts. You can't wear money. That's just unrealistic.

 

[Cark]

@LA Guy one of the best sites i have ever visited on the entire internet, styleforum has really changed my life, no joke, i am dead serious. thanks Fok for making styleforum.