Kirby Allison: Affiliate thread

[kirbya]



Just received an order that I placed but saw that the Saphir Invulner spray that I ordered is now backordered. Any idea when It will be back in stock?

Just received new stock from Saphir today. Should ship today, Monday at the latest. We're restocked in: Renovateur, Black Edge Dressing, Chromexel Greasy Leather Cream (all colors), Neutral Suede & Nubuck Renovating Spray, and the Super Invulner.

 

[eddiemczee]



Just received new stock from Saphir today. Should ship today, Monday at the latest. We're restocked in: Renovateur, Black Edge Dressing, Chromexel Greasy Leather Cream (all colors), Neutral Suede & Nubuck Renovating Spray, and the Super Invulner.

Just got the shipping order, thanks Kirby!

 

[kirbya]

A photograph of one of the Drakes of London ties we'll be adding soon. 100% wool, hand-rolled edges. Fantastic hand.

 

[David Copeland]

A photograph of one of the Drakes of London ties we'll be adding soon. 100% wool, hand-rolled edges. Fantastic hand.

Very nice.

In the past, my only walk-in source was the Ralph Lauren stores at major USA malls.

Let us know when they are posted for sale.

All my best,

David

 

[kirbya]

A selection of our M. de Phocas accessories. Nest Cufflinks, Gummy Bear Cufflinks, and a Iris Lapel Stick Pin.

What do you guys think? All hand enameled in New York. I like the playful design.

 

[kirbya]

More hand-rolled Drakes of London ties. 100% wool. Hopefully up by tomorrow...

 

[kirbya]

Solid Cashmere Woven Tie - available in a dark navy and dark grey. I love the untipped, handrolled edges, which give this tie a beautiful light, airy drape that really shows off the beautiful woven cashmere. And the solid colors are incredibly versatile. They are woven with a contrasting thread that produces just the right amount of texture.

 

[kirbya]

Just listed our Drake's of London Ancient Madder ties. The colors were really difficult to photograph correctly on these. The subtle hues produced by the Ancient Madder dying technique are phenomenal.

Ancient Madder is a silk screen process. Robert Keyte out of England is the only remaining producer of Madders and one of the few surviving printers capable of the dye and discharge method of printing. All of these ties are dye and discharge printed on a 30 oz pure silk using the Ancient Madder technique.

The silk is first screen printed using special dies and then run through an indigo dip / bath for 15 minutes. The silk is then left to oxidize for 15 minutes, dipped again, and then washed to remove any loose indigo. The secret are the choice of dyes that are capable of resisting the indigo bath. The result is a printing process that produces a very unique combination of hues.

Madder ties are found either with a indigo or burgundy background. The burgundy background produces a rich, deep, and slightly dusty hue, while the indigo backgrounds produce a barely faded jade and indigo hue.

 

[kirbya]

22 oz Drake's of London Foulard Printed Silk Tie

The hand of the 22 oz silk reminds me of the class printed silk Hermes ties.

 

[kirbya]

Drake's of London ties.

 

[Coachie]

Great first buy, will receive first shipment of three 18.5" regular finish tomorrow. Very impressed with web site and chat service during buying process, first class!!

 

[kirbya]

And for those that have to have order everywhere in their lives, I present to you our CEDES Toothpaste Squeezer. I couldn't pass carrying this when a customer special-ordered it. We have three in-stock.

Although it is not highly publicized, CEDES is run by Mauro Lorenzi, of the famous G. Lorenzi family. Their small Milanese boutique has been creating some of the most fantastic men's accessories out of horn, tusks, and antlers for the better part of a century. Rumor has it that the firm will close its doors at the end of the year, making CEDES the only place one will continue to be able to obtain such fantastic, original pieces.

This Toothpaste Squeezer isn't all that representative of Mauro's work with natural material, but does showcase the degree of his finishing.

 

[kirbya]

Another CEDES item: Daily Variable Cufflink Set. Rather innovative. Set includes two blank barbells that can be outfitted with replaceable stone cylinders, essentially creating infinite number of combinations.

 

[David Copeland]

Kirby,

1) I have several pairs of shoes that are the same color as the above image. When I have used Saphir polish on them, the holes also seem to get clogged up with the outer layer polish color. What can I do to restore the darker color to the holes as depicted in the above photo.

2) Also, what can I do to restore the darker stitching?

It seems that applying the Saphir color to the overall shoe changes the holes and the stitching.

David

 

[Gus]

I really like the look of these unlined ties with a self tipped edge (hand rolled). To me it has a slightly more relaxed and light appearance.

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