The Official-ish DC Thread

[Kangnamstyles]

For those interested, Leffot is hosting an Edward Green trunk show in DC on November 12 and 13.

Not for me, I already have way too many shoes. Plus, I remember the days when EGs were $850/pair.

If you know your last and sizing, you can find them on eBay, B&S, grailed, etc. for that price or less. Other retailers also put them on sale (Mr.porter, Cavour, etc.) Especially if they’re pre owned too.

Got a pair of preowned galways in Utah for $500 a few months ago and had a blast restoring the shine on them. Will probably have Aram resole them with Ridgeway soles when the time comes.

I’ve been nearly exclusively wearing hand welted makers at this point but I occasionally make exceptions for specific makers/models like EG when there is a good deal lol.

 

[smittycl]

I’d venture to guess you have more shoes than I do, but I’m not sure. I know at one point I was around 50. I only know that because a girl counted maybe 6-7 years ago. But I’ve sold some of them off that I don’t wear often.

Aren’t you at the point where you have shoes you don’t wear?

One nice thing about gaziano & eg is that all their models can be made in every single one of their lasts. I’m not sure if that’s the case for c&j

No, I try to stay at one-in-one-out as much as possible.

Just counted dress shoes and am at 15 which includes Oxfords, one pair of brogues, loafers, Chelsea and lace up boots, all in leather or suede. I wear them all seasonally and LuxeSwap anything that just sits.

 

[smittycl]

If you know your last and sizing, you can find them on eBay, B&S, grailed, etc. for that price or less. Other retailers also put them on sale (Mr.porter, Cavour, etc.) Especially if they’re pre owned too.

Got a pair of preowned galways in Utah for $500 a few months ago and had a blast restoring the shine on them. Will probably have Aram resole them with Ridgeway soles when the time comes.

I’ve been nearly exclusively wearing hand welted makers at this point but I occasionally make exceptions for specific makers/models like EG when there is a good deal lol.

I did cave and jumped on a C&J MTO last week. Harvard 2 (my fav Last 376, fits me perfectly) in dark brown with new flexible leather and sole. I have the Grantham 2 (also Last 376) but the new one looked amazing so I pounced. Anything that feels good on my "worn hard and put away wet" feet is great. Brown loafers are my go-to shoes whenever I can pull them off.

Harvard 2 Dark Brown Milled Calf

Harvard 2 is already a best-seller, widely known as the unlined version of our classic Penny, ‘Boston’. This latest version is produced using the supple and unimaginably comfortable Milled Calf and features the flexible City rubber sole. We may well have created the world's most comfortable and...

us.crockettandjones.com

 

[smittycl]

Heading out for schlubby Friday with DBF linen overshirt, Informale linen tee, Rota linen pants.

 

[smittycl]

Neat! I’m in.

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

Stopped by Mashburn in Georgetown and put in an order for a MTM light blue flannel popover shirt. I love their cotolino popover so very excited to have a cold weather version.

 

[smittycl]

Heures bleues

Heures bleues is an ode to the South of France and its living light.Forty eight references of plains and checks compose an easy-to-wear and transitional collection made of pure French linen, woven in Italy.

maisonhellard.com

 

[jonathanS]

No, I try to stay at one-in-one-out as much as possible.

Just counted dress shoes and am at 15 which includes Oxfords, one pair of brogues, loafers, Chelsea and lace up boots, all in leather or suede. I wear them all seasonally and LuxeSwap anything that just sits.

Damn, so youre telling me I have more shoes than you. Okay, you’re more active in purchasing shoes than I am. Aside from my recent bespoke ventures, I’ve bought maybe 5 shoes in the past 5 years.

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

Put one in for the "short sleeve button down" Friday Challenge. Representing DC with a linen shirt from Jolie Kai and a beer from Denizens.

 

[Easily Amused]

Started a new job today. First time riding the Metro in four-and-a-half years. Wearing Ring Jacket, RLBL, Drake's, Post Imperial, Rota, Penguin, Gaziano & Girling, and Jacques Marie Mage.

Going in to work...

And returning home from the bus stop.

 

[smittycl]

Started a new job today. First time riding the Metro in four-and-a-half years. Wearing Ring Jacket, RLBL, Drake's, Post Imperial, Rota, Penguin, Gaziano & Girling, and Jacques Marie Mage.

Going in to work...

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And returning home from the bus stop.

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Smashing look!

 

[hpreston]

Started a new job today. First time riding the Metro in four-and-a-half years. Wearing Ring Jacket, RLBL, Drake's, Post Imperial, Rota, Penguin, Gaziano & Girling, and Jacques Marie Mage.

Going in to work...

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And returning home from the bus stop.

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Congrats on the new gig.


And what Smitty said…

 

[Kangnamstyles]

Started a new job today. First time riding the Metro in four-and-a-half years. Wearing Ring Jacket, RLBL, Drake's, Post Imperial, Rota, Penguin, Gaziano & Girling, and Jacques Marie Mage.

Going in to work...

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And returning home from the bus stop.

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Congrats on the new job!

 

[hpreston]

The Gatsby (gin, chartreuse, lemon juice)

At Harry’s Bar Paris.

 

[smittycl]

The Gatsby (gin, chartreuse, lemon juice)

At Harry’s Bar Paris.

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Alright!!!!