The Official-ish DC Thread

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

Should I be worried I'm drinking a glass of wine at 2pm on a Monday? Granted, I had to open the bottle as my dinner recipe called for it (it's slow-cooking now).

I'm worried for you. After 12 you're supposed to switch to hard liquor. Everybody knows that.

 

[smittycl]

Fox Brothers just issued some new ties in collaboration Drake's. Thinking about the red one. $142 as of today's exchange rate. Not a bad price for Drake's at retail. Wish they were 8.5 or 9cm, though.

All Ties

www.themerchantfox.co.uk

 

[lordsuperb]

Fox Brothers just issued some new ties in collaboration Drake's. Thinking about the red one. $142 as of today's exchange rate. Not a bad price for Drake's at retail. Wish they were 8.5 or 9cm, though.

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All Ties

www.themerchantfox.co.uk

Have you checked Vanda Fine Clothing? They're offering 30% of their ties and will make them any size you want for a small fee.

 

[smittycl]

Have you checked Vanda Fine Clothing? They're offering 30% of their ties and will make them any size you want for a small fee.

I've been on their website along with Hober's but haven't ordered anything. What do you think of their ties?

 

[lordsuperb]

E.G. Cappelli and Vanda are my favorite tie makers. Vanda ties are light and airy and they tie a beautiful knot.

 

[smittycl]

E.G. Cappelli and Vanda are my favorite tie makers. Vanda ties are light and airy and they tie a beautiful knot.

I only have a few Cappelli ties. Only 90 euros on their website. Marinella is nice as well.

 

[lordsuperb]

I only have a few Cappelli ties. Only 90 euros on their website. Marinella is nice as well.

I prefer the fabrics Cappelli offers but the knot and hand of Vanda is superior. No more ties for me. Only thinking of bathroom tile and June 10th.

 

[jonathanS]

I prefer the fabrics Cappelli offers but the knot and hand of Vanda is superior. No more ties for me. Only thinking of bathroom tile and June 10th.

im in the same no more ties boat. I was close to pulling the trigger on some Vanda. But I’m focusing on bespoke right now. The 30% off at Vanda applies to only ties they made by mistake. Still nice tho.There was a 50 oz navy silk I was tempted by. But again. No more ties

 

[smittycl]

Kind of the same here. Was just impulse shopping. I've done my bit recently for the independent shops I like, though.

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

All I want is a beautiful tie that is 3.25" wide, 55" long, ties a perfect knot every time, and costs less than $40. Is that really too much to ask??

 

[lordsuperb]

All I want is a beautiful tie that is 3.25" wide, 55" long, ties a perfect knot every time, and costs less than $40. Is that really too much to ask??

Check ebay, Paul Stuart.

 

[frosejr]

Check ebay, Paul Stuart.

The secret my work colleagues who comment on my ties and braces don’t know is that they pretty much all came from The Bay.

 

[armedferret]

Fiola Mare now has a curbside contactless pickup menu. 3 different 4-course meals for 2, $75 all in. Pretty fair; if you've never eaten there they aren't quite Michelin rated but they're damn good. (same family as Fiola near the Capitol, which IS Michelin-rated)

 

[coolarrow]

Another one bites the dust. G'town Brooks Bros. closed for good.

Brooks Brothers Not Coming Back When All is Said and Done - PoPville

Thanks to a reader for sending: "Walked by Brooks Brothers today at 31st and M St. NW and the store was empty; the sign was removed as well. Front door was open and you could see all the mannequins had been left." Another reader confirms: "Like many retailers the staff were let go, however they

www.popville.com

 

[frosejr]

Another one bites the dust. G'town Brooks Bros. closed for good.

Brooks Brothers Not Coming Back When All is Said and Done - PoPville

Thanks to a reader for sending: "Walked by Brooks Brothers today at 31st and M St. NW and the store was empty; the sign was removed as well. Front door was open and you could see all the mannequins had been left." Another reader confirms: "Like many retailers the staff were let go, however they

www.popville.com

I always thought that was an odd location for a BB. Apparently I wasn't the only one ?