The Ultimate Toronto Thread

[gs77]

Folks, if anyone would be in for Antonio Meccariello trunk show in Toronto, please voice your interest in the AM thread. @Encore just threw the idea:

Antonio Meccariello Shoes

If he's visiting, a bespoke last wouldn't be a bad idea, especially if we can use that last for future Aurum orders. Not the smartest idea financially, but my mistake was buying nice dress shoes in the first place :facepalm:

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[othertravel]

Hello fellow Toronto brethren. Need your advice. What are your thought on the fit of this jacket?

 

[GoldenHarvestMedal]

Hello fellow Toronto brethren. Need your advice. What are your thought on the fit of this jacket?

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Not bad.

 

[Encore]

It'd be better if you have someone to take the 3 view photos for you. Selfie's not so good for examine the fit.

 

[mebiuspower]

Hey guys, big Harry Rosen MTM event coming up:


Bespoke suits starting $2849.99
Samulesohn suits starting at $999.99

Event goes public January 10.

The SA at Yorkdale was completely clueless when I asked for LP fabric upgrade and they couldn't find the fabric book. Apparently nobody buys suits after 5pm on a Friday.

Is Holland & Sherry a worthwhile upgrade over Loro Piana? SA had no clue about exact cost difference either.

 

[othertravel]

I’d say so. Are you doing bespoke or MTM?

 

[mebiuspower]

MTM.

 

[chiggyv]

Any tips on where to go for denim repairs?

Ben Viapiana doesn't seem to be isn't on repair work. Messaged the Denim Doctor but haven't heard back. I believe Dutil only takes on items purchased there....any where else?

 

[Encore]

Ben fixed some of my jeans before. But it was last year.

edited: it was 2018... Happy new year!

 

[goatamous]

I've used both Sidney's and Studio Kim for denim repair in the past

 

[chiggyv]

Ben fixed some of my jeans before. But it was last year.

edited: it was 2018... Happy new year!

I've had Ben do some major repair work before and he did an incredible job. I inquired with him this time around and got the sense he was politely declining this type of work. Judging from his instagram the custom denim work is keeping him busy so I can totally understand.

I've used both Sidney's and Studio Kim for denim repair in the past

Hadn't thought of Sidney's or Studio Kim. Will check out those options!!

 

[Encore]

I've had Ben do some major repair work before and he did an incredible job. I inquired with him this time around and got the sense he was politely declining this type of work. Judging from his instagram the custom denim work is keeping him busy so I can totally understand.



Hadn't thought of Sidney's or Studio Kim. Will check out those options!!

Sad, I had a pair of Kiton jeans I kept wanting to bring to him...
Please share your experience on Sidney's or Studio Kim if you went there, thank you!

 

[chiggyv]

Sad, I had a pair of Kiton jeans I kept wanting to bring to him...
Please share your experience on Sidney's or Studio Kim if you went there, thank you!

Will do!

Since there seems to be interest I've attached the repairs I require. This is a pair of 3Sixteen+ 30BSP that has served me for 3+ years and has had the crotch repaired once. Some may suggest I should let go of them but they fit perfectly and it's a shame to see them go to waste.

Specifically, there are 2 holes (front and back) on each leg at hem, a couple areas to darn at the crotch, and repair to be made at the perimeter of the previous patch (done by Ben Viapiana).

I have heard back from Denim Doctor, who has quoted $40 total ($5 per hole, $10 to repair the patch).

I will reach out to Studio Kim and Sydney's for quotes.

 

[suitforcourt]

This is a pair of Allen Edmonds rebuilt by Rob's Best Foot Forward. Pic from member of Allen Edmonds Facebook group.

I will NEVER EVER use Rob. The stitching work is incredibly sloppy, which makes me question the work that I cannot see (e.g. corking).

If anyone had doubts about a decent cobbler IN Toronto.... well, this confirms it.

I will keep shipping my shoes out for rebuild work. This is disgraceful.

 

[Welcometothe6ix]

Do you guys know any cobblers in DT area that can install metal toe taps? And how much are they going to charge?