I think also Gravati Shoes, though not across the board, but in certain circumstances can be superlative. These Alligator Shoes with large tiles are extremely well done
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News to me too! I have a Purple Label suit that I got a 70% discount (!) that's going on ten years and a lot of wear. I own a barrage of suits, but that is still the one that gets the most wear.I was unaware of St Andrews making the garments, thank you. I always wondered why the coat looked hand made. But I always thought, no, that couldn't be. However, St Andrews is nearly exclusively or is exclusively hand made. Either way, I really like the coat.
If I could throw in my 2 cents...Loro Piana is one of the very best in fabrics, and Brunello has nice styling, both of which I own. Neither of them can claim great craftsmanship as there's nothing or practically nothing done by hand. What's the point of machine made buttonholes and edge work on a jacket or suit with high quality fabric? Both are great high end "sportswear" brands but not serious dress clothes. Let's not start on prices. They are so way overpriced that it's insulting to the buyer who's treated like a sucker. I say this having worked in the luxury fashion business for almost 17 years and knowing how the system works from design to retail.you purchased the whole store?
if their cotton feels like silk what does their baby cashmere feel like?
which other brands have you tried? i think LP is much better than BC but I know a lot of people think the opposite
imo LP is the best clothing you can buy, except for maybe blazers/ jackets
They definitely make exquisite garments mostly by hand. I still have several, but unfortunately I no longer can get into them. In fact in honor of this thread if someone would still wear a single breasted/pleated cuffed trouser suit in 42L w pants in 34 waist and 31/32 length, pm me. I will be happy to pass one suit on to somebody that would actually wear it again.I was unaware of St Andrews making the garments, thank you. I always wondered why the coat looked hand made. But I always thought, no, that couldn't be. However, St Andrews is nearly exclusively or is exclusively hand made. Either way, I really like the coat.
Personally, all I care about is the end result. If that means machine-made and at a lower pricepoint, I'll take it.If I could throw in my 2 cents...Loro Piana is one of the very best in fabrics, and Brunello has nice styling, both of which I own. Neither of them can claim great craftsmanship as there's nothing or practically nothing done by hand. What's the point of machine made buttonholes and edge work on a jacket or suit with high quality fabric? Both are great high end "sportswear" brands but not serious dress clothes. Let's not start on prices. They are so way overpriced that it's insulting to the buyer who's treated like a sucker. I say this having worked in the luxury fashion business for almost 17 years and knowing how the system works from design to retail.
One of the best value for the dollar all day is Caruso. Older Belvest as well although their new stuff not so much. Shoes? Edward Green RTW and John Lobb RTW or Masaru Okuyama in bespoke. Berluti has fantastic designs when Olga was in charge but are now since owned by LVMH a bit comical with ridiculous prices that can never be justified in RTW across the board.
Ralph Lauren Purple Label is great stuff. That's just my strong opinion for a man that has invested over $350,000+ in clothing, not counting prior 25 years.
I know you've been in the hunt for one of these for a while, how's the search going? Have you found anything you like, your size and liking yet?Personally, all I care about is the end result. If that means machine-made and at a lower pricepoint, I'll take it.
Example: I like the machine sewn hard edges on a polo coat vs. hand sewn. It looks better and likely costs less as well.
I ended up finding one I enjoyed thankfully. I realized my chase for the perfect polo coat was never going to be satisfied, so I dialed down my expectations.I know you've been in the hunt for one of these for a while, how's the search going? Have you found anything you like, your size and liking yet?
And I agree with you to a certain extent. Hand sewn doesn't mean fantastic expert tailoring. Personally Kiton is messy but much lower priced labels have better work. I've liked many of my former machine made garments over higher priced because of consistency! What I hate are brands that overcharge based on hype rather than giving you or I it's true retail value. Yes I've spent money on them, but I only purchase them now if at a great price.I know you've been in the hunt for one of these for a while, how's the search going? Have you found anything you like, your size and liking yet?
Amen!And I agree with you to a certain extent. Hand sewn doesn't mean fantastic expert tailoring. Personally Kiton is messy but much lower priced labels have better work. I've liked many of my former machine made garments over higher priced because of consistency! What I hate are brands that overcharge based on hype rather than giving you or I it's true retail value. Yes I've spent money on them, but I only purchase them now if at a great price.
Even shoes. Santoni, and others like it are beautiful and they are not hand lasted so I'm in agreement. Cheers
Can I tell you that Ralph overall has in my opinion, the absolute best taste in clothing. Like, you can't go wrong in RL. It doesn't go out of style and I can salivate over the same silhouette with differing fabrics and can't get enough. His DB's are No. 1, 2 and 3! LolI ended up finding one I enjoyed thankfully. I realized my chase for the perfect polo coat was never going to be satisfied, so I dialed down my expectations.
I passed on having one custom made and focused on vintage instead, and it was a good call. I find I'm more likely to wear vintage clothing rather than babying it.
I posted all the updates in this thread below.
The Official Classic Men's Coats Thread
Hilarious. I was actually watching it with my daughters last weekend and thinking about Joe Pesci's coat. It's been a long time since I watched it, the coat alone gave me so much nostalgia. By the way, I did see your post in the cloth thread asking for my source on the camel hair fabric for a...www.styleforum.net
I might have a brown tweed polo coat made by my tailor in the future, my current Spier & Mackay one is two sizes too small on me now.
The last post in the thread shows the cut/silhouette I might go for. Undarted, long length, stretched and lowered button spacing. The peak lapels are also a must, Ralph's are always the best.
Growing up, I just knew Ralph's brand as "another preppy brand with polo shirts". Their marketing and labels have been confusing IMO, but that conclusion of mine only skimmed the surface.Can I tell you that Ralph overall has in my opinion, the absolute best taste in clothing. Like, you can't go wrong in RL. It doesn't go out of style and I can salivate over the same silhouette with differing fabrics and can't get enough. His DB's are No. 1, 2 and 3! Lol