Your thoughts on Tom Ford shirts?

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Originally Posted by litho

Tom Ford shirts would just be relabeled Zegna for more money.

They may be made by Zegna but from what I've read that does not mean they are simply 'relabelled Zegna'...

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by Franky In T.O.

triniboy22 - that is true. A lot will say I should go to MTM/custom at that price point. That would assure that I have a shirt that I love at that price. In that case, if I loved a Tom Ford shirt then is it worthwhile paying that price or would I be a fool to do so considering Boss, Canali, and Zegna are more than just fine?

If you love it, then get it. Substitutes won't give you the same level of satisfaction.

What you can then consider is taking that shirt to a MTM maker and asking them to copy it for you.

Pay the 'go straight to MTM' ppl no mind - you are paying for more than just the quality of the shirt with the TF. You're paying for the fit and design.

Look at how many examples there are of bespoke suits and shirts that come out looking and fitting horribly.

 

[Nicola]

Originally Posted by triniboy27

If you love it, then get it. Substitutes won't give you the same level of satisfaction.



Pay the 'go straight to MTM' ppl no mind - you are paying for more than just the quality of the shirt with the TF. You're paying for the fit .

Okay I agree with the general point but buying RTW for the fit? Makes no sense. If you're lucky and RTW fits you well then fine but RTW just can't fit everybody well.

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by Nicola

Okay I agree with the general point but buying RTW for the fit? Makes no sense. If you're lucky and RTW fits you well then fine but RTW just can't fit everybody well.

I'm saying he should buy it if he's happy with the fit of the shirt as well as the other details.

 

[Franky In T.O.]

The old saying 'what works for the goose doesn't work for the gander' applies to almost everything people give their opinion on this board and in fashion, in general.

A lot of people knock certain brands and may have good arguments for doing so. But quite often, that brand just doesn't work for them. I figure if you can find a brand that does then you can save a lot of money and get a lot of value from it.

 

[unjung]

Originally Posted by Franky In T.O.

Fair enough. I get that over weight is now considered average and that since I'm in good shape I am not average. I should have just said I'm fit. Now can we get back to discussing an overpriced brand!

You are either overweight or a meat-head. Nothing wrong with that. Just be aware that you're not trim.

Try those MTM options out as discussed. There are a lot of discussions of shops in Toronto here. Also as I said, I like MyTailor.com.

 

[Franky In T.O.]

Originally Posted by unjung

You are either overweight or a meat-head. Nothing wrong with that. Just be aware that you're not trim.

Thanks for the tip, bud. I guess you must be both. As you said, nothing wrong with that.

 

[oshinex]

I also agree that if you like the shirt, purchase one. Then have it tailored if it doesnt fit you just right. Then take it to a trustworthy shirt maker and then they can probably copy the design/fit and you'll have some good imitations along with your original shirt.

 

[Franky In T.O.]

Sounds like good advice. Make the upfront investment and then go MTM from then onwards.

 

[emmanuel]

Things are worth whatever your willing to pay. If you fall in love something dont get so absorbed in the price. Keep it simple... if you can afford it and you love it, it is worth getting.

 

[Sebastian_Flyte]

I looked at some measurements on TF shirts and they seem unusually skinny throughout the chest and with longer than normal arm length. Can anyone confirm that?

 

[Kain1942]

In this video at point 1.48 Tom Ford explains his vision for RTW shirt.

 

[Zani]

Hello everyone!

This question is for people who have some white TF shirts (french cuff shirts).
Most of time I have 2 problems with white shirts :
- they are transparent and obviously we can see through which is not esthetic at all :s
- they are too tight for a watch of 42mm of diameter and it blocks my watch (I don't know if you understand what I mean).

So my question is simple; do white TF shirts (french cuff shirts) are opaque and opened enough to have space for such a watch?!

Thank you.

 

[Zani]

I am looking for a white dress shirt which would be opaque for once..Most of time white shirts are transparent and it's horrible.
I don't really care about the price, I just want something we can't see through lol.

If some people have TF shirts, do TF make white 100% opaque dress shirts?

Thank you.

Zani.