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Favorite shirt material?
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fritzl
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Not as durable I suppose? I like being able to abuse my OCBDs without mercy.Originally Posted by mafoofan
Are you serious about growing up in the U.S and A.
Chambray is a national treasure. I discoverd it through Ralph twenty years ago. I love'em
Btw, you haven't lived unless, you own one.
PS: They would compliment your Rubinacci's in a blissful manner. Ask your mentor.
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Are you serious about growing up in the U.S and A.Originally Posted by fritzl
Chambray is a national treasure. I discoverd it through Ralph twenty years ago. I love'em
Btw, you haven't lived unless, you own one.
PS: They would compliment your Rubinacci's in a blissful manner. Ask your mentor.
Growing up, I knew all about chambray, or thought I did, but always associated it with stuff that I would never wear in a dress shirt. Seeing the S&G swatches was a revelation.
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I can't go past oxford cloth. For me, it does everything I want, and most people I work with know so little about dressing that they don't really care about its 'inappropriateness'. It also makes me look a little more buff than I really am
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Growing up, I knew all about chambray, or thought I did, but always associated it with stuff that I would never wear in a dress shirt. Seeing the S&G swatches was a revelation.Originally Posted by Manton
First: I didn't address it at you, anyway. Revelation, that's what I do not get?
As far as I remember fan's Rubinacci's are sport coats and I didn't say, that it is the stuff for dress shirt's.
You would be the "first" to have a chambray with french cuffs and shark collar.
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Considering that we're in the middle of Snowmageddon right now and it is minus 21 Celsius, my favourite shirt cloth is Acorn's Kendal made from 80% cotton and 20% wool. It's warm to the touch.
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First: I didn't address it at you, anyway. Revelation, that's what I do not get?Originally Posted by fritzl
As far as I remember fan's Rubinacci's are sport coats and I didn't say, that it is the stuff for dress shirt's.
You would be the "first" to have a chambray with french cuffs and shark collar.
Ever the gentleman.
My point is that your contention that Americans ought to appreciate chambray appears to be based on a misunderstanding of the stuff we are used to, the stuff that gets mass-marketed here. It is, frankly, not very good. Certainly not worthy of cutting into a fitted shirt meant for a tie, even a casual tie with tweeds. It's work cloth.
The S&G chambray, on the other hand, is very good.
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As far as I remember fan's Rubinacci's are sport coats and I didn't say, that it is the stuff for dress shirt's.Originally Posted by fritzl
And suits, too. But I don't hesitate to wear OCBDs with my suits, so I imagine chambray would be no problem.
Still, I don't really have a need for them. I have all my bases covered as is: (1) OCBDs for casual and less dressy wear, and (2) much finer shirts (mostly twill) for when I want to dress up and iron more.
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Twill
coton/cashmere or linen/coton
coton/cashmere or linen/coton
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Ever the gentleman.Originally Posted by Manton
My point is that your contention that Americans ought to appreciate chambray appears to be based on a misunderstanding of the stuff we are used to, the stuff that gets mass-marketed here. It is, frankly, not very good. Certainly not worthy of cutting into a fitted shirt meant for a tie, even a casual tie with tweeds. It's work cloth.
The S&G chambray, on the other hand, is very good.
My conclusion of this evening/night is, that "we" are all walking in a good direction.
That's what I take home from tonight.
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And suits, too. But I don't hesitate to wear OCBDs with my suits, so I imagine chambray would be no problem.Originally Posted by mafoofan
Still, I don't really have a need for them. I have all my bases covered as is: (1) OCBDs for casual and less dressy wear, and (2) much finer shirts (mostly twill) for when I want to dress up and iron more.
ad 1 sorry for missing the suits. I wouldn't recommend chambray(I know) with dress suits. OMG, I talk like ACAC
ad 2: There's no need. Just have a look. Tongue in cheek: Normally you listen to your mentor.
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Riva fabrics.
Various cotten/linen blends.
I like the Kiton royal oxford cloth a lot but forget the maker.
Various cotten/linen blends.
I like the Kiton royal oxford cloth a lot but forget the maker.
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