Whiskies and Cigars (...well, really a thread about Vass with big photos)

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

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I tell myself Cleverley...or G&G if they ever come back to Boston.

On the other hand, when I get dressed in the morning, and I slide the panels of my shoe closet, it kinda strikes me that maybe I already have enough shoes. The shoe closet on my side of the dressing room has four panels...here's the first one slid open:

- B

Ho-ly **** . That is all I can say about your shoe collection. I am just somewhat lost for words right now.

For shirts, I recommend Turnbull & Asser. I know they get ragged on here, but I find that people always find a way to justify not liking expensive items. Years ago I had some made and they held up wonderfully. I look forward to wearing them again once I lose weight. On the other hand, Charvet might be good for you. Guess you will have to make a trip to Paris for full bespoke .

Originally Posted by BWB

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On the other hand, Charvet might be good for you. Guess you will have to make a trip to Paris for full bespoke

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Sorry voxxxy. Some things money can't buy. Like time.

Those split toes are exceptional.

Originally Posted by RJman

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Sorry voxxxy. Some things money can't buy. Like time.

RJman,

Off hand do you know how many trips to Paris would have to be made in order to get the final product for Charvet shirts? Obvioiusly, there would be the initial measurements, but how many fittings after that?

Originally Posted by BWB

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RJman,

Off hand do you know how many trips to Paris would have to be made in order to get the final product for Charvet shirts? Obvioiusly, there would be the initial measurements, but how many fittings after that?

I had a thread on this topic.

Frenchie shirts.

- B

Is the welt stitching on the Norwegian shoes done differently than the others? It certainly stands out (in a good way).

I think they're all home runs, Vox. Can we mortals get whiskey and cigar shell from Vass? I got the impression that they don't normally do that.

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

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What I really need are good shirts.
- B

Kabbaz?

That London derby is awesome

Originally Posted by RJman

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Sorry voxxxy. Some things money can't buy. Like time.

So cruel...like dancing one of those Irish riverdances around a guy in a wheelchair.

Well done.

- B

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

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Thank you.

On the other hand, when I get dressed in the morning, and I slide the panels of my shoe closet, it kinda strikes me that maybe I already have enough shoes. The shoe closet on my side of the dressing room has four panels...here's the first one slid open:

See what I mean? I'm probably all set...

- B

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

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On the other hand, when I get dressed in the morning, and I slide the panels of my shoe closet, it kinda strikes me that maybe I already have enough shoes. The shoe closet on my side of the dressing room has four panels...here's the first one slid open:

Vox - you are fortunate, not because of all the nice shoes you have, but a supportive wife who allows you to have so many nice shoes That is something that money can not buy either.

Originally Posted by dv3

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Add-on: Why would Vass choose not to stock such a great color--it seems cost isn't an issue at that level?

Originally Posted by greekonomist

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I think they're all home runs, Vox. Can we mortals get whiskey and cigar shell from Vass? I got the impression that they don't normally do that.

Well, the story that I have always heard is that these colors are done up in fewer numbers, and that when they are available, Horween reserves them for Alden except for examples here and there that make it out of that restriction.

Similar colors, though, are available from European and Japanese tanneries.

I stumbled into the chance to get these, and the only thing that I brought to the table was being decisive about the opportunity.

Originally Posted by why

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+1 Was about to say this myself.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by greekgeek

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Those split toes are exceptional.

Originally Posted by youngScholar

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Is the welt stitching on the Norwegian shoes done differently than the others? It certainly stands out (in a good way).

Thanks. The Norweger is done as Goyser-stitched, or Norwegian, shoe, like so:'



Vass are hand lasted and welted, so the Norwegian welt on this one is also done by hand.

Originally Posted by gazman70k

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I would suspect that given your prominence, the sale would be rather quick and somewhat painless, once you screen out the time wasters, freaks-who-lurk and other undesirables. Alternatively, you can set up a special list of SFers who you know off and offer them first dips. However, I suppose it is still a hassle and perhaps not worth the time of someone of your stature.

"Prominence?" "Stature?" Did one of those cartoon anvils land on your head, the kind that always hits the Coyote?

Originally Posted by gazman70k

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BTW, since we all now know that you shave your legs, enquiring minds want to know whether you do the B-C-S?

I'm saving that shot for a very special future WAYWRN.

Originally Posted by HedgeFundHotSHot

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+ sum (1 to n) as

and get some better furniture vox =D

What furniture? Did you spot one of the Starck Ghosts in a prior shot around our bridge/poker table? Not a fan of cheap Lucite furniture?

Or do you just dislike the French?

Originally Posted by Sterling Gillette

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You know you won't be able to keep telling yourself this forever...

BTW: Nice shoes. Especially love the Norwegers. Have you ever tried the 3636 (aka Wiener) last?

I have one pair in the 3636...and it is very nice...these midnight blue derbies:

Originally Posted by BWB

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Ho-ly ****

. That is all I can say about your shoe collection. I am just somewhat lost for words right now.

For shirts, I recommend Turnbull & Asser. I know they get ragged on here, but I find that people always find a way to justify not liking expensive items. Years ago I had some made and they held up wonderfully. I look forward to wearing them again once I lose weight. On the other hand, Charvet might be good for you. Guess you will have to make a trip to Paris for full bespoke

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Thanks. Nothing would please me more than bespoke English shirts. The only real English shirtmaker who travels regularly to Boston, AFAIK, is Whitaker from Dege. I might end up using him, although I've had old clients of Dege write to me to describe some issues in the past that made them seek out other makers. Maybe things are better now.

Originally Posted by rnoldh

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Kabbaz?

I seriously was considering Kabbaz, but decided it would be too exhausting mentally.

Originally Posted by Neo1824

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That London derby is awesome

Thanks.

Originally Posted by B2C2V

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Vox - you are fortunate, not because of all the nice shoes you have, but a supportive wife who allows you to have so many nice shoes

That is something that money can not buy either.

I have so many flaws that need constant forgiveness and tolerance. So, yes...I am fortunate.


- B

Of your excellent collection the 3636s are for me
the best. They are are near perfect.
Perfect would be three or four eyelets.
As I've mentioned in this Forum several times,
alas, Vass was unable to fit me RTW when I visted
them in Budapest. I had neither the funds nor
confidence to risk bespoke.

I am the furthest thing from a shoo-weenie, but #$%^& if those split-toes are not the ****!