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The Despos Thread

Michael Ay329

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Originally Posted by aportnoy
I have given up posting photos of my clothing (and shoes) as the line between honest, well-informed critique and rancorous bile has been forever blurred on SF.

Then by all means...post them on the London Lounge
 

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Originally Posted by Michael Ay329
Then by all means...post them on the London Lounge
That would only be 50% successful.
 

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Originally Posted by voxsartoria
Sleeve length and pants break seem like logical places to yield first to a customer who has different preferences than the tailor.

- B


Amen. I, for one, do all my own sleeve alterations and trouser cuffing and find that I am continually required to yield to myself, though it may go against my preferences. It just makes good business sense.
 

taxgenius

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Originally Posted by OttoSkadelig
pitch perfect.

I would expect perfect pitch on a bespoke.
 

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Originally Posted by voxsartoria

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Divot on right shoulder. j/k

Awesome power suit.
 

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Originally Posted by aportnoy
.............as the line between honest, well-informed critique and rancorous bile has been forever blurred on SF.

That is very true and very unfortunate.
 

voxsartoria

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Originally Posted by bengal-stripe
That is very true and very unfortunate.
Really? I thought that with Bunny tossed out, the main harrumph is that people are too nice and accepting, in turn causing banality and mediocrity to flourish? 99% of forvm misfortune is visited on Foo as far as I can see. He's very decent about it - B
 

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Originally Posted by aportnoy
Thanks for the call out Slew. I am the proud wearer of 20, give or take a few, Despos creations with several more being made up.

I have given up posting photos of my clothing (and shoes) as the line between honest, well-informed critique and rancorous bile has been forever blurred on SF. I do, however, think the world of Chris and consider him a friend who also happens to be my tailor.

I am indeed lucky on both accounts.


After having read your post, I must say that your sleeve pitch is off. Oh, and the back is a mess.

Hope you find this helpful.
 

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Originally Posted by voxsartoria
Really? I thought that with Bunny tossed out, the main harrumph is that people are too nice and accepting, in turn causing banality and mediocrity to flourish?

And I have the feeling, some of the threads here on SF resemble "Lord of the Flies" island.
 

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Originally Posted by bengal-stripe
And I have the feeling, some of the threads here on SF resemble "Lord of the Flies" island.
Post on L.L then for the reason above.
 

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Originally Posted by bengal-stripe
And I have the feeling, some of the threads here on SF resemble "Lord of the Flies" island.

"The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity."

- B
 

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