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Tano · May 10, 2011

I use favazzo in trinity arcade. Parker and Co use them as well.

CHECKstar · May 10, 2011

Originally Posted by Sator

In any case, I hate leaving my bottom waistcoat button undone. Can't stand it. And if you ever told me to undo it like Henry VIII, expect an earful from me.

+1 I seriously just don't 'get' the bottom button argument on functioning waistcoat buttons. The whole point of a waitcoat was to cover up your shirt!

jessis · May 10, 2011

Originally Posted by jessis

That is good news re: TM fabrics. I am pretty sure that the 4 for $450 is available all the time - I am hoping anyway as I am about to contact Stuart for another batch...hmmm
Just a quick follow-up on this for the guys interested - managed to finally confirm with stuart that the 4 for $450 on TM fabric is available all the time to customers in Australia no matter if you have bought before.

By the way, can we leave the "bottom button" thing alone now

CHECKstar · May 10, 2011

Originally Posted by jessis

That is good news re: TM fabrics. I am pretty sure that the 4 for $450 is available all the time - I am hoping anyway as I am about to contact Stuart for another batch...hmmm

Any chance you can post some fit pics?

jobro · May 10, 2011

Originally Posted by Bone19

i believe parker sell kiton made 2 measure with a rediculous super # for that price.
Correct, it is MTM with measurements taken by Kiton tailors.

__PG__ · May 10, 2011

Originally Posted by CHECKstar

+1 I seriously just don't 'get' the bottom button argument on functioning waistcoat buttons. The whole point of a waitcoat was to cover up your shirt!
But I can un-button the bottom button of my waistcoat and still cover my shirt. Perhaps the problem is that because we won't wear 3-piece suits anymore, we treat the coat/jacket as a waistcoat.

jobro · May 10, 2011

Buttoning the bottom button on any top will give a straight, horizontal line to your waist area. Horizontal lines should generally be avoided, they make the fat look fatter and the skinny look skinnier.

jessis · May 10, 2011

Originally Posted by CHECKstar

Any chance you can post some fit pics?
I have some from about 7 months ago but am about to order some more so once I get those I will put a picture up. I am getting all made as work shirts at this stage.

fxh · May 10, 2011

Budget:

Swan's suit looks bloody awful - bubbling all down his right side front from shoulder down. His tie is a dreadful shiney purpley blue pastel job.

CHECKstar · May 10, 2011

As already mentioned before, next week I am off to HK (three days) and London (seven and a half days) for work. The way things are looking I will be having a free weekend, a week day and a half a Saturday in London. Last year in London I did mainly touristy things, this time I want to do some systematic shopping (both for goods and checking out my size in a number of hard-to-find in Australia brands). With that in mind, what are the types of things that I should add to the list?

So far I am thinking shoes (try in a number of C&J lasts) and a visit the new Drakes store. I would love to be able to try on SF approved trouser brands for sizing (eg Incotex). Anything else that I should be adding to the 'must do' list?

meister · May 10, 2011

Originally Posted by fxh

Budget:

Swan's suit looks bloody awful - bubbling all down his right side front from shoulder down. His tie is a dreadful shiney purpley blue pastel job.

Nambour chic like his ex-mate Kevie's turquoise tie.

fxh · May 10, 2011

Originally Posted by CHECKstar

As already mentioned before, next week I am off to HK (three days) and London (seven and a half days) for work. The way things are looking I will be having a free weekend, a week day and a half a Saturday in London. Last year in London I did mainly touristy things, this time I want to do some systematic shopping (both for goods and checking out my size in a number of hard-to-find in Australia brands). With that in mind, what are the types of things that I should add to the list? So far I am thinking shoes (try in a number of C&J lasts) and a visit the new Drakes store. I would love to be able to try on SF approved trouser brands for sizing (eg Incotex). Anything else that I should be adding to the 'must do' list?
Are you coming back thru HK? you could get a shirt/suit measured/ first stop made/fitted second stop. Then mailed on after adjustments It would be fun just walking around London waving aud$ around + actually having a job. Sniff out all the online shirt dudes and shoes places. Clarkes DBs. Me I'd check out the charity shops for old tweeds, harrington jackets etc.

meister · May 10, 2011

Originally Posted by CHECKstar

As already mentioned before, next week I am off to HK (three days) and London (seven and a half days) for work. The way things are looking I will be having a free weekend, a week day and a half a Saturday in London. Last year in London I did mainly touristy things, this time I want to do some systematic shopping (both for goods and checking out my size in a number of hard-to-find in Australia brands). With that in mind, what are the types of things that I should add to the list?

So far I am thinking shoes (try in a number of C&J lasts) and a visit the new Drakes store. I would love to be able to try on SF approved trouser brands for sizing (eg Incotex). Anything else that I should be adding to the 'must do' list?

All of that. I thrifted a pair of Incotex in the Salvo's. Nice linen ones. They measure TTS normal trousers like any regular ones from what I have seen on that pair. Maybe a visit to some of the shoe outlet shops around. You might want to find some nice venue to go clubbin' - know what i mean?

L.R. · May 10, 2011

Non-Clothing question: I'm trying to send some beer to a friend in Australia. I understand the high cost of it, but I think it'd be worth it as a birthday gift. I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience in this? How to ship it (I was thinking of marking it as Pop or something), and the costs associated with it?

Also: If Alexander Keiths IS available in Australia (which is the beer I want to ship), can someone tell me where? I have been unable to find anywhere over the net.

Thanks for the help!

Selvaggio · May 10, 2011

Originally Posted by fxh

Budget:

Swan's suit looks bloody awful - bubbling all down his right side front from shoulder down. His tie is a dreadful shiney purpley blue pastel job.

Mrs Selvaggio and I could not believe it - we rewound it just to make sure we actually saw what we thought we saw!

"Okay, am about to deliver the federal budget...everone will be looking at me...mmmm...what suit will I wear? How about this one that looks like it came from Vinnie's. That should set the right tone"

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