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Originally Posted by drøn

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thank you. couldn't find one in white though. I guess I should have been more precise.
still need help.

By pure coincidence I was looking for some swimming trunks from Orlebar Brown today and I noticed they sell long sleeved polos as well, including in white. Though the placket looks a bit long to me, and they're a bit pricey. www.orlebarbrown.co.uk/adam

Originally Posted by E,TF

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By pure coincidence I was looking for some swimming trunks from Orlebar Brown today and I noticed they sell long sleeved polos as well, including in white. Though the placket looks a bit long to me, and they're a bit pricey. www.orlebarbrown.co.uk/adam
i just discovered that too. it's definately closer, but the placket and price do put me off.

Soooo, is there anyone who knows whether http://www.cinqueclassico.com/ ship outside of japan?

Originally Posted by jpc1766

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Could anyone please tell me what skin these shoes are made of? Thanks in advance.

looks like a pebblegrain type of cowhide but i am no expert in the field

I'm looking for the classic Navy blazer staple to add my wardrobe. What are the best buys? Brooks Brothers is a bit to old school from my tastes.

Originally Posted by Farside

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I'm looking for the classic Navy blazer staple to add my wardrobe. What are the best buys? Brooks Brothers is a bit to old school from my tastes.

Doesn't add up. BB = classic = old school. I am guessing that you want something trendy or hip.

Originally Posted by Steve Smith

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Doesn't add up. BB = classic = old school. I am guessing that you want something trendy or hip.

My mistake. You're right. I'm guess I'm trying to avoid the gold button variety blazer.

Originally Posted by Farside

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My mistake. You're right. I'm guess I'm trying to avoid the gold button variety blazer.

Buttons can be easily switched out. You should be more concerned with styling.

I just got this the other day
http://andersonlittle.com/blue_blazer

It is microfiber/wool blend fabric however

Originally Posted by Timmbo

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I'm looking for a dark brown grenadine tie (a la http://www.samhober.com/grenadine-ga...ilk-tie-6.html) but I'm on a tight (student) budget. Where can I find a cheaper alternative? Everywhere I look only have 'knit' ties which have square/flat ends, which I'm not interested in. I'm in the UK if this makes things easier!
I just talked to Paul Winston, of Chipp Tailors in New York. He sells garza fina grenadines for $42, but is unfortunately out of most of his stock right now. He has: navy, grey, burgundy, and yellow in stock right now if I'm remembering correctly. Ordinarily he'd also have chocolate, forest green, purple, and black, and in the fall is adding four new colors: a color he calls "toast" (light brown) and several others that slip my mind. They're quite nice, especially for a money. I haven't compared them side by side with a Hober, but for $42, can't go wrong. The price of the silk apparently went up 30% since last year, so he'll be selling them for $48 starting soon IIRC but it's still a steal. He also noted that he has something like 16 colors of lambswool ties for like $30, which I'll have to give a try at some point. For your hunt, he said he should have the chocolate color back in stock around June, and the ties made by July. I haven't seen them in person, so I'm not quite sure which shade of chocolate brown it is. You'd have to order by phone, no web orders for the grenadines. 212 687-0850 is the number, he's a good guy to talk to. I believe they're all 3.5" but I'd have to go measure my other one to be sure.

N00b question: what does BOC stand for when talking about a blazer measurements?

Originally Posted by TomAlso

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N00b question: what does BOC stand for when talking about a blazer measurements?

Bottom of collar, its the jacket length measurement.

Originally Posted by Gibonius

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Bottom of collar, its the jacket length measurement.

Thanks

Why are grenadine ties more expensive?

Originally Posted by runsurfswim

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Why are grenadine ties more expensive?

It's an expensive material with relatively few makers. It's also supposed to be difficult to work with for the tie maker.

Also, outside of the iGent circles, I don't think there's much demand.

any clue what type of sunglasses these are