MC General Chat

[Gus]

This reminds me of the Lucian Barbera quote, " Europeans wear trousers too short, Americans too long. I like to wear mine Mid- Atlantic length"

 

[ppk]

I believe it was this one:

Perfect width, imo.

Agree. Saving it.

 

[clee1982]

I believe it was this one:

Perfect width, imo.

fishtail+suspender is just really clean though definitely have to wear jacket (and for functional purpose I would always keep the back pocket...)

 

[ppk]

x-post from: Has anyone bought anything from Caroline Murat Menswear?

They came up on my Instagram and here's their profile. Their store seems to be on Taobao, but I have never been able to register and view items.

I like a few of their items on Instagram and was wondering if anyone has any experience or thoughts?

Thanks.

 

[clee1982]

No idea, looks a bit generic aesthetic though (as in every other brand is going that direction), but if it’s cheap and cheerful I would go for it

 

[ppk]

No idea, looks a bit generic aesthetic though (as in every other brand is going that direction), but if it’s cheap and cheerful I would go for it

Have you been able to register and order on Taobao?

 

[clee1982]

Hasn’t tried but I assume the register by phone part doesn’t really work with oversea number


Edit I remember I register a long time ago using email but account got deactivated for whatever reason hasn’t tried to bring it back

 

[othertravel]

I’ve been looking at the latest Tom Ford offerings, and these wingtips caught my eye:

Although the leather probably isn’t as high quality as those used in EG, or JL, the level of finishing is quite something. If I was going to drop $2K for Blake-stitched shoes, I would choose TF over Berluti.

 

[clee1982]

Well for $2.5k just so much choice out there I wouldn’t bother with TF shoe

 

[othertravel]

Well for $2.5k just so much choice out there I wouldn’t bother with TF shoe

Funny you mention that. These caught my eye:

Dark Brown Single Monk Strap

Dark Brown Single Monk Strap in French Box Calf.

stefanobemer.com

An interesting take on a monk - I may spring for these during my next trip to NYC (so I can try them on first).

 

[DorianGreen]

Wondering why velvet, besides evening wear, has such a limited use.

 

[clee1982]

Probably not enough texture? Like the above in cord just becomes more versatile, though might just be guilty by association or my lack of imagination

 

[DorianGreen]

Probably not enough texture? Like the above in cord just becomes more versatile, though might just be guilty by association or my lack of imagination

Yes, cord is more versatile, also more sporty, but velvet has its attractiveness in a refined city look. I think of Husbands' aesthetics, for example.

 

[Voidoid]

Isn't Husbands aesthetics at its extreme also have very limited use ?
Same can be said for Tom Ford. They both marketing themselves as fashion brands, although obviously Tom Ford is different league.

 

[clee1982]

I wear both husbands and TF, Husbands is definitely more extreme in my book