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  1. minervau

    Ralph Lauren Black Label - Wool/Cashmere (50/50) 38R - Pale Gray Houndstooth

    I'm selling a used RLBL cashmere sport coat that I picked up on these forums a few years ago, and ended up wearing 10-15 times. It is a beautiful and quite unique jacket, and on the infrequent occasions I've worn it, it's received a lot of compliments! The pattern is a pale, gray houndstooth...
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    Meermin Mallorca Shoes

     Had the same problem re: oxfords vs. monks. An 8.5 Hiro oxford fit me perfectly, an 8.5 Hiro double monk was flopping around with tons of heel slippage. I didn't compare them side by side but your pictures are now giving me some indication of why that is.
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    Meermin Mallorca Shoes

     Here are my thoughts. I'm a 9D in most US sizing, but when I sent in my foot measurements to Meermin, it was recommended that I go with an 8.5UK. In that size, the Olfe is about as perfect a last as I can find -- the shape is exactly what I like, and the fit is impeccable. The Hiro in...
  4. minervau

    Kent Wang - Affiliate thread

    Any chance there will be a fall/winter lookbook, like we got for the S/S? I would love to see some of those fabrics as more than just swatches.
  5. minervau

    Guys, how many of you can honestly tell if somebody is wearing a quality suit?

    I agree with you in many respects. It's easy to see good fit, but that is not necessarily indicative of high-quality materials or construction (e.g., full canvas). I think a few properties are characteristic of nice suits, and can be noticeable from far away: 1) Collar gap as a person moves or...
  6. minervau

    How much did you pay for your wife's/fiancee's engagement ring?

    6k as of a few days ago . . . wish me luck, gents!
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    Good dry cleaners in Washington DC?

    Do they hand-press suits, then?
  8. minervau

    Using Tie Keeper?

    I always use it in either business or casual wear, but I think it can go either way for casual wear. It's a bit too sprezza for business.
  9. minervau

    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

     I'd guess 15/32 or possibly a 14.5/32 or thereabouts. I am 5'8" 150 and wear a 15.5/32, for reference. In previous shirt brands, what have your neck and sleeve length measurements been? The thing to keep in mind with shirt measurements (perhaps this is just stating the obvious) is that...
  10. minervau

    Paul Sargent (formerly Alfred Sargent) Appreciation Thread

     This is the definition of shoe Appreciation.
  11. minervau

    Berwick 1707 Shoes

    Prices for each collection?
  12. minervau

    Cashmere Sweaters

    I'd definitely consider a cashmere sweater to be a luxury item given how good wool sweaters are and the fact that the two essentially occupy the same place in a man's wardrobe. That being said, having perhaps one "nice" cashmere sweater might be considered by some to be a wardrobe staple.
  13. minervau

    Another Spanish Shoe brand - Yanko

    Have ordered that same pair from the online sale, and I'm optimistic.
  14. minervau

    Aksel Paris Suits

    Would be stunned if the suits are full-canvassed, although half-canvas could be possible.
  15. minervau

    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

     You'll get much better feecback in the tailor fit & feedback thread. My first thoughts are: Good length on sleeves, jacket length, seems good around the shoulders. What is that bizarre thing going on with your left side (right half of photo)? The right and left halves of that suit look...
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