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    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

     I just started a suit using the large herringbone (1/4"?), charcoal suiting--it looks solid from some angles, textured from others. This book is a lot more affordable than I expected at my tailor, and the subtle "vintage" look appealed to me. Intercity was a close second. At 13 1/2 oz...
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    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

     I'll second this. I've worn it on a long flight, gotten off, and it's hardly wrinkled at all.
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    Frank Cicco, Sr. of Butler, PA, passed away Friday

    For anyone in the Pittsburgh area who ever worked with him, he passed away yesterday: http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?mobile=a45e354550 I saw him one last time late last year at the Men of the Cloth screening here...he was a true old-school bespoke tailor, and I'll miss him...
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    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

     Thanks Penfold, just what I was looking for. Looks like a good, basic suiting.
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    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

     Thanks. Any reason why?
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    Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

    Does anyone have recent experience with these Holland and Sherry books? How did the fabric perform? I'm looking for a good workhorse 12-13 oz fabric, modestly priced, for a charcoal suit. This is for a fall-winter business suit in Pittsburgh. HS1165 Classic Worsteds (currently my first...
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    Good summer fragrances? (Preferably suitable for the office and 90+ degree temperatures)

    http://www.basenotes.net/ID26120516.html Eau de Rochas Homme is a good one for what you describe.
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    The 100 Best Tailors in America

    There are other alteration tailors closer to Pittsburgh proper--Butler is 1 hour north on 279/79, but is an easy drive. I use them because Frank has made 1 suit, 1 blazer, trousers, and about 40 shirts for me, all successfully, and has let out many of the jackets once my overarm measurement grew...
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    The 100 Best Tailors in America

    Pittsburgh Area: Frank Cicco and sons 133 W. North Street Butler, PA Custom and MTM suits, custom overcoats, MTM shirts, men's and women's alterations.
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    Mechanical Keyboards

    I wish IBM made a 104-key version of their old original AT 101-key battle axe so it could be used effectively w/ modern versions of Windows. I could easily hit 100wpm on it. Everything else I struggle to get out of the 90's, and I wear them out after about 6 months.... You can get this, but at...
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    Recommendation for dry cleaner in/near Pittsburgh?

    Does anyone who lives in or near Pittsburgh have a dry cleaner that they would recommend for suits? I have a few fully canvassed suits that I'd rather not entrust to just anyone-- any suggestions?
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    Living in Pittsburgh, PA

    ace195: If you're not dead set on north of the city, you may want to look at the South Hills areas as well (family-oriented, not much nightlife at all). What are you looking for?
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    Recommendation needed: Shoe repair/Cobblers in Pittsburgh

    My tailor swears by Mario at Sewickley shoe repair. That's not Pittsburgh proper, but it is a fairly easy drive: 447 Beaver Street Sewickley, PA 15143 (412) 741-5800 I have not used this myself, but I've seen his work, and am convinced he knows what he is doing. He can do full-sole...
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    NFL 2010 Discussion

    Hey, Terrible Towels can serve as a stylish ascot, in a pinch... I've got to give Baltimore credit, they wanted it more. Thankfully, there's a rematch later this season, and we'll have Ben back. Of course, they should have Ed Reed, so it'll be interesting.
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    Do women really judge men by the shoes men wear?

    Most women don't know enough about men's shoes to judge anything. I asked a female co-worker who is very interested in women's fashion about this. She confirmed that even someone as interested in clothing as she is doesn't know much about men's shoes, and that she only notices if they look good...
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