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    Zee's Leatherware & Shoe Co.

    The same factory may be used by both stores, but the leathers are different (I think each store provides the leather to the factory), and the fitting depends on the person helping you. I have two pair from Mayer that fit better and are higher in quality all of the 5+ pair I got from Zees. But...
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    Zee's Leatherware & Shoe Co.

    I just picked up some shoes from Zee's ... being lazy, I just asked to get the same shoes Benjamin got, but with a different last more suited to my tough-to-fit feet. Apparently Benjamin's shoes are quite popular - several people have already ordered shoes based on his photos, although the...
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    Zee's Leatherware & Shoe Co.

    Benjamin, I'm inspired! I'm going experiment on some loafers I picked up from Zee's a year ago, and if it works well, I'll pick up some nice brogues like yours. From what I understand, I need to: 1. Apply a lot of cream to moisturize the leather. 2. Use diluted acetone to lighten the...
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    Zee's Leatherware & Shoe Co.

    Benjamin, Those are incredible looking shoes! How do you polish them to make them look that way? I went over to Zee's this morning to see if I could get a similar pair, but the proprietor (a great guy, BTW) said that you had some sort of special polishing technique involving alcohol that...
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    comments/suggestions on good suit makers in HONG KONG

    If you read through the forum, you'll see that WW Chan, Gordon Yao, and A-Man Hing Cheong seem to have the best reputations and the highest prices. Getting recommendations for less expensive tailors can be difficult. When I moved to HK a few months ago, I got suits from Baron Kay (HK$4000)...
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    Jantzen, Reliable at last?

    I recently moved to HK and thought I'd put my two cents in. After reading about Jantzen tailor on this forum, I visited their store to order some shirts. You would not believe how swamped and utterly beleagured this small shop is. On my first trip, I ordered five shirts but asked that they...
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    Bespoke / custom shoes in Hong Kong

    Wow -- just checked Kow Hoo's website, and their price just leaped from US $525 to US $715! Business must be good!
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    Zee's Leatherware & Shoe Co.

    thanks guess i will got mine serveral weeks later i love that adelaides and am imagining how would they look with the 'rounder' spectator last would you post some more pictures of the spectators? i am always tempted by round toe with a sleek last +1
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    Kiton style from a Hong Kong Tailor?

    When I saw your thread title I thought that you have to read this! There might be enough information in the thread to have Chan make a decent Kiton type cut suit. IMO buy the best suit you can ( many of us, starting with me have Kiton tastes, and E bay budgets). I think you could have a...
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    Kiton style from a Hong Kong Tailor?

    I tried an Oxxford jacket and it felt and looked great ... until 30 seconds later, when I tried the Kiton.
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    Kiton style from a Hong Kong Tailor?

    I have had reasonable success with WW Chan in the replication of a neapolitan look. I think the trick is to identify the key elements of the look, then to articulate them clearly to WW Chan. It's a heck of a lot more than just soft shoulders. I was hoping someone with your experience would...
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    Kiton style from a Hong Kong Tailor?

    Man, I really wish I could justify the purchase of a Kiton, but I can't rationalize dropping my entire budget on a single suit. I'm already worried that 3 suits may not be sufficient for a 6-day work week in a tropical climate. Ebay has only one Kiton in my size, in a color I would never wear...
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    Kiton style from a Hong Kong Tailor?

    I tried one at Neiman Marcus last week, and it was incredible. I have never been able to find RTW suits that fit me well, but the Kiton was an eye-opener. It felt comfortable and natural, and superior to suits by Oxxford and Armani. While I was wearing it, my wife said that I looked hot. This...
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    Gordon Yao

    seriously.....12 pages and no photos yet. +1
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    Looking for good mid-range tailor in Hongkong

    Kay - are you connected with Manning Co.? It looks like you registered yesterday and in the space of 12 minutes posted three times to endorse Manning in threads that were a bit stale...
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