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  1. BGW

    Modifying the lapel notch

    Thanks guys. I feel better now, in that at least there is some positive aspect. The lapel shape has grown on me, although not to the point where I love it. Anyone else have any comments, especially on the feasibility of a change?
  3. BGW

    Modifying the lapel notch

    I purchased an Oxxford suit of ebay. It is some years old, and the lapel notches have a sort of downward orientation for lack of a better term. By that I mean that if one drew a line bisecting the lapel notch, it would point slightly downward (not up toward the shoulder like my neapolitan...
  4. BGW

    Urgent shoe question - santoni

    I am in Paris and have found a pair of Santoni fatte a mano (tan, not orange) shoes that I really like.  They are on sale for Euro 400. they retail for Euro 800. Can anyone provide information on the quality of these shoes relative to other goodyear welted shoes with a similar retail price...
  5. BGW

    Just ordered a jantzen shirt

    GQElements -- how does your tailor go about raising the armholes?
  6. BGW

    Shirt collars: to fuse or not to fuse?

    Great post. Can we get a description of the phycal structure of a fused/non-fused shirt collar? How many layers are there?
  7. BGW

    Spano?

    I might post your latest query as a separate thread, as those not interested in Spano, but with info on the style of various NYC tailors, might not open this one.
  8. BGW

    A clothing 'blog

    I can honestly say that I have only been poorly served on a few occasions (caveat: poor = below expectations, I have had no sales people available for a few moments at a very crowded time, or none available period at Marshalls or the like. I expected both). Also, I am very bad about shopping and...
  9. BGW

    Question about ralph lauren lines

    Really interesting argument over the role of the label. I happen to side with the majority on this one, RLPL is not designed to make a huge sum of money on its tailored goods. There simply isn't enough volume, and there isn't enough total revenue to make it worth the massive time investment by...
  10. BGW

    Newbie's new "bespoke" suit

    Welcome to the forum. Great suit. Constructive criticism: Consider buttoning the top two buttons on the coat, as the lapel has been cut to roll only to the top button. In future orders, perhaps raise the buttoning-point of the coat (middle button) by an inch?  I favor a high button stance...
  11. BGW

    $250 fully canvassed, hand stitched, bespoke suit

    "London" should still have your pattern, no? Why not contact them and order another suit. If your body has not changed substantially, you should be able to have a virtually bespoke suit that fits near perfectly after alterations. Numerous posters here do this with WW Chan, a Hong Kong...
  12. BGW

    Loake

    As far as I know Charles Tyrwhitt shoes are re-branded Loake's.
  13. BGW

    Double breasted 4x2

    Are you crazy? Buy the suit. I doubt you will find a suit a) by your favorite designer b) in exactly your measurements c) in a style you've "always really wanted" d) by a very reputable ebay seller e) at a hugely discounted price. I almost want to buy it just to spite you. Besides...
  14. BGW

    Mixing bias, straight, perpendicular pattern

    I think they would have to be the most casual by a huge margin. I would add horizontal stripes to the discussion. I seem to remember Michael Douglas wearing a horizontally striped dress shirt in Wall Street, but you rarely see them any more.
  15. BGW

    Cognac shoes query

    These questions of acceptability are always tricky. The standard reply is, as you are probably aware, that if you have to ask, it is probably at least borderline. Keep in mind that the final answer may hinge upon details you have not provided, such as your position within the firm, the general...
  16. BGW

    Underpriced kiton shirt 14.5 collar

    Someone buy this. Please. I wish I had a skinnier neck. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....65&rd=1 Hell, I should buy and flip it.
  17. BGW

    This just really angers me

    Brian -- Certainly Zegna could make some attempt to control who they sell their fabric to. The fact that Chan is authorized to buy Zegna fabric does not mean that every asian tailor outfit in the world should have access. FIH -- That has to be one of the ten greatest/worst/greatest sales...
  18. BGW

    Ll bean super 100s dress pants

    Nine months is not a trivial amount of time.
  19. BGW

    This just really angers me

    Retronotmetro is sort of kind of on to something. This is as much Zegna's fault as it is the seller here. Zegna sells the fabric to these companies making cheap suits knowing they will be passed off as Zegna or marked up unjustifiably because of the Zegna name. Why does Zegna do this? Because...
  20. BGW

    Jantzen tailor

    My order has been in for 42 days. Item not yet charged.
  21. BGW

    Davis for men (chicago) has a major sale tomorrow

    Can anyone comment on the quality of Ravazzolo suits? I had the opportunity to briefly look at one in NYC and it appeared quite well made.
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