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  1. Phil

    What is your lucky suit, and why?

    We all have one suit, the one we go to when we have that important meeting with a new client, a big date we have been planning etc. Im not as interested in the brand of suit you prefer, but instead the style it is, and why. For me, when I have to really look my best, I invariably wear this: -A...
  3. Phil

    Cable Car Clothiers / Southwick Suits

    After being very disapointed with what J. Press calls a natural shoulder, I discovered Cable Car Clothiers. My only experience with them is on the website, which has some great photos. They are selling Southwick suits. Does anyone know if Southwick suits are less padded than J. Press at the...
  4. Phil

    Spread collar overkill

    I have worn spread collars exclusively over the past 10 years or so. Ive always loved how they look, how they used to be kind of unique, in that not many people used to wear them. Ive become disenchanted with them recently though. It seems like every company, from the lowest of the low to the...
  5. Phil

    Edward Greens at the Polo Mansion

    I was over at the Rhinelander Mansion yesterday placing my order for a few MTM suits and took a look at the Edward Greens they had. I have never been overwhelmed by the choices RLPL makes with EG, but I was pleasantly suprised. First of all, on a round table, there were at least 15 models, as...
  6. Phil

    Thumbs up to Alden Black Cordovan

    I started a post about 3 weeks ago praising my burgeoning collection of Alden cordovan boots, and I wanted to give special attention to the pair of black cordovan boots that I have owned for about a month now. Ive worn them at least 2 days a week, from heavy flannel suits, to jeans, and they are...
  7. Phil

    Edward Green Dover, Emsley, Warwick

    I am going to list a few pairs of EGs on Ebay that I just dont get to wear as much as I would like.  I have a rule that if I dont wear something for about 3 months (not counting seasonal items), I sell it or give it to charity.  I find that it helps to keep my closet uncluttered, and that is a...
  8. Phil

    Andover Shop

    Just received an Andover Shop catalogue in the mail and was really impressed with what they had. I noticed one thing in particular, and that was every single jacket was a 2 button, exact same cut (I am assuming single vent). Any idea who makes their suits, and if anyone has any knowledge as to...
  9. Phil

    Prochilo Custom Tailor, New Canaan CT

    I had an appointment with Mr. Prochilo last weekend, to take a look at his offerings. He is located in a small shop in New Canaan CT., and I have to say, I was greatly impressed by his scope of knowledge and expertise. He took the time to show me garments he is currently making, in different...
  10. Phil

    J Press suits - shoulders

    I was browsing through J Press in NYC the other day and tried on one of their suit jackets. Odd thing I noticed was the amount of shoulder padding it had. "Natural" shoulder to me means practically no padding, or none at all. I was thoroughly suprised at how much padding the J. Press...
  11. Phil

    Alden Cordovan boots

    I think its important to give proper credit to certain goods when we are particularly pleased with them. I own 3 pair of Alden cordovan leather boots now. I really cant tell you how great they have held up over the years. My oldest pair is 4 years old now (color 8, chukka), and my newest are a...
  12. Phil

    Allen Edmonds Cordovan leather "Fairgates"

    Just a quick heads up - I am going to be listing a brand new pair of AE Cordovan leather Fairgates on Ebay tomorrow. They are from their special order program, and have the vibram mini lug sole. Brand new, box included. They are cordovan color also. Size 11D. Thought I would give a member here...
  13. Phil

    Grenadine ties on sale at Polo.com

    Just ordered 2 of them, $49.99 a piece. Pretty good deal, down from $92.50 I think. I have the black/cream one already, and I love it. Its awfully hard to find striped grenadine ties.
  14. Phil

    Grenadine Ties at J Press

    Just a heads up - went into J Press for some xmas gifts yesterday afternoon and picked up some very nice grenadine ties. They are the even harder to find tight weave version. I got 3 - black, silver, and chocolate brown. $65.00 each. I will measure the width, but they seem to be in the 3 1/2...
  15. Phil

    consistency of shirt collars

    Ive been a spread collar proponent for 10 years. I have worn nothing else in that time.  Ive recently made the plunge into the world of collar pins, and I really like them.  I ordered 4 shirts with this type of collar, and it got me thinking.  How many of you have an allegiance to a certain...
  16. Phil

    Edward Green Alligators on EBAY

    Well, those size 11's sure are getting up there in price. Frustrating that its only the 11s, the others are all hovering below $1000.00. Ive seen those Chinese auctions on the same shoes, what are the chances they are real? They lifted both the pic and the description. It screams fake to me, but...
  17. Phil

    Ralph Lauren Grenadine Ties

    Just got my RL black with cream stripe grenadine tie in the mail. It is 3 3/4" at the widest point, it looks great. The actual weave is very fine, much tighter than most of the grenadines I own. I love the way it looks, and adds a bit of variety from the usual-looking grenadine. They come...
  18. Phil

    Ben Silver Grenadine Ties - sizes

    Got into my office this morning and the package was waiting for me. 3 Ben Silver Grenadines, all sized 3 1/2 inches. I cant figure out their sizing policy over there. I have a few regimentals that are 3 3/8, and then these are 3 1/2. I can understand when they sell Drakes or other brands, but...
  19. Phil

    Good deal on grenadine ties - Ben Silver

    Was cruising through the Ben Silver website yesterday, and spotted a great deal on grenadine ties.  I pretty much wear only grenadine ties these days, I just love the way they knot and the texture of them.  They are hard to find though.  Was on the website and typed in grenadine into their...
  20. Phil

    Clothing Pet Peeves - what are yours?

    For some reason I keep seeing men with their functional buttonholes on their suit jackets unbuttoned. Sometimes its just one, as an obvious nod to the fact that they have functional buttonholes. Other times its all four, which I still cant figure out. Id be interested to know if I am in the...
  21. Phil

    American apparel - thumbs up

    I had been meaning to check out this store and had a chance to stop in last Friday, down on Spring St. in NYC. I was thoroughly impressed with the place. Before I even get into the goods, I like their corporate goals, namely: 1. non sweatshop labor 2. made in the USA 3. progressive day...
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