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  1. houserichichi

    Do Not Wash, Do Not Dryclean

    Do not get dirty? I bought this sweater yesterday and noticed when I came home that the tag reads, and I quote, "Do not wash. Do not bleach. Do not iron. Do not tumble dry. Do not dry clean." Thus I thought to myself, what in the hell do I do if I spill mustard on this, a thought that often...
  3. houserichichi

    Today's Purchase (ties and pocketsquares)

    So I went for a stroll down one of the local shop streets in town today and noticed one of the major stores was having a sidewalk sale. I walked in and ended up with all of these half off. I'm pleased with my purchase. (L-R): Eton linen/silk blend, Eton silk, Zegna silk (CW starting at 12...
  4. houserichichi

    My Shoes Stain My Socks

    I'm wondering if anyone else has an issue of the interior colour of the shoe staining their socks as well. I wear bright coloured socks and after a few days of wear (even after washings) the colour of the interior of my shoes is stained on the heels and toes of my socks. Normally this wouldn't...
  5. houserichichi

    Did Glennie Make It To A Runway?!

    The shirt collar...hopefully nothing more. I feel like Cartman and the midget.
  6. houserichichi

    Do you like them, my new (boring) shoes?

    I received my first pair of boring captoe E.Zegna fatte a mano in a great dark brown. Tell me what you think and give me some details on the shoes as I really don't know anything about the quality (even after a quick scour of the search function): Excuse the cat. He certainly liked the laces.
  7. houserichichi

    A Discourse on Suitings

    I'm wondering if there isn't some sort of post along the same vein as Mr Kabbaz' Discourse on Shirtings somewhere on this, AAAC, or LL? I've searched high and low to get a (photograph-included) encyclopedic entry of suiting patterns, materials, weaves, etc., but my hunt has always turned up...
  8. houserichichi

    My gloves are made of lamp?

    I noticed that the content tag on my gloves reads "lamp nappa". Many websites tell me that lamp nappa is a real thing and has to do with lamb. Is there a difference between lamp nappa and lamb nappa?
  9. houserichichi

    What do you think of this collar?

    This is an old shirt I had made by Jantzen. Would this collar be classified as a cutaway? If not then what should I be asking for that would bring it into that realm? As a side note this has a 2" high band and 3.75" collar point. Excuse the wrinkles and the unshaven double chin. I guess I had a...
  10. houserichichi

    The Intricacies of Dress Shirts

    I am hoping that a group effort could help me learn the proper terminology, detailing, and various other intricacies of dress shirts. Specifically, I'm trying to compile (for myself and those new to proper dress shirts) a list of different types of collars, cuffs, buttons, stitching, etc. How...
  11. houserichichi

    Tell me anything about my new shoes

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if you could please tell me about my shoes. I've been meaning to ask about them for quite some time. From the pictures I'm trying to find out a couple things: 1. Are you able to tell detailing of the shoes? Are they goodyear welted? Are they...
  12. houserichichi

    Buttons open or closed when machine washing shirts?

    I suppose the title sums it up. Do you close all, some, or none of the buttons on your shirt when you machine wash them (front, gauntlet, cuff)? Any other details? Collars left turned down or do you flip them up? Turnback cuffs; do you unturn them or leave them folder back on themselves?
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  13. houserichichi

    Teach Me About Leathers and Skins

    Hi everyone, I scoured through the Search function and came up with nothing noteworthy so if it hasn't been done already I would really appreciate it if someone could write a brief tutorial about leathers and other animal skins. How would one differentiate top grain from corrected grain? Is...
  14. houserichichi

    Walking In The Rain To An Interview (advice)

    Gents, I just moved to a new city and I have an interview on Wednesday. The weatherman claims that I'll be stuck under some lovely rainclouds and I have intentions of wearing leather-soled shoes. I should be out in the open 10 minutes each way. The last time I did this my shoes got a nasty...
  15. houserichichi

    MTM Shirt Options (Obscure or Otherwise)

    Gents, I am wondering if anyone (eyeballing the shirtmakers especially) would be able to give a brief rundown of shirt fabrics, collar styles, and other detailing oddities that the majority of us OTR customers aren't necessarily familiar with. Specifically I'm hoping to come across a "strange...
  16. houserichichi

    They Sewed My Collar Stays In

    I was wondering if it is possible to have sewn in collar stays cut out and a makeshift pocket for the removable variety. Specifically my two shirts today are Jantzen if that makes any sort of difference as far as collar construction. Thanks!
  17. houserichichi

    Zip To Button Fly Transformation

    I was just wondering if it was possible for a tailor to change a zippered fly to a buttoned one on a pair of dress trousers?
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