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  1. jerrysfriend

    Pure natural shoulder tradtional clothing

    Posted - 07/07/2005 : Â 07:04:26 Â Â Â Â Â -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Izzie at LS Men's Clothing on W. 45th Street in NY read some of the posts here and on AskAndy and called me. He said that he can make-to-measure exactly like what some...
  3. jerrysfriend

    Kiton brown monkstrap sz 9

    Looks like a chance to pick up a bargain here. Don't these go for about $3,000 new? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....94&rd=1
  4. jerrysfriend

    Fairway & Greene

    What does everyone think of this line? http://www.fairwayandgreene.com/ It is mostly sold in golf shops, but Stockton's here in Atlanta sell the golf shirts for $85-$110. I got a few and think very highly of them, despite the fact that they are made in Korea. I'll match the quality against...
  5. jerrysfriend

    EGs in NY for $499

    Now at Polo at 72 and Madison I just bought two pairs of EGs; A Black Whittier captoe oxford with a type of U throat and a dark Oak Borden penny loafer with a split toe. They were $850 reduced to $499, with lovely trees (worth at least $100) included. Quite a bargain. It seems as if Polo may be...
  6. jerrysfriend

    Shopping in NY

    Just got back-three plays and lots of good food, but this is more of interest here: My best buys: (a) Polo at 72 and Madison-two pairs of EGs; A Black Whittier captoe oxford with a type of U throat and a dark Oak Borden penny loafer with a split toe- they were $850 reduced to $499, with trees...
  7. jerrysfriend

    Lunch in NY on Saturdays and holidays

    I will be in NYC May 27-June 1. I have most of my meals booked, but I am having a hard time with Saturday lunch and Memorial Day lunch. Not too much appears to be open and I do not like Eggs Benedict, or the usual brunch type crap. Any suggestions? Ken Pollock
  8. jerrysfriend

    Black is for waiter

    I was at a Brooks branch yesterday, talking to the manager about some of my experiences with Ernest. I got around to the fact that he invented the forum's informal motto, "Brown is for Farmer," (why don't we get some t-shirts printed up with that phrase printed on them). He thought...
  9. jerrysfriend

    Polaine bread

    During several trips to Paris, I have seen cafes have signs out front indicating that they use Polaine bread. I have eaten it; it is great; hearty, heavy and crusty. I have also been by the Polaine shop and looked in, but I never bought any of the huge loaves. I understand, however, that Barbara...
  10. jerrysfriend

    Antique Peals

    I spotted these on e-Bay. http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws....ck=true The model is unfamiliar, as is the writing inside the shoe. The "Peal" logo as well as the Brooks name inside look ancient. My guess is that it certainly predates C&J Peals and possibly EG Peals. I am not sure about the seller...
  11. jerrysfriend

    Suede/leather specs

    For Spring, Brooks is selling black/white and dark brown/white spectators with the contrasting white part being suede, instead of the usual leather. To me, that is much nicer. Contrasting leather in white always looks too plastic. Thes are beauties. They carry the Peal label and are by Alfred...
  12. jerrysfriend

    Ties-handmade vs. hand finished

    I understand that ties by Hermes, Drakes, Kiton and Gucci are handmade while those by John Comfort and Faconable are just "hand finished." What is the difference? Isn't the back seam hand sewn on all of them hand sewn? Whay else is done by hand on the handmades? To me, all six brands...
  13. jerrysfriend

    Cap in a fine restaurant

    There was an episode of the Soprano's in which Tony, while eating in his favorite restaurant, spied a nearby diner wearing a baseball cap. He immediately arose, approached the man and told him to remove his cap. After a few second's hesitation, the customer seemed to recognize who Tony was and...
  14. jerrysfriend

    real Peals

    Here is something you don't see too often, "real" 40+ year-old Peals, before Brooks bought the name. I assume that these are ready-mades, instead of bespoke. http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws....me=WDVW The question is: did Peal make its own ready-made shoes back then, or just the bespoke ones, as...
  15. jerrysfriend

    Something new at Brooks

    Brooks has been carrying high quality Martin Greenfield hand-tailored "Golden Fleece" suits for a while now; current prices about $1,298. For Spring, they have some upgraded Martin Greenfields at $1,700. These are made of Super 120 or 130 English or Scottish fabric, instead of...
  16. jerrysfriend

    Haircut in Atlanta

    I tried Joe Mole when in New York (Lex near 73rd) at Chistmas and got a great cut. Over the years, I found, and then eventually buried, three good barbers in Atlanta. Now I cannot find a good one. Anybody have any suggestions?
  17. jerrysfriend

    Who makes these?

    Anyone know who makes these? Looks like stitched aloft sole, so thay do not appear to be either Grenson or EG. I did not know that Paul Stuart had another English supplier. http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws....88&rd=1
  18. jerrysfriend

    neat spectator tassel loafer

    Take a look: http://www.bluefly.com/pages....bizrate Not a bad looking shoe and a great price-5 sizes left. I especially like the fact that it comes with khaki canvas instead of leather as the contrasting part and a wooden heel
  19. jerrysfriend

    Today is Ernest's birthday

    Today is Ernest's birthday. Congradulations. Hope you and K. have a great day. Maybe a lovely dinner together. I sent him a gift (Chris mailed it for me) a while back, but he has not received it yet. A pair of Brooks' Peal (Crockett & Jones) black wingtips. Gave Ernest the entire history...
  20. jerrysfriend

    Napolicrea

    There is an ad in today's New York Times for "Napolicrea, Hand Made in Italy" being run by the Campania Region Office of New York, saying that it was opening today at 6:30 p.m and would be running through January 15, 2005 at 4 East 54th Street, 4th Floor. It lists: Andreano, Aprile...
  21. jerrysfriend

    New York

    Going up to NYC on Christmas day for a six day visit. Staying at the Regency. Going to three plays and eating at L'Impero, David Burke and Donatella, Orso, Trattoria del Arte, Brasserie, Fleur de Sel, Auerole (in hotel package), and maybe La Grenouille. Did not like last visits to Mix, Bouley...
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