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  1. L

    Suede Leather Jacket Fit Advice

    I am looking for advice on which fit better of these 2 suede leather jackets from Banana Republic: Medium: Small:
  2. V

    Need Tie Advice

    Hello all, first post, great to be here. This is my first time owning a suit, and I'm just starting getting into nicer fashion and would love some advice. I just purchased this suit and I would love to compliment my wife's dress she will be wearing for a family members wedding. It's not super...
  3. D

    Rick owens beatle bozo boots sizing

    Hey, i want to pick up a pair of ricks bozos soon. I heard i should get them size down but im size 41 in turbodrk rick x converse and size 42 in drkshdw ramones. Should i get size 40 or 41 bozos?
  4. alinar002

    Date this Kiton Suit

    I have a chance to buy this Kiton suit at a good price, but as I don't know much about the brand (and buying online) I don't know what year it's from / whether it's a desirable cut. I'd like to make sure it's not too boxy or dated-looking. Anyone experienced with Kiton who might be able to...
  5. A

    Advice Needed: MTM Suit in London/South-West England

    Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm a young man looking to purchase a first (proper) suit ahead of my graduation from a university. My budget is ca. £1000–£1500 (£1500 is a hard limit), and I'm based in South West England (Bristol/Bath area) — a commute to London is not off limits...
  6. eh5678

    London tailor landscape

    Can anyone point me in the direction of one or two tailors they have used and can recommend in London?
  7. R

    Looking To Get New Suits - Need Advice

    I'm 52 and an attorney. While I am a "dad", I try my best to look good. I am also a self-described brand-whore. I'm also about efficiency, and, well, department stores tend to lean into that. Previously I had been purchasing my suits from Macy's. I stuck to Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein...
  8. A

    Good trousers without side buckles?

    Hey everyone, I have been recently looking to shift my office trousers selection from standard flat front chinos into something a little more interesting. I've been looking at entry level brands that are usually recommended on here (Cavour, Natalino, Pini Parma, Rubinacci RTW), but most of them...
  9. E

    Apart from Mr.Sid and Sartoriale, are there any other online retailers that carry new Sartoria Castangia suits?

    Looking for their suits online
  10. E

    Friends, looking for affordable version of a Musella Dembech type looking suit (DB), do you know any retailers that carry this look?

    Here’s a picture of a Musella Dembech suit: https://www.permanentstyle.com/2019/06/musella-dembech-cotton-suit-style-breakdown.html
  11. L

    Yellow Gold Wedding Band

    I just got married. My husband used his parents' wedding bands (they died when he was young) so it wasn't something I had to think about for him. For me, he kept his choice a secret until day of. He chose an absolutely beautiful, very plain 18 k yellow gold band in 7 mm, with a high dome. Alone...
  12. M

    Lumps in shoe sole

    Hi all, I’ve spotted several shoes with these lumps on the inside of the shoe sole, how do they form and can they be fixed? Not sure if I posted it on the right forum. Thanks for the help.
  13. K_The_Sartorialist

    New suit fit check

    Hi guys! Just recieved my new Suitsupply suit. It’s MTM through their online program with all measurements done by myself. Sorry for the picture quality being a bit crap but what do you guys recon? Any obvious mistakes or is it a keeper? Kind regards K
  14. S

    Bespoke Trouser Styles

    Hello, I was thinking about how we always talk about house styles for suit jackets but never for trousers. Do bespoke(even high end MTM and RTW) shops- for example: Huntsman, Cifonelli, Rubinacci, etc- have a house style for their trousers(such as for the break they like, pleats, cuff width) or...
  15. S

    Can a tailor add lapel buttonholes

    Hello, I was looking at some of my family members and I's older suits and I noticed some don't have a buttonhole on the lapel for boutonnieres, lapel pins, etc. Is this something a tailor can do or is it too much of a hassle? I can just wear another suit with one if I really want to wear an...
  16. jiibarra

    Which tuxedo should I purchase for my wedding?

    I’m in the market for a tuxedo for my wedding and found two that I really like. A slim fit peak lapel one from Suit Supply for $698 and trim fit notch lapel one from Corneliani which I was able to negotiate down to $600. Obviously the Corneliani suit is higher quality and I’d be paying less for...
  17. king_of_cups

    Where To Have A Suit Made In Singapore?

    Hey All, My wife is stumped about what to do for my fortieth birthday, and her Hail Mary is to send me to Singapore to have a suit made for me (nice!). She has no idea what this would cost, or how long it would take — she’s heard rumors of places that do insane 48-hour turnarounds. I told her...
  18. G

    Polka dot shirt / window pane suit

    Seeking input...I have a window pane suit I want to pair with a "kind of" polka dot shirt and need a tie. This is for my daughter's wedding this summer and her colors are dark blue and burgundy (not my choice for a summer wedding, but oh well). I'm struggling to find a tie I like with these...
  19. ibbik2010

    Need advice for tailored wear

    Respected Seniors, I am average guy who weighs about 63-65 Kgs, broad shoulders, height is about 5.8 feet. I need help for my tailored suits. I have three fabrics; 1. Wool Checkered Suit fabric [[Width 1.54 meters (61 inches)], [Length 2.916 meters (114.8 inches)]] 2. Trevira+Wool Pin Stipe...
  20. hevlk

    Fitcheck Natalino

    Hey guys! I just bought a sport jacket (52) and a flannel trouser (50) from Natalino and wanted to ask about your opinion on the fit. I think the trouser fits perfectly. In my opinion, the jacket fits nicely in the shoulders, sleeves are unfinished but I wouldn't shorten them, but I would have...

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