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[Left Hand]

Is the Gitman Bros. stuff on ebay real? They all seem to be right around $100. How do they sell them so much cheaper than Gitman Bros. themselves?

 

[Dioreus]

They're both bad.

What would you reccommend in place?

 

[clarksdb]

Persol Steve McQueen shades

 

[ellsbebc]

Can some give me some websites or videos on how to tie a tie with a dimple? Looking at a 4 in hand knot probably. Preferably some easy guide as I don't know how to tie a tie at all right now

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The dimple master (Spoo) ties his exactly as this video

http://www.trashness.com/tie-tying-with-the-armoury

 

[RicPac]

Where can I get a good quality tweed blazer around 300 if possible

 

[diglett]

What is a "shanked" button?

 

[Steve Smith]



What is a "shanked" button?

Think of a leather blazer button which typically has a metal loop protruding from the back. That loop is called a shank, so it is a shanked button. Metal blazer buttons also fit into this category.

 

[blswinef]

is it okay to Scotchgaurd velvet slippers...I.E. Stubbs and Wootton / Del Toro? or will that ruin the velvet?

 

[diglett]

Think of a leather blazer button which typically has a metal loop protruding from the back. That loop is called a shank, so it is a shanked button. Metal blazer buttons also fit into this category.

So just a button attached via a loop on its back, rather than a set of holes through which the stitching is pushed?

 

[Steve Smith]



So just a button attached via a loop on its back, rather than a set of holes through which the stitching is pushed?

Right.

 

[daveedoe]

QUESTION: I found a really great deal on a John Varvatos slim cut 2-piece suit at Nordstrom Rack recently ($170, down from $795). It fits very well and I like it, but I'm not sure if it's really in style and even worth the $170 I paid for it. The first reason I'm unsure of it is that it has a peaked lapel. I like the peaked lapel, but don't really see them in use ever. Next, it's a light grey ghost pinstripe, which I also don't really see, but do like. My concerns are, first, will the material pattern be too distracting and will I look outdated? Second, will I look like I'm trying to be a pimp? Your responses are certainly appreciated. Be brutally honest. I can still return it for a full refund. Also, if you think it's worth hanging onto, what color and style shoes would you recommend?

Thanks,

David

 

[diglett]

Right.

Great, thank you!

 

[msulinski]



Where can I get a good quality tweed blazer around 300 if possible

Possibly during brooks brothers after Christmas sale. Supposedly, if you get there before noon in the 26, you get an extra 15% off

 

[3MScotchgard]

Scotchgard(TM) Protectors are not recommended for use on velvet. Velvet can be made of many different materials such as silk, cotton, nylon, polyester,and acetate, and there is no way of knowing which of these materials are in velvet slippers. From our testing, we have found that Scotchgard could cause dye bleed, lay down the the nap of the fabric, or leave white spots behind. We unfortunately do not have a protector for velvet at this time.
Please see our website for products we do carry at www.scotchgard.com

 

[dragon8]



Is the Gitman Bros. stuff on ebay real? They all seem to be right around $100. How do they sell them so much cheaper than Gitman Bros. themselves?

Could be past season's merchandise, defective merchandise and the like.