Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

[ryanohare]

There's no SuitSupply in Melb.

The Sydney one is a deeply frustrating experience, and I'm a regular visitor. They insist on you having an 'appointment' when you go in if you want anything. So you've got to wander around for 15 mins waiting for one of the many salespeople to free up.

Said salespeople know extremely little, and their stock is limited. Plus their prices have gone up significantly over the last year or two.

Be prepared to be underwhelmed.

 

[The False Prophet]

I recall the last few times I was there, I pretty well just wandered about helping myself to things on the racks to try on.

I rather enjoy being ignored by salespeople to be honest, as there’s only a small handful of shops in the country where they know anything and/or add any value.

I think that price point was my pain point, even some years back. They have decent cloths and some good blocks, but fairly indifferent construction and finishing.

For similar money, you can routinely get made in Italy/Japan garments on sale. Or, for a bit more, MTM from somewhere like Trunk.

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

Got a question for those of you who’ve used Oscar Hunt’s services… how do they compare - in terms of house style - to say P Johnson, MJ Bale, Suit Supply, SM, Cavour etc. I can see they do the whole soft shoulder thing (who doesn’t these days), but what about notch, lapel width, button stance, and arm hole height? Are the quarters more of less open? Can they cut a jacket with more drape in the chest?

Considering giving them a try…

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

 

[sjm77]

Has anyone had experience with Wil Valor or the Modern Gentry in Brisbane? Looking to test the world of custom suiting with a shirt and summer jacket, before looking at a suit & custom knitwear once summer is over.

 

[Scuppers]

Before I list these on Buy/Sell thought I’d post for any bites.

Paul Smith Wool Suit 38R. Unaltered & unworn.

Armani Collezioni Wool Blend Jacket, 38R. Unaltered & Unworn.

Sand Linen Unlined Jacket, 38R. Unaltered & unworn.

Hugo Boss Navy Wool Unlined Jacket, 40R. (Not sure how this evaded wear, buried in wardrobe). Unaltered & unworn.

Any reasonable offers, considered.

For Melbournians, prepared to hand deliver.

38R’s are all around 17-17.5” Shoulders; Chest 39”; Waist 36-7”

40R 17.5” Shoulder; 40.5-41” Chest & Waist 38”.

 

[Scuppers]

Also, in Melbourne, any specialist suede dry cleaners known and used. Jacket suffered unfortunate incident on weekend.

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

Before I list these on Buy/Sell thought I’d post for any bites.
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Paul Smith Wool Suit 38R. Unaltered & unworn.

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Armani Collezioni Wool Blend Jacket, 38R. Unaltered & Unworn.

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Sand Linen Unlined Jacket, 38R. Unaltered & unworn.

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Hugo Boss Navy Wool Unlined Jacket, 40R. (Not sure how this evaded wear, buried in wardrobe). Unaltered & unworn.

Any reasonable offers, considered.

For Melbournians, prepared to hand deliver.

38R’s are all around 17-17.5” Shoulders; Chest 39”; Waist 36-7”

40R 17.5” Shoulder; 40.5-41” Chest & Waist 38”.

Can you tell me more about the brown Armani? Double vents? What’s the back length? And how does it fit? Baggy or tight? I take it the sleeve buttons are non working and easy to shorten?

 

[Scuppers]

Can you tell me more about the brown Armani? Double vents? What’s the back length? And how does it fit? Baggy or tight? I take it the sleeve buttons are non working and easy to shorten?

Photographs are terrible, took pictures at the wrong time of day. It is actual navy and white with a purple under thread.
Not particularly fitted, dual vents and non-functioning buttoned sleeve - back is 29” from base of collar.

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

Got quite a lot to sell off as these sport coats and suits just sitting in my closet, unused, and I’d like to move them on. See if y’all like anything. PM me if so.

Suit Supply custom blazer in navy VBC Birdseye. Based on 38 Short. Wide lapels. Patch hip pockets. Mother of pearl buttons. Working buttons - sleeve roughly 59cm long.

Spier and Mackay gun club jacket. Brown with dark blue checks. Size 38SContemporary - relaxed and drapery. Fabric - Angelico, I think. Sleeves shortened but easy to alter. No working buttons.

Suit Supply gun club suit. Three piece. Size 38. Havana block. Double breasted waistcoat. Fabric - Marling and Evans. Working buttons - sleeves shortened to roughly 60cm, but could be re-lengthened. Trousers shortened as well but can also be re-lengthened.

Suit Supply bright navy suit. Three piece. Lazio block. Size 38S. Fabric - VBC. Working buttons - sleeves unaltered. Trousers shortened but can be re-lengthened.

Spier and Mackay navy Hopsack blazer. Neapolitan block - 3 roll 2. Fabric - Guabello. Size 38S Contemporary - relaxed and drapery. Sleeves shortened but easy to alter. No working buttons.

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

All of the above going for $230 AUD each! Would prefer to sell to my fellow Aussies to avoid excessive shipping charges!

 

[The False Prophet]

Does anyone fly with a travel safety razor and blades? I've been getting back into a fairly busy schedule lately and have been using disposables but always manage to cut myself.

I recall some time back travelling with a Feather 'Popular' razor which is mostly plastic. That never seemed to create any issues in airports and also was cheap enough that on the off-chance it got confiscated, wouldn't be a big loss.

But, I wouldn't actually mind a proper metal travel razor and case, provided I won't lose it!

 

[downunderdoc]

Does anyone fly with a travel safety razor and blades? I've been getting back into a fairly busy schedule lately and have been using disposables but always manage to cut myself.

I recall some time back travelling with a Feather 'Popular' razor which is mostly plastic. That never seemed to create any issues in airports and also was cheap enough that on the off-chance it got confiscated, wouldn't be a big loss.

But, I wouldn't actually mind a proper metal travel razor and case, provided I won't lose it!

Not sure about the blades themselves (I usually just store them underneath if I have checked luggage) but I have found that breaking the razor down and packing the parts separately tends to reduce the chance of being held up at security...

 

[The False Prophet]

Good call. I suppose if a blade or two is wrapped and separate from the razor, at worst those will be confiscated.

 

[eightace]

We're overdue for a fitpic. Let me help:

Spoiler: Details:

Suit: Luxius
Shirt: Kamakura
Tie: Shibumi-Firenze
PS: T&A
Shoes: Vass