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

[sliq]

I have an old MJ Bale jacket that I want to get the sleeves shortened, unfortunately I will need to get it taken up at the shoulders due to the working buttons on the cuffs. Does anyone know of an alterations place in Melbourne (or surrounding suburbs) that can do this well? And if so, how much would they charge?

There's a tailor in Melbourne Joshua Ton. A quick google search will find him for you

 

[Foxhound]

Hi all,

Time to move on a couple of sports jackets and a suit, since I never get to wear them anymore. The jackets have been worn maybe 5 times, and the suit maybe 10. Looking for $100 for the jacket ea, and the suit $150. These are all MTM from Oscar Hunt, I believe half canvas. I'm about a 36R. Pickup available in Melb, or I can post.

All measurements were taken from

How to Measure Tailored Suit Jackets and Sport Coats - Proper Cloth Help

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How to Measure Dress Trousers and Casual Pants - Proper Cloth Help

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Spoiler: Oscar Hunt Navy Wool Suit

2" trouser cuffs and side buttons for the waist.
3.5" Lapels and jetted pockets
Jacket:
Shoulder: 44cm
Chest: 48cm
Midsection: 45cm
Hip: 46cm
Center Back Length: 72cm
Sleeve Length: 61cm
Sleeve Bicep Width: 17cm
Sleeve Opening Width: 14cm

Pants:
Waist: 38cm
Hip: 47cm
Thigh: 31cm
Knee Width: 21cm
Front Rise: 28cm
Back Rise: 45CM
Inseam Length: 78cm
Total Length: 104.5cm

Spoiler: Green Cord Jacket

Patch pockets, 3.5" Lapels, Huddersfield cloth
Shoulder: 41CM
Chest: 48CM
Midsection: 46CM
Hip: 48CM
Center Back Length: 71cm
Sleeve Length: 62cm
Sleeve Bicep Width: 18cm
Sleeve Opening Width: 13.5cm

Spoiler: Navy Cotton Jacket

3.5" Lapels, Half Lined, Huddersfield cotton, patch pockets
Shoulder: 41cm
Chest: 48cm
Midsection: 46cm
Hip: 48cm
Center Back Length: 70cm
Sleeve Length: 61cm
Sleeve Bicep Width: 17cm
Sleeve Opening Width: 13.5cm

 

[eightace]

Hi fellow Aussie SF members,

Are fitpics still a thing here?

If so, please accept my submission:

 

[conqueror]

i've put my barbour beaufort (size 40) up for sale on ebay. message me on here if you're keen and i'll give you a better price.

 

[foxxyj]

Hi all- does anyone have any recommendations on good affordable shoe trees? Ideally cedar and split toe. Have my first two pairs of decent shoes on the way..

 

[Hurlazza4]

Hi all- does anyone have any recommendations on good affordable shoe trees? Ideally cedar and split toe. Have my first two pairs of decent shoes on the way..

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[Funposter]

Trimly | Purveyor Of Quality Shoe Trees And Shoe Care Products

Trimly is a family owned Australian company that designs and produces shoe care products to keep your favourite shoes looking their best. Shop online for our range of high quality products including shoe trees, shoe stretchers, brushes, and premium shoe care products from Japan's Boot Black.

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Can confirm that Trimly are the way to go, especially since they do the package deals for sets of 5 or 10. Great if you have a large collection, or a mate that you're willing to split with if they wear the same size shoe.

 

[eightace]

Hi again gents,

I've asked before, forgive me for trying again:

Can anyone recommend a tailor in Naples? I'll be visiting soon, and I'd like to get a jacket/suit made.

Cheers.

 

[sliq]

Hi again gents,

I've asked before, forgive me for trying again:

Can anyone recommend a tailor in Naples? I'll be visiting soon, and I'd like to get a jacket/suit made.

Cheers.

Permanent Style

Naples: A sartorial shopping guide

www.permanentstyle.com

Check the comments section

 

[left_straussian]

Back again.
My mate asked for a recommendation for a tailor in the Western suburbs of Melbourne - anywhere from Footscray to Werribee. I'm not super familiar with that side of town, anyone here have any recommendations?

 

[The False Prophet]

I have an old MJ Bale jacket that I want to get the sleeves shortened, unfortunately I will need to get it taken up at the shoulders due to the working buttons on the cuffs. Does anyone know of an alterations place in Melbourne (or surrounding suburbs) that can do this well? And if so, how much would they charge?

I always used to use Mila at Magic Alterations. Apparently she is still in the business but works from home. If you search her name in this thread, I think there's a phone number somewhere. Her prices were obscenely reasonable back when she was renting conservative business dress commercial space, I imagine they are the same or better now...

 

[GtFG]

Hi all, I've recently relocated to Melbourne from Sydney for work (happy with the city upgrade). Need to get up to speed with a few things here, but glad to see there are a number of members based in the most Livable City.

- Barber (conservative business dress) - any recommendations? Personal decision I know, but I also don't want to walk into some of the franchise spots and overpay for a fade/something I don't want.
- Shoe repair (conservative business dress or east) - my rotation in need of some maintenance capex, especially given a relocation and a few were resting in shipment while others overworked.

Generally - any good sock recommendations people have had good experiences with? I've used viccel historically but received the email / redirection to 'celchuk'. I liked the consistency of viccel and the OTC style.

Will endeavour to contribute more, but don't feel it's my place to provide advice in many instances.

 

[The Chai]

Hi all, I've recently relocated to Melbourne from Sydney for work (happy with the city upgrade). Need to get up to speed with a few things here, but glad to see there are a number of members based in the most Livable City.

- Barber (conservative business dress) - any recommendations? Personal decision I know, but I also don't want to walk into some of the franchise spots and overpay for a fade/something I don't want.
- Shoe repair (conservative business dress or east) - my rotation in need of some maintenance capex, especially given a relocation and a few were resting in shipment while others overworked.

Generally - any good sock recommendations people have had good experiences with? I've used viccel historically but received the email / redirection to 'celchuk'. I liked the consistency of viccel and the OTC style.

Will endeavour to contribute more, but don't feel it's my place to provide advice in many instances.

Celchuk is Viccel. They just changed their name. Can confirm their quality is still good but with Viccel/Celchuk I always found their plain socks wears out faster than their patterned ones.

 

[Foxhound]

Hi all, I've recently relocated to Melbourne from Sydney for work (happy with the city upgrade). Need to get up to speed with a few things here, but glad to see there are a number of members based in the most Livable City.

- Barber (conservative business dress) - any recommendations? Personal decision I know, but I also don't want to walk into some of the franchise spots and overpay for a fade/something I don't want.
- Shoe repair (conservative business dress or east) - my rotation in need of some maintenance capex, especially given a relocation and a few were resting in shipment while others overworked.

Generally - any good sock recommendations people have had good experiences with? I've used viccel historically but received the email / redirection to 'celchuk'. I liked the consistency of viccel and the OTC style.

Will endeavour to contribute more, but don't feel it's my place to provide advice in many instances.

Not sure where you're based. Rekaris generally was the go to for shoe repair, he was in the city but is now in Coburg on Bell St (conveniently near me), he's great.

For barbers, I see one out near me now, but Kings Domain and Rocket in the conservative business dress were the go to.

 

[The False Prophet]

Hi all, I've recently relocated to Melbourne from Sydney for work (happy with the city upgrade). Need to get up to speed with a few things here, but glad to see there are a number of members based in the most Livable City.

- Barber (conservative business dress) - any recommendations? Personal decision I know, but I also don't want to walk into some of the franchise spots and overpay for a fade/something I don't want.
- Shoe repair (conservative business dress or east) - my rotation in need of some maintenance capex, especially given a relocation and a few were resting in shipment while others overworked.

Generally - any good sock recommendations people have had good experiences with? I've used viccel historically but received the email / redirection to 'celchuk'. I liked the consistency of viccel and the OTC style.

Will endeavour to contribute more, but don't feel it's my place to provide advice in many instances.

Welcome!

Any conservative business dress barber will be too expensive, although the same is probably true in the inner suburbs as well. I used to go to Pickings and Parry when I lived on the Northside - a combination of barbershop and traditional workwear purveyor, and lovely people all.

You can pick up a Barbour while you're there, and a few of the better shops are in the neighbourhood: Modern Classic, Standard Store, and Urahara and Urban Lupe if you like denim. Gertrude Street Enoteca is sadly no longer with us, but there's some good Japanese food and various other things in the neighbourhood. It's a nice afternoon out.

For shoes, Evans Leather in town are very good, but increasingly overpriced. Manfred's Shoe Lounge in North Melbourne is decent too and considerably cheaper. It's not east, but it's not far west...