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

[ColdEyedPugilist]

The RL concessions in the department stores in Kyoto are interesting and there was a Brooks Brothers store in Kyoto. Have you visited Brycelands?

The Japanese fashion scene is a thing to behold, for sure, both in Tokyo and Kyoto. Popped into Nishi Markets yesterday and almost pulled the trigger on a Type 1 Levi’s jacket (made in Japan), but reluctantly opted out, as I’m visiting Brycelands when we return to Tokyo on Thursday, and I don’t want to spend too much just yet.

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

The Japanese fashion scene is a thing to behold, for sure, both in Tokyo and Kyoto. Popped into Nishi Markets yesterday and almost pulled the trigger on a Type 1 Levi’s jacket (made in Japan), but reluctantly opted out, as I’m visiting Brycelands when we return to Tokyo on Thursday, and I don’t want to spend too much just yet.

As an aside Ametora by W.David Marx is a very insightful read into how mens style/fashion evolved post war.

Don’t know if its your thing but read a very interesting piece about a Fender flagship store in Ginza.

We stayed a few blocks away from Nishi Markets I was preoccupied with the knives…was very impressed with Kyoto overall

 

[OzWino]

Contacts / pricing / more details?.. PM if you don't want to post publicly.

There is also "John K Tailoring" on Magill Rd. He says he is one of only two full proper tailors in Adelaide. I've only used them for alterations and repairs, which were very reasonable price. Been meaning to try a full suit at some point. But he says time is running out as he's about 70. They seem to have good access to UK and Italian fabrics.

 

[alwaysnevernot]

Ciao ragazzi

Hoping to sell three suits that I've long since outgrown. They only had a year of wear, all in excellent nick and dry cleaned. All MTM in VBC cloth in 2017 for myself, 184cm and 30-32 waist. Free to try on / pick up in Sydney or I can post - hoping to part with all three for 1k, but very negotiable, shoot me a message on gummy and let's chat:

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Measurements below as per:

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

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Jacket length (inc collar): 79cm
Centre back length: 76cm
Shoulder width: 47cm
Chest width: 52cm
Midsection width: 46cm
Hip width: 48cm
Sleeve length: 60cm
Sleeve bicep width: 18.5cm
Sleeve opening width: 14.5cm

Waist width: 42cm
Hip width: 56cm
Thigh width: 35cm
Knee width: 23.5cm
Leg opening width: 19cm
Front rise: 28cm
Back rise: 47cm
Inseam length: 81cm
Total length: 107cm

 

[Markodevil]

Does anyone know a place online or in Melbourne where you can pick up some nice henley tees other than Corlection?

The few they sell look good, but they have been out size S on the colours I want for a while now.

 

[sensuki]

Urahara or Lieutenant & Co ?

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

Tokyo… Wow! What a rush! Food, style, sights and sounds… one of my new favourite places on Earth! Visited Brycelands in Shibuya and caught up with Ethan after more than a decade since his Herringbone days… He’s chill and cool as ever. The store has a sublime vintage vibe and if ever you’re there (for those who haven’t been), you need to pop in. Be advised though, that he’s mostly not around, and it was pure luck that he was when I got there. Ended up with a pair of Brycelands 133S denims (their new slightly slimmer cut) that look really good, and fit me superbly. Also bought a Brooks Brothers Made in Japan chambray shirt in Shinjuku, and put on a bit around the waistline, thanks to the amazing food, despite nearly ten days of constantly walking around Tokyo and Kyoto!

 

[oz_boater]

As an aside Ametora by W.David Marx is a very insightful read into how mens style/fashion evolved post war.

+1 to that, amazing changes in Japan from end-WWII to now.

Excuse my ignorance please, but what is "RL" as in "RL concession".

I will be in Tokyo next month and know next nothing about its menswear other than what I read in Ametora - and that book's basic lesson is "it changes".

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

+1 to that, amazing changes in Japan from end-WWII to now.

Excuse my ignorance please, but what is "RL" as in "RL concession".

I will be in Tokyo next month and know next nothing about its menswear other than what I read in Ametora - and that book's basic lesson is "it changes".

Ralph Lauren…if your on Instagram do a search for Japanese men’s fashion

 

[oz_boater]

Ralph Lauren…if your on Instagram do a search for Japanese men’s fashion

Thanks Geoffrey

I am in the process of starting to travel extensively for pleasure and will be heading of to South Korean and Japan for a month end of Oct, then Europe for 7 weeks start of March 24.

Have pretty well settled what I will be taking - except my outer shell. Have a woolen great coat I had made in Thailand (of all places) and it is warm but heavy and not waterproof.

Right now I am seeking a waterproof coat / raincoat that looks great, is reasonably packable. That works as a coat but is also waterproof. Maybe a trenchcoat? Need to be long to keep trousers dry.

Does anyone have suggestions as to where to look in Sydney (or Seoul or Tokyo). Have 2 more weekend in Sydney before I set off.

Basic outfit for this trip is Oxford in Merino wool, Wool sports jacket, Chinos and Loakes Chatsworth boots. Just need that top layer for waterproofing / layering if cold.

Thanks for any tips

Maybe something like this?

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[The False Prophet]

Pickings and Parry have Merz B. Schwanen.

Does anyone know a place online or in Melbourne where you can pick up some nice henley tees other than Corlection?

The few they sell look good, but they have been out size S on the colours I want for a while now.

 

[oz_boater]

For those in Sydney who need a good Cobbler, I have been greatly assisted by Ken Ho from Beecroft Cobbler, (02 9481 8303)

I purchased some Loakes Chatsworth boots which were way too small for me (the sales dude said they would "wear in" but instead they stripped the skin off my heels). (See: https://www.styleforum.net/threads/loake-appreciation-thread.354125/post-11533739)

Ken has patiently worked on them over a month, softening and stretching them over 3 fittings till they have become wearable. Still a way to go but am off to South Korea / Japan next week so out of time for the present.

Price so far - $30.

So if you are in Sydney and need a good, old school, cobbler who takes pride in his work - you could do worse than hop on the train to Beecroft.

 

[fox81]

Any recommendations for shirt laundering in Melbourne conservative business dress?
I used to use one in Docklands but now i am at the other end, cnr Lonsdale and Spring.

 

[eightace]

Hi gents,
Currently in London for a few days.
Does anyone have any recommendations for British-made RTW menswear?
Trousers are my priority, but any suggestions are most welcome.
Cheers,
Eightace

 

[Scuppers]

Hi gents,
Currently in London for a few days.
Does anyone have any recommendations for British-made RTW menswear?
Trousers are my priority, but any suggestions are most welcome.
Cheers,
Eightace

I believe Cordings and Oliver Brown still produce domestically manufactured RTW.