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

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Those of us who subscribe to The Monthly were treated to a great article on Robert Saville, the only professional tailor between Canberra and Melbourne who worked in the same Albury shop for 57 years.

The article is a tribute to a great man and a great art.

This is a gift link, free to the first lucky clicker! https://www.themonthly.com.au/share/213266/V9wvJknu

There were other (paywalled) articles published after he died in 2015 - https://www.bordermail.com.au/story/3535529/a-man-very-well-suited-to-his-career/

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

Those of us who subscribe to The Monthly were treated to a great article on Robert Saville, the only professional tailor between Canberra and Melbourne who worked in the same Albury shop for 57 years.

The article is a tribute to a great man and a great art.

This is a gift link, free to the first lucky clicker! https://www.themonthly.com.au/share/213266/V9wvJknu

There were other (paywalled) articles published after he died in 2015 - https://www.bordermail.com.au/story/3535529/a-man-very-well-suited-to-his-career/

Thanks great article I used to visit Albury a fair bit in the early 00’s. Never knew about him but I always knew Albury was a more civilised cosmopolitan town than Wagga.

 

[The False Prophet]

Can anyone recommend a source for good quality office-appropriate chinos?

I have a couple of pairs of Incotex bought on sale but their prices are getting ever more farcical. Even some old Herringbone made in Italy which must be 15 years old.

I tried Modern Classic’s house label (made by LBM) but they are quite skinny and bunch a bit in the crotch (elastane blend).

ideally something I can try on in a shop, but mail order with easy returns would work too.

 

[mercury]

Skinny and low rise seems to be the norm for local shops.

No idea what shipping to Aus is like, but what about one of the forum sponsors? e.g. https://www.spierandmackay.com/collection/casual-trousers-chinos-khakis

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Shop various styles of men's chinos, khakis, linen and dress pants here at ShopTheFinest.

www.shopthefinest.com

 

[Johknee]

Hi all,

Selling a brand new Kamakura shirt. Arrived today and it doesn't fit. I'd prefer to sell locally rather than send it back to Japan.

Also interested in quality chinos. Recently purchased country road chinos, but I'm unconvinced they will last.

 

[RGLZ]

Hi all,

Selling a brand new Kamakura shirt. Arrived today and it doesn't fit. I'd prefer to sell locally rather than send it back to Japan.

Also interested in quality chinos. Recently purchased country road chinos, but I'm unconvinced they will last.

Quality chinos - Barnstormers. Made in Japan

 

[The False Prophet]

Has anyone run across this startup shoe brand?:

ETYMOLOGY | Modern Design. Timeless Craft.

A progressive footwear company informed by a disciplined approach to design. Handmade in Spain, Etymology shoes are brought to life by artisans who source raw materials from respected suppliers around the world. As a supplier of Goodyear welted shoes in Australia, our high-quality men's shoes...

etymologyau.com

I came across them by accident on Insta, and they look pretty nice in terms of styling. The manufacture is Spanish (Meermin?) but hard to tell about the leather quality...

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

Are there any Melbourne based horologists on this thread these days?

 

[The False Prophet]

Slightly random one but is anyone in Melbourne a slim 37cm neck/36" chest (or even 34") and want some FREE CLOTHES?

I am spring cleaning my closet and there's some nice stuff - knitwear, shirts, probably trousers even - that just don't fit me. Some is near new, some is not, but I don't want anything for it, other than for it to go to a good home!

 

[wackowanderer]

Slightly random one but is anyone in Melbourne a slim 37cm neck/36" chest (or even 34") and want some FREE CLOTHES?

I am spring cleaning my closet and there's some nice stuff - knitwear, shirts, probably trousers even - that just don't fit me. Some is near new, some is not, but I don't want anything for it, other than for it to go to a good home!

I'd be interested -- just messaged you

 

[sensuki]

Can anyone recommend a source for good quality office-appropriate chinos?

I have a couple of pairs of Incotex bought on sale but their prices are getting ever more farcical. Even some old Herringbone made in Italy which must be 15 years old.

I tried Modern Classic’s house label (made by LBM) but they are quite skinny and bunch a bit in the crotch (elastane blend).

ideally something I can try on in a shop, but mail order with easy returns would work too.

Informale?

 

[sensuki]

Those of us who subscribe to The Monthly were treated to a great article on Robert Saville, the only professional tailor between Canberra and Melbourne who worked in the same Albury shop for 57 years.

The article is a tribute to a great man and a great art.

This is a gift link, free to the first lucky clicker! https://www.themonthly.com.au/share/213266/V9wvJknu

I'm guessing that was me, thankyou!

 

[fox81]

Are there any Melbourne based horologists on this thread these days?

i have a watch or two. im not here to service your watch though

 

[CJWright]

Can anyone recommend a source for good quality office-appropriate chinos?

I have a couple of pairs of Incotex bought on sale but their prices are getting ever more farcical. Even some old Herringbone made in Italy which must be 15 years old.

I tried Modern Classic’s house label (made by LBM) but they are quite skinny and bunch a bit in the crotch (elastane blend).

ideally something I can try on in a shop, but mail order with easy returns would work too.

Jack Donnelly - made in USA, cut like they should be, flat front, higher waisted. 3 cuts from slim to wide. Well worth it. I think they’re doing a BF deal.

 

[CJWright]

Hey chaps, I‘m Nick and have recently moved to Sydney from London. I’m loving it here but my goodness the affordable tailoring options are limited! So much so I just ordered a new suit and a couple of trou from Spier & Mackay… however, I now need a good tailor to make a few adjustments to the jacket and trousers.

Any recommendations for a good but reasonably priced tailor?I’m living in Manly so anything local would be perfect but if not somewhere from Circular Quay up to Martin Place / Wynyard would ok too.

You could look at Institchu, depending on your budget I’d recommend P Johnson - they have a shop at Chifley Tower, about 5 mins from Circular Quay.