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

[Geoffrey Firmin]

Canberran's John Hanna is closing down. Sighted a few bargains, corduroy trousers at half price.

 

[da(g)dstyle]

Hi all - I don't often post but keep track of this thread. I have struggled finding chinos that fit well and have a crease and are not pricey.

Might be too cheap for some but have recently found some great fitting ones (for me) at Uniqlo - 100% cotton, quite high waisted with a wide waistband and a crease in the leg and a good silhouette- all for the absurd current sale price of $19.90. Not sure how long they'll last but now have a number of pairs in beige, olive and navy. Most sizes still available. Link below:

http://www.uniqlo.com/au/store/men-chino-flat-front-pants-1862000007.html

Thanks for that. The price is absurdly cheap. How high waisted are they? What size/height are you and do they sit at the true waist?

 

[Henry Carter]

Canberran's John Hanna is closing down. Sighted a few bargains, corduroy trousers at half price.

Yes I just heard yesterday about it closing down. John himself has cancer I have heard, quite bad cancer that will likely do him in over the next couple of years. I did work experience there getting on 20 years ago now! He is a nice bloke, unfortunately the store itself lost its way a bit over the last 10 years focusing on flashier stuff like Versace etc. Paul and Shark was a nice label they stocked also, not my style but I always admired it.

 

[Charhan1]

Thanks for that. The price is absurdly cheap. How high waisted are they? What size/height are you and do they sit at the true waist?

I'm 5' 10" and medium(ish) build - they're pretty much at my true waist - higher than any other chino I've tried and very comfortable.

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

Yes I just heard yesterday about it closing down. John himself has cancer I have heard, quite bad cancer that will likely do him in over the next couple of years. I did work experience there getting on 20 years ago now! He is a nice bloke, unfortunately the store itself lost its way a bit over the last 10 years focusing on flashier stuff like Versace etc. Paul and Shark was a nice label they stocked also, not my style but I always admired it.

Sad news JH was always a friendly chap when I'd go in.

Ties & more ties for me over the past 10 years. And a couple of suits.

 

[Coxsackie]

Received my order for two grenadines from Henry Carter yesterday. Exquisite. Thanks Jason.

 

[ryanohare]

For those of you thinking the Rhodes & Beckett / Herringbone closing down sales at Collins Sq will be worth a look, they aren't.

You're welcome.

 

[sliq]

MJ bale have had good reductions - I bought 6 shirts.

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

Anyone in Canberra needing an carcoat, sports coat or casual winter weight jacket good bargains to be had at John Hanna. Picked up some Brax corduroy trousers in rust for half price.

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

WTF is this haggis? Wannabes lose to Scotland in the rugby. FFS

I was having such a pleasant weekend.

 

[Liber]

Who's size 10UK, likes suede and likes brand new Christian Kimbers?

 

[ryanohare]

Who's size 10UK, likes suede and likes brand new Christian Kimbers?

Whatcha got?

How does CK fit by the way? I don't own any, so is their 10UK generous or tight fitting - and/or comparable to any other brands?

 

[RKLan]

There is a guy who just moved into a conservative business dress arcades studio here in Adelaide who does custom leatherwork.

www.leatherworksadelaide.com.au

Had a good 40min chat to him the other day during lunch. Was quite open and easy to talk to. Apparently been back at it since about Oct last year. Last 20 or so years he has been overseas in HK etc as a senior manager for various leather manufactorers and such but got sick of that and wanted to come back closer to family.

Talked through all sorts, turns out he uses saphir products for his leather in production which he had some trouble getting hold of initially until he got out in touch with a local distributor. He doesn't really do mixed media goods but is happy to customize and come up with products/details with client.

Made mention that he gets chevre goat leather for his wallets and produces them in line with Hermes stuff. Thought it was worth a mention just in case any of you are having trouble getting hold of a green wallet...

Personally am tempted to get something for work due to my upcoming 30th.

Perhaps along lines of the attached in a medium/dark brown. He says he has got some really good leather from a renowned int. supplier coming in soon he is keen work with. Had some colour samples with him, don't remember exact details. Small batch makers typically have trouble of they can't bulk order but they were willing to give him 10m in various colours.

Just thought you all might be interested in some local old school craft talent in case this was an area of interest rather than looking for overseas stuff. Price seems reasonable and he is quite accomodating.

Apparently something like a 4 to 6 week turn around.

Will let you know if I do pull the trigger on this and give appropriate updates.

Just an update on this. Decided to pull the trigger on this for my 30th (which has just past).

Been speaking to Rob today as he called me down to see first hand a black version he made for another client. Was able to handle and discuss various parts and options. He is most happy to accomodate details such as inclusion or exclusion/placements of pockets and the like.

He takes pride in work and is very open, although he has built up quite few orders and is bounces between them a bit haphazardly.

Prices on some of larger products has gone up a bit as his accountant told him he wasn't taking into account collecting GST. He was happy to honour original price me for though given I have been keen on this piece for a while.

Most impressive but is that when he gets the hide for my piece unwrapped he will give me a call to come down and select the main front flap section with him before he cuts which I thought was nice of him. Happy for me to be involved.

Ended up going with the Tasman brown veg tan leather. Will add an additional pen pocket inside and my initials somewhere but other than that his standard model is pretty much what I was looking for.

Also picked up a kangaroo bifold wallet from him.

Will post picks of finished product of anyone is still keen by that time.

Amusing bit is that when I asked if he needed a deposit he turned me down as he said that if I disappeared he would just stick bag in window and it would sell within a couple of days so he wasn't concerned.

 

[smeggett]

MJ bale have had good reductions - I bought 6 shirts.

Thanks for the heads up - just picked up a pair of grey trousers for $96-odd!

Can't argue with that...

 

[md2010]

Thanks for the heads up - just picked up a pair of grey trousers for $96-odd!

Can't argue with that...

I did buy a pair of linen/cotton white trousers form them for $48. Packed away for next summer !