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

[Wowee Zowee]

Sydney North Shore residents - can anyone recommend a good dry cleaner? Don’t want to get a suit back shiny and lapels pressed flat.

 

[Henry Carter]

@Henry Carter why won’t you release a ? tie?

I haven't even worn a tie for about a year let alone sold any. You must have missed my career change old mate.

 

[Contango]

Sydney North Shore residents - can anyone recommend a good dry cleaner? Don’t want to get a suit back shiny and lapels pressed flat.

Blue and White in Crows Nest or 20 20 in Mosman.

 

[Contango]

I haven't even worn a tie for about a year let alone sold any. You must have missed my career change old mate.

I miss HC ties, you have amazing taste.

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

What kind of collar construction does he do? I’m guessing on the firmer side? I am I’m desperate need of a new shirt maker...

Yep. Stiff, likely fused collar. As I said, he’s quite traditional.

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

@Oli2012 - Have you been drinking and posting?!?!

Isn’t that the done thing?

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

How many fittings does he offer and how long does it take for him to make 1 shirt?

Only took me one fitting. Usually takes two weeks, unless you need it sooner. Depends how busy he is.

 

[fox81]

I was thinking of using them but because I live in Sydney I probably would have to wait for their trunk shows. Are they true bespoke with basted fittings?

Yer proper basted fittings. I have photos somewhere from the first fitting.
I was in Brisbane at the time but came to melb for the fittings. Im not sure how often theyre going to Sydney, but i imagine semi regularly. As mine was for my wedding, i was time sensitive. Like 90% of tailors ive dealt with, the timeframes slipped a little but it all worked out.
I dont wear (or order) nearly as many suits as i did 10 yrs ago, but plan to use them again for a future order.

 

[chowchow19030]

Yer proper basted fittings. I have photos somewhere from the first fitting.
I was in Brisbane at the time but came to melb for the fittings. Im not sure how often theyre going to Sydney, but i imagine semi regularly. As mine was for my wedding, i was time sensitive. Like 90% of tailors ive dealt with, the timeframes slipped a little but it all worked out.
I dont wear (or order) nearly as many suits as i did 10 yrs ago, but plan to use them again for a future order.

Ya I'm thinking of using them or either The Finery Company. You have any photos of the first fitting that u don't mind sharing?

 

[fox81]

not the best shot of the suit that i have, but it has the trunk rug to prove its legit.

edit: having trouble with the image.
edit: success

 

[Foxhound]

Just listed some new items on eBay.

Crockett and Jones Skye II Cordovan Boots
Justo Gimeno Wool Cashmere Teba Jacket
S.N.S Herning Stark Cardigan
Woodlore Medium Cedar Shoe Trees
Equss Navy Leather Bridle Handmade Belt
Equss Burgandy Leather Bridle Handmade Belt

 

[am55]

Equss Navy Leather Bridle Handmade Belt
Equss Burgandy Leather Bridle Handmade Belt

If only these were about 10% longer, I'd have grabbed both at the BIN... rare to see second hand Equus on the market, what prompted the sale? (I think) they're a steal given the longevity of the thing.

You should probably share the height, or width, or whatever he calls it. It's hard to tell from pictures given the varying strap lengths.

 

[Scuppers]

LVMH Reaches Agreement to Buy Tiffany & Co. for $16.2 Billion - Industry News

World's leading luxury empire, French group LVMH, Reaches Agreement to Buy major American Jeweler Tiffany & Co. for $16.2 Billion.

monochrome-watches.com

 

[Journeyman]

Just listed some new items on eBay.

Foxie, I don't know whether you are able to do so, but if you can, I think that it's better to list on ebay.com, rather than ebay.com.au.

My understanding (which could be wrong) is that when you do a search on (for example) ebay.com for an item such as C&J shell cordovan boots, the search results default to US listings and you have to specify if you want to view international listings.

Given that the US market is enormously larger than the Oz market, and given that the US dollar is considerably stronger than the Oz dollar, you're better of listing somewhere where it will get lots of views and where you can leverage the USD - AUD difference.

Of course, if I'm wrong about the way that eBay listings work, then please feel free to entirely ignore what I said above!

 

[Foxhound]

Hey JM, hope you’re well.
Thanks for the tip, but I’m not so sure. Only based on previous sales last week. I’ve been listing on .com.au, with international postage, and have sold things to US members, but as you say they might have flicked to international listings. Will investigate.