The Official-ish DC Thread

[jonathanS]

Man, I really love this but don't think I need yet another cold weather sport coat!

1 : FOX x Permanent Style : Black and Brown Houndstooth

Permanent Style offers readers an insightful account into traditional and contemporary tailoring, showcasing a unique collection of pieces that are designed to complement classic suiting. Renowned as an illustrious author, journalist, and founder of Permanent Style, Simon Crompton has built...

foxflannel.com

For a second I thought it was 479£/meter for tweed! I nearly had a heart attack hahaha

 

[hpreston]

OK gents,

I think we have general consensus on a meet-up date: 20 December (the Friday before Christmas)

Attire: Full tailoring or black-tie w/scooter optional Just kidding, come as you are... but it is StyFo and the holdiays...so I am likely to bust out the tux, no pressure on anyone else to do the same.

Let see if can nail down a venue, reply with your choice if you are planning to, or are likely to, be there:

1) The Dignitary in the Marriott near the convention center
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/dini...arquis-washington-dc/5641402-the-dignitary.mi

2) Ritz Carlton DC near Foggy Bottom (two venues inside, Saga restaurant and Quadrant Bar & Lounge)

Washington, D.C. Bar | The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

Delight your senses with premiere mixology and gastronomy in a unique, elegant, and entertaining environment in our Washington, D.C. West End restaurants

www.ritzcarlton.com

3) Hipflask rooftop bar, Bethesda

https://www.hipflaskrooftop.com/

4) Your write-in venue

Any more votes or opinions before we lock in the venue?

 

[smittycl]

NYC: Menswear notes. The shite is fecking expensive. Ties now at or well over $300. Anything cashmere starts around $600 and skyrockets. RLPL cashmere overshirt? $2500. Sartorio sport coat in a fabric similar to the Permanent Style x Fox Bros. fabric was over $4k.

Did finally grab some suede Chukka boots at least.

 

[smittycl]

Obligatory Rye Manhattan in Manhattan pic.

 

[jonathanS]

Obligatory Rye Manhattan in Manhattan pic.

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Obligatory bistecca alla Florentina pic in Florence

 

[lordsuperb]

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Obligatory bistecca alla Florentina pic in Florence

Uhhh that still looks raw?

 

[lordsuperb]

NYC: Menswear notes. The shite is fecking expensive. Ties now at or well over $300. Anything cashmere starts around $600 and skyrockets. RLPL cashmere overshirt? $2500. Sartorio sport coat in a fabric similar to the Permanent Style x Fox Bros. fabric was over $4k.

Did finally grab some suede Chukka boots at least.

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NYC is for eating, drinking, and shows; not menswear!!!

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

I went to NYC for menswear when Bloomingdale’s and Carson Street Clothiers (RIP) carried Eidos that they frequently put on sale. I was so money-conscious that I did an up-and-back in one day, which meant 10 hours on the bus, rather than pay for a hotel room. Those were the days.

 

[armedferret]

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Obligatory bistecca alla Florentina pic in Florence

ooooh where'd ya go? antico fattore is our new favorite but that's just cause it's the latest spot we went lol.

 

[smittycl]

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Obligatory bistecca alla Florentina pic in Florence

Standard Styleforum flexes, eh? Okay, was at Club Kiev last night. Who knew expat Ukrainian girls were so into guys with hearing aids and reading glasses??? Maybe it was the Zegna? Apparently they all just want designer clothes, a substantial allowance, and a chic apartment provided to them?

 

[jonathanS]

ooooh where'd ya go? antico fattore is our new favorite but that's just cause it's the latest spot we went lol.

Perseus

Okay, was at Club Kiev last night. Who knew expat Ukrainian girls were so into guys with hearing aids and reading glasses??? Maybe it was the Zegna?

that’s just a Friday night at fiola mare or cafe Milano.

 

[smittycl]

Perseus

that’s just a Friday night at fiola mare or cafe Milano.

Do tell…

 

[jonathanS]

Do tell…

The Ukrainian women into men with hearing aids.

 

[smittycl]

The Ukrainian women into men with hearing aids.

I got that part. Was waiting for a “there I was in my small Midwestern college” story.