A rather heated topic on AskAndy and StyleForum has led me to post this entry, which I also posted on the Ask Andy thread. The issue at hand: a tailor and his dissatisfied customer. What are some of the lessons learned on both sides of the sartorial aisle? If I were a customer, I would […]
Two sides of a coin: being and choosing a tailor Read More »
Since I live in LA, I’ve been meaning to post something apparel-related to LA. I came across this interesting post on men’s stores of yesteryear in Los Angeles. Here are my recommendations for visitors and denizens alike. For custom shirts, Anto’s Shirtmakers is acknowledged as the best in town. I haven’t tried them yet but
Men’s apparel in Los Angeles – yesterday & today Read More »
Cleverley medallion wholecut As the saying goes, it takes two to tango. And what a rare thing it is to see it done well. The same with taste. It is rare to see a single person possess the sense and sensibility to appreciate the finer things in life. It seems even rarer for two people
One enlightened Englishwoman, one well-dressed man Read More »
A couple of months ago I got a 20GB iPod, which, for those of you who have been living in a cave the past couple of years, is the most popular portable digital music player in the market. Apple owns the market with something like 75% market share for a number of reasons. But that’s
Protecting your iPod Read More »
I try to avoid dry cleaning my tailored clothing as much as possible. I’m not a chemist but I’m a bit wary of the solvents used in traditional dry cleaning. But if you positively absolutely must send something to the cleaners in the Los Angeles area, you might want to check out these recommended cleaners.
Quality dry cleaners in Los Angeles Read More »
A practical note today. Here’s a guide to tying the three basic knots (four in hand, half windsor and windsor) and another reference. As a teenager, I got the four-in-hand fairly quickly but the bow tie and windsor knots took some time to learn (e.g. inverting the diagrams, standing in front of the mirror). Finally,
What do some of the best ties in the world look like? Here’s a more detailed look at some of these incomparable ties. Why do Marinella ties merit such esteem? Impeccable woven and printed silks with traditional construction methods. The ties may strike some as conservatively designed. Conservative for some, but for others they represent
The ne plus ultra of ties – Marinella Read More »
I just came across this fantastic 50% off Brooks Bros shoe sale. Brooks Bros Peal pebble grain rustic brown loafer Brooks Bros shoes are private labeled shoes made by Alden, one of the two best welted dress shoe makers in the US, and two English shoe manufacturers, Alfred Sargent and Crockett & Jones. The shoes
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