This AskAndy thread on Henry Poole’s recent expansion into mainland China has ruffled more than a few feathers. I have a different perspective. Assuming the original post is genuinely representative of Henry Poole’s activities, I think the objections raised in the thread are rather missing the larger point. There are in fact emerging trends in […]
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I normally avoid posting photos of jackets on hangers mainly because they often look rather lifeless or less than flattering. Nonetheless, below is a picture of my MTM Teba jacket from Bel y Cia. It has four buttons and displays an impressive amount of lapel roll (to second button). Keep in mind the Teba’s practical
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I recently acquired a length of medium brown glenplaid with pink overcheck woven by an English mill. The ground is actually a bit darker than the swatch photo. Weight is 320g (11oz) and it’s a robust 3-ply weave with a very firm yet feathery hand and dry finish. Harold at Novex just recently finished completing
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I came across this recent report on Viennese tailors and shoemakers by LL member smoothjazzone. He provides a nice update to my purely web-based reportage nearly 2 years ago on Knize and Netousek.
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Today is photo essay catch-up day. Take a look at this nice photo essay on the blazer by AskAndy member Doctor Damage.
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One of the little joys found on clothing forums is the virtual photo essay. Some of the essays can be real gems. This is an AskAndy thread showing the window displays of an early 20th century Buffalo retailer called Weed. I especially liked the well-proportioned 4×2 and 6×3 double breasted jackets, sportswear (e.g. Norfolk jackets)
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Black Fleece is a new line complementing Brooks Brothers’ Golden Fleece line of suits, jackets and accessories. Overseeing the design of Black Fleece is the somewhat controversial Thom Browne. His jackets are noticeably shorter than convention, as are the legs of the trousers. In 2006, Thom Browne won the best menswear design by the Council
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For those sorting out the differences between blake stitching and Goodyear welts, this Stijlforum thread provides a good visual on the different shoe construction methods. Also, ever wondered what the differences were between quarter, half and full brogues? This AskAndy thread should be able to answer them once and for all.
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