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by derekguy
Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Michael Browne
Replies: 14
Views: 12101

Re: Michael Browne

That looks terrific! Really well done.
by derekguy
Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:44 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Blazer style choices
Replies: 19
Views: 11989

Re: Blazer style choices

1. Flapped pockets
2. Welted out-breast
3. 3r2
4. It would not be a blazer without the metal buttons. If brass/ gold is too flashy for your taste, try silver.
by derekguy
Fri May 13, 2022 6:03 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Changing money in use
Replies: 7
Views: 4353

Re: Changing money in use

I occasionally use a Tiffany's money clip to hold cash. However, like others here, I find myself using cash less and less. For a wallet, I have various wallets from Chester Mox. They offer both ready-made models and bespoke, so you can get whatever you want.
by derekguy
Fri May 13, 2022 5:59 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Father's Jackets
Replies: 6
Views: 4272

Re: Father's Jackets

Philstan, I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Thank you for sharing this story about him and the photos of the two coats.
by derekguy
Fri May 13, 2022 5:41 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: What is your choice for blazer buttons?
Replies: 31
Views: 17533

Re: What is your choice for blazer buttons?

I use brass shanked buttons from my university. The Waterbury Button Company makes them. I remember Will from A Suitable Wardrobe once said that blazer buttons should be made of real gold. I adore Will, but do not have the means to purchase gold buttons and would be horrified if one ever fell off an...
by derekguy
Fri May 13, 2022 5:36 am
Forum: Elegant Living
Topic: My Unique Wolf Watch Winder
Replies: 2
Views: 1674

Re: My Unique Wolf Watch Winder

That looks incredible, Andy. I was just with Peter Zottolo the other day, who told me about your watch winder. I was impressed when I heard about it and even more impressed to see it. I bought a watch winder from Wolf a couple of years ago, but it's a standard two-watch model and not nearly as lovel...
by derekguy
Sat May 09, 2015 7:34 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: How to Sew on a Button
Replies: 2
Views: 811

Re: How to Sew on a Button

I was told by my shirtmaker that there are Juki machines now that can sew a crows foot stitch. You just need the right machine and computer board for it.
by derekguy
Wed Feb 11, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Etutee Apparel Arts Library
Topic: Apparel Arts and Esquire Images
Replies: 202
Views: 54577

Re: Apparel Arts and Esquire Images

Great stuff, Minh. Thanks again for your contributions.