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by chapman
Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:50 am
Forum: Elegant Living
Topic: Perfumes
Replies: 324
Views: 90795

Re: Perfumes

I took a whiff of Creed a few days ago. I might consider it later on but I'm still not done with my CK.
by chapman
Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:42 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Just how honest are London tailors
Replies: 104
Views: 12119

Re: Just how honest are London tailors

Maybe to keep the cost down most London tailors are forced to have the garments made in Hong Kong or China or another Asian country. As for me I do ask the tailor where they make the garments, and they are quite honest about revealing where it's made from. The decision to go through with the purchas...
by chapman
Wed Nov 05, 2014 6:57 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Overcoat Project
Replies: 34
Views: 4115

Re: Overcoat Project

A wool coat is still my choice for London wear. I have a few wool coats but lately I fancy a military style coat set with brass buttons.
by chapman
Fri Sep 26, 2014 3:48 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: You get what you pay for but what do you pay for?
Replies: 31
Views: 4021

Re: You get what you pay for but what do you pay for?

As a fan of anything custom tailored, I personally think you should pay for both the tailor's services including their product and should not just be because of the brand name.
by chapman
Fri Sep 26, 2014 3:22 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: The Minimum Wardrobe reposted
Replies: 41
Views: 14309

Re: The Minimum Wardrobe reposted

I do agree on the grey pants as I have a considerable amount of varying shades of grey pants as much as I have blue and white shirts.
by chapman
Fri Sep 26, 2014 3:11 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: What to do with shirt fabric left overs !
Replies: 8
Views: 1055

Re: What to do with shirt fabric left overs !

For my leftover cotton fabrics I had them made into pillow covers. :D
by chapman
Fri Sep 26, 2014 2:58 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Bespoke Shoes
Replies: 44
Views: 7188

Re: Bespoke Shoes

I only tried 2 bespoke shoe makers - James & Taylor and Foster & Sons. While both offer traditional style of shoes, I think Foster & Sons has more variety to their styles.