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Can anyone here post a bit about their own experience with Soho tailors?

I second Ed's post. Though, I got measured by one of their travelling reps in the U.S. I've not tried a straight web-based order.

Which tailors typically use a firm shoulder?

hahahahahah. oh man, that was funny. OK, well, I emailed the guys....here are the responses: Gentlemen, I was recently browsing your website--reading up on the custom suits, and I had a few questions about the process. 1. How many fittings are done in the three-week time span? We have an initial mea...

Hello all, I've been reading the recent conversation in the anonymous section regarding "custom" vs. "bespoke" and would love to hear opinions on these gentlemen, who are based in Atlanta (not exactly the bespoke capital of the world): http://www.saintfmarc.com/what_is_custom_made.html Obviously, th...

you might have a shot at a bespoke dog mattress...

Gentlemen,

Which member of this forum is associated with the Classic Style Magazine?

Thanks,

Chris

I very much agree with you guys. It's kind of boring to see the same restaurants again and again on these lists. I assume The Dining Room will be there for a long time (if it's not been already). And, I mean, I can usually assume that a restaurant at the Ritz is going to be good. Don't really need a...

http://mobiltravelguide.howstuffworks.com/fivestar.php

Not sure when this came out this year...may be old news...but, what do you gentlemen think about the restaurant listing?

--Chris

Chris---

That coat you had made by Des looks great!

--Chris

Hello all, Just curious...it often seems that dry-cleaning is the most convenient way to clean cotton dress shirts (just drop them off at work and pick them back up on way out), but, does this method limit the life of the shirt (lots of heat/chemicals)? Is it better to use a washing machine on a gen...

Seems that Ralph Lauren Purple Label is suggesting black and charcoal colors for suits:

http://www.ralphlauren.com/shop/index.j ... Id=1795706

You can scroll through the lookbook using the arrow on the right-hand side of the three models.

That's all I really know so far.

--Chris

thanks, guys.

Hello all,

I am in Atlanta, GA, USA and was curious--where may I purchase a quality steamer for suits and shirts?

Do department stores sell them? Men's stores? How can I be assured it is quality/won't break?

Thank you.

Chris

hahaha. maybe I should start sticking around after the movie.

So, great, when can i get some of those oh-so-fashionable purple coats?