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Good Evening, I will be visiting Madrid and London in the next two weeks and would welcome advice on reputable bespoke watch strap makers in either city. I have previously purchased from ABP on previous trips to Europe, but sadly won't be able to manage a visit to Paris this time. TIA DTD I'm prett...

Good Evening, I will be visiting Madrid and London in the next two weeks and would welcome advice on reputable bespoke watch strap makers in either city. I have previously purchased from ABP on previous trips to Europe, but sadly won't be able to manage a visit to Paris this time.

TIA
DTD

Any suggestions for a good hotel in Madrid, downtown close to the museums and galleries?

DTD

Any news on the new Simpson last from Carmina?

I was out shopping today and picked up a very nice pair of boat shoes - Allen Edmonds 'Eastport'. British Tan, also available in brown and navy. Very nice construction.

DouglasT

Chris,
I discovered Carmina last month on a trip to Paris - just walking around - had never heard of them before - huge fan now.
I too would like to know if you can buy them online - those double monks look great - although a flight to Paris or Madrid is tempting.
DT

Cole-Haan used to make a great pair of shoes - I have purchased at least two dozen pairs over the last decade. Some of my early purchases are still in my closet (great for bad weather). However they went downhill fast when Nike purchased them. I have several pairs purchased in the last few years tha...

Great pics - I visited the Carmina store in Paris in late October, and purchased a pair of dark brown Chelsea boots - which I believe are in one of your photographs. They are the most comfortable shoes I own!

On a recent visit to Paris I noticed several reasonably well dressed gentlemen wearing suit jackets with a thick red thread looped from the button hole to the edge of the lapel.
Is this representitive of a brand? A political statement?