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It is also interesting to note that the vast majority of the SB jackets are sporting peaked lapels.

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Paul, They were taken at Windsor Castle during the Australian XI's tour in 1934. They form part of a leather bound album commemorating the Tour. Frontespiece is complete with the signatures of all members of the team. Sator would do unspeakable things to acquire a pair of the button boots that Georg...

I have, like most on this board, searched for a superior shaving cream. I have been using D.R.Harris&CoLtd for the last five years (Arlington scent). The fragrance is verysubdued and masculine and the formula gives an excellent creamy lather .

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Happy Stroller, In March last year you expressed an interest in viewing images of HM George V and HM Queen Mary. I apologise for the length of time it has taken to respond. As I don't have a scanner I merely took a few shots with a digital camera. One day I will have the album properly scanned in or...

If we can entice him to hold forth,our fellow forumite, Mr.Peter Chong is possibly the most informed on matters of fine timepieces. His involvement in the industry afford him an "insider's view".
Peter is a contributing editor to the on-line publication "Goldarths Review".

Kind regards,

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The most impressive collection of hose can be found in Schostal , via del Corso , Roma. IMHO not to be missed when next in Rome.

Gentlemen, I would appreciate the opinions of other members as to the best hotel for three to four days in Hong Kong. I would prefer to stay on the Island side of the harbour . Any must do/see/dine experiences that are uniquely Hong Kong ? I am considering the Grand Hyatt and the Mandarin Oriental ....

Senor GeeBee,

You may be able to advise where I can have a top quality Barong made on my next visit to Manila. Only Pina or top level banana are of interest.
Salamat po !

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I especially admire a Barong Tagalog made from Pina or Banana if left in natural shades. The one thing that I do not like is the wearing of a white "T" shirt under the Barong. I feel that doing so destroys the elegance and grace of the garment. Would it not be better to double face the front of the ...

Due to the fact that the waistcoat is a stand-alone piece i.e not part of a suit, whether you use lining or self material will have no impact on the price. Unless you are of truly elephantine proportions one metre of cloth (150width) will be more than sufficient to complete the waistoat with self ma...

Sator,

www.hlesser.co.uk

I do agree with your comments.

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Tony Wain Agencies in Glen Iris is the agent for H Lesser. 03 5989 8601. Best to get it from the horses mouth.

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Beaut looking shoes!

I like the non fudged welt and the colour . Look like a size 7 - 71/2 ?

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Creed's Vetiver Penhaligan's English Fern Annick Goutal's le Nuit d'Hadrien Penhaligans Blenheim Bouquet - a classic from 1911 still produced unaltered Guerlain Habit Rouge Christian Dior Eau Sauvage And , for those that wish to surprise the lady in their life , purchase a flacon of Profumo cologne ...

The closer the three principal measurements of chest,waist and seat are , the more feasible it becomes to draft without front darts. So, in essence Dr. Teplitz , you possess the perfect figure!


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