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by rs232
Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:08 am
Forum: Great Photos
Topic: Great Photos: Fred Astaire
Replies: 8
Views: 6220

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by rs232
Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:42 am
Forum: Elegant Living
Topic: Fine custom knives - makers and collections
Replies: 10
Views: 4531

I am forever impressed at forged and machined steel. I did not see l'abeille Laguiole in there, though! I know that the knife is not protected by appellation d’origine contrôlée and most are made in Asia, but the genuine article with a blade forged in Laguiole is still a fine piece of work.
by rs232
Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:04 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Houndstooth Suit
Replies: 20
Views: 5009

Apologies for the excessive posts and editing. I hope this url gives you a better approximation to the fabric in the esquire picture. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250335302618&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RCRX_Pr4_PcY_BID_IT&refitem=250328167922&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_i...
by rs232
Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:19 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Houndstooth Suit
Replies: 20
Views: 5009

I have a cut of a near-identical fabric. It is black and grey, with the same size pattern. It will become a DB, if I have enough fabric. I think the problem lies not with the pattern, but rather the hint of greenish rustic tinge that the suit takes with this fabric. I think black oxfords, white shir...
by rs232
Thu Dec 04, 2008 5:39 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: A new suit
Replies: 16
Views: 4207

That's a great looking fabric you've chosen.