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by medusala
Wed Aug 06, 2014 11:59 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Choppin & Lodge?
Replies: 51
Views: 4496

Re: Choppin & Lodge?

Given my office is very nearby I thought I would give Choppin and Lodge on Cornhill a try. I was very pleased. Maybe not the same standard as the tailor I use on Sackville St but value for money wise I thought it extremely good.
by medusala
Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: Elegant Living
Topic: Omega Restoration
Replies: 10
Views: 2334

Re: Omega Restoration

Dopey, I have an early 60s Omega that was my fathers. I have had it repaired three times now (last two in London at Watches of Switzerland) and still it quickly resorted to gaining an absurd amount of time. Would you mind posting the details of where you sent it to in Switzerland? It is not a partic...
by medusala
Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:01 pm
Forum: Your Questions and Answers
Topic: Obtaining fur in London
Replies: 3
Views: 730

Obtaining fur in London

I am in the process of getting an overcoat made and my tailor is having difficulty in sourcing fur which I was thinking of using in a shawl collar.

Does anyone know a good source in London for fur or even better Persian lambs wool?
by medusala
Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:00 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Opinions on Gieves and Hawkes MTM?
Replies: 6
Views: 2223

I have had 3 made varying from good to very poor. The problem is the measuring, the fit was completely different on all three. I took one back to Savile Row and they were far from pleased to adjust it. Whilst their military chap is a verynice chap and does a great job I would never go back to them f...