The London Lounge

Gentlemen, I know we are discussing city or commuting cycles here, and I have to say that I am a bit envious of those of you that can commute to work via bicycle. If one desires a road bike that doesn't resemble an F1 car in material, coloring, or exuberant logo placement, I suggest http://www.renov...

All, Looking for artisans and/or interesting shops in Northern/Northwestern Italy. We'll be spending close to a week in and around Torino, with day trips...Given the (relative) closeness of Biella, is it possible to visit any mills (ducking the lengths of 14 + oz fabrics being thrown at me) or fabri...

I would be pleased to help out as well. Small return for all the insight I've gained from the earlier AA / Esky posts.

Ed, thanks for the invitation. I wondered what became of Worth and Worth after their departure from Madison Avenue. They acted as a lifesaver (well, hatsaver) one time for me. One winter, after disembarking from a cab (I had removed my hat while inside the car) and going to my hotel room, I realized...

For LL members interested in the history and development of clothing, I happened across the following online exhibition while researching another topic at Philadelphia's Rosenbach Museum: http://www.rosenbach.org/exhibitions/online.html A series of portrait miniatures from Europe and England from th...

I've enjoyed Plymouth, but for some reason, I've not been able to find it all that often. I just tried Bluecoat (American Dry Gin, distilled in Philadelphia), and thought the citrusy notes to be a refreshing addition to juniper.

I prefer the silver gray, for the reason you mention: more versatility. In the T&C illustration, the dark band is picked up in two other elements - the necktie and the shoes - so it all hangs together. Without something similar in color somewhere else in the ensemble, I think the hat would call atte...

No, not about Doctor Bresch's postings...:) The film "Philadelphia Story" has been mentioned here a few times. The estate which inspired it, Ardrossan, is being put up for sale by the Scotts. (The Inquirer usually keeps links active ("free") for two weeks, so apologies if you see this after that dat...

Technology changes over time, and there's a possibility that pockets made specifically for today's cell phone, iPod mini, etc might not be adequate in a year or two, when they are inevitably replaced.

Would constuction similar to Oxxford's bellows help prevent sagging on open patch pockets?

There are so many to choose from, it's tough to make a recommendation. I just returned from a trip to CA and spent some time up there - I rarely go north of Carneros (or the city of Napa) these days. Some general thoughts: Avoid going on a weekend, especially to wineries along Rt. 29. Way too crowde...

I saw this too. Actual printed material would be wonderful; though I would lament not having the fabric swatches. Still, I'd prefer the physical over the online verions...well, why not both? If the final will only be bits, I hope the project organziers look to something like the products issued by O...

Zipj, Well, the new model shares the new gaping mouth/blunderbuss grille with the rest of the family. What makes it more aggressive to me is the hard hood line coming up from the grille (a little tough to notice how pronounced it really is in the pics), the more sloping roofline, the sculpting on th...

Whyescalar: (make sure these do not have holes - they do remove shoes in Japan and Korea), and at many US airport security stations. :evil: Don't forget to use the spaces for some of the packing: I fill my packed shoes with socks, rolled up swim trunks, etc. While I'd like to travel with shoe trees,...

There is a shop on 44th or 45th between Vanderbilt and Madison That shop is, in fact, Rain or Shine. A small selection of Fox, Brigg from the UK and some makes from France and Italy. Comparing several side by side was instructive, and frankly I was surprised at the thinness on Fox shaft (the model ...

As the spring rainy season is about to start, I find myself in need of a good umbrella. Can any LL member recommend a
good source for umbrellas, say on the Fox level, in
New York?

Google has returned one possibility in midtown, Rain or Shine, but there must be others.