The London Lounge

@psquare: When I say "first joint" of the thumb, I mean the one at the VERY base of the hand, not so much where the finger bends. Basically, right where the wrist stops and the hand starts. As we can all see throughout the LL photos, depending on what era you are influenced by or think is "correct" ...

I have always gone by the rule that the shirt cuff should end right at the "first joint" of the thumb, meaning, the base of the hand, or end of the wrist. I like to show quite a bit of cuff. I always have a nice, stiff white french cuff on all of my normal daywear, so it is nice to show it off. Most...

I just think it is funny/cute/endearing how we as a group will scrutinize and criticize and debate the shape of a pocket on the Duke's jacket, but let so many horrific faux pas pass with something like this. Maybe I am just jealous that I never have and never will have an opportunity to wear my tail...

A noble effort, but just about every young man looks awkwardly ill-fit. I can pick out about a half dozen mistakes in each white tie ensemble and half of them seem to be wearing black Reeboks. Not a single one with a boiled front and those are probably pre-fab ties. The ensembles aren't flattering a...

Most definitely TWO studded shirt with white tie, THREE studded shirt with black tie. Sounds like a great event! I never get to wear my tails!

I recall finding a vendor in the U.K. who can clean, shape and starch detachable collars, but does anyone know of one in the U.S. or Canada?

The Columbia Hotel at Lancaster Gate has a charming, old world appeal. Right on Hyde park.