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Great question -I just had a zoom fitting with Matthew and Edwin at Steed.

UC - when travelling carry-on, I dont usually worry about weight, more "cube". For me, if the trip is business, its nearly always one pair black and one brown, one in the bag and one on my feet. I dont worry about speed through the airport, meaning that I'm not concerned with slip ons versus laces. ...

Have they gone to resin on all of the lasts, eg the 808?

I was in London last week and didn't take the chance to go talk with them, would have if I'd known about the change.

Thanks to all for pointing this out,
DDM

Alden, take a pass on the bean boots, and the simple hunter wellies. The heel on the boots is narrow and they are not stable which makes them surprisingly uncomfortable. The heel on the chameaus is strong, wide and stable. Put a pair of super feet insoles into the mortgage-boots, and you are good to...

hectorm wrote:

DD MacDonald wrote: I'd have to see Blow Up again, but I remember thinking that it was velvet and then seeing it as needle cord when he is driving in one scene. Who knows?

DD, here you have it. You got distracted by the Rolls.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akd5fWGGAoY

Good sleuthing!

hectorm wrote:

DD MacDonald wrote: If I recall, that Blazer from the Antonioni film is a green cord.

Actually is velvet. No ribs in this one.
What a fantastic jacket, isn't it?

I'd have to see Blow Up again, but I remember thinking that it was velvet and then seeing it as needle cord when he is driving in one scene. Who knows?

Hectorm: I've seen some dark green ('Loden'-coloured) flannel sport coats that looked very nice......the darker the green, the better And let´s not forget this famous dark green blazer. http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/1f/74/d5/1f74d532a5090a0cd04c13cf00c63fc7.jpg If I recall, that Blazer fro...

Rules for a Knight?

http://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultur ... or-knights

H&K was a wonderful value at the old price point and ran up great shirts from the acorn and mason lines. The new mode is not exciting me.

Try Dainite's medway sole, it has more traction than the studded version. The Ridgeway sole is very good for walking, less aggressive than vibram soles, and less bulky in real life than photos suggest. If you really need the shoe for walking in country then focus on the good soles and let the choice...

Will wrote:You can sometimes get a great rate from Villa La Vedetta, by far my favorite hotel in Florence.

Will, what's a great rate at the Villa ? The place looks great in their website but a couple of random day entries in their reservation window give an e1800 price.

JWH - congratulations on your admission to Cambridge and Jesus! I was there from '89-93 as a post-grad. i do not really think that things have changed too much so my advice may help. A dinner jacket is not really needed unless you are involved in a few of the societies. A few of the Mayballs (in Jun...

Velvet Nehru jacket with black trousers. Perfect dinner suit for a boy.

Thanks everyone, great suggestions.

I'll let you know what we do.

Uppercase - I did book a flat through the internet. Seemed OK. Only time will tell and I'll let you know how it goes.

DDM