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by TCN
Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:47 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Barbour jacket
Replies: 12
Views: 6193

I have pretty extensive long term experience with a lot of Barbours. They won't shrink on their own, HOWEVER, if you send them in for factory reproofing, where there's a fair amount of heat applied to the entire jacket, there are reports that they do shrink up a tad bit. This seems to be a bigger pr...
by TCN
Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:01 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Bespoke Shirt Article in Sept. Robb Report.
Replies: 3
Views: 2029

Turnbull has likely been harmed by the general increased awareness of truly handmade (or better machine made; e.g. Charvet) shirts, so I would imagine that the comment was largely made as a further attempt to preserve their business.
by TCN
Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:18 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Cary Grant in Town&Country
Replies: 32
Views: 14443

I always wondered why Cary sported a scarf early on in "To Catch a Thief". :wink: I just returned from my tailor, where after losing about 20 pounds, I had to have a soft tweed Martin Greenfield suit (that was too tight about a year ago) taken in a bit. At the risk of being thought vain, there are f...
by TCN
Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:11 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Turnbull & Asser information
Replies: 1
Views: 1795

Turnbull & Asser information

Can someone give me the name of the current CEO of Turnbull & Asser please? Also, do you know if he or she would receive mail at the Jermyn Street address, or is there a corporate headquarters?

Thank you.
by TCN
Wed Oct 19, 2005 2:59 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Handkerchiefs: where to find them, how to use them?
Replies: 28
Views: 11729

Paul Stuart used to carry, in plain colors, somewhat smaller sized linen squares.
by TCN
Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:26 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: The classics make a comeback
Replies: 15
Views: 6548

Tweed is back this year, but that does or does not make it classic. If you are someone who is going to wear tailored clothing in our world, you are going to be out of the mainstream. I am actually saddened that some interlopers will be wearing tweed this year and next. I'm not necessarily proud of ...
by TCN
Fri Oct 14, 2005 2:16 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Help identifying a shoe
Replies: 4
Views: 1316

For your information, the John Lobb Paris model Jermyn II looks very similar, and is of the same if not better quality. Pricey, though. Originally, this type of wholecut (at least the Jermyn II consists of one single piece of leather) was introduced as the John Lobb Paris limited edition 1999 (I th...
by TCN
Fri Oct 14, 2005 1:19 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Help identifying a shoe
Replies: 4
Views: 1316

Huzir wrote:I wouldn't know the Ralph Lauren designation, but are you by any chance referring to the EG Oundle?

http://thelondonlounge.net/gl/gallery/album10/Oundle
That's it, thank you very much.
by TCN
Fri Oct 14, 2005 3:26 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Help identifying a shoe
Replies: 4
Views: 1316

Help identifying a shoe

I can post a picture of this shoe if it doesn't spring to anyone's mind instantly, but . . .

It was an EG for RL Purple Label, a medium tan (antiqued) monk strap that was unique in that a very small strap ultimately closed the top flap. Does anyone know the name of this shoe model for Ralph Lauren?
by TCN
Fri Oct 14, 2005 3:21 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: shoe polish
Replies: 22
Views: 6506

I like the Weston/Saphir beeswax based waxes very much. I have also experimented with conservator's microcrystaline wax (Renaissance Wax), which is the preferred wax of antiquarians and armorers. While it protects and shines better than beeswax, it is not pigmented. Perhaps there's a chemist-type in...
by TCN
Fri Oct 14, 2005 3:07 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Michigan, USA: Any bespoke suit tailors?
Replies: 7
Views: 3585

Sorry to be late to this, but I do not think Mr. Cicchini does much of the work at the shop that bears his name, and I have been disappointed with his replacement there. Perhaps Mr. Cicchini can be specially requested? Note that the shop is closed for renovations right now. Mr. Park is still active,...