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by vonzippa
Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:44 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Brioni--what's the fuss?
Replies: 46
Views: 21608

Yes, I have had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Depos a couple of times. And yes, we do have very good visiting tailors in Houston (I think Poole and Dege both come here annually, but you must wait over a year for the finished product). I have made the trip to NY and have had two bespoke suits made by o...
by vonzippa
Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:23 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Brioni--what's the fuss?
Replies: 46
Views: 21608

I totally agree with the assertion that the security of the brand is a deciding factor for me when I buy a suit, or anything for that matter. Is the retail price for a Brioni suit madness? LOL, don't remind me. Sure a very fine bespoke suit can be had for 60% of that price. But if you figure in the ...
by vonzippa
Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Brioni--what's the fuss?
Replies: 46
Views: 21608

Hi JRM, All of my RTW suits (alll 4 of them) are made of a high thread count (super 150). I am one who thinks that these kind of fabrics should not be worn often. So to answer your question, my Brioni and Oxxford suits are aging very well, in a large part due to the usage. I am starting to think I c...
by vonzippa
Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:02 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Brioni--what's the fuss?
Replies: 46
Views: 21608

Not withstanding people new to these forums, and my apologies to them, are we gentleman not tired of the Brioni value debate? Look, I am 6'2", 180lbs and a 42L Brioni fits me like a glove. Does Brioni fit better than Bespoke? No, but it is close on me. Is Brioni too expensive? Sure it is expensive c...