The London Lounge

I sent a series of measurements and a few photos to Mary F. Assuming I didn't completely screw that up (which is a distinct possibility), that seems like a very efficient way to do things. No need to meet in order to take some simple measurements. So there will be a muslin shirt in Paris on the 16th...

So I've taken Alden's recommendation and reached out to Mary. Her English is very good and the price is reasonable. Not Geneva reasonable but the shirt will have some handwork apparently (not that I'm especially into that sort of thing). Looking forward to seeing what comes of it. So, you'll fly to...

So I've taken Alden's recommendation and reached out to Mary.

Her English is very good and the price is reasonable. Not Geneva reasonable but the shirt will have some handwork apparently (not that I'm especially into that sort of thing).

Looking forward to seeing what comes of it.

Paris I'd stress that I absolutely think you should avoid them. It wasn't just the hassle it was that Atam was distinctly dishonest. Every time I went for a fitting it was telling him every change that needed to be made to the shirt and listening to an (invariably unfulfilled) promise that it would...

Might be easier to do the two as separate posts. Geneva Mike is the father - I've seen him there but never spoken to him. He was always busy and Eugene (the son) is the one I was accustomed to dealing with. I believe Mike's first language is not English so that could be a possible explanation or he ...

so, dear members (not to derail this thread entirely), what's a poor sod stuck in New York (who doesn't wish to pay Kabbaz rates) to do about getting some decently fitting shirts? I was thinking about going with one of the traveling UK outfits, but this thread has rained on that parade at least a l...

Almost by accident (they have terrible distribution), I found that Fox does an excellent line of luxury summer fabrics. No idea of quality (90s, etc) or compostion (although I suspect lambswool). It is, however, very promising and I have one in the works for delivery in June. Sounds very interestin...

I tend to classify watches 2 ways - by whether or not I like them and by price, given a certain level of quality and non-quartzness.

You must have a very interesting face for those lapels to not completely draw attention away from it.

The cloth looks nice.

I met Jon at a CSE a couple years back. He seems like a great guy.

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/5558/imgp2787ia3.jpg [/URL] I don't understand why some people consider this coat to be in any way casual. For me, it's just the opposite - a good example of how an item can be very much correct but comfortable at the same time. I think the flap pockets look good ...

Did you write the article, Gruto?

It looks nice.

I can think of few suits on which I wouldn't want lapped seams whether I'm travelling or staying put.

On something like a fresco, I think they won't be too noticeable at all.

The chest looks very nice.

The previous jackets must have had a good deal of drape since this one looks like it still has a decent amount.

Nice job!

I agree.

I'm not much of an elastic fan but those look very nice.

bry2000 wrote: I think the shark has jumped here and there is no looking back.

What happened to Fonzie?