The London Lounge

A classy artisan and a very nice guy.

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You can try putting a triangular piece of moleskin under the tongue -- this will snug up the fit a bit and move your foot back a little. You may find you can remove these after the shoes are well broken in. Good luck.

Michael,

I totally agree that grey is of a higher class -- but, certainly, not as well understood by the "masses". My preference is for very dark grey with a subtle stripe (or not). When I'm in circumstances where I must influence ordinary folks (unless they are all women) I always choose blue.

A good cleaner will not flatten your lapels -- if in doubt, quiz them beforehand. Better yet get a recommendation from a satisfied customer -- then quiz the proprietor anyway. . .

I fly in a suit. It's one less that I have to have in my luggage. And, you always get your coffee/newspaper/broad smile from charming young lady before your plebeian travelling mates... I fly in a suit only when I don't have time to change after my last meeting before the airport. Once upon a time ...

Tumi, Tumi and more Tumi depending on the needs of the particular trip. I travel extensively -- flying well over 100,000 miles per year and have been doing so for the past 17 years. I'm still using my original Tumi 3-suit garment bag that I bought 10 years ago -- it has been overstuffed and put in c...

I'm not surprised -- most men are totally ignorant when it comes to dressing -- look around you every day. I live and work near Washington DC -- and you'd think, along with New York, Boston and a few other places, the majority of business and professional people would know how to dress -- NOT!! I've...

Keep it clean by gentle brushing with the softer side of a good clothing brush -- Kent for example. Steam out wrinkles and brush often. I'd be very reluctant to send something as fine as this to a cleaner -- ever. . .

What an adventure! Thanks! -- nice suit too. . .

Very well done! I concur with you that it is much easier to have your tailoriing shop close at hand -- lucky Londoners and New Yorkers. . .

Ben Silver has some interesting variations too. Gold looks so rich. . .

Hello to all. I am a new registered visitor and I'm very much looking forward to learning from all of you. Perhaps, once in a while I'll have something to offer. I have a passion for fine clothes, exquisite shaving and scents, and great wine. I travel to Venice (and other European destinations) ofte...