The London Lounge

Splendide! Merci beaucoup RJ, vous est trop aimable. Faudrait juste pouvoir passer ...

There is a small optician in Genova Italy that still makes them.
http://www.oculariumgenova.it/index.htm
In several materials in fact.

Could name a number both in Zurich and Geneva, but would be easier if you indicate what you are looking for.
Shoes, shirts, suits, local products? Please elaborate, also a base product in your range. If it isn't to late that is ...

Thanks

Gents, I would appreciate pointers or thoughts on sterling silver buckles. These would be for a pair of monk-strap shoes in the works. And If needed I could always change buckles on a pair I have in my current rotation. Stefano Bemer has sterling silver buckles on a pair of monk-strap shoes, they ag...

Bienvenue, ou devrai dire a re nouveau.
Je ait eut l'occasion de visiter votre blog par occasion. Moi comme des autres serait fascine par votre connaissance de chemises ...

There are quite a few Italian prominent businessmen who still feature such a flair. Take for instance TOD's ceo http://bp3.blogger.com/_Wbd-uMYmb_4/R4nAo7QV-PI/AAAAAAAACGA/Z4L09tEiGuY/s1600-h/DiegoDellaValle.jpg Here from Will's blog. I m actually a bit fascinated by his habit of wearing Swatch watc...

Since we haver derailed slightly from sators initial train of thought ... I would like to add my 2c worth, here. When one gets out of school one has a basic grasp of spacial relations, this is valid for cars, interiors, landscaping, packaging,clothing as well as architecture. With practice and inter...

My no6, 7, 8, 9 , 10 etc all keep whell. The only limitation beeing casmere has to be washed as cashmere ... ool low temp, low rpm a,d if possible in a garment bag. Iow same as pantarella and anny other good cashmere. Falke is not much more expensive than Gallo, paid 35€ for my last pair (malpensa,...

My no6, 7, 8, 9 , 10 etc all keep whell. The only limitation beeing casmere has to be washed as cashmere ... ool low temp, low rpm a,d if possible in a garment bag. Iow same as pantarella and anny other good cashmere. Falke is not much more expensive than Gallo, paid 35€ for my last pair (malpensa, ...

Just bought a couple at Malpensa on my way out of Italy. Wide selection, they also tried to sell matching tie & sock combinations. Did a quick search online, and most that i found had horrible mixed fabric leftovers. All that i have seen in the flesh where mercericed cotton. RJ's site looks good. I ...

I also fount the book that VASS published to be a great read.
Saw some beautiful pices by Billant among others.
Have a look at ebay, amazon etc

Will see some VASS in the flesh by the end of the month.
Would like a U-lasted U-troat, If i like the lasts. I have plans for some MTO's

So im looking for the diamond weave shirt & selftie bowtie (same make et all) as well as some simple white braces, possibly diamoond weave to? Over calf black silk socks, sized ... As I dont like pattent leather I am thinking spitle for a pair of my planicaps. A nice pocket watch would be good to, i...

I'm not a fan of their styling, for instance their latest instalment "tatoes" with spiders and whatnot as decorations are poor form imo. The more classic club etc is not bad. But Id rather have a pair from Aubercy, Cortay or Delos. The service is ireprochable, slightly ott submissive imo. To each th...

Niven got me curious, and my searches only found Norton&Sons referenced. http://www.nortonandsons.co.uk/index.htm http://contessanally.blogspot.com/2007/01/florence-pitti-uomo_3501.html http://www.hantmans.com/pages/newsroom/040515_16_both/040515-16HILITES/NRsalehilitesMay15-16.html Found lot #143 t...

After having tryed on both St.Hubert & Hunter BenchMD. Even my regatta boots are better :( Have now found an American company that only does MTM/Bespoke. (Outline & measurements) they even make them in your own hide, if you provide one that is tanned and that conforms to their/your requrements ) I w...