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by Pierre Spies
Thu May 15, 2014 3:32 pm
Forum: The Sartorials
Topic: Who are you?
Replies: 14
Views: 1445

Re: Who are you?

Or use your computer and webcam to have a glimpse of your true self ;)
by Pierre Spies
Thu May 08, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Chinos with non-squeeze bottom ends
Replies: 15
Views: 1510

Re: Chinos with non-squeeze bottom ends

I bought some Uniqlo, not bad for 39 euros.
by Pierre Spies
Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:08 pm
Forum: Elegant Living
Topic: Paris "Black Tie"???
Replies: 52
Views: 5640

Re: Paris "Black Tie"???

There is a very nice wine bar I've been regularly frequenting the past months: Inaro (38 rue René Boulanger, near the Republique square). http://www.parisbywine.com/inaro-restaurant/ http://www.tripadvisor.fr/Restaurant_Review-g187147-d3655702-Reviews-Inaro-Paris_Ile_de_France.html The two owners / ...
by Pierre Spies
Wed Dec 18, 2013 1:36 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Duke's Monogram
Replies: 10
Views: 1247

Re: Casual overcoating

Looks like a C or a G(eorge) with a crown on top of it.
by Pierre Spies
Tue Sep 24, 2013 3:57 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Interview with Gildo Zegna
Replies: 8
Views: 1613

Re: Interview with Gildo Zegna

I love this video. The difference of Style between these two persons is smashing. On one hand you have a middle aged man, not especially good looking, and on the other a young to middle aged person, objectively far better looking. Of course we could focus on the difference of pure clothing elegance,...
by Pierre Spies
Mon Sep 02, 2013 11:16 am
Forum: Your Questions and Answers
Topic: Linen instead of cotton as basic shirting
Replies: 99
Views: 7297

Re: Linen instead of cotton as basic shirting

The science backs up Michael's observance that linen has natural insulating properties. LX, Another very interesting post. I discovered the warming properties of linen accidentally this winter. One morning I got up very early to get goods from the local baker (warm fresh out of the oven croissants....
by Pierre Spies
Wed Nov 21, 2012 8:07 am
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Horizontal shirt stripes
Replies: 66
Views: 15794

Re: Horizontal shirt stripes

That's baby boys discussion. Herre lies the real challenge

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by Pierre Spies
Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: Elegant Living
Topic: Rooms
Replies: 45
Views: 7461

Re: Rooms

The best mushrooms I have eaten were prepared by the great young chef, Davide Palluda in Canale D'Alba in Piemonte. They were soaked in olive oil, garlic and parsely and then grilled on the barby like a steak...seared and croustillant on the outside and moelleux on the inside. Perfection. Cheers ht...
by Pierre Spies
Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: Elegant Living
Topic: Rooms
Replies: 45
Views: 7461

Re: Rooms

Best way to eat these "cèpes" for me is indeed high temperature, butter and olive oil, garlic and parsley.
by Pierre Spies
Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:14 pm
Forum: Elegant Living
Topic: Rooms
Replies: 45
Views: 7461

Re: Rooms

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by Pierre Spies
Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:26 pm
Forum: Elegant Living
Topic: No, sports is not always about $$$ these days
Replies: 0
Views: 396

No, sports is not always about $$$ these days

Once in a big while, there is an image, a glimpse of the idea that sports is about a team, friends, pain, transcendence, being proud - of the jersey, its colors and of yourself. I was reminded of this last saturday: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xv0ex8_yannick-nyanga-en-larmes-pendant-la-marseill...
by Pierre Spies
Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: The Lounge Coat
Replies: 6
Views: 1089

Re: The Lounge Coat

What a beautiful roll on those lapels. This is poetry.
by Pierre Spies
Wed Nov 07, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Turn ups on DB Suits?
Replies: 19
Views: 2090

Re: Turn ups on DB Suits?

I always get turn ups. This way when I eat my croissant in the morning the crumbs fall in them and I can have free snacks by 11. That and I feel it looks better and gives better shape to both legs and pants.
by Pierre Spies
Mon Oct 08, 2012 7:14 am
Forum: Elegant Living
Topic: Music of the Day
Replies: 504
Views: 44377

Re: Music of the Day

Best dance routine ever? I think so.