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Parishow
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Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:44 pm

I have always subscribed to the dictum of buying the best in the clothes that I wear, because in the long run, it will last longer and always looks more elegant.

But my question is, when it comes to Boxer shorts ( the ones that I prefer) is buying the more expensive brands, that I see on line from London and Paris, any better than the ones I buy a Brooks Brothers or Nordstoms? There seems to be a big difference in price and so as far as boxer shorts are concerned, is that price difference worth it?

many thanks

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Costi
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Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:35 pm

I don't know if the price difference is justified, but it is certainly worth ensuring that we wear comfortable boxers.
Did you try to have your shirtmaker make you a pair or two?
storeynicholas

Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:43 pm

Costi wrote:I don't know if the price difference is justified, but it is certainly worth ensuring that we wear comfortable boxers.
Did you try to have your shirtmaker make you a pair or two?
I did once balloon-seated and very roomy in blue linen but, frankly, not worth the extra and I just get them in the sales!!
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:04 am

I will spare the others the details of why,
but I am a fan of Zimmerli.
Buy one pair and judge for yourself is the best advice I can offer.
Bishop of Briggs
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:23 pm

I buy my boxer shorts from my shirtmaker, Hilditch & Key.
Will

Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:40 pm

I wear Zimmerli but I do not think that qualifies them to make my shirts.
Bishop of Briggs
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Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:27 am

Will, I believe that Derek Rose makes the boxer shorts for the Jermyn Street shirtmakers (such as H&K and H&H) in two fold cotton cloths.
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Sun Jun 22, 2008 8:46 pm

I've said this here before, but Bel y Cia in Barcelona make the best RTW boxers I've ever worn.
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:51 pm

I'd like to subscribe to the Zimmerli side as well - it's a personal choice, but I'm feeling more comfortable in them than in anything else (now that there's little left of "anything else") :wink:
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Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:40 pm

About the only thing I buy from Patagonia anymore are their Boxers made of capeline. Very colorful, very comfortable, long lasting, and they feel like silk.
Lister-Heathcote
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Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:22 pm

Try Gieves & Hawkes. Very comfortable and excellent value in the summer sale.

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SIYBIN
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Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:31 pm

Why would anybody buy underwear from a shirtmaker?

What next, shoes from a tailor?

Try Sunspel.
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Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:40 pm

SIYBIN wrote:Why would anybody buy underwear from a shirtmaker?

What next, shoes from a tailor?

Try Sunspel.


Some people like to match their shirt with the underwear. Stripes, checks, and colors etc.:wink:

Best Regards,

Cufflink79
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Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:30 pm

SIYBIN wrote:Why would anybody buy underwear from a shirtmaker?

What next, shoes from a tailor?

Try Sunspel.
Well, if you're in the market for boxers, you will probably be able to find much higher-quality cloths for the price than most RTW makers use, since shirtmakers can make use of offcuts from their shirting customers.
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Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:44 pm

And, since Brooks Brothers outsourced to China, there are no decent-fitting French-backed boxers to be found massmade.
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