esquire article

[richardcharles]

While on vacation I read an interesting piece on two of the more famous tennants of 510 Madison Ave, Sal Ragursa and vincenzo Nicolosi. The piece basically stated that as tailors of this caliber leave the trade, both are in or near their 80's, that there is little comparable talent on the horizon. Frank Shattuck, who implored the editor to write this story, and who apparently is the editors tailor should be congratulated for drawing attention to these fine artisans.

[E. Tage Larsen]

Mr. Charles,

I too enjoyed the article for the clever and colorful writing. Something about it struck me as too colorful, and at a couple of turns, not very flattering. I came away with a sense of "living history" more so than exquisite craftsmen.

[richardcharles]

i agree that there was a sense of a lifes work not being appreciated or valued by customers in the piece. I think sometimes in all sorts of comerce there are disagreements on value or price. It is ultimatly up to the market to decide what the value of anything, including ones handwork, is worth.They are both out of my price range.