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Classy cars
My '68 Inside Upside Outside Bob Hope loved his Chryslers....- tonyvan
- Post #14
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The Umbrella
I've had a James Smith umbrella for 15 years. It wasn't cheap - 110 pounds at the time, but I still have it. It's been repaired once (free, by James Smith), and I've just had it re-covered so it'll be good to go for another 15 years. I bought it for a number of reasons. 1. So it would be...- tonyvan
- Post #88
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.
I used to have a variety of watches, incuding a ss/Gold Breitling Crosswind. It was undeniably impressive, but was immensely heavy, and actually did cause wrist-strain. I ended up swapping the bracelet for a strap, which helped a little. I eventually sold it, another Breitling and two...- tonyvan
- Post #713
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Fountain pen problems
Something to be aware of - Parker Ink contains 'Solv-X' - which aids in its flow. Solv-X is actually copper-based, which is what gives it that slight sheen when it catches to light. Anyway, according to my pen-man, he told me NOT to use Parker ink on a non-Parker pen (although I can't see...- tonyvan
- Post #17
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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The covert coat...
I must get back to Ley's one day...Apart from the fact it's now 5000 miles away. On peaked lapels on SB jackets... I understand their raffishness, but I can't do it myself. If you take a lapel to its logical extension, it should fasten under the chin with a small Nehru-style collar. Hence...- tonyvan
- Post #35
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Considering online custom suit... any last suggestions?
I'll keep out of any supplier-bashing... Back to the suit spec, if you don't mind, here's a few observations... First, a double-vent is, strictly-speaking, non-U for a single-breated suit. If you look at the structure of a 'proper' SB jacket, there's a centre seam at the back, which leads to... -
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The covert coat...
I've had and worn my Covert coat for over 10 years now. I bought it at Stanley Ley Legal Outfitters in Holborn, from whom I bought my last 10 or so suits - a very highly recommended tailors. Regardless of their countryside/riding origin, in the City they are now almost ubiquitous in the...- tonyvan
- Post #32
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
