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What type of knot do you tie?
My thoughts exactly - what he said! :p When I was a kid I wore a clip-on tie that I'd nick from my dad (he's a cop, and they wore clip-ons for safety reasons), until someone ripped it off and "outed me" as a clip-on wearer. From that point on I tied my own ties! I don't like the...- matei
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Backpack wearing eejits
For the umpteenth time this morning I was nearly flattened by some backpack wearing eejit in the Tube. Why do people - grown adults - insist on wearing backpacks in crowded places? I'm not talking about tourists either - I'm talking about suit-wearing commuters on their way in to work...- matei
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Let's talk about...shoes, baby!
I'm a fan of Trickers... I have 4 pairs, and they are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. My Aldens are a close second. I had a pair of Florsheim wingtips, they weren't bad but... I don't know, they felt very "plastic". Very light weight though.- matei
- Post #19
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Ikea shoe trees?
... thanks guys. I've noted that they do indeed focus the pressure on the heel, not my ideal solution.- matei
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Amish Milk Terrorists
I've had it and I turned out OK. I think Dietrich hit the nail on the head. One should be able to indulge in milk straight from the cow if so desired.- matei
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Ikea shoe trees?
Interesting link - not a bad price. What is the issue with the el cheapo ones? The shape/design - or the fact that one doesn't benefit from the effects of the cedar?- matei
- Post #3
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Ikea shoe trees?
Hello all, Anyone have any experience with those shoe trees that Ikea offers?- matei
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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The Dumbest Comment I Ever Heard
Oooh - the King of Pop? That would be a new one to add to the list. I've been called Sherlock Holmes (?), Crocodile Dundee, Indy, gangster/Al Capone and even a cowboy - but no MJ comments yet. -
Blousing Shirts - The TUCK
You learn something new every day. I was in the army, and I never heard about this. The DI's never taught us about the proper wear of the class A uniform. The most detail they went into was about stripping the polish off of our new shoes. Thanks for posting this. I believe I'll give...- matei
- Post #16
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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For Sale: Akubra Federation, Carbon Grey
Sold! Thanks to everyone for their interest - the hat is now sold. :eusa_clap Thanks again, Matei- matei
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- Forum: Classifieds
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Vintage Suit Stinks
I have a similar problem - an old suit that I picked up smells of mildew. It has been wreaking (reeking ha ha ha) revenge in the department's coat closet, as I haven't been able to bring it home yet. I contacted a local drycleaners that I use frequently and they said that they'll be able... -
For Sale: Akubra Federation, Carbon Grey
Hi guys - sorry for the delay in replies. Our ISP is down - the British Telecom fella is out to us tomorrow... :mad: I'll post pics ASAP and reply to all the PM's you've sent. Thanks for your patience!- matei
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For Sale: Akubra Federation, Carbon Grey
Hello all, I am selling my Carbon Grey Akubra Federation, size 60cm. It is too large for me. I wear a 59. Even with the sweat padded, it is still too large. So... I figure I'd give the 'Loungers first crack at it before it goes on eBay. Granted, it isn't a vintage lid (well, vintage...- matei
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That tune in your head
I currently have Waltz 2" from Shostakovich's "Suite for Variety Stage Orchestra" stuck in my head. Not that I'm complaining - it is one of my favourite pieces. It is all my wife's fault - she started humming it this morning. I usually stuck humming annoying, mindless ditties - such...- matei
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Casablanca Suit
Great thread! Outstanding research lads. :eusa_clap If only I had access to a tailor who listens to me and an endless source of funds... -
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New suit... almost, not quite there.
Howdy all... Just back from holidays in Romania, where I once again met with my grumpy tailor in order to get a suit and some trousers made. I requested that he make me a jacket with features from a plethora of photos gathered here at the Lounge... Peak lapel, small armholes, etc... -
Jake Gittes: Style Icon
I love the film. It is also one of my favourites. I just had a suit made with the same type of lapels. Initially I was worried that the tailor had made a mistake, but now I see that all is well. -
ANNOUNCEMENT: Fedora Lounge Launches a Magazine
Wow - "anxiously awaited" indeed! If the media kit is anything to go by, I have a new fave magazine! The media kit looks great! :eusa_clap- matei
- Post #114
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Super 120's vs. Super 80's?
Okay - answered me own question - it has to do with the threads per square inch... I read that this is supposed to result in a "softer, lighter" fabric - however my Super 80 is heavier than the Super 120... odd... -
Super 120's vs. Super 80's?
Hiya, Does anyone know the difference between Super 120 and Super 80 material? Is Super 80 used in suit construction? I have a suit from Super 120 wool, and although it is nice and soft - I feel it is too soft to be long wearing. I've got some Super 80 in grey, and it is a bit...
