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Dinitz Caf?©, Prague
The Ritz looks fab, but the imperious little man at the door would not let us in. Apparently we were not dressed appropriately. Alas... next time I'll wear tails and a top hat. Putting on the Ritz indeed. We had Tea in Bath (the city, not the aul tub) last weekend, in the Pump Room...- matei
- Post #11
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Let's See Your Vintage Inspired Office!
I don't currently have my "own" office, nor do I have one anymore at home (back to renting after selling the aul house), but if I could have an office like I wanted, it would look something like this:- matei
- Post #107
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Peaked lapels?
Thanks guys... I was referring to suit jackets. I'm on the lookout for a well-made SB suit jacket with peaked lapels, vintage or otherwise. I've started to see them in catalogues, but nothing yet on the ground. Maybe I'm not looking in the right places. I have seen loads of ugly DB... -
4x4 - The Debate
When I was a kid, my dad had a 4x4, a Datsun pickup truck. He used the heck out of it, hauling things in snow and mud and it eventually rusted away. It was very handy, as my mother was disabled and at times he needed to get her to the hospital ASAP. Many times he had to do so in adverse...- matei
- Post #23
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Peaked lapels?
Hello all, Does anyone know when the peaked lapel fell out of favour and the notched lapel became the prevalent style? I'm partial to the peaked lapel myself, but I can't find any decent modern coats that feature them. -
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Suit-making decline?
Hello all, Was there a marked time when men's suit-making went into decline? When did undesirable features, such as lower arm holes, begin to appear? If searching for a vintage suit, what is the "newest" you would buy? -
People who talk to themselves
This thread brings up some interesting points. Just because someone is a few cards short of a full deck, doesn't mean we should banish them to the psych ward for the rest of their lives. However, when that person becomes a threat to themselves and others, you have to draw the line. Case in...- matei
- Post #41
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Tadema Gallery, London
Hello all, Here is a gallery around the corner from us in Islington that has some very interesting pieces... a wee bit expensive, but worth a gander. Tadema Gallery- matei
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- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Display Case
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Tie question
Thanks guys. The vintage ('30s/'40s) ties do tend to blow about in the wind. Thanks for pointing out the original big stiff ties. I don't think I would've like to wear them either.- matei
- Post #4
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Tie question
Hello all, Many moons ago someone (BT perhaps?) posted about removing the stiff lining from modern ties to give them a more floppy feel. What is the purpose of said lining? None of my vintage ties (save for one) have any sort of lining. I actually prefer the floppiness now. Most...- matei
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Browsing for hats at the antique stores
Over the weekend we journeyed outside of London for a change. While strolling around, we came across a small market where people were selling handcrafts, antiques etc. On the table closest to us, there was a woman with stacks (about 4 or 5) of vintage hats. The first one I picked up was a... -
Chocolate: A very important poll!
I was actually allergic to Hershey's when I was a kid... bad stuff. I like the dark stuff, with a high cocoa content, and no added sugar (or very little). With some chili mixed in, it is divine! There is a chain here called Montezuma's that sell all sorts of hoity-toity gourmet chocolate...- matei
- Post #16
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Match cream/beige Open Road with...
Hello all, What colours would go well with a cream/beige Open Road? Colour matching has always been traumatic for me. -
Just bought my first iron
Ironing - I think it is an important skill that all men should have, along with shoe shining. Although I ironed my own duds when I was a kid, my skill was perfected when I was in the Army. I can usually spot who makes the effort and who doesn't! Nothing cries out "lazy slob" like a...- matei
- Post #4
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Marks and Sparks Linen suit... opinions?
I didn't realise that they made trousers for women as well... That might interest my wife as well... -
Marks and Sparks Linen suit... opinions?
Howdy, I never picked up the M&S suit, it just didn't have the right "look". I am going to pop-in to Rocacha in the very near future, as I've been unable to find anything vintage in my size. -
Turn a 2-button into a 3-button?
Ok, maybe that question is a bit vague... I have two suits, both quite large. One is a two-button, a style that I'm not overly fond of. I'm curios if said jacket can be converted into a 3-button. The other jacket is a 3-button, but it is a bit too long. The gorge is a bit too low, it... -
North by Northwest
Oddly enough, the day after I saw the film I was involved in a case of mistaken identity. I was joined in the lift by three wide boy types, and told that I needed to get moving as someone (Gazza? couldn't make it out) was waiting. I told them that I must be the wrong person, they laughed and...- matei
- Post #3
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Name The Last Time There Was So Much Naked
I think a good deal has to do with laziness. Many people can't be bothered to put on adult clothing and make themselves presentable. Not only that, but they don't put the effort in to keep themselves fit - rather they let themselves go. Combine the two and... yuck. Speaking of...- matei
- Post #13
- Forum: The Observation Bar
