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  1. matei

    Possible ban on me from The London Lounge

    Fret not, Paddy - they are a poorer place for disabling your account. I tried to register for that site and apparently I didn't make the grade, as my registration attempts went unanswered.
  2. matei

    Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

    Do they ever! When we were there a group of Korean tourists took over the shop. They were in and out in a flash, buying loads of stuff. When we were in the Aquascutum shop there were about 30 Japanese tourists, doing the same. These brands must be very big in the Far East!
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    Ancestral Golden Era Jobs

    Interesting thread... My maternal grandfather was in WWII as a mid/top gunner on a B-29. After the war he worked for the defence industry until he was laid off. He then became a well-liked janitor for an elementary school until he retired. He started off in the military as an infantryman...
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    Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

    Burberry Trench I was in the market for a new trench coat. I scoured eBay, the local second-hand shops, and could find nothing in my size or that suited my taste. So... we trekked into town to see what the shops had to offer. Nothing that I liked. Many of the coats I tried looked like bad...
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    Horsehide vs Goatshide

    I had a custom jacket made for me last year. I originally wanted horse, but they ran out at the time, so I went with goat. The horsehide jacket was unbelievably heavy, but in a good way! It felt bulletproof. The goat is quite a bit lighter, yet heavier than lambskin jackets I have worn...
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    Miller's Crossing

    I picked the DVD up for about 6 or 7 quid and I really liked it. The sets and the clothes look great, not to mention the hats! I don't know how "period correct" they were, but it isn't that important, as it was a great film to watch.
  8. matei

    Here's an article that will shake you on several levels...

    I do! :p My fave watch is my Poljot Aviator (a Russian copy of the 3133 movement I think). It is big, bulky, heavy, glows like Cernobil and is manual. It is funny you mentioned that bit about Guess watches. I know an arrogant guy who hasn't a clue, and he thinks his Guess timepiece is...
  9. matei

    Suit Wallet

    My wife gave me a jacket wallet from Marks & Spencer, and I like it a lot. I got tired of a lumpy wallet ruining the drape of my fine tailored clothing. :p
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    The Next World War

    Interesting article. When I signed up, most of the guys I was in basic with were from pretty poor backgrounds. There were three other "college guys" in our platoon. When I got to the next stage, AIT, the number increased a bit, but this might've been skewed because I was in Intel. I...
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    The Next World War

    Hmmmm... good points. Hopefully it won't come to this. War is a terrible thing.
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    The Next World War

    Please note that I'm not bashing the US or US Armed Forces - these are just my observations based on my personal experience. I went in to Basic at about 165 pounds, and 6 months later was at 185. It wasn't all just muscle! I wasn't the only guy in my platoon who experienced this. The...
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    WHAT ABOUT BERETS?

    I've got two berets, and I wear them occasionally. Sometimes I can pull it off, other times... my wife gives me "the look", which means I didn't quite pull it off. ;)
  15. matei

    Attention Hat Wearers

    I don't think the question is daft by any means. When I started wearing a hat, I had the same question (but never voiced it). I wear a hat nearly every day. Every so often I'll venture out without my headgear, just to show the world I still have a head of hair. I am with the rest of the...
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    Marks and Sparks Linen suit... opinions?

    Ah, well - it doesn't rain that much. It is a lot rainer in Ireland! Actually, I am thinking more about wearing during trips to warmer climates...
  17. matei

    Your favorite Scotch? Your Favorite liquor in general?

    I'm partial to Balvenie.
  19. matei

    Double-breasted blazer; from The Aviator to Gatsby

    Very nice pics! I dig the lid and the shoes as well.
  20. matei

    Marks and Sparks Linen suit... opinions?

    Hi, For me, NEXT can be hit or miss. I really liked some of their casual stuff a few years back. I have a few really nice shirts - warm weather - that are classy looking for modern wear. I was unaware that they are selling a linen suit - I'll have a look. You're right about the colour...
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    More Fedora TV--Hercule Poirot

    We'll watch the Poirot series whenever we catch it (which is quite often). I did see quite a few fedoras last time which were dead-ringers for the Herbert Johnson ones I had up until recently. Not the Indiana Jones, tall-crowned fedoras - these are wide brimmed ones with substantially lower...
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    Marks and Sparks Linen suit... opinions?

    Howdy, Spring hath sprung, and I'm in the market for a linen suit. It just so happens that M&S is offering linen jackets and trousers at a decent price. I was going to pick it up, but first I figured I'd find out what the wise folk at the FL thought about it. The only thing I'm not keen...
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    GABARDINE SHIRTS

    Cool - thanks for that. I work about 5 minutes away from Brick Lane, I'll have a look-see tomorrow. I had a look on eBay, and I did find some that were similar to what I'm looking for, but it is either the sizes or colour that is off... At least I know what they are called now, so I'll keep...

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