That may be something different. More a sign of respect and status of the guest than actually attempting to limit the use for safe keeping.Something done by heads of state and royal houses.
AE are worth the extra cost if only for the fact that they can be refurbished at the factory on the original last with original materials. For me, that's a must.
J&M haven't made a high quality shoe for around twenty years when they shuttered their custom program which operated out of a factory in Tennessee. Those shoes were as good as anything coming out of Northampton or Italy and priced accordingly. $500 IIRC, when the top stuff from UK/IT went for...
I have an assortment of things which I've deemed too good to abuse. They get used but only in ideal situations where the chances of them getting damaged are slim. The rest are considered workhorse items that I give little consideration to their well being. They are properly cared for and...
The two things I know about old cars:
1. Old cars garner much more attention than current models, even the pricy Italian and British jobs. I had a red 1959 Eldorado convertable and just about every restaurant would valet park my car right in front where the Ferraris and Bentleys usually...
That fabric appears to be a cotton voile. Very sheer and breathable stuff used for the sleeves and back of formal shirts, usually a custom feature not found on off the peg.
Side note: I've had summer shirts made of voile using a double layer on the front for the sake of modesty.
The Pump Room in Chicago is a must for Golden Era fans. It is located in what was the Ambassador East (since rebranded) where loads of Hollywood stars stayed when switching trains when traveling from NY to LA. Bogie and Bacal honeymooned there. A myriad of photos of famous guests adorn the walls.
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