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Men's Cologne / Men Of ( STYLE ) THE FEDORA LOUNGE What Are You Wearing ?
Have been adding in Hermes' L'Eau d'Orange Verte to my hot weather mix--always refreshing! The Oakmaoss makes it feel more vintage than it actually is.- Alex Oviatt
- Post #192
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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What hat are you waiting for today?
That is a great looking hat!- Alex Oviatt
- Post #7,202
- Forum: Hats
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Linen
I find that linen suits can be cool if half lined on unlined but if fully lined--especially in polyester instead of breathable bemberg--they can be just as hot as any other suit. Very fine wool is not actually that bad.....- Alex Oviatt
- Post #39
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Men's Cologne / Men Of ( STYLE ) THE FEDORA LOUNGE What Are You Wearing ?
In the heat I have been wearing Aqua di Parma Colonia and Rochas Eau Pour Homme--both smell great!- Alex Oviatt
- Post #185
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Classic department store?
We were spoiled for choice when I was growing up--there was the spectacular temple to Art Deco, Bullock's Wlishire, I. Magnin, Robinson's (designed by the same architect that designed the iconic theme building at LAX) and our nearest Bullock's in Pasadena was a marvel but now a Macy's. The...- Alex Oviatt
- Post #79
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Great Vintage Blog
I have really been enjoying watching Niklas from Vintagebursche: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoebFUS5vWgpGSUoegGYNA He is entertaining and informative and speaks great English! Any other fans?- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.
This is a Swiss chronographe in an English silver case and chain. The best part is the French Art Deco cobra watch stand- Alex Oviatt
- Post #2,822
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Buying a Repro (MTM)
Well, this may not help you in NYC, but I have had several suits custom made by Jonathan Behr in Los Angeles (he works through The Bloke in Pasadena, now mostly online). He has copied suits worn by the Duke of Windsor for me and also once recreated a vintage Savile Row tuxedo for me that I...- Alex Oviatt
- Post #2
- Forum: Suits
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What Did You Drink Last Night?
Last night I had a Sidecar made with Calvados--seriously good! No sugar on the rim. Ever.- Alex Oviatt
- Post #11,659
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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What are you snacking on?
Twiglets--always my preferred cocktails nibble along with castelvetrano olives. and cornichons. The Marmite is the perfect savory foil to cocktails, even dry ones like Martinis.- Alex Oviatt
- Post #740
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Your Favorite Sandwiches?
Tuna. Best quality in oil (drained), capers, mayonnaise on sourdough. A melt (sharp white Cheddar) takes it to a who new level.- Alex Oviatt
- Post #572
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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What was the last TV show you watched?
I have been loving Lupin--Omar Sy was so good in the Intouchables and great in this, too. Not retro, but has a Diva (Delacorta) sort of vibe to it.- Alex Oviatt
- Post #17,713
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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How many Hemingway Bars have you visited?
I have been to most of them, including one not yet mentioned: https://cafeiruna.com I survived not one but two encierros in Pamplona in my youth and of course the best way to celebrate escaping death is eating and drinking at Papa's favorite haunts from The Sun Also Rises.- Alex Oviatt
- Post #39
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?
I have been wearing my classic Schott Perfecto (liner zipped in for early morning walk with dog).- Alex Oviatt
- Post #29,515
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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What Did You Drink Last Night?
Classic Martini made with Roku gin.- Alex Oviatt
- Post #11,580
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Who Did You Just See Live?
This is from a 1987 brochure for Disneyland--what a lineup and came with the price of admission! I saw Tex Beneke at the Carnation Plaza--while most of my friends were going to see Springsteen (okay, I did that, too) I was dancing to big bands....- Alex Oviatt
- Post #452
- Forum: Radio
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Cologne and perfume
One of my favorites! Comes in a stronger, EdP version as well.- Alex Oviatt
- Post #423
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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What are you listening to?
- Alex Oviatt
- Post #17,925
- Forum: Radio
