What's the deal with this London Lounge, anyway?

[Fletch]

http://thelondonlounge.net/

And why do they all read so twee when they post? Is that who passes the board?

I'm fascinated by the insights on vintage clothesways, but with everybody writing in the same tone, it's like trying to drink a quart of Kir Royales, no chaser.

 

[Orgetorix]

I don't think it's wise to speak negatively of other forums, not that you necessarily are. They deal mainly with bespoke clothing arts, which, like any trade, has its own vocabulary and lingo. That's at least part of what you may be referring to. Anything beyond that, I can't and won't say.

 

[Fletch]

Ooo, I sense secrets lurking...the kind of cautious confidentiality you'll find surrounding many arcane trades, which eventually becomes part of their mystique, whether there are actual secrets that need protecting or not. The code of the closed-mouthed craftsman who either trains one protegé or prefers that his craft die with him.

Like I said...ooo.

 

[Miss Neecerie]

Ooo, I sense secrets lurking...the kind of cautious confidentiality you'll find surrounding many arcane trades, which eventually becomes part of their mystique, whether there are actual secrets that need protecting or not. The code of the closed-mouthed craftsman who either trains a proteg?© or prefers that his craft die with him.

Like I said...ooo.

Or just people refusing to badmouth others...lest they be badmouthed themselves....

 

[Fletch]

An atmosphere of exquisite tension? A path paved with shiny white eggshells?

 

[Matt Deckard]

I just read some nice banter on buttonholes in that forum... it's quite interesting. Different people, different perspectives... be tollerant.

 

[BellyTank]

The LL has quite a few members who are also FL members and regular contributors to both fora.

I like it but read selectively- topic and author.

B
T

 

[PADDY]

The LL...

Plus, some of these gents 'may' be coming to next year's UK Lounge dinner/event, as they have much in common and plenty of knowledge and enthusiasm for their subject area. Plus the local London knowledge is good to have.

 

[vonwotan]

Just visited their boards for the first time. For most of my life my suits, jackets and shirts have been bespoke and occasionally made to mesure and I was quite happy to find this forum. Due to my size/build I've had little choice. For the dedicated period enthusiast with a little extra cash burning a hole in their pocket, there are a few tailors out there who will make a bench tailored suit in any style you like - quite authentic to the given period.

I have a tailor here in Boston who, due to my tastes and build, is quite anxious to make me clothing from the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. I knew I would like him when I first visited his shop and there was a gorgeous crushed velvet smoking jacket with embroidered frog and olive closures on prominent display.

 

[Feraud]

I can imagine visitors to this site receive strange impression of our discussions.
In fact, members have left this site due to our sartorially closed minded opinions. That and the fact some of us come off as snobs.

 

[jamespowers]

In fact, members have left this site due to our sartorially closed minded opinions. That and the fact some of us come off as snobs.

The term is not snobs. It is "those who have high standards."

Regards,

J

 

[Fletch]

Tone.

Well, whatever...I myself like to vary the flavor and idiom in my posts now and then, be colloquial or flip, kid, goof...whereas at other times I get quite earnest, formal, even grave.

I don't get the feeling the former mode of discourse would go over, over there. [bad]

 

[scotrace]

There is a great deal to be learned there. Always excellent discussions.

Get out your dictionary and go visit now and then.

 

[Emmababy]

hehehe fora

 

[Feraud]

The term is not snobs. It is "those who have high standards."

Regards,

J

That is what I tell people. I say, "I am not a snob, just better than you." [huh] lol lol

 

[Fletch]

I look down my nose at people who think they are better than other people. -James (Kibo) Parry

 

[MK]

Well said

There is a great deal to be learned there. Always excellent discussions.

Get out your dictionary and go visit now and then.

Agreed.

 

[MK]

I have a tailor here in Boston who, due to my tastes and build, is quite anxious to make me clothing from the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. I knew I would like him when I first visited his shop and there was a gorgeous crushed velvet smoking jacket with embroidered frog and olive closures on prominent display.

Do tell....who is this tailor?

 

[The Reno Kid]

I like the London lounge. Frankly, I had never really noticed anything particularly odd about it. I invariably learn something new whenever I go there.

 

[BellyTank]

FORA!

I find the tone of the LL a refreshing haven, free from flippency and tantrums
(tantra!) but not always small-mindedness.

I like it.

B
T