tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post8530363764313633206..comments2024-03-15T04:27:26.708-07:00Comments on An Affordable Wardrobe: Custom Suit BlitzJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212956969066796818noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-24314880361575934582012-04-11T02:30:11.378-07:002012-04-11T02:30:11.378-07:00Thank You Giuseppe for such a nice blog post about...Thank You Giuseppe for such a nice blog post about the process, waiting for the same about the suit.Matt Harpalanihttp://imparali.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-48523638356174594252012-01-30T05:47:54.631-08:002012-01-30T05:47:54.631-08:00In a perfect world, there would be no oppressive g...In a perfect world, there would be no oppressive governments; we'd have a factory in every town, making all our own goods; factory workers would be paid well, and the rest of us would make enough money to afford to buy everything domestically produced;companies would be headed by benevolent philanthropists, not bottom line capitalists;flowers would bloom every day,dogs and cats would live side by side in peace, and no one would ever do anything wrong, ever.<br /><br />I would love to shop home grown exclusively, even feed my kids organically, but this isn't a perfect world, and those things aren't about to happen for me any time soon. <br /><br />While the things many of you have to say about off shore production may be true, let's not forget that it wasn't people like Matt and I or even our generation that created this situation. We are, however, left to live with it. SOmetimes , you have to make do with what you have. A man can't change the world every time he changes his pants.<br /><br />I've allowed these comment because you all had the decency to state your points clearly and cleanly, but let's not forget this post, or this blog, is not about politics, it's about clothes. Good old, shallow, superficial clothes.<br /><br />Remember?Giuseppehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11582043853388196139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-90373665321692194932012-01-29T22:07:24.689-08:002012-01-29T22:07:24.689-08:00to pile onto the last two comments: not only would...to pile onto the last two comments: not only would any foreign investment in China not have started until the 80's, but they would have had to have a Chinese citizen partnering and sponsoring the whole operation. also, profits would be very difficult to get out of the country given even today's strict capital restrictions. AND, even defining "ownership" is a tricky thing--all land is owned by the CCP and leased for 99 years. when people buy or sell property in China, they're selling a lease, not property.<br /><br />sorry if that was overkill.Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368399342974714173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-41930261010270277652012-01-28T12:50:27.393-08:002012-01-28T12:50:27.393-08:00I have to second Ernie Els' concern. Not only...I have to second Ernie Els' concern. Not only was 1967 China in the throes of the Cultural Revolution, but foreign investment into that country wasn't legalized until the mid 1980's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-58839552039379841232012-01-28T09:16:05.369-08:002012-01-28T09:16:05.369-08:00Matt's family has owned the factory in China s...Matt's family has owned the factory in China since 1967. '67? In China, you say? As in Chairman Mao's People's Republic of China and the Cultural Revolution started in '66. That China? The one in 1967 that went to war with India, the same India where the tailor's family was living? <br /><br />Okay.ernie elshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05526001697313004297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-89911278515340993512012-01-28T04:49:10.181-08:002012-01-28T04:49:10.181-08:00Guiseppe
Old Speckled Hen is over 5% strength in ...Guiseppe<br /><br />Old Speckled Hen is over 5% strength in the UK bottle version and similar on draught.<br /><br />I normally seek a session beer that I can drink all night. I look for something around 3.8%Kingstoniannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-89770769023226756662012-01-27T18:34:01.143-08:002012-01-27T18:34:01.143-08:00And oh, quite right in that the old hen is not par...And oh, quite right in that the old hen is not particularly strong.SUMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10986328257463965168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-39661745320974829222012-01-27T18:33:02.069-08:002012-01-27T18:33:02.069-08:00G - Methinks you can get the old hen in a bottle t...G - Methinks you can get the old hen in a bottle these days, imported from good old Blighty. Try Marty's in Newton (although I don't particularly like going there). That, with a pickled egg and the latest Hollighurst, is quite the treat.SUMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10986328257463965168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-77980966678784007602012-01-27T12:47:38.768-08:002012-01-27T12:47:38.768-08:00Nearly a dozen years ago I bought my charcoal gray...Nearly a dozen years ago I bought my charcoal gray suit. American-made Hart Schaffner Marx, it cost around $600 new.<br /><br />Worth every penny. It still makes me look great.<br /><br />And no, I haven't seen a decent one in the thrift stores, either.<br /><br />Here's hoping that Imparali does a bang-up job for you.Young Fogeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-47307034201502271232012-01-27T11:21:26.214-08:002012-01-27T11:21:26.214-08:00G, I wonder: Do you know women's wear as good ...G, I wonder: Do you know women's wear as good as men's wear? I mean, do you thrift for the rest of your family as well?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10505778964979801887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-11332659984192345992012-01-27T10:39:18.804-08:002012-01-27T10:39:18.804-08:00Giuseppe,
This link has a list of places in the U...Giuseppe,<br /><br />This link has a list of places in the US that serve real cask-conditioned ale. http://www.cask-ale.co.uk/us/cask-beer-finder-america.html<br /><br />However, I agree that when you can't get that, nitrogenated on tap is the way to go.<br /><br />Also, I'd be envious of the suit if I hadn't just scored a nice charcoal from a long-gone local men's shop.Philipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-18510385097806408462012-01-27T10:29:22.074-08:002012-01-27T10:29:22.074-08:00Interested to see how it turns out. Chinese manuf...Interested to see how it turns out. Chinese manufacturers are getting very good at catering to updated western tastes; I've seen plenty of Chinese-made Italian-style sport coats that were well executed.<br /><br />Taking out of account the fact that it is free (BTW no judgement, I would totally take a free MTM suit), commenter CD is right, you can do an H.Freeman for around 850 for suit, and they do Ivy deets like lapped seams and hooked vents, or Drinkwaters in Cambridge does Southwick MTM starting around 1000.Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04072326645504112724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-41472916982298604342012-01-27T08:07:37.629-08:002012-01-27T08:07:37.629-08:00$900 suits? Palling around with Tinseth?
Boy, ...$900 suits? Palling around with Tinseth? <br /><br />Boy, you just can't keep them down on the farm once they've had a taste of new flannel. Its buttery hand, still slightly redolent of the midlands -- you just can't find *that* in any old thrift store.<br /><br />Keep living the dream, G.JKGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569861165454532541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-30763335766368583852012-01-27T06:01:27.649-08:002012-01-27T06:01:27.649-08:00Kigstonian and SUM,
Beers served from a keg using...Kigstonian and SUM,<br /><br />Beers served from a keg using nitrogen dioxide, rather than carbon dioxide, have a rich, creamy head, like draught Guinness. In many cases, as with Old Speckled Hen, it makes all the difference in the enjoyment of the beer. Certainly, a hand pump is best, but we're a long way from England over here, so nitrogen dioxide will have to do. In any case, its a rare treat to find on draught in an American bar.<br /><br />As for strength, Hen is less than 5%alcohol. Hardly what I'd call a strong pint.Giuseppehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11582043853388196139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-4367367369310022692012-01-27T04:38:22.123-08:002012-01-27T04:38:22.123-08:00Spot on Kinsgtonian.Spot on Kinsgtonian.SUMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10986328257463965168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-38617709326223876022012-01-27T00:49:36.582-08:002012-01-27T00:49:36.582-08:00Haha MainLine Sports-
I was playing blog connect t...Haha MainLine Sports-<br />I was playing blog connect the dots, too.<br />Guess those fish n chips settled the wrong way.bostonhudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08184001516303531183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-63676958768575780702012-01-26T22:49:47.729-08:002012-01-26T22:49:47.729-08:00http://www.lsmensclothing.com/
Check this guy out...http://www.lsmensclothing.com/<br /><br />Check this guy out. Mentioned on Ivy Style. You can get a H. Freeman Suit made-to-measure, for $700+<br />Also carries Southwick and a few other brands.<br />Turnover is two weeks or so. Also a hole-in-the-wall place, but very glad I know they're there (lets hope they don't go the way the rest of the industry has gone).CDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14762642964591806900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-12031556564672195772012-01-26T21:36:58.390-08:002012-01-26T21:36:58.390-08:00What fun, and terrific company! I look forward to ...What fun, and terrific company! I look forward to the outcome (I am sad it has to be made offshore though). Thank you both!Scale Wormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09583891708651272779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-66019085184229367442012-01-26T12:37:56.004-08:002012-01-26T12:37:56.004-08:00I've made that same-day round-trip bus trek to...I've made that same-day round-trip bus trek to NYC, and it is exhausting. Good luck with the suit, looking forward to seeing the results.Some Assembly Requiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04591764462882988675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-69608764785489082832012-01-26T12:28:45.984-08:002012-01-26T12:28:45.984-08:00Old Speckled Hen is a rather stronger beer than I ...Old Speckled Hen is a rather stronger beer than I usually take. However, I would never have it 'nitrogenated'. Draught - from a handpump, or gravity dispense.Kingstoniannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-46569512447882096322012-01-26T11:25:29.752-08:002012-01-26T11:25:29.752-08:00Okay, totally living vicariously through your cust...Okay, totally living vicariously through your custom suit order. I don't get the attraction of "Designer suits" that cost $1,000 +++ and for $900 you are getting a custom-made suit made to your exact specifications and preferences. Oh wait, we are living in an instant gratification culture and custom garments take time. Some things are (hopefully) worth waiting for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-38108477176847036042012-01-26T11:23:46.196-08:002012-01-26T11:23:46.196-08:00Sounds like you had fun. Hope it works out to your...Sounds like you had fun. Hope it works out to your liking.LLPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17214604260185615821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-76532096998590455012012-01-26T10:58:26.966-08:002012-01-26T10:58:26.966-08:00Your best post in a while...were the Fish n Chips ...Your best post in a while...were the Fish n Chips the ones that upset poor John's tummy as he mentioned in his Elmore leonard post?<br />And yes Old Speckled on draught is excellent!Main Line Sportsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303248738216839079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-24834406484574922312012-01-26T10:50:56.559-08:002012-01-26T10:50:56.559-08:00Indeed. Thrifting the perfect (or near-perfect) gr...Indeed. Thrifting the perfect (or near-perfect) grey suit really is a challenge. One I've not managed to overcome either.<br /><br />I suppose nothing beats the feeling of being measured up for a suit of one's own, yet I'm concerned about the factory in China. <br />Yes, his family have owned it since 1967, but why? This will never help reinvigorate the lack of tailors in the U.S., just train up more in China. And clearly it's a cost issue.<br /><br />New Tailor in Holland send a lot of their suits to be made in England (apparently Savile Row, or off-Row, though I don't believe them). A little closer, but does nothing for Dutch tailoring.<br /><br />However, ignore my tedious distractions. I hope the suit works out for you; you've done a lot of good blogging and you've earned it.Roger v.d. Veldehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171223872098970110noreply@blogger.com