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Cucinelli

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:55:18 -0400

Cucinelli

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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:14:40 -0400

Eidos Napoli - Marvel at its greatness (TopGrain)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:07:00 -0400

Eidos Napoli - Marvel at its greatness

(TopGrain)

Antonio, Agyesh, Nick

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:45:12 -0400

Antonio, Agyesh, Nick

Pitti 2014 - Less peacock, more class

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:43:38 -0400

Pitti 2014 - Less peacock, more class

Ragosta in Eidos, with Madan

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:19:00 -0400

Ragosta in Eidos, with Madan

Edward Green

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:05:23 -0400

Edward Green

Epaulet x Armoury

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:58:59 -0400

Epaulet x Armoury

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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:11:25 -0400

English cut - strong shoulders and chest, very nipped waist

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:10:53 -0400

English cut - strong shoulders and chest, very nipped waist

Hi, can you explain the difference between the C&J cavendish and Langam II models, both look like standard Tassle loafers, but I'm living in Thailand and can't try them on, have to order online. Thanks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:58:12 -0400

Those are both classic tassels built to C&J’s benchgrade standards, so the construction on both will essentially be the same. The differences lie in their construction and the lasts they sit on.

The Cavendish is slightly more formal, as it uses standard interlacing.

The Langham II is more casual with the braided interlacing, a la Edward Green’s Belgravia.

The Cavendish is built on the 325 last, which is one of C&J’s widest. As a reference, the Coniston boot also uses the 325.

The Langham sits on the 341 last, one of C&J’s most popular. It is sleeker than your typical British shoe, but still uses a rounded toe. I think it’s great.

For reference, here is a breakdown of the widths of C&J’s lasts:

(most narrow) 238 < 324 < 317 < 348 < 240 < 330 < 337 < 341 < 236 < 318 < 360 < 325 (widest)

Looks fantastic. Congrats to Antonio dresslikea: Sneak peek -...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:38:39 -0400

Looks fantastic. Congrats to Antonio

dresslikea:

Sneak peek - Eidos Napoli @ Pitti Uomo 84.

Really strong debut.

Luca & Nick - style contrast

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:10:28 -0400

Luca & Nick - style contrast

It pisses me off that you of all people think you can start judging how other people dress. Get a life.

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:08:17 -0400

I genuinely try and go out of my way to NOT judge people by how they dress, and have made that readily apparent in many of my responses to submitted questions. If you are confusing any advice I give to readers, with judgement, then that’s another story. It appears that you are trying to escape said judgement yourself by asking this question without a face, so if you find some courage I’m happy to discuss how I can improve this page in a constructive manner. If not, unfollow and move on.

Is that a polo with a cutaway collar you were wearing on vacation? Where'd you get it, looks nice?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:29:57 -0400

That’s a weird, but awesome button-less, spread collar polo I found randomly at Uniqlo.

Hey, I'm in the market for a couple of pairs of new shoes, I want one black leather pair of work shoes (probably punch toe cap or semi brogue) and a brown/snuff/polo suede pair of Tassle loafers. I have budget for one pair of C&J and one pair of Meermin, any advice as to which brand for which style of shoe? Bearing in mind I live I sydney and can't try either brand on. Thanks in advance

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:29:04 -0400

I would base this on how much you plan on wearing either pair of shoes. For instance, personally I rarely wear black shoes unless I need to really button down for clients or am involved in some other formal event/gathering. Thus, I would rather pay less for the black shoes and more for the loafers, as they’d get more wear. However, if the opposite is true for you, then I’d invest more in the work wear and less on the casual shoes. Don’t think you’ll be disappointed with either choice.

Another thing to think about is how much you value each style. I find black dress shoes to be pretty boring, so I wouldn’t spend a ton on them until I could afford a really elegant pair (“any captoe will do” is the basic mindset). I think Polo/Snuff suede is a great shade and goes with anything, and would thus be more likely to pay up.

ovadiaandsons: db Power suit.

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:16:33 -0400

ovadiaandsons:

db

Power suit.

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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:03:06 -0400

Classic Lino

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:01:10 -0400

Classic Lino

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