Recent content by Bespoke

Longines had it right.... ...when, in 1936, they crafted this one:

Reno Kid: A&H may very well have discontinued the stuff. It's probably been a year since I last purchased any, but I used to find it at Safeway and Walgreens. I just did a quick google and found this...

I'm thinking it was accepted... ...at least in some circles as I seem to recall that a couple of my uncles used to tuck their wide cravats into their multi-pleated slacks back in the '50s. It might be worth noting, also, that I don't recall ever hearing any of my aunts casting terms like "well...

Don't I... ...wish!!

Actually, it didn't While out antiquing, I was tasked with assisting to carry a largish piece of dusty furniture to a woman's car. So as to avoid damaging either jacket or brace, I'd removed them and then simply left the straps dangling towards terra firma (as is oft my "style" [ever the...

Arm & Hammer still makes one... ...and it contains fluoride and tastes nice, too. Every once in a while I pick up a bottle because I like the taste (it has a very fresh, sweet taste like baking soda and aspertame, which is essentially what it is). However, in general, I'd agree with Daisy's...

Yes, but... ...I think the original post referenced "suspenders" and it was that (along with later comments discussing the way suspenders occasionally failed to hold up their end of the bargain) that I was responding to. But your point is well taken. My apologies.

Of course, those of us with imperfect vision need our spec's to see who's about to pop their champagne cork in our general direction. But, perhaps, a more conservatively styled design of eyeglass frame would result in less hackle-raising when worn in the vicinity of tails, dinner jackets or...

Shindeco: Bravissimo! I'm a recent member, but I wanted to compliment you on your brilliant "Formal Wear Primer" post. That said, I would like to pose a question and pass along a comment: The Question: Isn't .5" of [shirt] cuff exposition considered de rigueur? The sleeves of your...

Now, there's a cat that needs a lid (Malkovich) Some interesting ideas, but, overall, his clothing line doesn't spike my temp in the right direction. But speaking of lids... Having just joined the Fedora Lounge fray, I was wondering what type (brand/model) of hat Matt Deckard donning in his...

When four wheels're too many... '72 Yamaha XS2 (on left) I've driven (without incident) for 30 years ...and two're too few... '79 Triumph Spitfire (full body-off restoration completed in '86)

Yes That's one of the sites I was referring to. Maybe someone with first-hand experience can provide some guidance.

Levis Vintage Are you vintage fans aware of this: http://www.us.levi.com/lsco/levi/class/l_class.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374305318972&bmUID=1157600990934

I have given... ...several Watermans as gifts over the years and I've yet to hear a discouraging word from any of the recipients. More than once, for a special gift, I spent a bit of extra time comparing several models from several vendors in the $50~$100 range in search of the model...

I'm no Levi authority, but... I haven't really discerned any change in the quality of Levis over the past few decades. On the other hand, I have watched as the waist (and overall cut) has tended to expand throughout the 90s. I've always thought these "improvements" were just Levis' way of...