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must see for london loungers
I just read about an exhibition celebrating Sir Hardy Amies. naturally on Saville Row. I believe it's called 'Fit For a Princess' I don't know the dates or the specific venue but thought I should post for people in the area who are interested source. I would love to see it if I... -
does it match my head?
my first hat was an akubra bogart and is my only hat to this day (aside from ballcaps and a navy uniform hat that I don't wear). I was quick to get into shaping and adjusting but didn't like the length the tall, tapered crown gave to my already long face. so I changed the shape again but... -
dry cleaning at home?
there are kits on the market which are basically a pretreatment with a dryer bag. the original dry cleaning was done with solvents such as gasoline and kerosene and was done at home. what's a safe way to home clean with modern solvents?- armod
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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top hats. the right way
there are so many different ways that top hats are seen these days it's hard to know what a reliable source is for finding the correct proportions. Is it a matter of personal taste or did the height and shape change during different fashions and periods? how should one go about finding the... -
fountain pen newbie
I was looking into fountain pens to write with as they're said to be easier but remembered my childhood when my father bought me a pelikan and said "once you've learned to write properly you'll be able to use this" I started using it when I was thirteen but broke the nib a month later. now...- armod
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accompaniment to tobacco
what drinks or food do you pair your smoke with when you sit back, relax and smoke? I try not to have anything overpowering with my cigars. just something smooth and sweet, sometimes baileys sometimes a rum or cocktail. what do you enjoy with what kind of smoke?- armod
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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corsets for men?
do they exist in a classic sense? there are a bunch of modern fashion variants but they're more for show than deliberate practical purposes. I'm always conscious of my posture (comes from my gymnastic days) and think a corset would straighten out my back and fix up my hunch. were they...- armod
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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was I unrefined?
I was in a situation today where I wasn't sure whether to remove my hat or not. it was at a cafe at a marina at an outdoor table. I was drinking coffee and smoking a cigar (not eating). the tables around me were all empty and the only other occupied tables were in a seperate section of the... -
bashing straw
what is the best way and how does it compare to felt? I want to fix my father's panama that he kept in his closet brim down for a year -
first venture into shaping
I recently bought the akubra bogart. the brim was uneven so I thought I'd steam it and fix it up so I put the steam on it. then I got carried away and decided to mess with the crown. nothing dramatic just gave the pinch more punch, made the cown a little wider and gave myself a... -
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general use gloves
just wondering what type of leather to consider for daily wear gloves they'll need to suit driving, wind and rain (not necessarily alot of cold though), and smoking. I was thinking of smoking gloves but I wouldn't use them for the single purpose so why not the general use leather glove?- armod
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Hat sizing revisited
?? hat sizes how does one go about measuring their head and determining their hat size. and what does LO stand for
