Are you well dressed? A PH gentleman thread.
Discussion
NinjaPower said:
This may be an oxymoron, but smart baseball caps? Any suggestions?
I like wearing caps, and I have quite a collection of them, but haven't really worn them much in the last few years as I have a lack of 'smarter' looking ones.
I want something that looks vaguely respectable. The sort of thing you would wear whilst driving a classic convertible sports car without looking like too much of a yob.
I've looked at offerings from Ralph Lauren and Huge Boss etc, and they are either surprisingly chav looking or would make me look like I had strayed from the local golf course.
Any ideas?
You need to find a shop that sells formal flip-flops and cap sleeve dinner jackets, they'll have something suitable.I like wearing caps, and I have quite a collection of them, but haven't really worn them much in the last few years as I have a lack of 'smarter' looking ones.
I want something that looks vaguely respectable. The sort of thing you would wear whilst driving a classic convertible sports car without looking like too much of a yob.
I've looked at offerings from Ralph Lauren and Huge Boss etc, and they are either surprisingly chav looking or would make me look like I had strayed from the local golf course.
Any ideas?
Or you could go to a shop that sells proper hats and buy a proper cap.
If you're above the age of 30 and driving a classic car whilst wearing a baseball cap, people presume it's because you have no hair.
The Crack Fox said:
NinjaPower said:
This may be an oxymoron, but smart baseball caps? Any suggestions?
Dreadful things. Considered a flat cap? But I wouldn't really fancy wearing a flat cap the rest of the time a hat is required.
I just find caps ideal for keeping the sun off, and on windy days (or in convertibles) for stopping my hair from looking like I've been dragged through a hedge.
Any of you well dressed gentleman own a bespoke solid stick (stop tittering at the back 
) umbrella?
I am tempted by the offerings of Lockwood
https://www.lockwoodumbrellas.com/product/made-to-...
) umbrella?I am tempted by the offerings of Lockwood
https://www.lockwoodumbrellas.com/product/made-to-...
What is the benefit of a bespoke Lockwood brolly, as opposed to say, an off the peg Maglia or Talarico?
I must confess the appeal of a bespoke brolly is not wasted on me, however, the picture on their website suggests that they are all made too long with just the ferule end cut shorter to suit the customer. If that is the case then I don't see the value personally. I have a few Italian brollys and they represent a considerable step up from the English makers I am familiar with, however, Lockwood are a brand that I have not come across before. It is nice that they are made in London, which James Smith are not, and that the buttons are horn, but how much is that worth? If going down the bespoke route, I would want a much larger choice in canopy and handle materials, but if they make what you want then I don't see that you will be disappointed.
My only solid stick brolly is twice the weight of my fit ups and can be quite unwieldy, but nice nonetheless.
I must confess the appeal of a bespoke brolly is not wasted on me, however, the picture on their website suggests that they are all made too long with just the ferule end cut shorter to suit the customer. If that is the case then I don't see the value personally. I have a few Italian brollys and they represent a considerable step up from the English makers I am familiar with, however, Lockwood are a brand that I have not come across before. It is nice that they are made in London, which James Smith are not, and that the buttons are horn, but how much is that worth? If going down the bespoke route, I would want a much larger choice in canopy and handle materials, but if they make what you want then I don't see that you will be disappointed.
My only solid stick brolly is twice the weight of my fit ups and can be quite unwieldy, but nice nonetheless.
Has anyone tried Reiss tailoring?
I rarely wear a suit, but want one in the wardrobe for occasional use.
The budgetary price they've given me seems quite reasonable, but under normal circumstances I would not trust a shop assistant to measure me. However, I have found out that the actual fitting of the suit is done by the local tailor - who is very good and he does lots of alterations for me.
I had pondered going to London and going bespoke, but I cannot justify it given the infrequency of my wearing a suit.
So, Reiss worth a punt or not?
InductionRoar said:
What is the benefit of a bespoke Lockwood brolly, as opposed to say, an off the peg Maglia or Talarico?
I must confess the appeal of a bespoke brolly is not wasted on me, however, the picture on their website suggests that they are all made too long with just the ferule end cut shorter to suit the customer. If that is the case then I don't see the value personally. I have a few Italian brollys and they represent a considerable step up from the English makers I am familiar with, however, Lockwood are a brand that I have not come across before. It is nice that they are made in London, which James Smith are not, and that the buttons are horn, but how much is that worth? If going down the bespoke route, I would want a much larger choice in canopy and handle materials, but if they make what you want then I don't see that you will be disappointed.
My only solid stick brolly is twice the weight of my fit ups and can be quite unwieldy, but nice nonetheless.
Lockwood was just an example. Fox, Pickett and smith and sons have also been suggested. It’s not something I would normally look at but a client wants to buy me one as a Christmas present so I can’t reallh refuse. I will visit all four and make a choice. Will be nice to have something unique to me and the right length. Better not leave it on the tube at those prices though! I must confess the appeal of a bespoke brolly is not wasted on me, however, the picture on their website suggests that they are all made too long with just the ferule end cut shorter to suit the customer. If that is the case then I don't see the value personally. I have a few Italian brollys and they represent a considerable step up from the English makers I am familiar with, however, Lockwood are a brand that I have not come across before. It is nice that they are made in London, which James Smith are not, and that the buttons are horn, but how much is that worth? If going down the bespoke route, I would want a much larger choice in canopy and handle materials, but if they make what you want then I don't see that you will be disappointed.
My only solid stick brolly is twice the weight of my fit ups and can be quite unwieldy, but nice nonetheless.
So said:
If you're above the age of 30 and driving a classic car whilst wearing a baseball cap, people presume it's because you have no hair.
This, or you are trying to look "cool", very cringeworthy. My wife likes to laugh at them.Loads of home grown british tweed flat cap affairs available, Peaky Blinders style if you get the idea. I'd go for one of those instead.
LordGrover said:
Real fur - no.
Faux fur - if that's your thang... go for it.
Albeit some fake fur is actually real fur, so tread carefully.Faux fur - if that's your thang... go for it.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cat...
Fur is getting quite outdated now, a bit too ostentatious and crass, even big fashion houses like Gucci are going fur-free - http://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/gucci-announces-it-... - although the cynic in me thinks that has nothing to do with animal rights and everything to do with raising profit margins while also looking like the progressive good guys, a win win for Gucci.
You dont really find much fur in menswear anyway though, shearling is still the king there, shearling lined, shearling collar etc can look great.
You dont really find much fur in menswear anyway though, shearling is still the king there, shearling lined, shearling collar etc can look great.
craigjm said:
Lockwood was just an example. Fox, Pickett and smith and sons have also been suggested. It’s not something I would normally look at but a client wants to buy me one as a Christmas present so I can’t reallh refuse. I will visit all four and make a choice. Will be nice to have something unique to me and the right length. Better not leave it on the tube at those prices though!
A nice problem to have. 
Whatever you choose, you won't be disappointed.
It may be of interest that James Smith import their handles ready made from "the continent", if such matters bother you. The two Italian makers I referred to in my post bend their handles on site. I went into James Smith's earlier in the year and came away feeling that my Maglia and Talaricos were a far superior product (and were also cheaper).
This should be of interest to a lot of you. Turnbull and Asser are having a sample/end of line sale in central London at 93 Mortimer Street
London W1W 7SS.
http://turnbullandasser.co.uk/samplesale
Shirts down to £45 from £195. Ties £20 each or 3 for £40, from £125. Good selection of sizes/styles. Less so for knitwear/outerwear.
Well worth a look if you're in the West End in the the next day or so.
London W1W 7SS.
http://turnbullandasser.co.uk/samplesale
Shirts down to £45 from £195. Ties £20 each or 3 for £40, from £125. Good selection of sizes/styles. Less so for knitwear/outerwear.
Well worth a look if you're in the West End in the the next day or so.
The Crack Fox said:
NinjaPower said:
This may be an oxymoron, but smart baseball caps? Any suggestions?
Dreadful things. Considered a flat cap? 
I have a deep blue and green which match most raincoats / overcoats
https://www.barbour.com/eu/categories/mens/hats-%2...
or if want warmer
https://www.barbour.com/eu/categories/mens/hats-%2...
Davie
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