History lesson (from July 2011): I still get messages/emails about the pros/cons with MTO v bespoke.

mostexerent:

Don’t trust a man that doesn’t own a umbrella large enough for 2. & I don’t mean a disposable or golf umbrella. You want WOOD ;)

Details | Suit - @PJohnson Loro Piana wool/mohair for GW | Pocket Square - Drake’s Irish Linen | Shirt - @AcsotChang Thomas Mason for GW | Tie - @VandaFineClothing unlined 1st edition tie | Hoofs - Crocket & Jones “belgrave” | Bag - Ettinger for @TheArmoury | Umbrella - Fox for GW

*as discovered by a new follower. This from mid 2011.

It’s getting dark, the rain is starting & I was told to wear a jacket if I wanted dinner.. You happy?

Details | Shirt - Ascot Chang for GW | Suit - P Johnson cotton “Solaro” ”SoRaRo” for GW | Pocket Square - Tom Ford | Sneakers - Superga | Umbrella - Fox of London

Still raining denim & shell

| Fox umbrella | bespoke OCBD | Rag&Bone RAW jeans | LeatherSoul colour 8 Alden shell Cordovan “LongWongs” | 

* I never feel right wearing jeans that hit below my hip bones..

CRUP + FOX..

Ready for the wet.. 

(Taken with Instagram at The Bunker)

For posterity.. Friday BusCasual

Details | Umbrella - Fox for GW | Pocket Square - Drake’s Irish linen | Jacket (part of suit) - @PJohnson in Loro Piana for GW | Shirt - @AscotChang in Thomas Mason for GW | Tie - Hermes knit tie | DubMunks - Edward Green “Westminster” Mole Suede for @LeatherSoul for GW | Bag - Ettinger for @TheArmoury

stoneleighgallery:

Friday Guido top to toe

Friday Business Casual in Blaze Orange

5th day of rain - EXERENT!

Details | Umbrella - Fox for GW | Pocket Square - Drake’s Irish linen | Jacket (part of suit) - @PJohnson in Loro Piana for GW | Shirt - @AscotChang in Thomas Mason for GW | Tie - Hermes knit tie | DubMunks - Edward Green “Westminster” Mole Suede for @LeatherSoul for GW | Bag - Ettinger for @TheArmoury

* take note of the shape & undisturbed line of the jacket even whilst holding up an umbrella.

There is nothing wrong with MTO if the tailor/fitter knows what he is doing which is unfortunately a rarity today. I have seen more “car wrecks” from E. Zegna “Su Misura” than a roller derby & they average more than 3 times the cost of a P Johnson MTO commission.

Don’t trust a man that doesn’t own a umbrella large enough for 2. & I don’t mean a disposable or golf umbrella. You want WOOD ;)

Details | Suit - @PJohnson Loro Piana wool/mohair for GW | Pocket Square - Drake’s Irish Linen | Shirt - @AcsotChang Thomas Mason for GW | Tie - @VandaFineClothing unlined 1st edition tie | Hoofs - Crocket & Jones “belgrave” | Bag - Ettinger for @TheArmoury | Umbrella - Fox for GW

Living on the edge

It’s going rain & I want to wear nice shoes..

Details | Suit - @PJohnson Ariston cotton Solaro for GW | Shirt - @PJohnson Thomas Mason twill for GW | Pocket Square - Drake’s Irish Linen | Hoofs - Saint Crispen for @LeatherSoul for GW | Bag - Ettinger for @TheArmoury for GW

* My Sistah in passing mentioned that she prefer’s me in a tie..

Praying for light rain..

stoneleighgallery:

Tuesday Guido, with his brolly and handbag umm bag

Sydney, more rain again today. Shouldn’t complain.

Crooked neck but NO COLLAR GAP ;)

* The wool/mohair is DISCO in direct light compared to the below shots

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Thursday Guido

Raining in Sydney again.

It’s my Nephew’s 8th b/day today..

Details | Suit - P Johnson in Loro Piana wool/mohair “Airforce Blue” for GW | Pocket Square - Drake’s Irish linen | Shirt - Ascot Chang o Alumo for GW | Hoofs - John Lobb Prestige “Phillip II” in 7000 last for Leather Soul for GW | Umbrella - Fox of London for GW

Foxes galore!