Workwear is a nice area, like duck canvas, French blue cotton. But they're hard to find as they tend to wear through quite quickly (also always too short for me!)

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Rather like black suede shoes, they tend to be a little showy

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I would go with mine, and I wouldn't worry about the shoulders looking unusual Jack, it's such a subtle thing

Sartoria Ciardi Neapolitan bespoke suit: Review

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You're right Cormac, every tannery has grades and you can't know that much from which tannery people use. I don't have much experience of JL suede I'm afraid, but I would say EG is a step above Alden. Though also worth being clear what we…

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Thanks Scott - can you let us know who it is, in case it helps other readers?

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Many thanks

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I'm not sure I'd wear any DB with my McCoy's chinos I'm afraid Dan! But the closest would probably be my Ciardi DB linen, that's what I would bring.

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Yes you can Lindsay. I use them mostly for repairs and alterations

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Not that I know I'm afraid Darren. Worth asking a tailor if you don't know any recommendations from friends

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Is there a pressing service for bespoke suits you’d recommend in Paris?

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Very interesting indeed, Winston. I just had a look at their webpage and I can see that the name has indeed changed. I hope that they retain the values that Fosters / Maxwells we’re famous for.

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Nice article on the Valet. I did call in with them and they were nice guys. What would you use the Valet moss for Simon? Can I confidently go there for a sponge and press, a dry clean or shoe repair or get my good…

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Hi Simon, Imagine you are going to New York this spring. You have packed only your Levis and Real McCoys chinos What casual DB jacket in your collection are you bringing along? Assuming in this case you are bringing one. Thanks!

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Well I thought about another picture showing you with a double breasted overcoat and jeans. After reading your comment I see that might just stretch it too far with this one though. Thanks a lot for elaborating.

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I was a fool years ago to take a seersucker shirt to a dry cleaner. Of course they smashed flat the nice "crumple".

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Hi simon, on the topic of vintage/pre-owned, I have been taking to ebay/etsy to browse and am wondering in the category of pants, are there any interesting areas to look at other than military type trousers (khaki army chinos, OG107, m47 cargo etc.) and denim?

How to buy vintage clothing: Three experts give their tips

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Flaneur is a great word. There happens to be a British magazine called The Idler. It all connects.

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Hi Simon, What are your thoughts on black suede jackets?

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Thanks, Simon. If one of the reasons I chose a high twist cloth for Ciardi is its traditional and formal style relative to those of other Southern Italian tailors, would you suggest going for the same shoulder construction as yours or roped shoulders without spalla…

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Simon, I'm curious on the level of quality of material from different tiers of manufacturers. I have typically read online that Top tier manufacturers like EG, JL have much better calf leather or grain leather than next tier manufacturers such as C&J, Alden. But, when…

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This is a fantastic article! Most places, mine included, don’t have this kind of service and it is so needed. I found an excellent alterations tailor who does a fantastic job on normal alterations, but also will press properly any suit, jacket etc without crushing…

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Hi Ian, if you're talking about resoling their model with a sole made of rubber nubs, I don't know that you're going to have much luck. They don't really design that style to be repaired, which is unfortunate at best. Some folks will cut off…

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Thanks Brian. It's just good to know on the suits as it's the place dry cleaners always fall down - they tend to squash things flat, or not understand the roll on a jacket etc

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I'd go to the tailor first, at least to know the possibility and cost, but then I would go to these guys

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