MemphisGrizzliesFan

I've wondered, recently, the extent to which a brand like Patek is outsourcing. I feel like Thierry will do anything to make a quick buck and I would not be surprised if some of the manufacturing for the lower-end (relatively) stuff (sub $100,000) is outsourced to China.

More like "Muff" said.

Better than "bespoke." Heard the term "bespoke" ice the other day, awful.

Always get a good laugh:

Youtube video of news anchor.

While I am not a fan of cutaway collars - medium spread to large spread, at most - a full Windsor is an atrocious knot - especially for a knit tie.

A BD oxford shirt would be preferable here.

I have a couple and have only ever worn them without the vest. They look too affected on me, personally.

With that said, there is a time and a place. Some people have the swagger to pull it off, i.e., this guy:



A three-piece suit really needs to be well tailored. Really easy to look awful.

Ascending prices:

Quoddy
Rancourt
Alden
Carmina
JM Weston
JL Lopez

I've owned and worn the same Barbour jacket since I was 16. Guess I will put it up for a couple years.

I would probably stick with Suitsupply in that price range. Typically, I think folks are better off sticking to cheap RTW than opting for cheap MTM.

I would definitely pick up a new watch through DavidSW.

Don't get me wrong - nothing wrong with a used watch. But for some reason or another, it has always bothered me.

I would also check out the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm, ref. 114300. One of the best watches Rolex has produced in quite some time. The new explorer is also great. I prefer the current iteration to the former iteration, since they finally used proper sized hands.

Mortlach Flora & Fauna. I am not the biggest speyside person. But that was a special whisky. It is now unavailable, unless you can track down some bottles.

Easily available? Perhaps Bunnahabhain 18. The 18 is far, far better than the 12. I also enjoy the Ardbeg offerings, especially Oogie.