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#1 2016-10-02 12:31:44
- TakasakiJeff
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Rome suggestions
Going to be in Rome for a few days at the end of the month.
Sadly won't have enough time for any bespoke, and shopping time all round will be at a premium (i.e. manly for the benefit of Mrs TJ) as will have the kids in tow doing the touristy/cultural stuff.
But would be grateful for any suggestions for central places I might pop into in a free moment. So far I have Eddy Monetti (ties) and Saddlers Union (leather) on my list. Any other thoughts on hidden sartorial gems would be much appreciated...
#2 2016-10-02 23:46:12
- 4F Hepcat
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Re: Rome suggestions
As they say in Italy: Rome a great city to visit, a terrible place to live, as opposed to Milan which is a great city to live, but terrible to visit.
I generally only pass through Rome, but this time of year can be quite pleasant in that part of the world, a golden autumn if you get blue sky days.
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#3 2016-10-07 16:59:18
- carpu65
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Re: Rome suggestions
Rome was a paradise..sadly is not longer by a lot of years.
#5 2016-10-08 00:42:27
- woofboxer
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Re: Rome suggestions
Andrews Ties - a superb source for great quality, reasonably priced and tasteful silk ties, especially knitted ones. Not much there for the Van Buck fan though!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Andrew's+Ties,+Via+Vittorio+Veneto,+88,+00187+Roma,+Italy/@41.9076657,12.489459,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x132f6100ad20cad3:0x332cd1ab20c4847c?hl=en-gb
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#6 2016-10-08 07:33:02
- doghouse
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Re: Rome suggestions
Hide thy infants, hide thy Lady, and hide thy husband, alas they art forcing sexual intercourse upon the entire populace. - Wm Shakespeare
#7 2016-10-08 08:45:39
- 4F Hepcat
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Re: Rome suggestions
I actually prefer the provincial, more rustic Italian experience. You get these wonderful pre-dinner bars and then first rate local in-places to eat which have a real vibe to them. It feels authentic and you don't have to avoid the local cod-Italian restaurant run by Turks or too many tourists looking for the same thing that you are looking for.
I do like my business trips to Italy, they are like mini-breaks and I always feel like I am on holiday. A shame the situation there is so messed-up and problematic when compared with northern Europe. All things being equal, the climate and vibe in places like Tuscany is really most splendid.
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#8 2016-10-08 09:58:41
- doghouse
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Re: Rome suggestions
Hide thy infants, hide thy Lady, and hide thy husband, alas they art forcing sexual intercourse upon the entire populace. - Wm Shakespeare
#12 2016-10-09 04:34:25
- Beestonplace
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Re: Rome suggestions
Andrew's Ties? I remember then here as a sort-of-slightly-better-than-Tie-Rack mass market thing, priced accordingly?
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#13 2016-10-14 16:19:25
- comrade
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Re: Rome suggestions
It is worth a visit to Battistoni a high end men's shop.
Also, one of the most beautiful stores you'll find.
http://www.battistoni.com
Was there two years ago. Their RTW cut was not to my taste-
I like a very natural shoulder. Great accessories.