Shirts: Kiton, Borrelli, Lorenzini

Shoes:  Edward Green, John Lobb, Santoni

Ties:  Kiton, Talbott

Watches:  Patek Philippe, IWC, Glashutte, A Lange

Why? Because they are stylish and durable.

Last edited by ernest_is_back (2006-10-24 19:58:56)

Shirts- I use Paris Shirts because I feel theyre the best. Seen everything else in the USA and nothing else comes close.


Shoes- Edward Green, need you ask why? It's an essay on the home page.


Ties- A bit harder because there seems to still be a lot of good makers. I have always been a devotee of the heavy wovens like Charles Hill/Turnbull and CHarvet. I love that rich heavy woven (sometimes printed for summer) silk that makes a tight, dimpled knot. Carlo Franco is going in the right direction here too.


Watches- Patek and Cartier. Cartier I like for form over function.

I'd say I'm less interested in brands, on the whole, then certain stores.  If a store that I respect has private label goods, I'm more inclined to just buy what they have, usually.  I almost like the idea of a private shop not letting you know who their maker is.  If it's good enough for them, it should be good enough for you.

Though I've been taken by Falke wool and Dore Dore argyle wool socks lately.  And Brooks button-down oxfords.    And Alden shoes.   I still like Levi's.  Though the good ones seem to be about $175 a pair, more than I think right -- but I'll buy a pair of their "premium" denim eventually.