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#1 2007-01-02 13:34:03
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Raphael, Corvato.
Hello all, long-time lurker, first time poster.
I was wondering, FNB, have you tried Raphael?
And Marc, have you tried Corvato?
Marc, I know you've toyed with tailors other than Raphael - who comes in at second, even if by a long shot?
FNB, same question for you.
Thanks!
Cheers.
#2 2007-01-02 16:55:49
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#3 2007-01-02 17:32:49
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
Thanks. Have you used Shattuck? I have heard great things about him, though I know there's no substitute for having a suit made and then being the judge.
Cheers.
#4 2007-01-02 17:37:30
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#6 2007-01-02 17:47:24
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#7 2007-01-02 17:48:30
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
p.s. I completely understand the urge to hold your tongue if you felt that his work was sub-par - so if that's the case, no problem - I'll construe your silence as such and then no need to denigrate him 
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#9 2007-01-02 17:53:14
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#10 2007-01-02 19:01:59
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
I've searched past posts on this site and have found some pics of Raphael's work, but some links to the photo sites that contain the photos are working and some are not. Could you show some of your favorite pics of his work? If there is past thread that already contains (working) links, please feel free to direct my attention there. The stuff I have seen in the links that do work is obviously amazing. And the best part is the super-sturdy hanger that says "Savile Row" on it (the irony is so blatant - an Italian doing Savile Row better than the Row, working from a shop on Madison Ave. (neither Italy or the Row), etc...)
Thanks!
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#11 2007-01-02 19:56:33
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#12 2007-01-02 20:22:56
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#13 2007-01-02 20:28:44
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#14 2007-01-02 20:34:23
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
Last edited by Marc Grayson (2007-01-02 20:35:48)
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#15 2007-01-02 20:38:17
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#16 2007-01-02 20:41:57
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#17 2007-01-02 20:44:12
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#18 2007-01-02 20:46:15
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#19 2007-01-02 20:48:41
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#20 2007-01-02 21:03:19
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
Last edited by Marc Grayson (2007-01-02 21:05:40)
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#21 2007-01-02 21:21:03
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
WOW. I don't really know what else to say. Probably a title you'd find hilarious, but I think you might be the King of Bespoke. Please feel free to post more pics!
The first coat, with the "wholecut" back, is something I've never seen before. That is wizardry and sartorial genius, plain and simple. It's like the Maybach. It's the answer to the question no-one asked. It's just beautiful.
Btw, I notice that the notch in the lapel is not always cut at the same degree. Am I seeing that right? Does Raphael suggest the angle or do you suggest the angle?
Cheers.
#23 2007-01-02 21:35:06
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#24 2007-01-02 21:49:11
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#25 2007-01-02 21:50:48
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Re: Raphael, Corvato.
All gorgeous, though only one has been unwrapped - wear your shirts, damn it! It's obviously impossible to fully judge/enjoy the tailoring of a shirt unless it's being worn
Btw, the 2-button cutaway collar reigns supreme. It is glorious.
Cheers.