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by hlambert
Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Polo Ralph Lauren Bench Made Shoes
Replies: 3
Views: 2363

Thank you both very much for your information
by hlambert
Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:22 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Polo Ralph Lauren Bench Made Shoes
Replies: 3
Views: 2363

Polo Ralph Lauren Bench Made Shoes

Dear Members,

I was looking at the Polo Ralph Lauren bench made shoes the other day. I was surprised by the quality style and also expensive of their shoes which apparently fit into their 'purple' clothing range. Does any member know who in Northampton makes these shoes for RL?

Thank you very much.
by hlambert
Sat Mar 11, 2006 10:08 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Monochromatic
Replies: 13
Views: 5745

I am sorry but a true Gentleman would never dress in such a cheap way. The recent Hollywood Oscars was the perfect example of a significant number of misguided thesbians wearing totally unsuitable attire. I do not retract a single word and I am surprised that this sort of topic finds its way on the ...
by hlambert
Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:03 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Monochromatic
Replies: 13
Views: 5745

Sorry, but this so called 'monochromatic look' surely is the ultimate in bad taste and not a look for a gentleman under any circumstances. Smacks of cheap looking Hollywood actors wearing 'four in hand' ties because they are unable to tie a bow tie with there 'black tie' evening wear. Totally sad an...
by hlambert
Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:16 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Thoughts on a versatile bespoke coat
Replies: 14
Views: 5153

Traditional Weatherwear do make men's and ladies mackintoshes for Hermes, but the one's I am referring to are made in France by a Hermes subcontractor. They are made from a special nylon material with zip in cashmere liner and leather trim. I even have one with a zip in sheepskin liner which is ultr...
by hlambert
Sun Jan 15, 2006 5:59 pm
Forum: The Bespoke Forum
Topic: Thoughts on a versatile bespoke coat
Replies: 14
Views: 5153

Hermes make exactly the sort of coat you describe pretty much every Autumn collection. I have several and can recommend them for durability and quality of manufacture. I also have a classic trenchcoat from Rubinacci which is also superb. No tailor will successfully be able to make you a 'shell' laye...