So I was back from MABT. Disappointed. What I've learned today though:-
Golden rule when visiting tailors: Always be dressed in perfectly fitted, tailored garments. I was wearing my grey ku low foo today when I walked into the premise. Bumped into the same arrogant old fellow who served me two years ago but with totally different attitude and service from the last time when I was dressed in a baggy tee shirt and three quarter pants. He greeted me courteously and starts telling me his trade. He charges RM400++ for labor on woolen fabrics. Much cheaper than MBT but done without a single fitting. Which also means I will be seeing MBT again after the new year. Sigh.

This post has been edited by bloke1: Jan 19 2010, 09:34 PM

Indeed. Damn, just get those dark navy buttons and be done with it!

Yet to receive mine.

What do you think of me wearing a dress shirt+gray ku low foo+braces+shawl cardigan+dark brown bluchers for tomorrow?

Will consider that.

I shall think of ways to flaunt my braces indeliberately. Think Incontro. Hmm.

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Added on January 20, 2010, 7:54 pmWhy not put a dimple in the center of the knot?

This post has been edited by bloke1: Jan 20 2010, 07:54 PM

Not a good idea.

My striped socks and braces stirred so much attention today, people think I'm nuts.

I have a feeling my ties were jacked on the way to Malaysia.

So are my ties...



Dang. I forgot the dimple. Bear in mind, small-timers should not attempt my knot.

This post has been edited by bloke1: Jan 30 2010, 10:54 AM

Behspoke. 1.5inch collar band, double button. But shoulders are made a damn bit wide by MBT.

This post has been edited by bloke1: Jan 30 2010, 11:20 AM

What are those clips above your giant troops for?

This post has been edited by bloke1: Jan 30 2010, 11:49 AM

Retiring signs? Becareful.

Tie no.2

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The interlining is so thick that it feels like a drip bag.

This post has been edited by bloke1: Jan 30 2010, 09:56 PM

Tell him you'd do the ironing on your own.

BTW, would you pull the trigger on a really nice NWOT Italian made PoW wool necktie which costs 50USD excluding shipping charges? Width is 3.5".

This post has been edited by bloke1: Jan 31 2010, 10:30 AM

49.90 to be exact. But it's really beautiful!

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Added on January 31, 2010, 11:52 amCom'on, I can survive on bread for a month.

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Added on January 31, 2010, 12:10 pmOn second thought, maybe not.

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Added on January 31, 2010, 12:45 pmNEW UPDATE: RM160, shipped, satin blue/white 3.7" PoW tie.

This post has been edited by bloke1: Jan 31 2010, 12:45 PM

Presto!

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This post has been edited by bloke1: Jan 31 2010, 01:15 PM

Why?

No worries. It's not an auction.

They look rusty. I prefer shiny buckles instead.

Damn. Payment made for the PoW tie.

They never fail to make my hands smell.

Still...it reminds me of rusty nails. Nasty nails!

I would sterilize it before wearing. Caution with them teeth though. You'll never know how much blood they had drank.

This post has been edited by bloke1: Jan 31 2010, 06:49 PM

Zambry sporting a nice patterned sportcoat and a four in hand. No wonder he won the MB case.