So any of you diehard fans of collecting the above?

I kinda like Paul Smith socks but they never bring in Asian sizes in their boutiques here.

I'm always on the lookout for nice socks and pocket squares (the yellow one below is a Ferragamo one someone gave me)

If you are going to show off your PS, show off your suits too.

i usually just use my white handkerchiefs =D

actually i don't use suits that much. my current working suit is in dire need of a change as it's quite shabby now (i think it's around 10 years old) and seen a lot of mileage.

currently my PS all use to blow nose one...

jind86 - lacy???? and white socks too??

i have a soft spot for argyle socks though...

This post has been edited by lanatir: Apr 15 2009, 06:01 PM

Sartorial blasphemy!! Get a seperate handkerchief!

Agreed. Argyle socks deserve more love as plain socks are boring.

Does my silk ascot count?

How about my scrollwork cravat?

the separate hanky is for the girls when i make them cry

I thought it's the other way round.

i don't see why ur cravats or ascots should be left out. do share with us

I think the actual function of a tie, cravat is to catch food from spilling onto the shirt. Not a dinner bib. hahaha.

I use PS to wipe sweat during the hot weather...I dont like it if I used it to blow my nose..Eww IMHO..

i hope noone posts pictures of their booger infested hankies here...

i love argyle socks. i've got a few but always on the lookout for more colourful variants.

i've bought some from robinsons, gap, uniqlo, etc. i also saw some in M&S.

anyway i was shopping for some nice PS last weekend. didn't find any colourful printed/textured silk ones at all! ferragamo, canali, gucci, etc zilch! i didn't bother to step into hermes to check though as i know if they had any, it would be over my budget.

thomas pink had some plain looking cotton ones going on offer for RM99.


This post has been edited by lanatir: May 27 2009, 10:12 PM

my PS order came from Kent Wang today... really REALLY nice!

i ordered these...

http://www.kentwang.com/product_info.php?c...products_id=163

http://www.kentwang.com/product_info.php?c...products_id=174

http://www.kentwang.com/product_info.php?c...products_id=169

http://www.kentwang.com/product_info.php?c...&products_id=42

will post my own photos soon.

pocket square porn

the kent wang ones





my old ferragamo against some cheap microfiber ones



some nice plain cotton hankies that can double as pocket squares (cheap from byford but really nice)

The Byford one, the pictures make it look like a flag. hehehe.

yes greek!

Nice collection you have there, sir. Could you include some pictures of your overall look with the PS's and how you pair them with your tie and shirt?

iiiyyyyerrrr.... dowan shy *runs away*

there are quite a few places that one can look for some nice cotton/silk PS now... especially in Robinsons, Aquascutum, Brooks Brothers etc. even My Tie Shop has some micro fiber ones.

Lanatir, the silk PS how do you launder them?

u can either treat them like silk ties and send them to the laundry for professional cleaning (kinda expensive if u got many) or handwash them gently in mild soap and air dry (lightly squeezing out the water and not wringing them violently).

how many braces do u guys have? i've got only one so far (plain black one - dual clip double ups). thinking of getting a grey one.

Have none. But will never put on clip-on suspenders. Buttons all the way.

EDIT - Pictures or ...

This post has been edited by calvinloke: Jul 4 2009, 10:59 AM

Btw i didnt mention that mine are buttoned to my pants. (I removed the clips as the pants that i use with braces have buttons sewn in)... Bcos i knew one of u will come here and advocate buttons only.

a really cute lapel pin i got recently

I knew i seen that wheel somewhere. Its a watch gear. The company name on it is a watch company. But it quite obscure here compared to the other high end brands.

nice spot

anyway sattler is actually a german clock maker. they make really impressive clocks and even have DIY kits for basic clock sets.

It's an escapement wheel

these are really nice

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatSection...&Section_Id=553

are we able to attain this in brooks brothers malaysia?

i didnt notice anything interesting but anyway these are much cheaper

It is so difficult to find pocket squares. Robinsons at Gardens doesn't have them. Mytieshop only has synthetic ones; I bought a white poly PS there on a whim. There are 5 in various solid shades of green at Metrojaya Mid Valley and a solid black. None at Isetan. That's strange, because braces can be found everywhere. I can't even find a plain linen PS, and instead had to have a cotton handkerchief cut down to size and rehemmed by my alterations tailor.

I had a look at ebay and just bought these two.









This post has been edited by kotmj: Dec 26 2009, 06:33 PM

Recently I bought a couple of cotton pocket squares and hand-rolled the edges myself.


This post has been edited by calvinloke: Dec 26 2009, 08:26 PM

I kept thinking of going to Binwani's, buy a little linen and magnificent silks, and making them myself. Alas, I am unconvinced of my own ability.

Whatever your abilities, it will look perfect in your breast pocket. Take my word for it.

You are right. Nobody will see the hem.

Indeed. Once I put a piece of ragged cloth cut from an old purple gingham shirt. They said it looks awesome.

I am beginning to think a pocket square with raw frayed edges would be very tasteful spezz.

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Added on December 26, 2009, 11:53 pmNah, on second thought, not really.

This post has been edited by kotmj: Dec 26 2009, 11:53 PM

some jim thompson PS i got recently

cotton and linen


silk


and a trio of cotton ones from Muji

there's a muji in malaysia?

Nope

Saw your purchases in the other thread, lanatir - great purchase, especially the pair of lined lamb skin gloves. Have you seen any doeskin ones? Been trying hard to get a pair without much luck.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Jan 19 2010, 08:16 PM

thanks. wouldnt know if i saw one

in any case, the brown one is already more than anything - outstanding quality and fit for only RM80 (thereabouts) especially when bought off a roadside stall

This post has been edited by lanatir: Jan 20 2010, 12:13 AM

Daiso has started selling pocket squares. No, not cotton hankerchiefs, but real polyester PS in paisley, polko dot, plain and even PoW patterns. I bought 2 yesterday.

Pics or it didn't happen.

I actually took nice pics but about a week ago thunder struck my condo unit and the internet no longer works. I'm in a KFC now using their wifi. Tomorrow the TM guy comes.

Oh, looks like the TM guy came today. Internet works now at home.

This is my Robert Talbott PS. The best I own.


This is from Daiso. Bought yesterday.


So is this. RM5 each.


Pocket squares make suit wearing even more fun.

nice selection

Thanks for the heads up : the last time I went there, I only saw ties and bow ties. Seems that I'll be heading to there this weekend to get a PS or two.

Mah latest akwesishun

nice. what are u going to pair it with?

Everything? Is that the right answer?

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Added on April 14, 2010, 6:50 pmThe original intention was to get something in crimson to burgundy because I don't have such a colour. But nothing on Ebay grabbed me...until this came along.

This post has been edited by kotmj: Apr 14 2010, 06:50 PM

Well, the above ebay purchase arrived after a long delay due to the icelandic ash. It is awesome. The silk is thick and substantial, the print very charming. What a fantastic deal. The rolled edges were done very nicely by the seller who is located in London.

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Added on May 18, 2010, 10:14 pmI'm so happy with it. My first truly great PS.

This post has been edited by kotmj: May 18 2010, 10:14 PM

Nice! Where can I get good pocket squares in KL? Also, can I use a pocket square with a black sports jacket? Rough texture herringbone pattern fabric.

Thanks.

Buy them from eBay.

Never believe cheap skates.

Treat yourself well, buy from Kent Wang.

Thanks but can I wear them with a black sports jacket as daily office wear?

of course you can

Please don't wear a black sports jacket unless you're a waiter. Wear navy.

never take sartorial advice from peasants

Thanks for the kind advice.

shipment just in

Ooooooo so colorful! I like! Maybe with some nice low cut converse. hehehe.

This post has been edited by netmatrix: Jun 12 2010, 04:35 PM

socks colour selections are very much to my taste,,,,,nice and creative----

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Added on June 13, 2010, 8:00 amdo post pics of the socks + shoes combo later-----------

This post has been edited by malutapimau: Jun 13 2010, 08:00 AM

netmatrix, actually i was thinking to pair these with dressier options after being inspired by some pics in The Rake not much interesting options for socks locally (except some occasional argyles). even the designs at Paul Smith lately aren't inspiring (not to mention overpriced).

malutapimau, u should check out the online store. lots of options and some really really nice ones (but some a bit too much to pay for socks). had to hold myself back before the bill came up to some insane amount. the package deals are good.

as for the combos, i'll try to. it's going to be difficult to take a full body self-shot.

the socks are generally going to be kept hidden under wool/cotton pants (mostly grey/blue/khaki) to be paired with jacket/shirt/tie/pocket square options.

the corgi ones are really nice...

http://www.sockshop.co.uk/products/corgi_d...tripe_soc/index

http://www.sockshop.co.uk/products/corgi_1...ipe_socks/index

http://www.sockshop.co.uk/products/corgi_1...ipe_socks/index

I also like the range of Pringles, Falke, Burlingtons.

Lots of options for knee high socks as well.

I agree to this. I don't think those rainbows would work with dressy stuff anyway. hahaha. Would be cute as a weekend wear.

now i gotta find other items to match these colours

Pocket squares with matching colours! Now I have never tried pairing pockets squares with odd socks but kind of tempted to venture into it since it seems interesting.

i will try to complement rather than outright match the colours... should be a fun journey!

Definitely. Matching ps to ties and whatnot sure can become a boring affair after some time. Now pair them with odd socks, that would be fresh and letting both accessories peeking out a little from a suit will surely create a subtle but yet fun statement.

its 100% silk

from Hermes

What's that supposed to be? A tie?

hmmp its a scarf but the sales assistant fold it hermes way or i dunno lol the sales assistant say thats how hermes men fold it ... so i never unfold it because i dont know how to fold it back

I initially thought it was a penis sock.

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Added on July 7, 2010, 2:53 pmI've always wanted a very well executed plain white linen pocket square. However, I find it psychologically painful to have to pay the sort of prices vendors were asking for them. RM60 for a hanky? Sorry, I cannot do it.

So I looked beyond the usual suspects and turned to ... ebay. Snapped up a set of 2 vintage Irish linen hankies from the days when kleenex hasn't yet been invented and people actually used this stuff daily.

The quality is awesome. Such fine cloth. The seller's pictures do not do it justice.



Also, the edge finishing is more interesting than the ubiquitous rolled edge.

This post has been edited by kotmj: Jul 7 2010, 02:53 PM

I found some interesting pictures of how to store pocket squares.





I think its a transparent filing folder. Great idea.

I'm abit cautious when it comes to buying used hankies... have they been used to wipe irish snot?

they're new

Good buy-Irish linen tends to age well as compared to Italian due to the tighter weave. Should serve you well. Just make sure some person doesn't pull it out of your breast pocket to wipe his nose ( good looking females excepted )

nice idea. see if daiso has something for it

Looks like a camera dry box

Probably a CD/DVD organizer box based on the number of cd sleeves in there.

Speaking of which, I noticed that the local Daiso stopped selling pocket squares.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Jul 17 2010, 04:25 PM

the one in the curve or in 1u? last i saw a few in 1u unless someone sapu all

The one in Puchong IOI. I guess location wise, the ones in The Curve and 1U probably have more stocks.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Jul 17 2010, 04:43 PM

Yeah it probably is CD holders inside a transparent box. But its pretty good idea. I wonder why i didn't thought of it in the first place. Really of all the wardrobe ideas, none actually made hanky holders. You get tie boxes and even shoe compartments. Maybe could find something like this in Ikea. Daiso probably just have this batch to clear. I sadly missed out on their nice solid color scarf last time.

Just like the Lego tie shelf I posted last time - gents can really come up with interesting and nice ideas to store their accessories

bought this. asked her to make it 16" instead of 18".

hi all,

1 2 ask, where on earth do I get collar stiffeners/ collar sticks?

The local haberdasheries - abundant around Petaling Street area.

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Added on August 6, 2010, 11:14 pmOr better yet, cut out your own stiffeners from stiff transparencies / binding covers to save money and the resources needed to travel to said shops.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Aug 6 2010, 11:18 PM

Or if you have extra money to spare:



http://www.wurkinstiffs.com/

I found a wonderful source of hand-rolled silk pocket squares in KL. Many colourways, very enlightened designs, very high quality, in a luxury shop with very friendly salespeople. Only RM32/piece. Even eBay would cost twice as much. I bought one, and plan to buy more.

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Added on August 14, 2010, 7:54 pmPls don't PM me asking for the source. I'm not telling.

This post has been edited by kotmj: Aug 14 2010, 07:54 PM

I want to give away 3 Daiso pocket squares. PM me your address and I will send them to you. Forum regulars will have priority.

No hope for Kakmj's Big GiveAway.

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Added on August 17, 2010, 12:48 am*Phak Woo Ying*

This post has been edited by bloke1: Aug 17 2010, 12:48 AM

Very nice box.

Small selection of my home made pocket squares: