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post Apr 15 2009, 03:26 PM, updated 16y ago

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I have developed a new found love for cuff-based items and would like to take my interest into discussion to foster new understanding about it.

I have started with a humble 6 shirts from CUFFZ (1U & Bangsar V2) and cufflinks from smalto and some various brands from both Parkson Pavillion and Tangs; although the cufflinks at cuffs are priced higher it's still really nice.

Anyone with experiences can introduce new brands of cufflink shirts and nice cufflink designs? hopefully any with premium cotton/ egyptian cotton or 2ply high quality cotton ? tongue.gif

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QUOTE(Salience @ Apr 15 2009, 03:26 PM)
I have developed a new found love for cuff-based items and would like to take my interest into discussion to foster new understanding about it.

I have started with a humble 6 shirts from CUFFZ (1U & Bangsar V2) and cufflinks from smalto and some various brands from both Parkson Pavillion and Tangs; although the cufflinks at cuffs are priced higher it's still really nice.

Anyone with experiences can introduce new brands of cufflink shirts and nice cufflink designs? hopefully any with premium cotton/ egyptian cotton or 2ply high quality cotton ? tongue.gif

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post Apr 16 2009, 07:04 AM

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what abour RAOUL, they have nice and unique cufflinks and their shirts are pretty good
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Does Raoul uses fused collars and cuffs?
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what do u mean by fused i don't get it
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yea saw that link. would like to know whether there's more information on french cuffed shirts and cuflfinks.

honestly raoul cuflfinks are so costly. at 200 bucks; and actually other brands like smalto and unknowns sell the exact same designs at a fraction. honest truth!
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i think french cuffed shirts look best when they are the contrast-collared and contrast-cuffed type dress shirts. paired together with good cufflinks, it really makes a man stand out.
an example would be something like this:
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i really like those type of shirts, seriously makes you look cool and makes you stand out from the crowd. here in malaysia, the most common one would be the blue coloured shirt with a white collar and white french cuffs. the blue color is definitely smart-looking esp. darker blue.
so anybody here wears contrast-collared, white collar & white french cuff shirts? what colors do you have for ur dress shirts?
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post May 4 2009, 07:18 AM

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i think cufflinks dont really go well without a suit.
anyone begs to differ?
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cufflinks go well for any occasion IMHO tongue.gif

james bond can pull it off tongue.gif but anyhow, DAMN. the new promotion at CUFFZ isn't as attractive as the previous buy 4 for RM500.

anyone can recommend good places to pick up french cuffed shirts?
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QUOTE(anthrax33 @ May 4 2009, 07:18 AM)
i think cufflinks dont really go well without a suit.
anyone begs to differ?
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not a big fan of cufflinks but i dont see why they wouldnt look good with suits..
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QUOTE(Salience @ May 4 2009, 09:17 AM)
cufflinks go well for any occasion IMHO tongue.gif

james bond can pull it off tongue.gif but anyhow, DAMN. the new promotion at CUFFZ isn't as attractive as the previous buy 4 for RM500.

anyone can recommend good places to pick up french cuffed shirts?
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You can try Brooke Brothers, Polo Ralph Lauren, maybe Paul Smith and Ted Baker too
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QUOTE(Salience @ May 4 2009, 09:17 AM)
cufflinks go well for any occasion IMHO tongue.gif

james bond can pull it off tongue.gif but anyhow, DAMN. the new promotion at CUFFZ isn't as attractive as the previous buy 4 for RM500.

anyone can recommend good places to pick up french cuffed shirts?
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Try Thomas Pink and Alain Figaret, if your wallet allows you to do so. flex.gif nod.gif
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Raoul has some french cuff shirts too
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I think Raoul is overpriced for a local brand. For RM300, I might as well get a shirt tailor made. Agree?
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QUOTE(dr3w @ Apr 16 2009, 11:58 AM)
what do u mean by fused i don't get it
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It means the interlining in collars and cuffs are glued to the fabric rather than sewn in traditionally. As time goes by with frequent ironing and laundering the shirt, collars and cuffs tend to go out of shape. However this method is widely used even on high end shirtmakers due to the low cost of fusing material.
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QUOTE(RBR @ May 6 2009, 09:36 PM)
I think Raoul is overpriced for a local brand.  For RM300, I might as well get a shirt tailor made.  Agree?
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You have my full support, sir. With that price, you should be able to get a tailor-made 2 ply 100 or better shirt.
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QUOTE(RBR @ May 6 2009, 09:36 PM)
I think Raoul is overpriced for a local brand.  For RM300, I might as well get a shirt tailor made.  Agree?
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i thought Raoul is from Singapore.. anything more than RM300 im going for a custom made..
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yes Raoul is a brand from Singapore though their fabrics are european. anyway i agree, for the price, it's good to tailor instead.

last month's cuffz offer was good... 4 shirts for RM499. some of their shirts even have split yokes.
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raoul is overpriced.
i love cuffz and their previous promo was so good. as lanatir said. me and a fren grabbed 12 shirts in total, 6 each tongue.gif

if my wallet allows it i'm going for ST Dupont already tongue.gif

tangs has heaps of cufflinks at a variety of pricing and so far so good

Thomas Pink and Alain Figaret -> what is the indication of prices for their products?
if possible, looking for competitive priced shirts on par with cuffz. around rm150 per pc would be really good.

their current promo of rm400 for 2 shirts and 1 set off cufflinks is quite expensive. or 1 silk tie + 1 cufflink = rm200,.
but of course there is a limit price on the cufflinks entitled in the promotion.
i'm not too sure exactly what that limit is

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QUOTE(Salience @ May 8 2009, 10:30 AM)
raoul is overpriced.
i love cuffz and their previous promo was so good. as lanatir said. me and a fren grabbed 12 shirts in total, 6 each tongue.gif

if my wallet allows it i'm going for ST Dupont already tongue.gif

tangs has heaps of cufflinks at a variety of pricing and so far so good

Thomas Pink and Alain Figaret -> what is the indication of prices for their products?
if possible, looking for competitive priced shirts on par with cuffz. around rm150 per pc would be really good.

their current promo of rm400 for 2 shirts and 1 set off cufflinks is quite expensive. or 1 silk tie + 1 cufflink = rm200,.
but of course there is a limit price on the cufflinks entitled in the promotion.
i'm not too sure exactly what that limit is
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RM150 can probably get u one shirt sleeve from thomas pink
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wa
hahahaah i haven't reached that level of income yet.

other brands? good quality? prefer quality like cuffz and 2 ply best!
egyptian cotton! premium cotton! all best!

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ah! cufflink lovers! aloha... I too am in love with these shirts... my threads have a few of them which i am putting up on behalf of a friend who is selling... i also have another good friend who might have a supplier of cufflinks for cheaper prices than retail...

I love Raoul too but i totally agree that they're overpriced! Tang's has some good ones during their sales... esp from giorgio mandelli (smth like that)...
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Reason being I have opened this topic is after being thrown heaps of disagreements from several friends on WHO should be wearing cufflinks.

Basically, I'm at executive level, am within media consultancy, and soon will be a management associate for a premier logistics & production organization. i have 1 year working experience.

My friends I would say have around 3-4 years of working experience and would be considered seniors and are within the ranks of:

1. sales & business development
2. owns a small IT consultancy business
3. business intelligence associate
4. technical support
5. advertising

none of them have agreed that a person, me, should be wearing cufflinks to work because it is a status symbol and strongly disagree that i shouldn't even consider. (considering my job designation/ position & working experience)

guys, come on, what is your take on this? i think it is PERFECTLY fine to wear cufflinks. what are your opinions? lets have this discussion. constructive if possible. but a forenote that it will not change my decision on wearing cufflinks.

is there a hidden rule that cufflinks intimidate managers or whatever / directors?

ALSO

i have worn a french cuffed shirt to a club before. velvet zouk and they think it is retarded. what are your views?

don't ask me to disregard their opinions because i have my own beliefs and it does not rattle my decision on cufflinks but I am very interested in knowing what do you guys think or have a take on cufflinks.

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wear what you feel that you would feel and look good when u go to club

but as for working place , try not to offend your seniors or managers .. but i am not so sure about wearing cufflinks require certain ranks...

anyway hope to hear from others too
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it's all about wearing the right things for the right time. i have been wearing them for several years and i think they're alright as long as u groom well and carry yourself well with your clothes. but of course it must suit the occasion and environment...

e.g advertising firm where lots of people tend to be a bit more casual.

think about your own office environment (and not about your friends since they are not paying your salary). if your boss wears a shirt and tie (and it is office protocol to do so), then you should too. and even if he doesn't wear cufflinks, i think it's perfectly ok. for a while people may notice, but after a period of time, no one will care. if you start wearing braces and a bowtie, for the first week, everyone will notice... then they will just take it as it is and stop caring.

conversely, if your boss is wearing a workshirt with company logo on it, you do the same if you're given the same uniform. if everyone in your company is in casual friday mode, and you wear a shirt and cufflinks (even though you're not meeting a customer), then, while there's nothing wrong to it, it's gonna be a bit awkward. this is where you must take some consideration of course and not just blindly follow the stuff people talk about in styleforums or askandy as u must think about the environment you work in. it's much like a dress code where if people say black tie, you don't turn up in jeans just to try to be different - one should respect the host of the event.

actually now i have stopped wearing them due to the fact that i don't wear ties at work anymore. so i've switched to single cuffs and though i can still wearing links on them, imho, i think it's a bit scruffy to wear them without ties during work. i'm currently in a managerial position having delved into the working world for more than a decade fyi. the funny thing is, the higher up i go, and the more people i meet higher up, more often than not, they tend to be more understated (not that their clothing is of any lesser quality).

e.g. those blue blue shirts with white collars and cuffs - i have not met (personally) any CEO or chairman wearing this type of shirt (we are talking about malaysia ya). the irony of it is that i see more of younger guys who want to make an impression wearing something striking at work.

as for clubs - i think u can wear anything u damn well please as long as u're comfy and don't sweat like a pig.

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Cufflinks are not status symbols, they are accessories.

It is a matter of dressing better than your boss and whether or not he is bothered by it. If you know your boss well and he does not mind, by all means go ahead and wear them with pride.

If you are worries, my suggestion would be to slowly take your style up a notch at a time as you work in your company. Anything too drastic might draw unwanted attention.

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Cufflinks are not meant only for the exec level but anyone can use it.It's an accesory for a shirt.
But in working environment try to not offend or dress anything ahead of your seniors just for your own "safety".

Try imagine your boss drive a wira to work and you driving a beemer to work, 10am you park your car at the parking lot and walk down from the car just to see that your boss just park his wira beside you, though it's ok for you to drive a beemer but he might feel you are more over than him which might offend him .

Back to topic, if you wearing a shirt which need cufflink then use it. No problem at all.(Still the same thing, try not to offend you senior or make them feel you are trying to climb over their head, unless you really meant to do that)
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the funny thing is, the higher up i go, and the more people i meet higher up, more often than not, they tend to be more understated (not that their clothing is of any lesser quality).


This one is true. I have come across a lot of people that are rich and not dress like they are rich. I have this customer who have tons of properties and is a millionaire, but he still dresses in a cheap carrefour sports shoes and discount button short sleeve shirts? There is also this one who is also a millionaire and he is always in a linen shirt and jeans and boat shoes. And a lot more who looks like some pasar uncle but at his back is successful guy.

Sometimes its hard to please people. If you dress nicely, they say u overdo it. Tone it down 2 levels and they say u are sloppy. Hard to please people really. Tell you what, i have seen quite a few Bangla and African foreigners wearing cufflinks with their shirts if that is a consolation. Not like its degrading, but its a common accesory.
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just a note about outshining your superiors at work...

at higher up levels, if one is too flashy with accessories (especially expensive ones like watches), there have been cases when the chairman/ceo/MD said, "nice watch... looks like we're paying you too much" brows.gif

at the end of the day, the crux of the issue is not so much the cufflinks itself but it's all about the 'game' u play in the office. there are times you would want to shine... there are other times when it's better to be under the radar. no one rule fits all situations.
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Just tell them you don't realize your shirts don't have buttons on the sleeves when you bought it. Now you want me to roll it up or leave the cuffs dangling?
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true its about the situation, sometimes you may not want to overdress in the office.. but sometimes its also about how natural you look in what you wear.. its also about how you carry what you wear.. if you look like you've been wearing cufflinks for years, its rare that someone would judge/question you.. however if you dont carry it well and its clear you purchased a new cufflink, then people are going to take attention to your cufflink.. and i find it natural for people to start questioning and try to "degrade" you for wearing it.. because they want to conform you to the way they think (its natural human behaviour), and i personally feel that their jealous because they want to look like you but they simply cant..

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thanks guys for the insight.

i was really frustrated that my friends suddenly expressed that cufflinks were not a norm. i was like WTF!

but had to hear them biatch, whine and stare down at my dress sense and it was pretty pissing off.

ultimately, i believe i can carry a shirt with cufflinks well and also, we must wear something decent, not too flashy or even novelty cufflinks but something simple and nice.

my frustation stems from the fact that people are so conventional to think that cufflinks is still a mere status symbol. of course the example of a bmw and a wira is very much obvious because of perception but yes, it is super true that cufflinks is just an accessory. a SMART fashion accessory that gives credit to clothing.

its the clothes that make a man and that clothing sells you and positions yourself, defines boundaries between profesionalism.

THE BETTER A PERSON DRESSES UP, the perception differs: THE MORE EFFORT PUT INTO LOOKING GOOD translates into THE MORE PROFESIONALISM, enthusiam and how IMPORTANT you take your job for. People dress to impress, and create a good impression.

Not to prove that you are better that other people or is in a position far superior. people always have that mistake!

gah.

cufflinks are not a symbol of being rich. but my friends seem to think so and it is impossible to change their mindset. so i am ignoring it.

on clubbing: my response is: I wear what i want, and i want to look this way. this is me. i can ask eg. why the hell would you want to wear a sweater or a cardigan to a club when its always all stuffy and hot inside. Fashion sense, in the end, right? you wear white, or black shoes or leather or sneakers or shirts, people wear slim ties to clubs, what the hell is wrong with cufflinks? people wear bow ties, justin timberlake hats, cowboy shoes, big buckle belts, or even a vest. all in all, at the end of the day its just fashion.

but my friends, that i believe have fashion sense, does not have this aspect and it is very irritating at times.

are there any managers out there to share their opinoins?

how would you see a freshie or executive wearing cuflfinks?

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but had to hear them biatch, whine and stare down at my dress sense and it was pretty pissing off.
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yeap. i agree and therefore do not shop with them as well smile.gif
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I would agree with Lanathir.

It depends on your company culture and your team culture.

Example. If your boss and colleagues do not wear tie to work. I would not wear tie too. It sort of project the image that you are part of the team.

I would think that cuff links are a bit restrictive. It knocks everywhere, especially if you are writing something or typing. Of course this would depend on the cufflink and shirt. But in general, it's restrictive.

Personally, I used to wear alot of cufflinks during college days. But that's because we wore blazers and the cufflinks looks good sticking out from the blazer. Subtle yet not too dashing. Nowadays, I only wear cufflinks when I wear my suit to meet clients or big boss. I find that cufflinks without suit is just too "try-hard". Again personal opinion. Maybe I'm just too conservative. No offense.




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cufflinks without a suit IMHO is not "too try hard" because come on
its Malaysia. no one wears suits that often.

and it is safe to say not everyone would wear suits. especially now with the escalating heats. and therefore cufflinks IYO is not suitable.

but that's a different subject.

i'm saying job designation's / work experience correlation with cufflinks.

but thanks for your input too.
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QUOTE(nonexno @ May 18 2009, 01:50 PM)
I would agree with Lanathir.

It depends on your company culture and your team culture.

Example. If your boss and colleagues do not wear tie to work. I would not wear tie too. It sort of project the image that you are part of the team.

I would think that cuff links are a bit restrictive. It knocks everywhere, especially if you are writing something or typing. Of course this would depend on the cufflink and shirt. But in general, it's restrictive.

Personally, I used to wear alot of cufflinks during college days. But that's because we wore blazers and the cufflinks looks good sticking out from the blazer. Subtle yet not too dashing. Nowadays, I only wear cufflinks when I wear my suit to meet clients or big boss. I find that cufflinks without suit is just too "try-hard". Again personal opinion. Maybe I'm just too conservative. No offense.
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damn what college is that? oversea?

that is so cool i wish MMU have dress code cry.gif

well anyway alot of people always say that i overdress.. just because i wear shirts with tuck in and shoes most of the time! but i dont care what they say i mean..


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flizzardo, if u are still studying, if u dress up formally like slacks and shirts with leather shoes, then it does set u uniquely apart; like u on par with lecturers or someone tongue.gif but if its jeans, tuck in shirt, i tink it is fine lo. and shoes, by shoes u mean sneakers/ loafers? or what?

anyhow,
still very unhappy that people fail to understand that why people wear things is just because they like it and not everything must be their standard of norms.
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I remember APITT enforces dress shirts and dress pants with leather shoes for their students. I wonder if it is the same now?
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I remember APITT enforces dress shirts and dress pants with leather shoes for their students. I wonder if it is the same now?
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As far as I know, they still do. Once a while I still see some smartly-dressed APIIT students having lunch in my neighbourhood.
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imho it really depends on your boss. screw your seniors or your colleagues. after all it is your boss who is going to appraise you at the end of the day. if your boss is alright with what you are wearing, i think that is fine.

i myself won't mind if my staffs are wearing better than me but the minimum requirement is on par with me, nothing less. i can see that they are using lv and gucci but that doesn't bother me. in fact i am just glad that i am able to provide them more than what they want, not just job security. and with happy and satisfied staffs, they will show loyalty and work harder to achieve a greater height.


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QUOTE(attacusatlas @ May 20 2009, 12:42 PM)
imho it really depends on your boss. screw your seniors or your colleagues. after all it is your boss who is going to appraise you at the end of the day. if your boss is alright with what you are wearing, i think that is fine.

i myself won't mind if my staffs are wearing better than me but the minimum requirement is on par with me, nothing less. i can see that they are using lv and gucci but that doesn't bother me. in fact i am just glad that i am able to provide them more than what they want, not just job security. and with happy and satisfied staffs, they will show loyalty and work harder to achieve a greater height.
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QUOTE(lanatir @ May 20 2009, 01:26 PM)
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in that case i have to offer you my position blush.gif
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in that case i have to offer you my position blush.gif
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QUOTE(lanatir @ May 18 2009, 01:36 AM)
it's all about wearing the right things for the right time. i have been wearing them for several years and i think they're alright as long as u groom well and carry yourself well with your clothes. but of course it must suit the occasion and environment...

actually now i have stopped wearing them due to the fact that i don't wear ties at work anymore. so i've switched to single cuffs and though i can still wearing links on them, imho, i think it's a bit scruffy to wear them without ties during work. i'm currently in a managerial position having delved into the working world for more than a decade fyi. the funny thing is, the higher up i go, and the more people i meet higher up, more often than not, they tend to be more understated (not that their clothing is of any lesser quality).

e.g. those blue blue shirts with white collars and cuffs - i have not met (personally) any CEO or chairman wearing this type of shirt (we are talking about malaysia ya). the irony of it is that i see more of younger guys who want to make an impression wearing something striking at work.

as for clubs - i think u can wear anything u damn well please as long as u're comfy and don't sweat like a pig.
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on the subject of blue blue shirts with white collars and cuffs, what do you guys think of them (contrast collared/cuffs shirts), especially on guys that wear them? do you think its too striking (esp if the shirt is dark-colored/with patterns/lines) or makes a guy stand out too much esp if he wears the french cuff-type shirt? any of u wear this type of shirt often? do you think this type of shirt is only for men who are confident and want to look "powerful"? do you think its ok for men to wear this on a daily basis if they wanted to?
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The idea back then was collar and cuffs were removable in the first place. and hence the white color. These days, one shouldn't feel powerful or prominent while wearing it as most ah bengs were already picking up this style. It has been overly done for sure.

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QUOTE(supermanisdead @ May 20 2009, 10:42 PM)
on the subject of blue blue shirts with white collars and cuffs, what do you guys think of them (contrast collared/cuffs shirts), especially on guys that wear them? do you think its too striking (esp if the shirt is dark-colored/with patterns/lines) or makes a guy stand out too much esp if he wears the french cuff-type shirt? any of u wear this type of shirt often? do you think this type of shirt is only for men who are confident and want to look "powerful"? do you think its ok for men to wear this on a daily basis if they wanted to?
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If I'm in the States or Britain, I would gladly wear the aforementioned shirts with pride. In Malaysia, I would probably wear them with a suit to lessen the impact of contrasting cuffs and collar since Malaysians tend to verbally poke people who are dressed up even a little.
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are you asking on a fashion sense or working etiquette?

fashion sense if ur fabolous .. why bother what ppl say? lol dont make sense to me.

if working etiquette then you have to weigh it on your own. you work with a small gas chinaman and u were so nice sure he tulan u and will freeze u in the company. even if he is a foreigner and he has shit dress sense and small gas too thats it bro. i think you friend is just being on the cautious side as u just so fresh wanna show off liaw.

as most said b4 this is a judgement call. like one said ur boss wira and u drive beemer come lol .. you asking for it.

ur dealing with people and not an exam wink.gif .. subjective answers. good luck in wearing ur cufflinks. wish to start wearing cufflinks too wink.gif
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want a greater impact? try wearing bow ties and braces to work rclxm9.gif
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nowadays if i do tailor shirts and i intend to wear cufflinks on them, i choose the single cuff.
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want a greater impact? try wearing bow ties and braces to work  rclxm9.gif
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Fiddlesticks. Like undergarments, braces are originally not meant to be seen. The sight of the guy from The Apprentice last time who always flashes his braces made my eyes sore.
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Fiddlesticks. Like undergarments, braces are originally not meant to be seen. The sight of the guy from The Apprentice last time who always flashes his braces made my eyes sore.
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whoopa, it is not showing off. that is why. i don't know whether you think that its showing off, but cufflinks, as mentioned earlier is just an accessory. gah. of course we confine to social norms and working culture but the mindset should be removed that cufflinks are luxury items or status symbols.

even managers or bosses shouldn't be so bloody conservative to think that cufflinks would insult them in their position. it's so retarded. malaysia people. GAH. tongue.gif

why would people of all brands make cufflink shirts - from low end to high end when there is an unwritten rule that ppl buy cufflink shirts to show off? beats the purpose isn't it?
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RM150 can probably get u one shirt sleeve from thomas pink
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what about Arrow brand shirt?

bought it to use with cuff link for rm150.
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QUOTE(attacusatlas @ May 21 2009, 11:49 AM)
is it true? i always thought that you have to spend above RM200 for one shirt.
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'one shirt sleeve' biggrin.gif

but since now got clearance sales everywhere, maybe can actually get one complete shirt now

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'one shirt sleeve'  biggrin.gif

but since now got clearance sales everywhere, maybe can actually get one complete shirt now
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ahahahahahaha. you really got me this time. rclxms.gif i didn't pay attention to that. my bad.

yeah someone posted in the 'latest event' thread. might check it out this weekend.
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QUOTE(nonexno @ May 18 2009, 01:50 PM)
ks everywhere, especially if you are writing something or typing. Of course this would depend on the cufflink and shirt. But in general, it's restrictive.

Personally, I used to wear alot of cufflinks during college days.
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http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=108588

excellent thread related to this issue.

i like this quote - "would you rather have a bunch of internet guys agree with you and most people you meet in everyday real life not like what you're wearing?"
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QUOTE(Salience @ May 21 2009, 11:27 AM)
whoopa, it is not showing off. that is why. i don't know whether you think that its showing off, but cufflinks, as mentioned earlier is just an accessory. gah. of course we confine to social norms and working culture but the mindset should be removed that cufflinks are luxury items or status symbols.

even managers or bosses shouldn't be so bloody conservative to think that cufflinks would insult them in their position. it's so retarded. malaysia people. GAH. tongue.gif

why would people of all brands make cufflink shirts - from low end to high end when there is an unwritten rule that ppl buy cufflink shirts to show off? beats the purpose isn't it?
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lol i know its not showoff kekekeke .. but ppl will think so ... most important ur comfortable thats the most important most of the time.

@lanatir kakakaka ... true also .. only if guys in the internet agree whats the point oh ... ur friend will ejek u lol
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QUOTE(lanatir @ May 22 2009, 05:39 PM)
excellent thread related to this issue.

i like this quote - "would you rather have a bunch of internet guys agree with you and most people you meet in everyday real life not like what you're wearing?"
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I didn't know lanatir lurks there too. I thought only calvinloke, jin and I lurk there.


Added on May 22, 2009, 8:54 pmWait, based on your love for shoes (especially for CJs), I think it is obvious that you are an SF'er all along.

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QUOTE(FusioneX @ May 22 2009, 08:52 PM)
I didn't know lanatir lurks there too. I thought only calvinloke, jin and I lurk there.


Added on May 22, 2009, 8:54 pmWait, based on your love for shoes (especially for CJs), I think it is obvious that you are an SF'er all along.
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i just lurk there to read on ideas only... deep down inside i'm just a practical guy who likes well made stuff and sometimes buy them if can afford. occasionally a brand snob... but sometimes have to take a step back and use the head instead of the heart smile.gif
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guys, im not talking about luxury branded cufflinks here, but for normal brand cufflinks what is a general ranging price for a pair? gonna be offered new position soon(upgrading) and new to wear very formal dress.
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depends
as low as 80 bux to few thousand also got smile.gif

look around TANGS or robinsons for some nice ones
cheap too.

any ppl to shed more insight smile.gif
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guys, im not talking about luxury branded cufflinks here, but for normal brand cufflinks what is a general ranging price for a pair? gonna be offered new position soon(upgrading) and new to wear very formal dress.
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If you need cheap cufflinks, you can get them from MyTieShop which I think is selling them for around RM40? If you'll need anything cheaper, you can search in Petaling Street where traders there sell dirt-cheap cufflinks that are made in China. Do haggle though, else they'll charge you the "foreign waterfish price". wink.gif
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they've given great suggestions. mytieshop does sell at good prices. u can always get roughly the same design and quality from this shop and also from parkson/isetan/jusco if u do some searching and compare with places like raoul.

of course cheapest are silk knots and quite elegant too.
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I've actually not seen anyone wearing silk knots before. From what I've seen in my workplace (and among colleagues in the same profession), double cuff shirts are quite common and are always paired with cufflinks. But personally, I prefer single cuff shirts just for the comfort factor. Also, the fold at the double cuff tends to get dirty easily.
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Silk knots? I thought that only comes with a shirt that you buy with.
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Silk knots are available for sale as well.
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Not to mention elegant while being minimalistic and probably cheap as well if the knot is made of polyester instead of real silk.


Added on

Seems that there are a lot of discussions regarding cufflinks and french cuff shirts in here. Jin, might you be merging this thread with the existing Cufflink and French Cuff Shirt thread?

Oh, congratulations for being promoted to a full-fledged moderator. Keep up the hard work, mate. brows.gif

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Anyone can suggest me where to get priced reasonable French cuffed shirt? Im thinking of getting a red one.. Around Klang Valley perhaps.
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guys, thanks for the guide and recommendation for the cufflinks price. i think maybe i get a few pair normal cheap price and maybe 1 or 2 from mont blanc as my avantgarde collection biggrin.gif.
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QUOTE(RBR @ May 24 2009, 11:18 AM)
I've actually not seen anyone wearing silk knots before.  From what I've seen in my workplace (and among colleagues in the same profession), double cuff shirts are quite common and are always paired with cufflinks.  But personally, I prefer single cuff shirts just for the comfort factor.  Also, the fold at the double cuff tends to get dirty easily.
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idk single cuffs just feel weird for cufflinks, feels like their not able to support the cufflinks properly lol.. double cuff for me when it comes to linked cuff..

QUOTE(FusioneX @ May 24 2009, 12:01 PM)
Not to mention elegant while being minimalistic and probably cheap as well if the knot is made of polyester instead of real silk.


Added on

Seems that there are a lot of discussions regarding cufflinks and french cuff shirts in here. Jin, might you be merging this thread with the existing Cufflink and French Cuff Shirt thread?

Oh, congratulations for being promoted to a full-fledged moderator. Keep up the hard work, mate.  brows.gif
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Anyone can suggest me where to get priced reasonable French cuffed shirt? Im thinking of getting a red one.. Around Klang Valley perhaps.
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got to isetan. they have 50% off some figlio shirts (RM180-240 b4 discount). some of them even have split yokes.
also cuffz are a good bet when they hv shirt promos.
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idk single cuffs just feel weird for cufflinks, feels like their not able to support the cufflinks properly lol.. double cuff for me when it comes to linked cuff..
done.. wah long time already i became full mod and now only congratulate me? lol..
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QUOTE(lanatir @ May 24 2009, 08:17 PM)
got to isetan. they have 50% off some figlio shirts (RM180-240 b4 discount). some of them even have split yokes.
also cuffz are a good bet when they hv shirt promos.
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Sadly, Cuffz' current monthly promotion isn't that attractive: 2 Premium Shirt + 1 pair Cufflinks for RM399
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Certain cufflinks are poorly made. Quality and finishing looks absolutely third world made. For that price, one would better spend it at Isetan or Parkson.
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QUOTE(lanatir @ May 24 2009, 08:17 PM)
got to isetan. they have 50% off some figlio shirts (RM180-240 b4 discount). some of them even have split yokes.
also cuffz are a good bet when they hv shirt promos.
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I bought one of those a few weeks ago at RM150 (after). Original price was RM300 I think. It falls at the low end of imported shirts but the quality is fairly decent. The Italian styled collar was a change for me. Never had one of those before smile.gif
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can you please post a pic of your italian collared + french cuffed shirt? smile.gif
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The collar looks like this:-

user posted image

Notice the double button.

PS: Don't "google image" "Figlio". The results are undesirable wink.gif
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QUOTE(RBR @ Jun 1 2009, 06:45 PM)
The collar looks like this:-

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Notice the double button.

PS: Don't "google image" "Figlio".  The results are undesirable wink.gif
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i think its called a double button spread collar smile.gif

never really saw the purpose of the double buttons on the collar though..

their definitely more fancy looking collar..

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oh man. i know that there are different collars around. looks like i have to start brushing up my knowledge on collars. any feedback? tongue.gif
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oh man. i know that there are different collars around. looks like i have to start brushing up my knowledge on collars. any feedback? tongue.gif
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http://knol.google.com/k/antonio-centeno/m...7cl1pj4s2ovi/4#
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The 2 button collar helps a in keeping the collar stand in shape. If the shirt has high collar band that is. The regular single button one would fold down sometimes or the start of the collars would not touch cleanly and have a gap as the days go on. But they look quite unappealing unbuttoned. I have seen a 3 buttoned one too.

Its the same with 2 button cuffs shirts with is quite the standard nowdays. Some designers simply match the 2 buttoned cuffs to the collar. Or is it the other way around?

People with large neck or double chinned would benefit from such collars. Its not to say its for thin people. But the main function is to create neck length. It would probably be 2-3mm difference compared to single button ones. And then there is is cartoonish 3inch neck collar shirts.....
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i don't really like 2 button collars unless i'm wearing a suit else the buttons would look funny, imo.
i'm a fan of bigger collars but will that make me look bigger?

i'm relatively big in size and haven't been taking note at collars that i should get to make me look slimmer/smaller etc tongue.gif

what collars should i use?
shirts at cuffz seem to have a classic straight point collar, correct me if i'm wrong.
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hi all, i was wondering where i can get inexpensive evening shirts (for use with cufflinks) and what brands are out there in KL or penang. Thanks!
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wah. inexpensive evening shirts quite honestly hard to come by. because of material smile.gif

recently there was a raoul/ FJ Benjamin clearance at shangrila.

cufflinks 3 for rm198. NICE! but i didn't buy coz too many already tongue.gif
shirts rm180

but then again, what do u mean by inexpensive? smile.gif
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where to buy french cuff shirts together with free cufflinks?

Renoma has right?

I saw someone selling at trade zone rm120 if I'm not mistaken. It come together with the cufflinks.

Anymore well-known brand around that budget?


Added on June 15, 2009, 9:47 pmPlease do let me know ya, weather is there any other well-known brand around that budget.

Dont have a french cuff shirt soo far. Really wanna get one now biggrin.gif

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hey.. i didn't there's such intereesting topic here..

i agree to lanatir posting in page 2..,

QUOTE(lanatir @ May 18 2009, 01:36 AM)
it's all about wearing the right things for the right time. i have been wearing them for several years and i think they're alright as long as u groom well and carry yourself well with your clothes. but of course it must suit the occasion and environment...

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it's all about wearing right clothing at the right time / occasion.

and how you carry yourself.

I've always wanted to try a cufflink shirt myself.. but have no guts to do so.. until last month.. smile.gif

finally - i bought myself 1 cufflinks shirt from G2000..

What I like most about the shirt is the fabric.. not really the cufflinks.. but anyway.. they make a great pair.. (cufflink and shirt)

I wear it the 1st time.. to office. Hah.. feels great..

It all depends on your office environment ler. Don't laa wear cufflinks where ur other office mate is only wearing polo shirt.

sometimes.. it's good to be in the herd of ppl.. and not to show off too much.

I only wear nice shirt on monday and tueday.. as that is the only day.. most ppl in the office wear nice shirt and tie.

other day.. a bit more casual.

as for the discussion that - cufflinks are only for certain type of ranks and job.., - there maybe some truth in there.

I first caugh this trend through my doctor friend. He always looks good in his cufflinks shirt. And I think it suits him well too.

So another factor also comes into play - how you carry your self.

Don't laa wear nice shirt with cufflinks.. but acting a bit snobby or sloppy.. in another dept.

make sure - all other aspect is taken care of. Your pants, your socks.., your shoes.., and even your finger nail - yes.. personal grooming is important.

I once saw a salesman or i don't what profesion he is - but he looks a bit odd.. wearing a nice cufflinks shirt but i can see his finger nail is long and black. yucks there.

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hmm.. maybe something less than RM200.. sigh.. low budget..
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cuffzzz promotion! go check it out! verrryy cheapp

3 shirts and above 50% off
selected at 70%
2 for 30% off

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maybe i'm too young to talk bout cufflinks here but i'm nuts about cufflinks. I have one RAOUL white shirt for important Law functions , pair with suits of course.

Recently purchased two G2000 shirts with french cuffs. smile.gif
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guys, can i use the frenchcuff shirt wit cufflinks but without suits, tux etc.

just wear it like that.

or does it goes against the 'rule'?
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QUOTE(asrul @ Jul 27 2009, 12:22 PM)
guys, can i use the frenchcuff shirt wit cufflinks but without suits, tux etc.

just wear it like that.

or does it goes against the 'rule'?
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personally i don't see any problem with that. i wear winged-tipped collar tux shirt to work as well.
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i wear winged-tipped collar tux shirt to work as well.
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A tuxedo shirt should only be worn with a morning coat or a tux. shakehead.gif
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personally i don't see any problem with that. i wear winged-tipped collar tux shirt to work as well.
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I reckon you do not wear a tie with that?
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and how bout wearing french cuff shirt without suits, etc?
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and how bout wearing french cuff shirt without suits, etc?
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Some gents do wear it without a suit but it definitely looks best with one since the suit jacket's bigger cuff opening compliments the french cuff.
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A tuxedo shirt should only be worn with a morning coat or a tux. shakehead.gif
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I just burned my french cuffs shirt haha
damn its light blue and i love it very much sad.gif

any idea on how to get the burned stains off? hahaha its brown not black xD
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wouldn't burned clothes have holes? urs made out of metal arh tongue.gif

i just bought 3 frenched cuffed! smile.gif
so nais!

RM600 - 50% discount and - 5% because i'm member! smile.gif
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QUOTE(Salience @ Jul 30 2009, 09:12 AM)
wouldn't burned clothes have holes? urs made out of metal arh tongue.gif

i just bought 3 frenched cuffed! smile.gif
so nais!

RM600 - 50% discount and - 5% because i'm member! smile.gif
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maybe it's time u tailored some.
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LLOLLLhow much would that cost me?

are u familiar with cuff shirts? i'm fond of their material
premium cotton
how much would it cost for tailormade shirts?
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QUOTE(Salience @ Jul 30 2009, 02:50 PM)
LLOLLLhow much would that cost me?

are u familiar with cuff shirts? i'm fond of their material
premium cotton
how much would it cost for tailormade shirts?
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actually their shirts are only mediocre imho. good value during sales but i won't look at them otherwise.

undoubtedly tailored shirts will cost more (especially with the small things that cuffz includes e.g. lining at the collar etc). but u'll get a better fit. maybe u can try http://www.kinslager.com/ which has a promo of RM128 a shirt till tomorrow i think. never tried them so i dunno.
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one thing i do note is that the shirts get crumpled easily.

but then again, most shirts do and then there are some that don't.

is there something i should look to in a shirt's material when it comes to crumplicity? tongue.gif
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QUOTE(Salience @ Jul 30 2009, 03:32 PM)
one thing i do note is that the shirts get crumpled easily.

but then again, most shirts do and then there are some that don't.

is there something i should look to in a shirt's material when it comes to crumplicity? tongue.gif
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most of the time, it will crumple unless it has special treatment (coating) or special weave or u can just avoid if u use synthetic or blends.
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what i mean by crumpled is like when i sit down, the folds near the tummy (i have big tummy) can get crumpled.

and when i compare it to M&S, M&S does not get crumpled as easy.


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QUOTE(Salience @ Jul 30 2009, 09:12 AM)
wouldn't burned clothes have holes? urs made out of metal arh tongue.gif

i just bought 3 frenched cuffed! smile.gif
so nais!

RM600 - 50% discount and - 5% because i'm member! smile.gif
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no la haven't burn untill so kao haih emo la and sian

the quality is very good and its quite thick 2 ply cotton i think hehe
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Van Laack has opened a branch in Pavilion... as usual some gila pricing for the shirts (RM700 onwards). nice cloth and buttons though.
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700 onwards a shirt is on managing director level.

am still a kucci rat.
even buying clothes that have a pricetag heavier than g2000 also not nice LOL tongue.gif

g2000 having a sale now. similar to cuffs.
buy 1 30% off. buy 3 50% off and that can be a mix of both ties and shirts.
not bad i would say. their plain shirts are 99bux a pice before discoutn.

BUT.
still doesn't have nicer looking/expensive looking material as compared to cuffz.

i bought 2 JOSEPH ABBOUND shirts. and i highly DO NOT RECOMMEND anyone to get it. really bad shirts.
very bad for me. bad experience.shirts wrinkle too easily. way to easily. and material looks old very fast. looks washed and faded even after wearing it around 5 times.
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QUOTE(Salience @ Aug 5 2009, 02:59 PM)
700 onwards a shirt is on managing director level.

am still a kucci rat.
even buying clothes that have a pricetag heavier than g2000 also not nice LOL tongue.gif

g2000 having a sale now. similar to cuffs.
buy 1 30% off. buy 3 50% off and that can be a mix of both ties and shirts.
not bad i would say. their plain shirts are 99bux a pice before discoutn.

BUT.
still doesn't have nicer looking/expensive looking material as compared to cuffz.

i bought 2 JOSEPH ABBOUND shirts. and i highly DO NOT RECOMMEND anyone to get it. really bad shirts.
very bad for me. bad experience.shirts wrinkle too easily. way to easily. and material looks old very fast. looks washed and faded even after wearing it around 5 times.
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looks like kinslager extending their promo till end of august for RM128 per tailored shirt
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QUOTE(Salience @ Aug 5 2009, 02:59 PM)
i bought 2 JOSEPH ABBOUND shirts. and i highly DO NOT RECOMMEND anyone to get it. really bad shirts.
very bad for me. bad experience.shirts wrinkle too easily. way to easily. and material looks old very fast. looks washed and faded even after wearing it around 5 times.
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Joseph Abboud spends most of their money on ad placements in magazines rather than on raw materials and manufacturing process. laugh.gif

Anyway, are their shirts made in America? I know that their suits are:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6968780
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walked into cuffz yesterday.

select any 5 items from the store (any shirt, even new arrivals (LOL) or any cufflink below RM169) for rm555
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wow shocking.gif
Cuffz seem to have nice promos!

its a local brand though rite? i saw their shirts are of the RM200+ range hence nvr thought of buying sad.gif
but i hv a diff prespective nw considering the good testimonies shared..

Raoul is overpriced? Not when buying from Isetan tongue.gif
And besides some of their shirts boasts double layer egyptian cotton?
considering my salary, raoul shirts are what i can afford nw.. considering the quality and design

Thomas Pink for RM150? where?
I think probably the "up to 50% sale" a few weeks bk? biggrin.gif
coz their shirts can reach up to RM1k?

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I think Raoul is overpriced for a local brand.  For RM300, I might as well get a shirt tailor made.  Agree?
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err 300 are for those going to be out seasoned ones, the new arrival are all at 600 ...

but there was a sale in isetan last weekend - 3 days thingy some went as low as 60% and the rest except new arrival are on 1 pice 10%, 2 piece 20% and 3 piece 30% ...
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oo, Earl is here biggrin.gif

o btw, what do u ppl think of d' catano.. something like that hehe
i visited their premises in bangsar, their white shirts were nice, had some nice details at the "holes" where the button goes into..
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QUOTE(d3vilzzzz @ Nov 30 2009, 12:46 PM)
oo, Earl is here biggrin.gif

o btw, what do u ppl think of d' catano.. something like that hehe
i visited their premises in bangsar, their white shirts were nice, had some nice details at the "holes" where the button goes into..
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u will find it quite affordable biggrin.gif

100+ 200+ they even offer tailoring, customization on the shirts u propose to buy or a start from scratch tongue.gif
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u will find it quite affordable biggrin.gif

100+ 200+ they even offer tailoring, customization on the shirts u propose to buy or a start from scratch tongue.gif
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http://www.de-catano.com/index.aspx

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Nice find thumbup.gif

check this out

dis is nt one suited for cufflinks though but u can ask them to customize ...look at the details

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For those interested in Sparkmanshop, a hint: Get your own cloth and tailor made it there. Way cheaper that way.
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Salience, if you're eating Malaysian food for lunch and plan to roll up your sleeves often, cufflinks may be an issue. How have you found them so far?
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well,

i take out my cufflinks and fold my sleeves like normal shirts
that's what i can do smile.gif

at the end of the day, after a hot day out of office, i might not even roll down my sleeves again and just leave the cufflinks out

but i usually wear cufflinks on a day with an important meeting and not everyday so it's fine by me

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sometimes when i wear it at the desk, it can also be a sad bother to typingwhen u move ur hands left and right going through a keyboard or document

shucks
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ahhaa.. prices look kinda affordable.. will check out the place soon to look at their ready to wear shirts.. but looking from the website, the shirts look a little striking for my taste.. i like something a little more classic..
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so has anybody tried de catano before? the price seems very reasonable.. RM180-RM220 for a normal cloth (i.e. non-linen or non-egyptian cotton)... wonder if they make pants too..
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QUOTE(hikari @ Dec 1 2009, 12:13 PM)
so has anybody tried de catano before? the price seems very reasonable.. RM180-RM220 for a normal cloth (i.e. non-linen or non-egyptian cotton)... wonder if they make pants too..
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i have yet to, but am going to pick up a few items this sat.. their bangsar store in the evening biggrin.gif
they do make pants btw, but nt sure if there were any ready made hmm.gif the last time i went

@jind86
more classic hehe i knw what u mean, but for me i find those a little dull, i need a little bit more color and design which stand out haha
personal preference me guess..
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i have yet to, but am going to pick up a few items this sat.. their bangsar store in the evening biggrin.gif
they do make pants btw, but nt sure if there were any ready made hmm.gif the last time i went

@jind86
more classic hehe i knw what u mean, but for me i find those a little dull, i need a little bit more color and design which stand out haha
personal preference me guess..
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haven't been wearin ga cufflink shirt in ages. >_<

gah. how's the adoption of cufflink shirts with ya guys?

i'm quite surprised that there's still a lot of perception that cufflinks are for bosses and still a lot of people are clueless to what french cuffs are tongue.gif
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i am wearing them on daily basis and yes, most people still regard cufflinks as the ornamental accessories for the wealthy but the true fact is, they are not.
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phew manage to dig back cufflinks thread. I was way back page page 7 smile.gif

Alright, here goes, i was hunting for a nice and affordable cufflinks, therefore saw this shop at 1U Cuffz [Salience posted back in page 1]
I would like to get more information for this place.
Saw most of the cufflinks range from rm139.9 is this suppose to be this price?
How is the cufflinks there reliable? will it get oxidize easily?
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Any other place where they have huge range of varieties for cufflinks?

Thanks
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phew manage to dig back cufflinks thread. I was way back page page 7  smile.gif

Alright, here goes, i was hunting for a nice and affordable cufflinks, therefore saw this shop at 1U Cuffz [Salience posted back in page 1]
I would like to get more information for this place.
Saw most of the cufflinks range from rm139.9 is this suppose to be this price?
How is the cufflinks there reliable? will it get oxidize easily? 
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Any other place where they have huge range of varieties for cufflinks?

Thanks
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Raoul boutique. Price range: RM139 to 299.
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check out their promos

and tangs promos as well

can get nice ones below 100
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If I wanted to, I can make my own MOP cufflinks for less than RM20. Buy 4 MOP buttons, then link them in pairs with thread or copper wire...In fact I might just do it if I had any French cuffed shirts (which I don't)...
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I have one French cuff shirt. I feel the cuffs are too big and flappy and just not 'me'. Ironically the French head of an automobile regional office here has French cuffs which are small and less flappy than the ones seen here. I must photograph it someday.

I will probably go for a notched or radiused double button barrel cuff for my next tailored shirt.

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True. You need a bespoke French cuff. RTWs are humongous.
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I have always avoided French cuffs because the only guy I saw wearing one was this pretentious prick who talks too fast and who kept telling everyone where he works (StanChart).

But in my new workplace, one of my bosses wears these occasionally. Without a jacket, too. So since I have too many light blue shirts already, I'm thinking of turning one of my Alumo cloths into a FC shirt. This will be my first.

But for that, I needed cufflinks. Ones with charm. Off I went trawling eBay.
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These are really old sterling silver pieces, made in Birmingham. But I have more to say about this later.
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The same seller also lists a locket with a very similar engraving. I think both the locket and the cufflinks come from the same jeweller.
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You get to see the owner of the cufflinks and his wife...
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Awesome lapels...
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Cute wife...
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The cufflinks are 107 years old.
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You should bring some flowers to the deceased person's grave before wearing them.
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kotmj, i would say go for it. i wear cufflinks on daily basis.
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Those cufflinks will take you few years to put on.
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The Tan Sri warned me about that, but I remember Will Boelke demonstrating in a video how to put in exactly these difficult cufflinks.
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With a pair of pliers.

Hey you're a beginner, so go with the swivel post links!
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^ agree with the second statement.

the pair posted will need some hard work to put on but it is a collectible.
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You guys forget what a quick study I am.

Besides, I get good counsel:

http://asuitablewardrobe.dynend.com/2010/0...-cufflinks.html
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Will on swivel post cufflinks:

"Frankly, thats not a great alternative for any man with aspirations to stylishness."

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I'm siding with Will on this...
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You guys should go check out http://www.cuffz.com/shop. Really really huge range of varieties.
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QUOTE(kayza @ Dec 7 2010, 05:19 PM)
You guys should go check out http://www.cuffz.com/shop. Really really huge range of varieties.
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More like my first successful post on the topic. I was browsing around & followed a discussion in Malaysianbabe initially =) Weddings are just around the corner for me.
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cufflinks can only use on french cuffed shirts?

so far i only have 1 shirt that can use with my cufflink lol
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cufflinks can only use on french cuffed shirts?

so far i only have 1 shirt that can use with my cufflink lol
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I think so... I've got 2! Hehe, and it can only keep increasing. I would prefer shirts without pocket/s. They look a lot better and definitely more suitable for events and functions.

To me, I don't like going to say errmm, wedding wearing shirts with pocket (typically 1 on the left side). It might seem as though I just simply grab one from my closet of working shirts and just attend the event. Besides, the one that i got don't get wrinkle easily as compared to G2000's, eventhough they claim to be errmm some sort of iron-free.
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No cufflinks mean no nonsense.
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I don't get it :-(
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anybody here wearing contrast collared and cuff french cuff shirts lately? what shirt colors do u guys have?

anybody wears it on a daily basis?
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That look is so 1980's banker.


Added on December 16, 2010, 8:27 pmI'm fine with a light blue body and white collar though.

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yeah it was popular in the 1980s. but it is experiencing a revival these days. im seeing men wearing it to the office a lot from time to time.

it looks smart though for me. any good tailorshops in KL that do those types of shirts?

u wear em btw?
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Thanks to the local makers like padini.

No, I don't wear them. They're tacky and everywhere.


Added on December 16, 2010, 8:51 pmAny tailor can do those. Pick your fabric and tell him to use another fabric on collars and cuffs.

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I'd just wear a good shirt till the collars and cuffs wear out then have them replaced with white collars and cuffs (of similarly good fabric).
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anybody here wearing contrast collared and cuff french cuff shirts lately? what shirt colors do u guys have?

anybody wears it on a daily basis?
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Dark coloured shirts with matching contrast of vertical stripes for me, for it tones down the illusion of my belly... =P
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QUOTE(supermanisdead @ Dec 16 2010, 08:32 PM)
yeah it was popular in the 1980s. but it is experiencing a revival these days. im seeing men wearing it to the office a lot from time to time.

it looks smart though for me. any good tailorshops in KL that do those types of shirts?

u wear em btw?
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I would stop wearing them when that happens. I'll start again when the trend is gone.
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I would stop wearing them when that happens. I'll start again when the trend is gone.
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Actually I was speaking generally. But no, I don't wear contrast coloured collars and cuffs.
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guys where to find white plain french cuff t-shirt which have slim fit size ?
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G2000 has some
or you can tailor made it
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how bout the price range ? is it cheap ?
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http://www.mensflair.com/style-advice/the-...-silk-knots.php

this is a nice read. and can someone intro me as where can i get a single cuffed shirt? i'm not really fond of french cuffed.. =)
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I have a single cuff shirt from Hugo boss, it's really comfortable!
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post Apr 18 2011, 08:45 PM

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QUOTE(Calvin Seak @ Apr 18 2011, 08:12 PM)
I have a single cuff shirt from Hugo boss, it's really comfortable!
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alright! i shall do some hunting soon.. =)
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post Apr 27 2011, 10:00 PM

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QUOTE(QD_buyer @ Apr 15 2011, 07:56 PM)
how bout the price range ? is it cheap ?
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G2000 about RM160 for one.
Usually they have 50% discount for the 2nd piece.
Tailor made - not sure. RM200+ ?
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post Mar 2 2012, 03:48 PM

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tailor-made french cuff shirts with in-house 2 ply cotton should set you back between rm260 - RM350
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post Mar 5 2012, 10:29 AM

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my wife got me a V-Day cufflinks gift from Raoul for around RM300
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post Mar 5 2012, 03:55 PM

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post a pic!
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post Mar 5 2012, 05:27 PM

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ok..later go home with snap a pic
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post Mar 10 2012, 12:36 PM

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Anyone have problem with using silkknots?? I find it almost impossible to put it on if i'm wearing the shirt. I have to resort to putting it in bEFORE putting on my shirt doh.gif

Seems most of the local RTW stuff the cuff buttons are way too small for silk knots mad.gif
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post Mar 10 2012, 06:54 PM

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silk knots and other double sided cufflinks must be "half" put in before wearing the shirt, and even then its a struggle the first few times.
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post Mar 11 2012, 07:09 AM

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QUOTE(lesboutons @ Mar 10 2012, 06:54 PM)
silk knots and other double sided cufflinks must be "half" put in before wearing the shirt, and even then its a struggle the first few times.
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I tried that, the other half was killing me, doing it with one hand doesnt help..

I dont have problem with my bespoke shirts, just the RTW ones with tiny miniscule cuff buton holes
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post Mar 12 2012, 11:23 AM

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2 solutions :

1. spend a whole weekend at home practising it until you have mastered it.

2. get a live-in girlfriend, and she can do it for you.

no. 1 costs less. biggrin.gif
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post Mar 12 2012, 01:53 PM

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QUOTE(lesboutons @ Mar 12 2012, 11:23 AM)
2 solutions :

1. spend a whole weekend at home practising it until you have mastered it.

2. get a live-in girlfriend, and she can do it for you.

no. 1 costs less. biggrin.gif
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sad.gif Its not a matter of skill as ... the hole is just too small... I've resorted to using silk knots only on my tailored shirt.. while RTW gets the single sided cuff treatment
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post Mar 12 2012, 06:30 PM

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you mean you can't squeeze it in even if you aren't wearing the shirt?

if you really like your rtws, get a tailor to make the holes slightly bigger. should be a simple job if they use a machine.
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post Jun 16 2012, 07:47 PM

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How do I iron a french cuffed shirt?

The seam and the cuff does not allign.

For a normal shirt, I can easily iron following the seam.

Help me please.


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I've just found a 13 year old thread. Lol! Not too late I guess. Lol!

Cool discussions and some nice info here.

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