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(Sorta) feeling the pinch - Yahoo! News on Yahoo! News
Seeded on Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:26 PM EST (Yahoo! News)
As businesses cut back on employees and perks and households rein in spending and travel, it seems most of America is getting used to making do with less — even rich people.
Connoisseur's Guide to Men's Suit Options: Bespoke or Made-to-Measure
Seeded on Mon Feb 9, 2009 5:19 PM EST (robbreport.com)
For the optimum fit and comfort, undoubtedly a custom-made suit is the first choice. But, if you're short on time or simply have a body type that doesn't require special-fit needs, a made-to-measure suit is another option.
You Try to Live on 500K in This Town
Seeded on Sun Feb 8, 2009 1:59 PM EST (The New York Times)
"Five hundred thousand dollars — the amount President Obama wants to set as the top pay for banking executives whose firms accept government bailout money — seems like a lot, and it is a lot. To many people in many places, it is a princely sum to live on.
ARTICLE FROM 1999: The Return of the Suit That Speaks (Quietly) for Itself - New York Times
Seeded on Sun Feb 8, 2009 9:56 AM EST (The New York Times)
LAST summer, Dr. Andre L. Churchwell bought himself a new blue suit.
ARTICLE FROM 2005: I'm Here to See a Man About a Suit - New York Times
Seeded on Sat Feb 7, 2009 11:12 PM EST (The New York Times)
I WENT looking for a custom suit like some wiseacre detective named Jake in a film noir, only to wind up in Chinatown on the hottest day of the summer so far. The sidewalks were packed tighter than subway cars at rush hour; the air smelled like pork fried rust.
ARTICLE FROM 1981 By Steven Rattner: Shopper's World; A Custom Suit In London Fashion - New York Times
Seeded on Sat Feb 7, 2009 11:09 PM EST (The New York Times)
London's Savile Row is a name that has long been synonymous with bespoke (meaning spoken for, or ordered in advance) tailoring, and although the privilege of owning a suit from Savile Row might cost as much as $1,500 these days, those with thinner wallets will find English bespok …
Tips on Overseas Tailoring Services - WSJ.com
Seeded on Sat Feb 7, 2009 11:04 PM EST (Wall Street Journal)
Q: I'm interested in getting a good deal on a custom suit and some shirts by using one of the tailoring services I've heard about in Hong Kong. Can you explain the process, including the cost, where to go and what to expect?
The Return of Old-School Power Attire - WSJ.com
Seeded on Sat Feb 7, 2009 11:03 PM EST (Wall Street Journal)
At law firm Bickel & Brewer, even the mailroom clerks wear suits and ties. Until recently, that might have been considered extreme. But now, power dressing is coming back in style, and the old-school law firm has a new relevance.
The Associated Press: Obama's suit-maker files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Seeded on Sat Feb 7, 2009 10:43 PM EST (Google)
The Chicago-based company that makes suits preferred by President Barack Obama has filed for bankruptcy. Hartmarx Corp. and its U.S. subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 protection Friday. The company says its Canadian and other non-U.S.
The Jonas Brothers' Stylist Talks Fashion and the Grammys - Film.com
Seeded on Sat Feb 7, 2009 10:31 PM EST (film.com)
One of the things that the Jonas Brothers are known for, besides being the pied pipers of tween girls, is their sophisticated sense of style.
When buying a suit off the rack, don't forget —- fabric, fit, finesse
Seeded on Sat Feb 7, 2009 10:29 PM EST (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
ZZ Top sang it best: Every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man. But according to a recent survey, men are pretty gaga about looking good as well.
MAN-MADE STYLE: Well-suited to impress | ajc.com
Seeded on Sat Feb 7, 2009 10:24 PM EST (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Patio Nights, a networking and social tradition at Lombardo Custom Apparel, has one small problem. The Miami Circle showroom where men and women come seeking tailor-made duds does not have a patio.
Paul Smith takes his cue from English schoolboy
Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:34 PM EST
The English schoolboy, with his tweed-heavy wardrobe and penchant for irreverent mixing and matching, had the run of the catwalk at British designer Paul Smith's show on Sunday.
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Hermes delivers collection of classic suits
Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:46 PM EST
Hermes' menswear collection of superbly constructed suits and leather coats was solid but broke little new ground Saturday for the venerable French label.
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Suits play it safe, fit the bill on Milan runways
Tue Jan 20, 2009 4:13 PM EST
Consummate tailor that he is, Giorgio Armani knows a guy can't live without a suit. So what better way to combat the current global recession than to offer a man the best of what he needs.
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