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post #1 of 53
1/5/11 at 1:11am
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I can't for the life of me find an old thread in which members posted their new fashion purchases! I really enjoyed looking through it, so I thought I'd start another!

Its miserably hot here in Perth and very humid at the moment. We've already hit 40 degrees last week, and expect a raging summer in the weeks to come. I find it very difficult to shop for summer as I tend to perspire a great deal and hate clothes that are too stuffy.

Today I bought this Country Road shirt, to be worn with dark slim-fit jeans and shoes/thongs (much like the chap in the photo).





EDITED TO ADD: "Thongs" in Aussie terminology refer to flip-flops or jandals, not g-strings!
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post #2 of 53
1/5/11 at 4:16am
Oh, that's a fun idea! Do accessories count?

I get to choose a vintage wrist watch for myself as a Christmas gift from my mother this year, so yesterday I went to a small store that specializes in old watches, run by a charming, excentric old German gentleman, very sharp, talkative and opinionated, who cast a brief look at me, asked what I was looking for (small, men's wrist watch for everyday wear, steel), immediately pinpointed what he thought would suit me, judging by my clothes and general style, and was completely right.

So he produced a few 1940's watches, one 30's and one 50's, all with steel cases, Arabic numerals, round, light and relatively uncluttered faces, which was pretty much exactly what I had in mind. We spent almost three-quarters of an hour looking at watches and chatting merrily about different styles, eras, brands and types. On Friday or next week I'm going back to pick up a mid-40's steel case Zenith, cream-coloured dial with a small, subsidiary seconds dial, and have a steel chain bracelet fitted.

Pictures forthcoming, I hope!
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post #3 of 53
1/5/11 at 4:40am
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Oh, that's a fun idea! Do accessories count?

On Friday or next week I'm going back to pick up a mid-40's steel case Zenith, cream-coloured dial with a small, subsidiary seconds dial, and have a steel chain bracelet fitted.

Pictures forthcoming, I hope!

They do indeed count!

I am very excited to see this watch Pimpnett... I always said if i had silly amounts of money to throw around, I would have a vintage watch collection to rival my fragrance one Look forward to seeing your pics!
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post #4 of 53
1/5/11 at 5:22am
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I always said if i had silly amounts of money to throw around, I would have a vintage watch collection to rival my fragrance one

So would I! It's an extremely interesting field, as is vintage fountain pens - I have a friend with a huge collection who is constantly tempting me with beautiful pens and inks (while I tempt her with beautiful fragrances, so we're even).

http://alanwatch.homestead.com/ has tons of nice watch porn, I like his taste in watches. Will take photos of the watch as soon as I have it!
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post #5 of 53
1/6/11 at 5:19am
I just to work at Christie's (jewellery department, most often) and they'd get the watch collectors in too. Grave, equanimous, serious types, most of them, who'd peer over their half moon glasses at the vintage clockworks and talk to one another in a secret language I never understood. Serious hobbyism, that.
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post #6 of 53
1/6/11 at 5:55am
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Originally Posted by Sorcery of Scent View Post

I can't for the life of me find an old thread in which members posted their new fashion purchases! I really enjoyed looking through it, so I thought I'd start another!

Its miserably hot here in Perth and very humid at the moment. We've already hit 40 degrees last week, and expect a raging summer in the weeks to come. I find it very difficult to shop for summer as I tend to perspire a great deal and hate clothes that are too stuffy.

Today I bought this Country Road shirt, to be worn with dark slim-fit jeans and shoes/thongs (much like the chap in the photo).





EDITED TO ADD: "Thongs" in Aussie terminology refer to flip-flops or jandals, not g-strings!

Untucked looks sloppy... And then with that shirt tucked you'd probably get a lot of blousing (it's not particularly slim around the waist, at least on the model) and that'd like quite sloppy too... I guess I'm just not feeling it. Sorry.
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post #7 of 53
1/6/11 at 7:29am
@inscents, this shirt's meant to be worn untucked. It's a casual look, and with those sandals I think it's perfect for a day strolling at the harbour. Some nice shades or a straw trilby would complement the look. As would a Panerai Marina on the wrist. I'd say it's a good purchase, Dimi.
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post #8 of 53
1/6/11 at 11:38am
Well, I'm not questioning how it's 'meant' to be worn. I'm just saying that it looks sloppy to me, in fact that's the whole point of the look. That look just doesn't work for or on me particularly well. I guess more power to you if you can pull it off.
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post #9 of 53
1/6/11 at 11:44am
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Well, I'm not questioning how it's 'meant' to be worn. I'm just saying that it looks sloppy to me, in fact that's the whole point of the look. That look just doesn't work for or on me particularly well. I guess more power to you if you can pull it off.

^^ Good thing he didn't buy it for you!

I just ordered this jacket (not me in photo):



...and these jeans:

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post #10 of 53
1/7/11 at 11:12am
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Originally Posted by Sorcery of Scent View Post

I can't for the life of me find an old thread in which members posted their new fashion purchases! I really enjoyed looking through it, so I thought I'd start another!

Its miserably hot here in Perth and very humid at the moment. We've already hit 40 degrees last week, and expect a raging summer in the weeks to come. I find it very difficult to shop for summer as I tend to perspire a great deal and hate clothes that are too stuffy.

Today I bought this Country Road shirt, to be worn with dark slim-fit jeans and shoes/thongs (much like the chap in the photo).





EDITED TO ADD: "Thongs" in Aussie terminology refer to flip-flops or jandals, not g-strings!

nice shirt friend , maybe you like the Diesel collection.
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post #11 of 53
1/7/11 at 11:14am
my favorites brands are Diesel, Energy, levi´s and G-Star
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post #12 of 53
1/7/11 at 2:41pm
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Untucked looks sloppy... And then with that shirt tucked you'd probably get a lot of blousing (it's not particularly slim around the waist, at least on the model) and that'd like quite sloppy too... I guess I'm just not feeling it. Sorry.

Actually its a slimfit cut, which means it tapers at the waist. This model has probably a size 28 waist, hence the flare.
This is a casual look - no-one in their right mind would tuck this in when its over 40 degrees.

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I'd say it's a good purchase, Dimi.

Thanks champ.

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I just ordered this jacket (not me in photo):


Nice one Dane... is the jacket a black suede or cotton? Its a classic cut, so works well with almost anything. I like the skinny leg jeans too.

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nice shirt friend , maybe you like the Diesel collection.

Thanks mate. Yes, I wore a lot of Diesel a number of years ago actually. I also have a few select pieces from Gstar that I love.
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post #13 of 53
1/9/11 at 3:21am
I bought some black Gucci sunglasses today - the Jackie O type with thin sides which seem to be in fashion now.I LOVE big sunglasses. Must upload a pic.......
Still lemming Tom Ford sunglasses- can't bear to part with so much cash for them. The day will come soon enough though!
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post #14 of 53
1/10/11 at 6:02am
I LOVE sunglasses too! My lady recently bought me a pair from Ermenegildo Zegna, a racer with red leather trimmings. I baulked at the price (>US$375) but when I tried them on, they seem to be designed with me in mind - the fit was exquisite! Added a pair as part of wedding gift set for the groom.
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post #15 of 53
1/10/11 at 1:40pm
Saturday I bought my first pair of cordovan leather shoes. Long-wing wingtips. Very trendy, I know.
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post #16 of 53
1/12/11 at 9:42am
These vintage Lanvins arrived today...



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post #17 of 53
1/13/11 at 5:05am
Those are fantastic shoes, Baldufita!

The watch, as promised:



I'll try to get daylight pictures at some point too, there's a narrow gold line around the numerals that only shows up as a dull taupe here, and of course the colours are completely off as well. I like the juxtaposition of the somewhat cool-toned steel case and bracelet with the warm-toned, dark cream with gold accent of the dial, I feel that it makes it very easy to match with almost anything.

It runs beautifully, too. I haven't timed it to the second, but it doesn't loose or gain anything that can be measured in minutes.
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post #18 of 53
1/13/11 at 5:24am
What a beauty!!!!
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post #19 of 53
1/13/11 at 5:31am
Yet to arrive...



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post #20 of 53
1/13/11 at 5:44am
Oh, my goodness! That is another piece of late 80's or early 90's fabulousness, isn't it? Any idea who designed it? Congratulations!
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post #21 of 53
1/13/11 at 6:26am
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Pimpinett, the watch is a stunner!! And that photo is fabulous!!
Wear it in good health!
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post #22 of 53
1/13/11 at 7:46am
Thank you so much! I will do my best.
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post #23 of 53
1/13/11 at 9:46am
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Oh, my goodness! That is another piece of late 80's or early 90's fabulousness, isn't it? Any idea who designed it? Congratulations!

Indeed!!! It's by Andrea Jovine which is funny, because Andrea is my name too... :P
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post #24 of 53
1/13/11 at 12:35pm
Designs that striking survive the test of time, somehow. It's a great dress!
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post #25 of 53
1/14/11 at 9:38am
Woa
I haven't money enogh to buy these
Look so cool
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post #26 of 53
1/17/11 at 12:35am
Bought a simple merino wool v-neck on sale this Saturday in a lovely, warm shade of dark blue, almost petrol. Snug fit, long-sleeved, has some nice, half invisible little details in a contrasting colour. Very soft, thin and snuggly.
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post #27 of 53
1/17/11 at 12:53am
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Bought myself a plain trucker cap in dark brown and white...
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post #28 of 53
1/17/11 at 1:21am
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Woa
I haven't money enogh to buy these
Look so cool

Neither have I but this was reasonable for a vintage item...
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post #29 of 53
1/17/11 at 11:03am
Since is the SALE season I bought :
this shirt



and these shoes

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post #30 of 53
1/17/11 at 11:26am
Ooohhh!!! I love the shoes!!!
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post #31 of 53
1/17/11 at 11:47am
Thanks!

The dress is awesome.I like it
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post #32 of 53
1/17/11 at 1:23pm
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Those are fantastic shoes, Baldufita!

The watch, as promised:



I'll try to get daylight pictures at some point too, there's a narrow gold line around the numerals that only shows up as a dull taupe here, and of course the colours are completely off as well. I like the juxtaposition of the somewhat cool-toned steel case and bracelet with the warm-toned, dark cream with gold accent of the dial, I feel that it makes it very easy to match with almost anything.

It runs beautifully, too. I haven't timed it to the second, but it doesn't loose or gain anything that can be measured in minutes.

So pretty, and if you ever want to have the dial restored (I happen to like the patina of age), there are a number of quite good restorers out there. (I have a nice little Elgin wristwatch - one of the WWII era pieces from the 1940's that used parts from earlier due to wartime supply issues. It is in the shop being repaired right now, the escapement mechanism may be the culprit. It's not an expensive one but it's a beauty. I do appreciate the craftsmanship that was present even in "cheap" watches from the early-mid 20th century.
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post #33 of 53
1/17/11 at 10:39pm
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So pretty, and if you ever want to have the dial restored (I happen to like the patina of age), there are a number of quite good restorers out there. (I have a nice little Elgin wristwatch - one of the WWII era pieces from the 1940's that used parts from earlier due to wartime supply issues. It is in the shop being repaired right now, the escapement mechanism may be the culprit. It's not an expensive one but it's a beauty. I do appreciate the craftsmanship that was present even in "cheap" watches from the early-mid 20th century.

Thank you! I have been considering it, but I think I'll leave it - the patina is nice, and I don't want it to look brand new anyway; I would have chosen a different watch if I did. I'm very fond of these plain, comparatively inexpensive early- to mid-century watches too, the design is often fantastic and they are great mechanical watches, as well.

I would love to see photos of the Elgin, by the way!
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post #34 of 53
2/15/11 at 10:00pm
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Sorry about the rubbish photo, but with the thought of autumn just around the corner, today I bought the wool blazer in the picture below. Its actually a bit lighter grey than depicted here with a black trim around lapels etc.

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post #35 of 53
2/16/11 at 3:14am
Nice one, I like the 50's/60's feel of the narrow lapels with black binding!

I bought fabrics and buttons yesterday. One of my favourite fabric shops is going out of business, sadly, and I picked up three cottons for summer dresses - a plain, slightly dirty sky blue, a narrow black and drab stripe, and an off-white with herringbone structure. May have to go back and get more, everything is on sale and they have lovely shirtings.

I will probably make shirtwaist dresses out of all three fabrics, in late 40's cuts with narrow waists, wide, calf-length skirts and marked shoulders.
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post #36 of 53
2/17/11 at 6:20pm
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Picked these up last week. Though mine are black...


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post #37 of 53
2/24/11 at 10:02pm
Picked up another pair of Donald Pliner's..I may photograph them later...
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post #38 of 53
4/2/11 at 5:01am
I recently had two simple silk shift dresses made from two large (v large ) scarves . One is red and the other black - both with feather motifs on them. Simply lovely.
Today I bought another two dresses -
One is a maxi dress in tiger print and the other is another simple shift in black silk with small skull designs everywhere. Got them with a 15% discount too!
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post #39 of 53
4/4/11 at 4:11pm
Proenza Schouler wedges!
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post #40 of 53
4/6/11 at 3:36am
These Prada sunglasses. Love them! I just hope they suit my face.

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post #41 of 53
4/8/11 at 6:08am
I love those Prada sunglasses. Tres chic!
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post #42 of 53
4/8/11 at 11:41pm
Thank you! They arrived a couple days ago and l really like the way they look. I've been wanting cat-eye sunglasses to come back in style for a few years now so they would be available to buy in stores.
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post #43 of 53
8/17/11 at 12:52pm
A custom-made dark royal blue two button suit and 2 basic dress shirts.
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post #44 of 53
12/1/12 at 10:36am
With the apologies to bump an over one year old thread: a plain, two piece black suit, no brand name, just from C&A.
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post #45 of 53
1/26/13 at 9:12pm
Recently bought a Charvet tie to go with a recently received as a gift Charvet dress shirt.
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post #46 of 53
2/1/13 at 6:57pm
A really good looking pair of Ecco slip-on shoes for men. Great quality, great look.
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post #47 of 53
2/2/13 at 5:41am
Today I bought a pair of washed navy Reiss chinos, down from £95 to £38. Also bought a navy cotton blazer for when I visit LA next week.
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post #48 of 53
5/3/13 at 4:27am


I've bought two OTTO KERN pure silk pocket squares.
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post #49 of 53
5/4/13 at 12:09am
MAC Jeans Dream Skinny



found good skinny on first try! have never heard of this german brand before, but now I'm eager to try more.
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post #50 of 53
5/7/13 at 5:16am
Not a purchase, but just received a Hugo Boss polo shirt as a present.
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post #51 of 53
5/7/13 at 12:14pm



Got this Rag & Bone Peacoat at an absurdly ridiculously low price at Loehmans. I dont need another winter jacket but at $36 i could not pass this by. MSRP was $625
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post #52 of 53
5/8/13 at 12:07pm
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Got this Rag & Bone Peacoat at an absurdly ridiculously low price at Loehmans. I dont need another winter jacket but at $36 i could not pass this by. MSRP was $625

Congratulations. Nice Peacoat. Last Winter i have got one from HACKETT ( 100 % pure wool )for over 500,00
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post #53 of 53
5/10/13 at 6:39pm
My latest acquisitions...
Kiton Tie

Tom Ford Tie

Yellow Hook Tie


Plus my first MTM sports jacket from Beckett and Robb. No pics as it takes five weeks to make.
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