Didn’t even think of shaving gear for my list-
Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving cream
Proraso pre- cream and post balm
Muhle razors
Simpson brushes
Intensely loyal doesn’t even describe how I feel about the above- I have tried everything else under the sun- these are the best of the best
It's a great experience. If you head to NYC, they have a C&J there too.
Haven't needed shave cream since the introduction of the triple blade.
Can’t forget Alden- we have a store in DC, spent an hour trying on shoes there to get a proper fit- they carry most lasts and B-EE widths in store which was fabulous.
I've actually never had the opportunity to try on Alden - I do love some of their boots. One day...
It’s worth it. I was on the hunt for a pair of their shell cordovan wingtips and had read that the Barrie last ran big, so I had assumed my size and was ready to just buy online. I went in for a fitting since the store was walking distance from my office and found my assumption was way off. And their prices in store are the same as anywhere else- worth the experience of getting to try the sizes up & down as well as getting the right width.
I also wanted a pair of the Indie boots but after trying them on realized that the last they are made on is just not the right fit for my foot- better to learn that trying them on in store. Once again- why I support brick & mortar stores and avoid the temptation of online shopping when possible.
Fragrance is the only area where I am trully devoted to the particular products. I keep looping between Dior's "Fahrenheit", "Homme" and Hermes "Terre d'Hermes". Yea Fahrenheit is oldskool as hell but still is my most favourite 😀
John Lobb and Pierre Corthay dress shoes. I’m a bespoke customer of both brands. I’ll probably move to Cifonelli as my bespoke suit maker. I currently have just one suit from them but it’s way better than any other suit I own.
I second your choice. I'm in the same territory. Hermes Équipage is also a great perfume that is difficult to explain but is excellent in notes. A good perfume makes a big impact on your day, I personally believe.
One of my hopes (goals) ... get a bespoke shoe but I fear that may spoil me for life. Do you only do bespoke shoes going forward now?
I used to buy 2-3 pairs of JL or Corthay shoes every year. I recently moved into bespoke shoes and now I don’t really see myself getting RtW dress shoes anymore.
If I want casual loafers that I’m not afraid of getting scuffed, I don’t get bespoke. I just get normal RTW shoes.
