Ask Andy FORUMS

A forum for questions and answers about men's fashion topics, bespoke, custom, made-to-measure & tailored clothing, accessories and furnishings.

And a New Word ... TRAD ... was coined! It began thus: "Hello to all. I'm Harris. I live in the Northeastern U.S. and tend toward the American Look. Or Trad or whatever you wish to call it. Sack suits, tassel loafers, shetland crewnecks, Harris Tweeds, madras, etc. I am interested in knowing how many forum members have stuck with this look--the J. Press-Brooks-Andover Shop crowd." And now the New Word has a home of its own.

An alternative to the Men's Fashion Forum for women. Women are definitely still welcome at the Fashion Forum, but this will provide a place to concentrate on women's clothing issues.

From the renowned shirts of Charvet, Matuozzo, and Kabbaz to the rare bespoke suits of Oxxford, Rubinacci, and Zegna, bespoke tailoring enjoys a minuscule, but worldwide, presence. Bespoke clothing is by far the smallest segment of the clothing business yet, without question, offers the greatest diversity and highest quality available on the planet. This forum exists for wearers of bespoke clothing. Although all are welcome to browse, posting here is restricted to those who have completed a special application and been approved by the Bespoke Forum Administrator.

The members of the Ask Andy Forums are welcome to utilize this Sales Forum to buy and sell clothing, shoes, and apparel accessories items amongst themselves. Ask Andy Inc. assumes no responsibility for false or misleading information nor fraud.

This is the Forum where announcements can be made and read about clothing sales and discounts for the benefit of us all. We're not really advocating stealing here!! Remember the Sales Forum is for selling and buying amongst members. This Forum will alert us to special offers.

This forum is solely for the purpose of AAAC clothing artisans posting their upcoming itineraries. We would prefer that threads be made by the artisans themselves. If you want your artisan to post their itinerary, please ask them to register for AAAC and post. If they cannot, please contact Andy or a moderator with the itinerary information. Threads must contain only event, time(s), date(s), place(es), and must contain contact information. Any violations of these criteria, such as posting of items for sale, will be cause for suspension.

A place for ladies and gentlemen to sit back in a plush leather club chair, with drink and cigar in hand and pleasantly discuss the great issues of the day that are not about clothes. Although I personally can't think of a single issue that isn't all about the clothes!

If you'd like to meet other members of the Ask Andy Forums this is your ticket! Post meetings here!

Pull up a barber chair and let's talk about shaving, how to keep our hair and skin looking great.

Want to share a great recipe? Found the perfect Cabernet? Know an inexpensive but luxurious hotel in the heart of Paris? Tell us!

Being a gentleman is more than just dressing great! It's also about respect for others. "Manners are what vex or soothe, corrupt or purify, exalt or debase, barbarize or refine us, by a constant, steady uniform, insensible operation, like that of the air we breathe in" -- Edmund Burke, philosopher

Britain has had perhaps more influence on menswear than any other country. We owe the British for khakis, button down collars, and corduroy trousers. Tattersalls came from the racing yard and auctions of James Tattersall, and jeans from the Huguenots who fled to England. These, a small neighborhood known as The Row, a tradition of weaving fine cloths and the Rules about what is proper are just a smattering of what Britain has brought to bear on the world's sartorial experience. Understanding the traditions and values of a culture helps us to understand its clothing style(s). The British forum is for discussions on Highland dress, Oxbridge traditions and other Britishness. Discussions about British merchants and makers, recommendations and availability of certain products and discussions of mainstream clothing such as business, casual, sporting, and evening wear should take place in the Fashion or Trad Forum.

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