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Arturo · 4 March 2007, 02:51 PM

How many of you Rolex fans are also fashion traditionalists when it comes to clothes and shoes (Brooks Brothers, J. Press, Allen Edmonds, Alden Shell Cordovan etc.....) ???

Hotrod64 · 4 March 2007, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arturo

How many of you Rolex fans are also fashion traditionalists when it comes to clothes and shoes (Brooks Brothers, J. Press, Allen Edmonds, Alden Shell Cordovan etc.....) ???

Arturo,

Allen Edmonds
Johnston & Murphy
Cole-Haan
Brooks Brothers
Austin Reed
Ralph Lauren

TARDIS · 4 March 2007, 03:12 PM

Clothes?

R.W.Williams boots and clothes.

puffnmo · 4 March 2007, 04:00 PM

Arturo - Conservative. My customary apparel - dark blue jeans, black shirt or black t shirt, black or brown leather jacket, Ferragamo or similar, or blue blazer. Allen Edmonds shoes, for sure!
The watch hides under the sleeve and makes brief but spectacular appearances. I don't flaunt the Rolex, but it's there. Oh yes, it's there... Larry.

tag_addict · 4 March 2007, 04:03 PM

I'm not a brand name whore
As long as my suits are italian
and my ties are silk
and my shirts are dry clean only

We're in business ;)

Solo118 · 4 March 2007, 05:56 PM

Im more of a jeans & button down kind of guy.... Labels dont matter much as long as quality is top notch

Arturo · 4 March 2007, 07:25 PM

I mentioned the companies only to express the nature of the traditionalist style to which I was referring. I don't care what the label is....was just wondering how many of you were trads.

Alex Stylianou · 5 March 2007, 12:58 AM

If I like it its fine

My Goucho Boots
Jeanes
Shirt and suede jacket , not forgeting the rolex

Tomko · 5 March 2007, 02:08 AM

I too am a traditionalist.

Blue Bull · 5 March 2007, 02:23 AM

Caterpillar shoes.Soviet or Levi jeans.Woolworths shirts.Adidas or Nike sport shoes,Nike T shirts.Thats about it.You can see,I am not expensive on my clothes.Its not important to me.Not at all.

My working attire is theatre clothes ,anyway.There I have a choice between ....green,navy and blue.

Rolex and Mont Blanc pen ... ALWAYS !!

Rubenonfire · 5 March 2007, 04:02 AM

Depends on the venue, I suppose. To work I'll wear a pattern dress shirt and slacks, with slick dress shoes. I'm a big fan of Banana Republic, Ralph Lauren and Bruno Magli for work. For the evenings I'll switch it up to some denim (Seven for All Mankind or Citizens of Humanity) and a low-key pair of pattern Vans and a t-shirt under a track jacket or hooded sweatshirt if I'm casual, or a Lacoste or Polo under a light wool blazer if we're "dressing up."
Okay, I'm going to stop now.

JJ Irani · 5 March 2007, 04:17 AM

I love....

Rubenonfire · 5 March 2007, 04:56 AM

[QUOTE=JJ Irani;188096]I love....

Now THAT'S a good-looking family!

dfn8tly · 5 March 2007, 02:23 PM

JJ,

You need the job of official New Zealand cleavage inspector. We all know you have the qualifications and political skills to serve as the Mammary Minister.

Alex Stylianou · 5 March 2007, 04:57 AM

Aww

Edensknight · 5 March 2007, 05:34 AM

Arturo, I appreciate your good taste and affection for more traditional styling, as well. In fact, I have been a life-long fan of Allen Edmonds, Aldens, Johnston and Murphy, and, Colehaan shoes. Be it a wingtip, loafer, or, Italian dress shoe, these said manufacturers are awesome in my book! And, in suits, sport coats and slacks, I do prefer Italian styling. And, a french cuff shirt is a must for me. But, I am also a button-fly, western boots (ostrich, alligator, teju-lizard) aficionado that also appreciates black BDU's, polo shirts, athletic T's, and, a great pair of hiking boots, any day!

John Ireland · 5 March 2007, 05:56 AM

oxford cloth button down collar shirts or long sleeve tee shirts or LaCoste tennis shirts, either thrift shop jackets that I have had retailored or I have my sport jackets custom made. For dressing up I wear old khakis or cords in place of levis, and dark brown ecco shoes in place of sneakers. I also have a 20 year old pair of gray wool slacks that sometimes get to walk around and two neckties that get used about once a year.

Chris B · 5 March 2007, 06:02 AM

Wonderful pics JJ, you're truly blessed.

JJ Irani · 5 March 2007, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

Wonderful pics JJ, you're truly blessed.

I hope you're not thinking what I think you're thinking, Chris!!!

Those really are NIKE salesgirls - NOT my daughters!!

Here are my real daughters!!

Blown Wide Open · 5 March 2007, 06:57 AM

They are stunning JJ...and they obviously take after their mother.

PAtrick

JJ Irani · 5 March 2007, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Blown Wide Open

They are stunning JJ...and they obviously take after their mother.

PAtrick

You referring to the NIKE girls or my daughters, Patrick?

Arturo · 5 March 2007, 06:07 AM

Rolex is to watches as Alden shell Cordovan is to Shoes

tag_addict · 5 March 2007, 07:03 AM

I can only imagine the awkwardness when you asked to take a picture with retail clothes workers!

JJ Irani · 5 March 2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tag_addict

I can only imagine the awkwardness when you asked to take a picture with retail clothes workers!

Actually I had no problems whatsoever, Aadil....considering the amount of business my whole family and I have given them over the years!!

A. Jacobs · 5 March 2007, 10:23 AM

I like the "classic" look of jeans, a polo, and my Dr. Marten boots.

Arturo · 5 March 2007, 11:22 AM

For casual times, I wear chinos or jeans, cordovan loafers by Alden or Allen Edmonds, usually an open collar shirt by Brooks...slim fit kind. I used to always wear the button down shirts but have gone away from them as an open ainsley or straight point shirt is more flattering and slimming than the button downs that tend to push a guy's neck out. I wear sports coats mostly by Aboud (Abboud???) with the jeans or chinos. I have an affinity for Father Knows Best Cardigans.

For work and dress, I wear bow ties 1/4 of the time...when I have to slurp up chowder or soup. Regular ties otherwise. I like Robert Talbot and Brooks ties. I wear generally grey Brooks or Abboud suits preferably with 3 buttons for court or work. I like Allen Edmonds long wings and Bal Caps for dress shoes.

I have gotten away from the chinos/bomber jacket routine. That makes men look egg shaped and is unflattering. A trim guy will look stocky, and a stocky guy will look simply fat. So, I wear more sports coats than ever before. They hold a line, are sophistocated, and go with jeans or anything. You can dress them up or down, and they look great with the right collar. Now a Rollie under the cuff.

I do not wear ascott cravates as such would be a true affectation on someone under the age or 55. Something to look forward to I suppose.

nko51 · 5 March 2007, 12:39 PM

I'm just an average guy, who wears jeans and T-shirts. Rolex is my biggest indulgence.

Arturo · 5 March 2007, 01:01 PM

Jeans and t shirts are very traditional. Do you wear 501's, wranglers or other kinds of jeans. I have 3 pairs of 501's and my daughter gave me some shredded "destroyed" Abercrombie jeans that I am figuring how to wear....I think I am supposed to let them hang below the middle of my butt and let my boxers show.

4 March 2007, 02:51 PM	#1
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	Traditionalists and Rolex How many of you Rolex fans are also fashion traditionalists when it comes to clothes and shoes (Brooks Brothers, J. Press, Allen Edmonds, Alden Shell Cordovan etc.....) ???

5 March 2007, 02:08 AM	#9
Tomko "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa - Canada Posts: 115	I too am a traditionalist. __________________ Tomko Current: TT LN GMT-Master II 2007 Tudor Oyster-Prince Quartz 1999 Victorinox Swiss Army 1994 Lassale 1987 Retired: Seiko Quartz 1981 Timex LCD 1979 Timex mini-sub style 1975 Timex 1971

5 March 2007, 04:17 AM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I love.... __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

5 March 2007, 05:56 AM	#17
John Ireland "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 191	Converse sneakers, faded levis 501 jeans, blue oxford cloth button down collar shirts or long sleeve tee shirts or LaCoste tennis shirts, either thrift shop jackets that I have had retailored or I have my sport jackets custom made. For dressing up I wear old khakis or cords in place of levis, and dark brown ecco shoes in place of sneakers. I also have a 20 year old pair of gray wool slacks that sometimes get to walk around and two neckties that get used about once a year.

5 March 2007, 06:57 AM	#20
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	They are stunning JJ...and they obviously take after their mother. PAtrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

4 March 2007, 03:12 PM	#3
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Clothes? R.W.Williams boots and clothes.

4 March 2007, 04:00 PM	#4
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Arturo - Conservative. My customary apparel - dark blue jeans, black shirt or black t shirt, black or brown leather jacket, Ferragamo or similar, or blue blazer. Allen Edmonds shoes, for sure! The watch hides under the sleeve and makes brief but spectacular appearances. I don't flaunt the Rolex, but it's there. Oh yes, it's there... Larry.

4 March 2007, 04:03 PM	#5
tag_addict Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Aadil Location: Calgary Watch: T-Touch Carbon Posts: 416	I'm not a brand name whore As long as my suits are italian and my ties are silk and my shirts are dry clean only We're in business ;)

4 March 2007, 05:56 PM	#6
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	Im more of a jeans & button down kind of guy.... Labels dont matter much as long as quality is top notch

4 March 2007, 07:25 PM	#7
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	I mentioned the companies only to express the nature of the traditionalist style to which I was referring. I don't care what the label is....was just wondering how many of you were trads.

5 March 2007, 12:58 AM	#8
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	If I like it its fine My Goucho Boots Jeanes Shirt and suede jacket , not forgeting the rolex

5 March 2007, 02:23 AM	#10
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Caterpillar shoes.Soviet or Levi jeans.Woolworths shirts.Adidas or Nike sport shoes,Nike T shirts.Thats about it.You can see,I am not expensive on my clothes.Its not important to me.Not at all. My working attire is theatre clothes ,anyway.There I have a choice between ....green,navy and blue. Rolex and Mont Blanc pen ... ALWAYS !!

5 March 2007, 04:02 AM	#11
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Depends on the venue, I suppose. To work I'll wear a pattern dress shirt and slacks, with slick dress shoes. I'm a big fan of Banana Republic, Ralph Lauren and Bruno Magli for work. For the evenings I'll switch it up to some denim (Seven for All Mankind or Citizens of Humanity) and a low-key pair of pattern Vans and a t-shirt under a track jacket or hooded sweatshirt if I'm casual, or a Lacoste or Polo under a light wool blazer if we're "dressing up." Okay, I'm going to stop now.

5 March 2007, 04:56 AM	#13
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	[QUOTE=JJ Irani;188096]I love.... Now THAT'S a good-looking family!

5 March 2007, 02:23 PM	#14
dfn8tly Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Richard Location: The Villages, FL Watch: GMT-II Posts: 396	JJ, You need the job of official New Zealand cleavage inspector. We all know you have the qualifications and political skills to serve as the Mammary Minister.

5 March 2007, 04:57 AM	#15
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Aww

5 March 2007, 05:34 AM	#16
Edensknight Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 407	Arturo, I appreciate your good taste and affection for more traditional styling, as well. In fact, I have been a life-long fan of Allen Edmonds, Aldens, Johnston and Murphy, and, Colehaan shoes. Be it a wingtip, loafer, or, Italian dress shoe, these said manufacturers are awesome in my book! And, in suits, sport coats and slacks, I do prefer Italian styling. And, a french cuff shirt is a must for me. But, I am also a button-fly, western boots (ostrich, alligator, teju-lizard) aficionado that also appreciates black BDU's, polo shirts, athletic T's, and, a great pair of hiking boots, any day!

5 March 2007, 06:02 AM	#18
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Wonderful pics JJ, you're truly blessed.

5 March 2007, 06:07 AM	#22
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	Rolex is to watches as Alden shell Cordovan is to Shoes

5 March 2007, 07:03 AM	#23
tag_addict Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Aadil Location: Calgary Watch: T-Touch Carbon Posts: 416	I can only imagine the awkwardness when you asked to take a picture with retail clothes workers!

5 March 2007, 10:23 AM	#25
A. Jacobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Watch: SS Sub Date 16610 Posts: 629	I like the "classic" look of jeans, a polo, and my Dr. Marten boots. __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 "Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."

5 March 2007, 11:22 AM	#26
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	For casual times, I wear chinos or jeans, cordovan loafers by Alden or Allen Edmonds, usually an open collar shirt by Brooks...slim fit kind. I used to always wear the button down shirts but have gone away from them as an open ainsley or straight point shirt is more flattering and slimming than the button downs that tend to push a guy's neck out. I wear sports coats mostly by Aboud (Abboud???) with the jeans or chinos. I have an affinity for Father Knows Best Cardigans. For work and dress, I wear bow ties 1/4 of the time...when I have to slurp up chowder or soup. Regular ties otherwise. I like Robert Talbot and Brooks ties. I wear generally grey Brooks or Abboud suits preferably with 3 buttons for court or work. I like Allen Edmonds long wings and Bal Caps for dress shoes. I have gotten away from the chinos/bomber jacket routine. That makes men look egg shaped and is unflattering. A trim guy will look stocky, and a stocky guy will look simply fat. So, I wear more sports coats than ever before. They hold a line, are sophistocated, and go with jeans or anything. You can dress them up or down, and they look great with the right collar. Now a Rollie under the cuff. I do not wear ascott cravates as such would be a true affectation on someone under the age or 55. Something to look forward to I suppose.

5 March 2007, 12:39 PM	#27
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I'm just an average guy, who wears jeans and T-shirts. Rolex is my biggest indulgence. __________________

5 March 2007, 01:01 PM	#28
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	Jeans and t shirts are very traditional. Do you wear 501's, wranglers or other kinds of jeans. I have 3 pairs of 501's and my daughter gave me some shredded "destroyed" Abercrombie jeans that I am figuring how to wear....I think I am supposed to let them hang below the middle of my butt and let my boxers show. Last edited by Arturo; 5 March 2007 at 03:43 PM..

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