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    @julian-wolf Drake’s have a selection of Rugby shirts. Theirs are made in Portugal which is where a lot of their wovens/jersey appear to be made. Given they make some stuff in England/Scotland/Italy there must be a solid reason they’ve chosen Portugal. Its pricey and not US/Japan made but I’ve got a number of their items and it’s good quality stuff.
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    Poten Stevenson Overall on Full Count on Allevol Buzz Red Wing
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    Thanks yeah I couldn’t identify them. The fly/rise looks incredibly high so I wasn’t sure if they do actually have a very high rise and very wide leg or if the wearers stature is swaying how wide/loose they look but either way it’s not a pair I recognise.
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    This just popped up on my Pinterest, can anyone ID the jeans? I clicked through to the link but there was no info.
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    Ebbets, Drake’s, Full Count, Chucks
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    Thanks man! Yeah it’s the indigo flannel.
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    Nice, thanks for the info!
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    How often do UES typically release new flannels? I’d slept on the brand for too long and picked up the indigo heavy selvedge last year and it’s become my favourite shirt. Seems the other available styles are mostly sold out in my size so wondering if new ones tend to come out each year?
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    Heimat / UES on Warehouse / Full Count
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    Yeah they’re truly great glasses. Quality on a par with anything I’ve seen. My pair of FDR sunglasses are a few years old now and still look new. I inadvertently got mine through a proxy. The site didn’t explicitly advertise themselves as such but the glasses arrived via FedEx from Private Eyes and Trackers who are a Tokyo retailer of Tart. They occasionally have them at Clutch Cafe too but most popular models/colours seem to be out of stock.
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    Famous last words… went ahead and did the Tart pair. Came out nice, really pleased with the results. Thanks again for the help!
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    Had a go at the cheaper glasses today. Thanks for the tips! It didn’t go terribly and the acetate is super easy to work with. Only issue was I broke a lens putting it back in. No big deal as it was the ‘test’ pair. I’m confident I could probably get the ‘proper’ ones looking nice but I’m not comfortable with the risk. As well as being quite expensive, it’s not always easy to get hold of the Japanese Tart AR so it would be a big risk to mess with them. Here’s the ones I sanded: And a photo of the original Tart Arnel with a photo of my ‘repro’ ones where you can see the difference. Subtle, but a difference nonetheless. Originals: Mine:
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    Thanks @Double 0 Soul hugely helpful! I’ll get stuck into it over the weekend and post some pics of how I get on.
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    Thanks both! Sounds risky, especially on nice frames. I’m only really looking to take the sharp(ish) edge off, they fit perfectly so would need to do so without affecting the overall shape at all. I’ve got an old inexpensive pair lying around which I may attempt it on. I’ve got a few polishing wheels for the Dremel I could try. It’s really such a minor detail it’s almost not worth it but as with most of the topics here, those minor details can make all the difference!
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    Happy new year all! Kicking off ‘25 with a slightly bizarre/stupid question. Has anyone ever tried ‘shaping’ acetate glasses? I’ve got a pair of the Japan made Tart Arnel glasses which I wear as my daily RX. It’s a bit nerdy but one detail I admire on vintage spectacles is that they often have a very soft bevel around the edges of the frame. These days most glasses have a sharper angle around the edge. Before I get the Dremel out and ruin a great pair of glasses I wondered if anyone’s actually tried anything similar?
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    Thanks, yeah it’s the first pair of Effector I’ve seen in person and the quality is brilliant as expected. On a par with Tart, even slightly thicker acetate. It was a bit of a risk as my usual glasses are 46 x 22. They’re too wide for both my bridge and face. According to the product page they’re 47mm lens x 24mm bridge which seems accurate. Overall width is 149mm although tricky to measure exactly due to the curve. Arm length is about 145mm measuring with the ruler flat on the top.
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    Speaking of glasses, I just put a brand new pair of Effector Tone up on eBay. Ordered from Japan and forgot to check their return policy… they’re too big for me so hopefully they’ll go to a good home! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276751804209?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=s1tcXJG_Q7W&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=s1tcXJG_Q7W&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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    @AlientoyWorkmachine On the Full Count chinos, how does sizing compare to the 0105? Is it like for like?
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    @AlientoyWorkmachine I didn’t even realise they existed! Somehow missed those when filtering by chino at my favourite retailers… Good to hear they’re likely what I’m looking for, thanks! @FurnitureMaker Thanks for the Jelado link, I love their corduroy pants so if those are anything to go by the chinos are probably great too.
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    Many thanks @FurnitureMaker That was my concern, the rise looks quite low in the photos of the Warehouse. I’m 6’1 and am used to wearing fairly high rise pants so I’m not sure they’ll be right. Any other chinos with a nice high rise but a construction/fabric like that of the Warehouse? I guess what I’m looking for is a Full Count 0105 but in chino.
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    On chinos, does anyone know how Warehouse 1082 compares to the Buzz 1945? I have the Buzz ones and love the rise and leg, but the fabric has always felt a bit light for my taste. I know they’re repro but I sort of feel like I’m wearing floaty silk pyjamas when I walk and would love something with a very similar fit but slightly weightier fabric.
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    @willi On glasses, sorry it’s a bit late but check out Julius Tart Optical (the Japanese one). I’ve got two pairs of the Japan made FDR, a brown pair for my daily wear and black for sunglasses. I bought the frames online and had my local optician do the lenses. I’ve worn one pair daily for just over two years now and they look as good as new. Not totally sure on the story behind why there’s a Japanese company which are made in Japan, and a US company that are made in Italy or indeed if they’re anything to do with each other but I can only comment on the quality of the Japanese one. Honestly they’re the best quality frames I’ve had. I’ve had Cutler and Moscot and the Tart are a notch above in terms of quality. That isn’t to say the others aren’t good, but the Tart frames feel weighty and superior. The only downside is they’re not always easy to get hold of. Alternatively I’d also second the Cubitts recommendation. My other half has some and for the price, their range and quality is hard to beat. Edit: I see Julius Tart are already mentioned, apologies! Would definitely recommend though.
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    Got this ONI coverall jacket listed on eBay UK with a £135 buy it now. Not sure if these are available still but rrp was around £350. Really nice jacket, fabric sort of is a cross between a denim and a super heavy cotton twill. Only selling as I’m too fat to button it up now.
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    Reluctantly admitted I got too fat for my beloved 0105 so they’re up for sale and I bought a bigger pair. Pocket needs repairing (or not) and a fair bit of twist from the 12 or so washes but still loads of life left. Currently at about £12 and knowing eBay will probably go for a song. Grab a bargain! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276585905466?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=s1tcXJG_Q7W&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=s1tcXJG_Q7W&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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    Good eye! Canal loafers indeed. I bought these for house shoes but I’m so impressed I’ll get a second pair for wearing outdoors. First pair of Drake’s shoes I’ve had and needless to say they’re as great as their clothing.
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