AWAY FROM THE BLOG A FEW DAYS
Hi everyone,
We will be away from the blog a few days. We have some deliveries, fittings and fall showings...So until then, keep it sartorial!!!!!!
BESPOKE TWINS

FALL CLOTHING PACKAGE PROMOTIONS
FALL HAS ARRIVED & SO HAVE OUR FALL PROMOTIONS
OUR FABRICS MILLS ARE OFFERING SUBSTANTIAL(UNBELIEVABLE)DISCOUNTS ON FABRICS, AND WE HAVE DECIDED TO PASS THE SAVINGS ON TO YOU WITH SPECIAL WARDROBE PACKAGES.

WARDROBE PACKAGE 1
1 BESPOKE SUIT, 4 BESPOKE SHIRTS, 1 MADE TO ORDER SHOE, AND 1 MADE TO ORDER BELT FOR $3395.95
(SHIPPING CHARGES FOR THIS PACKAGE WILL BE $198.00)

WARDROBE PACKAGE 2
BUY 1 BESPOKE SUIT USING LORA PIANA FOUR SEASONS CLOTH, 1 BESPOKE SPORT COAT(M. AUSTIN BESPOKE CLOTH), AND ONE PAIR OF MADE TO ORDER SHOES FOR $2895.95
(SHIPPING CHARGES FOR THIS PACKAGE WILL BE $191.96)

WARDROBE PACKAGE 3
BUY 1 BESPOKE SUIT & GET ONE FREE FOR $2595.95
(SHIPPING CHARGES FOR THIS PACKAGE WILL BE $185.00)

WARDROBE PACKAGE 4
3 PAIRS OF MADE TO ORDER SHOES, & 3 MADE TO ORDER BELTS FOR $2195.00
(SHIPPING CHARGE FOR THIS PACKAGE WILL BE $169.52)

FABRICS ARE LIMITED!
THIS PROMOTION WILL CONTINUE AS LONG AS FABRICS ARE AVAILABLE

CALL US TODAY AT
314 862-7338 OR 312 265-5413
TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT FOR THESE FANTASTIC SAVINGS

http://www.marlonaustin.com/ http://www.markaustinbespoke.com/
SALES@MARLONAUSTIN.COM

THE TRY-ON
The try-on for any bespoke suit and/or sport coat is the "only" way to insure a proper and accurate fit. That is why Bespoke quality suits sit high above any made to measure suit. A pattern has been specifically produce for this individual, not produced for 100 individuals that resemble his body type. Well I am off for fittings we know of two individuals that are going to be very happy to see that these have arrive.

THE DOUBLE BREASTED SUIT/SPORT COAT. WE WELCOME THE RETURN, FINALLY

Back in the day before store buyers played it safe like robots and only bought solid grey and navy suits and sport coats for the stores, the double-breasted suit and/or sport coat was a staple in the male wardrobe...somewhere along the line, early ninety's or so it just up and disappeared. And we were left STUCK with only one type of jacket-A Single breasted, blah, blah. Well its back now, with a vengeance. Better get one and I mean fast. So that you can be so 3008 and everyone else in single-breasted jackets will be so 2000 and late!

THERE BACK.......

1980'S UPDATED KNIT TIES ARE IN FASHION ONCE AGAIN!

Knit ties are back in fashion, this time being updated with fancy patterns and pointed ends. If you like them contact us. Also wool knits will be arriving in a few weeks as well, they are very Chic!

BESPOKE COUTURE-CHEAP CHIC-THE NEW LABEL BY MARK & MARLON AUSTIN
I know its been a while since we posted any news. We have been on summer break and have been diligently working on our new Cheap Chic label-Bespoke Couture Made To Order/Ready To Wear shirt/suit Line. You will now begin to see regular post. Below are some pictures of the new label. These shirts are made to order upon request of the customer is stock sizes. The price for shirts start at $92.50. The customer is able to specify collar and cuff style and request monograms. The turn-around time is 15 working days

REAL GOOD SCOTCH FOR CHEAP!

Most blogs focusing on men's interest "talk about" or "promote" $400.00 bottles of Scotch. They are so good, but what do they think, that we are in 2004 still? Don't they know we are in hard economic times right now? When in hard times sometimes you just need a really good drink. Most know that I am a drinker and collector of fine Scotch. About two years ago while visiting San Francisco a few friends got together. knowing I am a scotch fan, they poured me a couple of shots. I was amazed at how smooth this blend was. I asked what brand is this. My friend pulled the bottle from behind his bar and I was floored! Premium Scotch from TRADER JOE'S $9.99 to $12.99 a bottle. INCREDIBLE!!!! Here is the bad news! From my Knowledge only the Trader Joe's in the Bay area sells these. Get yourself some friends in Berkely, San Franciso, San Jose or Oakland and have them send you a bottle. My mouth is getting dry as I am typing, think i'll pour myself some now. Cheers.

HOW TO FOLD A POCKET SQUARE?
On a daily basis we get many requests via email requesting info on how to fold different styles of pocket square folds. Here is a quick illustration of a FOUR POINT FOLD compliments of SH. If you would like to receive many more illustrations tweet us on twitter or send us an email. Never leave home without your pocket square. It's the finishing touch!

UNFASHIONABLE FASHION PUBLICATIONS-GQ, ESQUIRE MAGAZINE and MEN'S VOGUE

Have you noticed lately (last 10 years- really the last 20 years) how unfashionable the men's fashion publications have become? If you have answered Yes, I feel the same way. It used to be a time that you (meaning fashionable men) could not wait to get their hands on the next Esquire or GQ. You would not even open it up if you purchased it from your local grocery store check lane, instead waiting to you got home to embrace the whole magazine...but as the years went by then you almost had to open it up because if you did not, you would promptly throw it away for the lack of fashion it contained. The FAILED attempt of MEN'S VOGUE gave a lesson on how to start a men's magazine and run it straight out of publication by doing the exact same thing that Esquire and GQ does, NOT TALK OR HIGHLIGHT FASHION.
I BLAME THE AMERICAN MEN"S WEAR PUBLICATIONS THEY ARE THE REASON A GENERATION OF YOUNG MEN DO NOT CARE WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE! When you look at them now, they don't represent men's fashion in anyway. They represent how to be turned off from it. The people behind these magazines must really hate men's fashion because they do it such a dis-service. You may ask how...because they are all owned by the same company, and they do the same things! This was painfully clear when they featured Tom Browne as the next best thing in men's fashion. Are you kidding me????

But the above magazines bring new life to men's fashion magazines. They are not filled with page after page of boring articles or worthless advertisements. But instead they focus on MEN'S FASHION!!!!! Men's EX is by far the best. The only problem is everything is in Japanese. but the pictures are clear, their goal is clear and focused. My advice would be to grab hold of these when they come out. Several months ago they were easy to get, now there are waiting list for them are they are completely sold out. ESQUIRE, GQ Take some lessons. Maybe you will survive. it's never too late to turn around-get back to your roots-FASHION!

I think every man should have one "QUALITY" vintage timepiece for his wardrobe.
Here is a picture of my vintage "rare' blue dial Rolex Air-King Date model. I recently had it overhauled, oiled, cleaned and buffed...I think i am in love with it once again! I have probably bought, sold and traded over 100 Rolex timepieces. Most know that I am a complete WATCH NUT!!!
So let me tell you the story behind this one.
I saw this on Ebay over 9 years ago (WHEN EBAY WAS FOR REAL), I spoke with the jewelry store in detail about this watch before buying it. I stayed up to 3:45 in the morning, eyes BLOOD SHOT RED and waited for the last 8 seconds of the auction and placed my winning bid. I was determined to win this timepiece. as I placed my bid, I was waiting for the notice-YOU ARE THE WINNING BIDDER(BTW UNBELIEVABLE PRICE I WON IT FOR). It was if I had won the lottery. I promptly paid the store for the watch and had them ship it over night to me. When I received the watch I wore it day and night for 2 months and it just begin to lose it's luster for me. I was determined to sell it. THE PROBLEM-My wife absolutely loves this watch, when I put it up for sale more than a dozen times or so she would delete the offer or tell my friends and clients that it was not for sale.

I had pulled the crown out because it needed to be set, because I had not worn it for a while and my wife calls me and took my attention off of setting the watch, anyway a few seconds later, I forgot I had already pulled the crown out. So I go to pull the crown out again and pull it right away from the case of the watch. I was horrified because I knew the Rolex Service center was going to want a back, arm and leg to fix this one, needless to say after I paid and arm and a leg to get it fixed I am glad she never let me sell or trade this one away. This one is a KEEPER!

SUMMER KICKS!

This summer add some sun to your shoe game

Correct way to wear a roll to three or two button jacket!

The right way to wear a double-breasted coat

The Correct way to wear a 3-button jacket

WRONG!

WRONG!!

ABSOLUTELY WRONG!!!

The proper way to wear a suit jacket or sport coat is NOT like Howie Mandel. In fact if you wear your jackets with all buttons buttoned up, the banker ain't' gonna come calling trust me, instead you just may have your local mental institution pick you up presuming you just escaped the facility in a buttoned up straight jacket. Straight Jackets ARE NOT CHIC!

So the next time you are primping yourself, make sure that if you are wearing a single breasted two button jacket that ONLY THE TOP button is buttoned, if it is a three button jacket, the middle button only and if it's a double-breasted jacket, only the top button may be buttoned.

Thursday May 7th, 2009
BLING FOR YOUR ANKLES!!

Next time you are rummaging through your sock drawer for the right navy blue, grey or black socks. try something different by adding a little bit of bling to your ankles. Why not pull out an EYE POPPING stripe, solid or pattern sock that complements your trouser, pocket square, necktie or sport coat. You will be the talk of the town!

Goodyear Welted Shoe Features

The main identifying feature of a Goodyear shoe is its bottom. This comprises of two soles separated by a layer of granulated cork and joined together by double stitching. Stitching first joins the welt to the underside of the insole, and then the sole is stitched to the welt.
There are therefore no stitching holes inside the shoe, which gives it perfect insulation from cold, heat and ground dampness, and great comfort and support. This production system makes it somewhat rigid when new, although this rigidity is lost immediately. With use, the foot adapts to the insole, leaving the user’s imprint inside the shoe and providing exceptional comfort.

Goodyear Welted
The Goodyear Welted method, the origins of which can be traced back over three hundred years, is widely regarded as the best way of putting together the components in a premium quality leather shoe.

The name Goodyear Welted comes from the long strip of leather - called the welt - that is stitched to the upper and the insole of the shoe. The outsole (sole) is attached separately to the welt. This unique construction gives Goodyear Welted shoes their superior performance properties.

The more a Goodyear Welted shoe is worn, the more comfortable it becomes as the leather components gradually mould to the shape of the foot. And because the components are stitched rather than glued together, all the natural properties of the leather are retained, giving improved thermal insulation, durability, flexibility and shape retention, as well as the best possible breathing conditions for feet.

It is also possible to re-sole a pair of worn Goodyear Welted shoes or boots by stitching new soles to the existing welts, thereby increasing their life expectancy.

Blake Stitched shoes

Blake-stitching is often used by Italian shoemakers as this method can make for a very light, thin-soled shoe. However, Blake-stitched shoes are not as durable, water resistant, or as easily repaired as a welted shoe. They are however, considered superior to a cemented shoe which is simply glued together.

Blake-stitched shoes have an upper, an insole, and a sole but they do not have a welt. The insole and upper are attached to the last. Then the sole is glued on and a single row of machine-stitching is used to stitch through and attach the sole, the insole, and the upper.

Whew! Aren't we glad spring/summer has finally arrived? But wait, it still looks and feels like winter in most parts of the USA. No need to fret.....I just brought a little sunshine with me. Are you tired of the same old same old? We are too. Do away with the hum drum and bring some light back into your life. Rock these 100% cotton trousers in lime, red, lemon, powder blue or peach with a navy sportcoat this season!

Most men in the USA let their shoulders on their suits make up for what genetics failed to do. But take a note from the Italians. They believe that the shoulder on a jacket should conform to the body of the wearer.

Behold...the Napoli Shoulder, Attached to the sleeve head the way a shirt sleeve would be attached to to the yoke of the shirt. The next time you visit your tailor to purchase a jacket inquire whether or not he can produce a Napoli shoulder. Just a "small" detail that makes a "big" difference.

Article on Marlon Austin Bespoke:
http://www.lasplash.com/StyleAndFashion/Marlon_Austin_Bespoke_Couture_The_Real_Bespoke.php

Article on Marlon Austin Bespoke Couture hand-made footwear for women on Shoeiq.com
http://www.shoeiq.com/blog/marlon-austin-bespoke-couture

Mark and Marlon
Twin Designers and owners
of the Bespoke Twins blogspot
and www.markaustinbespoke.com, www.marlonaustin.com and www.thebespokegroup.com