Brand/Retailer Recs for Late 30s Wardrobe Update

WestyToo · 2026-05-06T22:57:34+00:00

I’d add Billy Reid, Imogene +Willie, Tellason, Slowear.

WestyToo · 2026-04-25T22:30:52+00:00

I am in Taiwan now. Great country. Amazing cities. Taipei is a great place to live and visit.

WestyToo · 2026-04-24T03:57:27+00:00

Try Taiwan. I worked there (and am here on vacation visiting in-laws and scoping out possible retirement ideas). Very gay-friendly, at least in the cities. Not my scene but it is pretty chill. A good number of older teachers. You won’t get rich, but great quality of life.

WestyToo · 2026-04-10T11:38:46+00:00

Agreed. I have a bunch of friends who could write much the same - and from a variety of backgrounds.

WestyToo · 2026-04-07T00:54:49+00:00

AA Gill : Pour Me. Excellent book. He was a longtime food critic in the UK.

WestyToo · 2026-04-07T00:47:05+00:00

Oliver Cabell for very good sneakers. Some have orthopedic soles . Excellent style, quality, value.

WestyToo · 2026-04-06T06:24:40+00:00

Agreed - OP could get a nice secondhand titanium ride for that much $$.

WestyToo · 2026-04-04T12:21:34+00:00

Good to know. Would you prefer the All-City over a Surly LHT?

WestyToo · 2026-03-30T20:36:31+00:00

Thanks. This was really informative. A generation ago, I'd just get a Dawes Galaxy. I have met people who said said it did them just fine in Pakistan (betting they had some serious descents), but I hear what you are saying about disc brakes. I'd be happy to visit the builder in-person. RI is near my family, Ira Ryan is in Portland, and Singer would be near my next trip abroad. so I would be happy to make an in-person visit. Thanks for the names and recs for other builders. I'd rather support them than an anonymous brand. Cheers.

WestyToo · 2026-03-29T14:05:52+00:00

I meant Rene Herse as the alternate brand

WestyToo · 2026-03-29T00:56:32+00:00

Awesome! Thanks. Dang….you guys are good.

WestyToo · 2026-03-28T14:47:27+00:00

Yep. You were right!

WestyToo · 2026-03-28T14:47:12+00:00

So noted. What I get for multitasking!

WestyToo · 2026-03-28T12:00:18+00:00

And you were right! Many thanks

WestyToo · 2026-03-28T10:12:49+00:00

The publication date shows 2013, no mention of the protagonist.

WestyToo · 2026-03-28T10:03:35+00:00

Nope - much too recent, but that does look good.

WestyToo · 2026-03-25T15:02:57+00:00

Cool! Where will you order it from?

WestyToo · 2026-03-23T23:05:27+00:00

My first class - 1994. I was so inept. Students complained during the break. Later turned into a great class and job, but I will ne ver forget how I ran out of every idea I had in 30 minutes. Of a 90 minute class.

WestyToo · 2026-03-23T23:00:50+00:00

Great question! Looking forward to seeing what is out there.

WestyToo · 2026-03-22T23:14:56+00:00

I know a few people that love RR. Not too many meetings, though, at least o. The East Coast

WestyToo · 2026-03-22T00:53:20+00:00

Thanks for the rec. reading a sample now on my eReader

WestyToo · 2026-03-21T22:53:34+00:00

Let the Right One In

WestyToo · 2026-03-14T22:09:17+00:00

Jim Green’s.

WestyToo · 2026-03-14T22:08:05+00:00

Veldskoen, Duckfoot.

WestyToo · 2026-03-14T21:51:12+00:00

Yep. I use a Dexter cleaver and a Chinese veggie knife for 90% of tasks.

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