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  1. Alex Oviatt

    Great Vintage Blog

    I have really been enjoying watching Niklas from Vintagebursche: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoebFUS5vWgpGSUoegGYNA He is entertaining and informative and speaks great English! Any other fans?
  2. Alex Oviatt

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    This is a Swiss chronographe in an English silver case and chain. The best part is the French Art Deco cobra watch stand
  3. Alex Oviatt

    Buying a Repro (MTM)

    Well, this may not help you in NYC, but I have had several suits custom made by Jonathan Behr in Los Angeles (he works through The Bloke in Pasadena, now mostly online). He has copied suits worn by the Duke of Windsor for me and also once recreated a vintage Savile Row tuxedo for me that I...
  4. Alex Oviatt

    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    Last night I had a Sidecar made with Calvados--seriously good! No sugar on the rim. Ever.
  5. Alex Oviatt

    What are you snacking on?

    Twiglets--always my preferred cocktails nibble along with castelvetrano olives. and cornichons. The Marmite is the perfect savory foil to cocktails, even dry ones like Martinis.
  6. Alex Oviatt

    Show us your SHOES !!!

    Respect
  7. Alex Oviatt

    Your Favorite Sandwiches?

    Tuna. Best quality in oil (drained), capers, mayonnaise on sourdough. A melt (sharp white Cheddar) takes it to a who new level.
  8. Alex Oviatt

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    I have been loving Lupin--Omar Sy was so good in the Intouchables and great in this, too. Not retro, but has a Diva (Delacorta) sort of vibe to it.
  9. Alex Oviatt

    How many Hemingway Bars have you visited?

    I have been to most of them, including one not yet mentioned: https://cafeiruna.com I survived not one but two encierros in Pamplona in my youth and of course the best way to celebrate escaping death is eating and drinking at Papa's favorite haunts from The Sun Also Rises.
  10. Alex Oviatt

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    I have been wearing my classic Schott Perfecto (liner zipped in for early morning walk with dog).
  11. Alex Oviatt

    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    Classic Martini made with Roku gin.
  12. Alex Oviatt

    Who Did You Just See Live?

    This is from a 1987 brochure for Disneyland--what a lineup and came with the price of admission! I saw Tex Beneke at the Carnation Plaza--while most of my friends were going to see Springsteen (okay, I did that, too) I was dancing to big bands....
  13. Alex Oviatt

    Cologne and perfume

    One of my favorites! Comes in a stronger, EdP version as well.
  14. Alex Oviatt

    What are you listening to?

    Heartfelt Bowie
  15. Alex Oviatt

    What are you listening to?

  16. Alex Oviatt

    When in Pasadena.....

    ...go to The Bloke! Great, beautifully curated shop for trad gents: https://thebloke.com Any SoCal Fedorites tried this yet?
  17. Alex Oviatt

    A short rant from a new member

    You can check out any time you like but you can never leave.....
  18. Alex Oviatt

    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    Hendrick's Martini--great stuff, although I really felt it during my morning workout--guy half my age and twice my size sparring in the ring. Humbling.
  19. Alex Oviatt

    Turquoise/Native American jewelry

    Late 30s Zuni Cufflinks from my Grandfather
  20. Alex Oviatt

    Hats and Drinks - A Match Made in Heaven

    Stetson center dent Panama with an Aperol Spritz (or two). No pictures, I'm afraid!

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