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post #16 of 27
4/16/11 at 6:40pm
Actually it was 5 seconds, I limited the search to this forum. But anyway, that thread has lots of options and your problem is that it isn't specifically targeted to a vaguely-defined aesthetic that you happen to be looking for? What you're asking is essentially, "read my mind, figure out what I like, then tell me where I can find that stuff." Which is essentially pointless, particularly now that you've said you're looking for snow/skateboarding brands (?!)
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post #17 of 27
4/16/11 at 6:51pm
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Originally Posted by AR_Six View Post
Actually it was 5 seconds, I limited the search to this forum. But anyway, that thread has lots of options and your problem is that it isn't specifically targeted to a vaguely-defined aesthetic that you happen to be looking for? What you're asking is essentially, "read my mind, figure out what I like, then tell me where I can find that stuff." Which is essentially pointless, particularly now that you've said you're looking for snow/skateboarding brands (?!)

Clearly I have made a big mistake thinking I could post on a STYLE FORUM and be able to discuss style!

By my own admission I have acknowledged that this might be difficult to articulate what I am after but I have given some examples. I also clearly did not say I am looking for snow/skateboarding brands and gave the reason why. I used them as an example of aesthetic (specifically snowboarding jackets).

My whole point in posting here was on the apparently misguided chance there was someone like minded. Fortunately a few of the more friendly people here have offered up some meaningful suggestions and I will go and check out.
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post #18 of 27
4/16/11 at 6:54pm
Snowboarding/skating brands? Are you looking for Quicksilver/Billabong?
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post #19 of 27
4/16/11 at 6:59pm
theres a shitty quicksilver store next to a shitty urban outfitters on granville street, go check it out
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post #20 of 27
4/16/11 at 6:59pm
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Snowboarding/skating brands? Are you looking for Quicksilver/Billabong?
Those brands are kind of boring. Basic summer/surfer stuff. How about Bench as an example: I don't like the actual brand (poorly made, logo far too huge at times) but this is kind of in line with the style. They kind of used helvetica font in cool ways, there are some interesting details in some pieces and it is generally kind of clothing people who were into graphic design or electronic music would wear but not that brand. Something less known, more boutique. I worked at a record store for several years and we always used to get some interesting clothing in from smaller places. I think I am going to have to hit google and find some brands to list as a starting point... I was kind of hoping there was a store "x" that was known in Vancouver for having really cool stuff with lesser known brands (maybe from UK/Europe) but I am not sure this exists.
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post #21 of 27
4/17/11 at 3:53pm
if you're going to be ignorant then we can be condescending i thought you'd be far more educated about the forum, the members and the gear after 2 years of lurking
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post #22 of 27
4/17/11 at 4:22pm
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if you're going to be ignorant then we can be condescending

i thought you'd be far more educated about the forum, the members and the gear after 2 years of lurking

It is absurd to assume that because I posted on this forum two years ago (to ask about shirt lengths) that I have been lurking on these forums ever since.

Secondly I find it curious that you speak for some collective by saying "...WE can be condescending... ".
It really does come across as elitist and unwelcoming.

I thought style was about creativity, open mindedness and self-awareness. Having an elitist attitude where clothing is judged by the price tag, brand and store it is bought from does not equate style.
Instead it suggests severe insecurity.
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post #23 of 27
4/17/11 at 4:31pm
tip 1: don't use the google search at the top. use the forum search and limit it to streetwear and denim tip 2: figure out what brands you like and see where they are sold in vancouver. Most bands websites have a "retailers" link. tip 3: stop with your rant, nobody cares
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post #24 of 27
4/17/11 at 4:44pm
You're just not articulating what you want. This was a start:
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How about Bench as an example
OK, I've seen this brand before. I think I know where you're going...
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I don't like the actual brand (poorly made, logo far too huge at times) but this is kind of in line with the style. They kind of used helvetica font in cool ways, there are some interesting details in some pieces and it is generally kind of clothing people who were into graphic design or electronic music would wear but not that brand. Something less known, more boutique. I worked at a record store for several years and we always used to get some interesting clothing in from smaller places.
I'm lost again. You like "interesting details" and "more boutique". I get absolutely nothing from this.
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I think I am going to have to hit google and find some brands to list as a starting point...
Bingo. Also, chill out.
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post #25 of 27
4/17/11 at 5:08pm
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Originally Posted by intellijel View Post
It is absurd to assume that because I posted on this forum two years ago (to ask about shirt lengths) that I have been lurking on these forums ever since.

Secondly I find it curious that you speak for some collective by saying "...WE can be condescending... ".
It really does come across as elitist and unwelcoming.

I thought style was about creativity, open mindedness and self-awareness. Having an elitist attitude where clothing is judged by the price tag, brand and store it is bought from does not equate style.
Instead it suggests severe insecurity.

who said style isn't any of those things, but when you reference Euro-douche wear like Bench you clearly don't know what SF is about

if you want to wear branding pasted all over yourself you're in the wrong place. have you even looked at the affiliated stores here, do you have any idea what they carry? are you aware of the WAYWT thread or the quick questions for noobs thread

you want us to give you answers, we're trying to teach you how to get your own
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post #26 of 27
4/17/11 at 8:06pm
White Mountaineering might be something you'd like, also go to seattle.
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post #27 of 27
4/17/11 at 9:03pm
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Originally Posted by intellijel View Post
How about Bench as an example:
I don't like the actual brand (poorly made, logo far too huge at times) but this is kind of in line with the style. They kind of used helvetica font in cool ways, there are some interesting details in some pieces and it is generally kind of clothing people who were into graphic design or electronic music would wear but not that brand. Something less known, more boutique.


Why would you use Bench as an example for 'modern minimal' or whatever the hell it is you want? Using helvetica font in 'cool ways' on clothing isn't what typically comes to mind when you tag something as minimalistic.

And what does more boutique mean?

Ervell and APC make much more sense as something minimalistic.
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Originally Posted by intellijel View Post

I think I am going to have to hit google and find some brands to list as a starting point... I was kind of hoping there was a store "x" that was known in Vancouver for having really cool stuff with lesser known brands (maybe from UK/Europe) but I am not sure this exists.

Or you could spend 10 minutes looking around the damn forum. The problem is you have no idea what you're even looking for, and you expect others to read your mind + spoonfeed you information that's readily (and easily) available all over SF.
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