**Official Kansas City Thread**

[Prada_Ferragamo]

As much as I dislike Standardstyle, that's quite achievement for Matt.

 

[S-Town]

Originally Posted by Prada_Ferragamo

As much as I dislike Standardstyle, that's quite achievement for Matt.

Why the dislike for Standardstyle? I've only been into each of the stores once. It's definitely not the greatest store I could imagine, but compared to the average "cool clothing" store in KC, I think it's pretty decent. Are there any stores in Kansas or Missouri where you can pick up something even as good as Nudies or LVC? I havn't seen a store in St. Louis that even holds a candle to Standardstyle...

 

[Prada_Ferragamo]

I don't mind it. I just don't go there anymore. The prices aren't that great and also I feel that the store has no direction. It just sells what's currently popular w/o sense of flow of items. It's sad though that besides Halls, this is the only other store that sells decent clothes.

 

[S-Town]

Yeah, i get ya. There is a lack of direction, especially on the men's side. Some decent brands, but only one or two items from each. Unfortunately, if the store got any cooler, it would probably run itself out of business in KC.

 

[Prada_Ferragamo]

Originally Posted by S-Town

Yeah, i get ya. There is a lack of direction, especially on the men's side. Some decent brands, but only one or two items from each. Unfortunately, if the store got any cooler, it would probably run itself out of business in KC.

I always wondered if stores like Barney's would survive here.

 

[S-Town]

That's a good question. There are plenty of people with $$ in KC. I think it would take a while for folks to realize that Halls and Nordstrom aren't the highest end stores in the city anymore.

 

[Septavius]

Sak's Fifth Avenue used to hold the place in the Plaza that Hall's has now, isn't that so (or maybe it was just nearby)? And the Ralph Lauren store in the Plaza closed up years ago...

 

[JhwkMac]

Originally Posted by Prada_Ferragamo

I always wondered if stores like Barney's would survive here.
I'd probably say no on that. There are people in KC with $$ but I feel that most of the people that buy the $1k zegna jackets at Halls or whatever would think twice before spending $2k+ on prada or gucci suits that Barneys has. As far as Standard Style, I get the lack of direction comment, but they really have some great brands that you can't find in other places in KC. Gitman shirts, Apolis Activism shorts. They do have too many items from some overpriced lines that aren't well made imo like shades of greige and Ever. But with that said, the Baldwin jeans i've tried on are some of the best i've seen. great fit, minimalist, well made. I checked them out when they first came out with the Cone Mills denim, i'm not sure how the japanese one they are using now stacks up. The rest of the Baldwin line isn't bad. Esquivel made shoes, the shirts have a great snug fit and well made oxford cloth but price is steep last i checked at around $150 per shirt.

 

[Prada_Ferragamo]

Originally Posted by Septavius

Sak's Fifth Avenue used to hold the place in the Plaza that Hall's has now, isn't that so (or maybe it was just nearby)? And the Ralph Lauren store in the Plaza closed up years ago...

Saks used to be where the new Eddie Bauer is going to be. Highwoods properties is a POS for running out Saks. WTF is Forever21 store doing between Tivol's and Hall's? Makes no sense.

Also I am still pissed that Reversed closed.

 

[Prada_Ferragamo]

Originally Posted by JhwkMac

I'd probably say no on that. There are people in KC with $$ but I feel that most of the people that buy the $1k zegna jackets at Halls or whatever would think twice before spending $2k+ on prada or gucci suits that Barneys has.

As far as Standard Style, I get the lack of direction comment, but they really have some great brands that you can't find in other places in KC. Gitman shirts, Apolis Activism shorts. They do have too many items from some overpriced lines that aren't well made imo like shades of greige and Ever.

But with that said, the Baldwin jeans i've tried on are some of the best i've seen. great fit, minimalist, well made. I checked them out when they first came out with the Cone Mills denim, i'm not sure how the japanese one they are using now stacks up. The rest of the Baldwin line isn't bad. Esquivel made shoes, the shirts have a great snug fit and well made oxford cloth but price is steep last i checked at around $150 per shirt.

Many people here have money but have no sense of style. They blow money on the ugliest *****.

Some of the brands at Standard are great indeed, but the prices are steep. Between online retailers, B&S, and my frequent trips to bigger cities, it is just not worth it to shop at this store. I have seen and felt the Baldwin jeans personally. Again for 200 bucks plus tax, you really can find good deals out there. I bought my both of my Dior MIJ raws NWT for less than $180 on SUFU.

I mean for those that are stuck between Armani Exchange and Guess, SS is a great alternative. But this is styleforum, so I have to criticize. haha.

 

[JhwkMac]

Originally Posted by Prada_Ferragamo

Many people here have money but have no sense of style. They blow money on the ugliest *****.

Agreed. My roomate just spent over $200 dollars on 3 button up shirts from Express.. He shuddered when I told him I'm buying hand sewn shirts from Napoli for less then 50 bucks. haha

 

[mainy]

does standard on the plaza even SELL men's clothing still? i was in there like a year ago and they had 5 steven alen shirts, a nico jacket and some topsiders. I was like umm cool. I think I read they're closing the plaza store and moving everything out to leawood anyway, I could be wrong.

honestly I think Hall's / hall's crown center is hands down the best men's store in town. not even close. maybe we should do a store crawl one day and then follow it up with a pub crawl

The best places to buy designer clothes in KC are not the places you wouldnt expect. I could tell you guys more but blowing up my spots on here cannot be done

 

[Prada_Ferragamo]

Originally Posted by mainy

The best places to buy designer clothes in KC are not the places you wouldnt expect. I could tell you guys more but blowing up my spots on here cannot be done

You *****.

j/k

If anyone wants to meet up this Sat. for some coffee or something. Get at me with PMs.

 

[KimcheeFACE]

what's up fellow kansascitians

I just joined the site and I thought this would be the best thread for my first post.

Peace

 

[AlanC]

To bring a somber note to the thread, Rick Covitz of Rick's Tailoring in OP passed away last week. Rick was a good guy who knew good stuff (although the store has all levels of quality). It's where I get all my alterations work done.

His son Jeff (also a good guy) will continue running the store, I assume.