Random fashion thoughts

[snowmanxl]



The fit was fine for me, but I wasn't fan of the fabric on them.

sorry for not using multi quote!!

yeah, for a f/w pant i thought it was pretty light (cotton poplin). it would be interesting to feel the fabric on the ss cotton poplin pants and compare them...

 

[Michigan Planner]

I was driving back to work from lunch and saw a truck next to me with a bumper sticker that read, "Americans don't eat horses!" I immediately looked down to my feet and thought we may not eat them, but we do love to wear them!



(side note - I am an American and I have ate horse on occasion, at a Belgian bar, and I could take it or leave it)

 

[reedobandito]

Finally got to see this in person today (or one of the several that exist I suppose). Say what you will about Hirst, but he's an undeniably good entertainer and entrepreneur.

 

[pickpackpockpuck]

that Hirst: not much of an artist, but he's a helluva businessman!

 

[lmaozedong]

Great job, USPS.

 

[LA Guy]



The suit as we know it today (matching jacket and pants) started out as loungewear. Basically invented so rich English dudes could be comfy smoking pipes and drinking scotch in their country homes. For work in the city, it was a heavier frock coat and contrasting pants. But, the "casual" lounge suit was so loved it eventually became acceptable to wear to the office and became known as the "business suit". I don't think the original suits were all drapey though. Some were form fitting and some were loose. I think Brooks Bros was famous for creating or at least popularizing the "sack suit" around the turn of the century. The sack jacket has no darts so it just sort of hangs in a straight line from the shoulders. Usually paired with stovepipe pants. One of the old MC posters has his own forum Cutter & Tailor that has lots of examples and explanations of old suit tailoring.

It should also be noted that the English and the Italian (and specifically, Neapolitan) jackets are very different. A lot of the traditional English suits (on the Row for example). are built not unlike armor. My favorite is Huntsman, and those jackets have very swelled chests, waist compression, and built up shoulders. The Neapolitan suit is supposed to feel like a second skin, like a nice fitting shirt. I admire the way it looks, but it's not for me.

Maybe it also has to do with lifestyle and psychological outlook. My clothing is like armor, and I like it heavy and tough - leathers that can stand up on their own, heavy jeans, sneakers or boots. Tough jerseys and fleece. The one sports jacket I regularly wear is made by my friend Sidney, and it's made out of 21 ounce cavalry twill, and is highly structured. The only non-denim pants I wear are from Cloak, 2004, and they are wide leg, heavy twill, with hardware.

 

[dmash]

there's 6 'zam barrett' threads on the 1st page?!?!?!

 

[nahneun]

i only see one

 

[pickpackpockpuck]



...The one sports jacket I regularly wear is made by my friend Sidney, and it's made out of 21 ounce cavalry twill, and is highly structured...

damn. we will all chip in to buy you a kevlar jacket with plate inserts for xmas. opposite santa will be ready to go

 

[APK]



there's 6 'zam barrett' threads on the 1st page?!?!?!

Yeah, I'm actually finding Xhale irritating this go around.

 

[nahneun]

he thinks he's some GOTHNINJA GURU now

 

[dmash]

They must of gotten deleted. He literally made 5 others like 10 posts down from the one u posted in.

 

[skitlets]



I thought this is an interesting article. Posted in MC because perhaps some there (Manton?) can elaborate, verify, or give countering evidence, for the history of the suit ? Well it was interesting to me, in particular the paragraph I've quoted below. I have 1 suit, a single-butting Raf from spring/summer 2008, and I've never worn it. I don't like the concept of fitting the human form much. I prefer that my outfits, uniforms or otherwise, drape gently over my body, not to hide anything but rather I find the concept quite elegant. Anyway, thought I'd share and get your reactions to the article !

Men's clothing
Suitably dressed
The lounge suit, battledress of the world’s businessmen, is 150 years old—possibly
The practice of fitting cloth closely to the human form rather than draping it around the body was new. As fashion historians point out, medieval linen-armourers had long made padded undergarments that fitted beneath suits of armour, reducing a little the discomfort of wearing plates of steel. But the Enlightenment and neoclassicism brought tightly fitted clothing to the surface. In an attempt to emulate Greek statues of naked men, Brummel commissioned figure-hugging trousers and coats. He used plain colours to focus attention on form and line, ushering in what Mr Kelly calls “the tyranny of monochrome”. When the prince regent swapped his flamboyant wardrobe for Brummel’s stripped-down style it spread across London and beyond.

http://www.economist.com/node/17722802

I've had this bookmarked for months. I'll give it a read now. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[noob in 89]

Googled Ann D shoes...on the first page, a familiar face appears

 

[Biggskip]



anyone know how garbstore outerwear runs?

I would say that it fits TTS. I recently purchased a coat in size XL and it fits me perfectly. I typically wear w+h tops in size XL.