Recent purchases - Part II

[el Bert]

Kind of yeah, the fabric was described similarly to raw denim in touch and should have some nice weight to them, the other Peir Wu wool trousers I have are really nice and somewhat heavy.

 

[confuseddasher]

Just bought this pair from Paul Smith online. I'm a little bit worried because they're tapered fit which is something I don't wear often enough, so am not sure how they would fit. The worst would be baggy. I prefer mine to fit pretty slim to the body. Anyone has experience with tapered fit especially from PS?

 

[blacksamurai30]

Just got a pair of Momotaro x Japan Blues from B&S. Coming from Levi's these are easily the most comfy jeans I've ever worn.

 

[amathew]

Suzusan scarf

 

[shdws]

Just bought this pair from Paul Smith online. I'm a little bit worried because they're tapered fit which is something I don't wear often enough, so am not sure how they would fit. The worst would be baggy. I prefer mine to fit pretty slim to the body. Anyone has experience with tapered fit especially from PS?

Paul Smith will never be skinny their off the rack items are never slim. Skinniest width on hem would be 16-17cm I'm guessing.

New **** kickers: MMM painted Gats

 

[w0lf]

Zara Trousers and a couple of COS roundneck tees

 

[Benesyed]

picked up some dress shirts off yoox
mastai ferreti, linen, cotton and linen bled

will post when i get them

 

[einstine]

I've been eyeing this for like 6 months. Really hoping it comes in a sweet-ass box.

What are those beautiful pants?

 

[el Bert]

Lanvin biker chinos

 

[BreezyBirch]

got TBxdita shades w leather deal on sides/nose
a rick linen scarf to tie shemagh style
and ugly cdgh sneaks
and getting a few meters of fun spandex to make some pants!

 

[tcwalter07]

^Great frame, glad you ended up getting it.

 

[cyc wid it]

This may be of some help to people who don't read the CM side much.

Regarding Kamakura shirts

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Shirts arrived today via USPS.

Administrative business:
I ordered over the phone, which was pretty simple. I described the shirt I wanted and the size (I guess this was easier than providing the item code from the website). They asked for my number so that they could call me back after checking their stock. I received a call back within 10-15 minutes. This next call was when I provided the necessary details (payment/shipping information). There was a bit of miscommunication regarding my address, so I ended up sending those details in over e-mail. I was e-mailed a copy of my receipt, which I verified before they agreed to send the shirts out the next day. The person who helped me is named Aya and she was easy to work with.

Added bonus: there's a neat little stamp card included along with my receipt (in an envelop). 16 stamps gets you a shirt worth $79 and you receive a stamp for every $69 you spend.

On to the shirts:
I ordered 2 shirts to try. One dress and one OCBD. Both in Tokyo Slim 15 3/4 - 33 and I'm a US40.
- white broadcloth spread collar shirt (no pocket): Removeable collar stays included. This shirt is probably as slim as I dare go, as there's a hint of pulling if I purposely puff my chest out/arch my shoulders back. The collar shape seems nice enough and the sleeves are just right. Both of these are supposed to shrink over the course of the first few washes, which could be problematic for sleeve length. I don't mind darting at all, as most of the shirts I currently wear are darted.
- white OCBD (standard fabric): Compared to the other quality OCBD's I own (Epaulet, WvG), this feels to be lighter and smoother. This shirt is meant to be tucked and would need to be altered to be worn untucked. The collar is less pronounced than the older iteration of Epaulet shirts, but the shape is quite nice. Sizing was consistent with the broadcloth shirt, but could be more of a concern as oxford cloth seems to shrink more. I'll have to keep an eye on this.

In the end: I generally wear my OCBD's untucked, but I'll probably keep this one as well. I'll have to watch out for changes in measurements, but I intend to cold wash and hang dry. If the sizing doesn't work out for me after a few washes, I may consider trying the NY slim fit, or just getting a different sleeve length (if the sleeves are the only issue). If they do work out, I can see Kamakura as my go-to for workhorse dress shirts. I currently don't have to wear a suit and tie very often for work, so I can probably get by with stocking the basics for work/weddings/interviews/etc - white/blue/university stripe etc. Maybe I will splurge on one of the higher tier fabrics next time or consider MTO if necessary.

Hope this helps.

Also, SLP card holder arrived today. I was hoping the center slot would have more give as the outer slots can only comfortably fit 1 card each. I generally carry 4 cards total and doubling up the center slot is already cutting it close. Leather feels nice enough and the fit/finish seems solid. As an aside, Matches is the new king of packaging in my eyes - DHL pre-paid duty shipping arrived in 2 days too.

 

[dfagdfsh]

kamakura is great but they're real dress shirts. i picked up a 16/35 tokyo slim fit OCBD and it's great, other then a little bagginess at the waist. best OTR collar shape i've seen.

 

[blacksamurai30]

Paul Smith will never be skinny their off the rack items are never slim. Skinniest width on hem would be 16-17cm I'm guessing.

New **** kickers: MMM painted Gats

Dope shoes, I wish I could have MMMs as my **** kickers lol

 

[BreezyBirch]

future pants (like the ones in back)