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HighGuy

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Hi all, i just got this site i guess its gonna help me, my questions is following

i decided to wear an fashionable brand fully i mean all kind of parts(paint,shirt,outwear,sweater etc.) from the same brand

im 20 years old guy, i live in US,LA i like these brands and help me choose which one would be fit to my age and IMPORTANT be " fashionable and respectful brand " they are followings


BurBerry, Armani, D&G, Guess, Versace, Prada, Calvin Klein, Gianfranco Ferre, Lacoste

if you have better idea and better suggestion please let me know, im limited in this term. but you suggested brand should't pass the price range of these brands what i have listed

also i would like an brand which HAS ALL parts of clothes(pant,shirt,shoes etc.)yes, maybe there are a lot other famous brands what i did't count in my list,but whatever i know these brands and i know these are famous

ok let me know, which one should i pick up ?

Thanks.
 

Sanguis Mortuum

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Originally Posted by HighGuy
also i would like an brand which HAS ALL parts of clothes(pant,shirt,shoes etc.).

1. Fit, quality and style are more important than 'brands'.

2. Wearing head to toe of a single brand will make you look like a pillock.
 

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Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum
1. Fit, quality and style are more important than 'brands'.

2. Wearing head to toe of a single brand will make you look like a pillock.


This. And seeing as the OP is not British, pillock = idiot.

EZ
 

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FELT

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Originally Posted by negusnegas
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Spam in the service of what? Couldn't see a link or anything.

I wonder though if the original poster had taken even a minute to take a look at this forum.
 

Matt S

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The only brand I've dressed head to toe is Polo Ralph Lauren, though it may be to traditional for the OP.
 

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really im spam? and i think you are lamer, even you can't consider what is spam and what is not... lame
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Hi all, i just got this site i guess its gonna help me, my questions is following
Welcome to Styleforum. The place that makes a MAN out mere men.

i decided to wear an fashionable brand fully i mean all kind of parts(paint,shirt,outwear,sweater etc.) from the same brand
Creative non-use of space bar. That tells me that you are a forward-thinking, go-getter, no-nonsense and good-looking fella who knows what he wants and isn't afraid to go after it, that what that tells me.

im 20 years old guy, i live in US,LA i like these brands and help me choose which one would be fit to my age and IMPORTANT be " fashionable and respectful brand " they are followings
A Louisiana boy no doubt. A Long proud tradition, down there. Huey was quite the dapper gent, you should emulate him.

Now I have a bit to say, you say you want a fashionable brand that is respectable. The brands you list are fashionable, but in this world if you want respect you don't slide up to Mr. Every Label. Too common. Too Plebeian. What you want is POW - ZING! something that says, "I am a forward-thinking, go-getter, no-nonsense and good-looking fella who knows what he wants and isn't afraid to go after it," Kind of clothing. Are you following me Mr. High Guy? You want clothing that fits your personality and tells the world exactly who you are and where you are going, not where you have been. You are fast forward in a 1964 Stingray... that is you.

if you have better idea and better suggestion please let me know, im limited in this term. but you suggested brand should't pass the price range of these brands what i have listed
I'll be honest with you. A man with your modern use of the txt lingo shouldn't settle on cheap, when he can get quality. Which would you rather have a De Lorian or a 85 Oldsmobile? A Mercedes or an Astrovan? You a Astro fan? Huston great town, close to LA and people like the Astros there, but don't worry if you don't. One thing we can agree on is that the Yankees suck. But enough about baseball. You want quality and quality cost money. Now you might want to say how do it get the money to buy quality such as Kiton, Hermes, Zimmer, Toughskins and Kuppenheimer? Well I tell you: through the power of Multi-Level Marketing . It's easy just choose a company and read about all the great success their sales associates make. The cars, the yachts.... hey I don't have to tell you. You are an up and cummer.

also i would like an brand which HAS ALL parts of clothes(pant,shirt,shoes etc.)yes, maybe there are a lot other famous brands what i did't count in my list,but whatever i know these brands and i know these are famous
This does present a problem but for the right amount of cash, you can have the haberdasher George Zimmer set you up. I also know that the guys over in the Kalamazoo Mart and at Toughskins have everything your looking for at an affordable price, but don't take my word on it. Listen to our satisfied customers.
 

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Maybe spam trolling or troll spamming would have been more accurate. The brand name dropping, reference to the fact that the person is located in the USA, coupled with a relatively poor grasp of the English language, immediately gave me that feel, but heck maybe I am wrong in which case my apologies to the OP and good luck finding your one true brand.
 

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Originally Posted by negusnegas
Maybe spam trolling or troll spamming would have been more accurate. The brand name dropping, reference to the fact that the person is located in the USA, coupled with a relatively poor grasp of the English language, immediately gave me that feel, but heck maybe I am wrong in which case my apologies to the OP and good luck finding your one true brand.

my english is poor, because i came to USA 3 months ago from Armenia, and my national language is Armenian, and Russian as second language... i just began learn english, anyway thank you for wishes
 

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HighGuy -

Okay, I'll accept your explaination and hope this is not spam. Welcome to the forum.

Read as much as possible through this website. You will find that many of the brands you have listed are not very popular here. This is usually because we feel they are overpriced for the quality.

As Sanguis Mortuum said, fit and quality of any clothing are much more important that "brand."

If you do wish to wear the same brand for every item of clothing, many of the brands you listed make most items. However, most here would not recommend this. You will look like an advertisement for the brand. Not good. In addition, it's nice to mix various articles of clothing from various brands.

Good luck on your English.

Oh, and don't get high all the time, spend money on clothes instead.

EZ
 

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Shawl collar sweaters, chambray shirts and OCBDs with tiny collars.
 

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Indeed, good luck with your English and with moving to a new country.

As to your question, you'll indeed find that most of the big-name brands receive little love on the forum. It's not difficult to see why: branded clothes tend to sell on design and name, not value for money or quality. Moreover, you probably came through a couple of airports on your way. How much do you think those airport shops cost in rental? Or those huge ad campaigns, sponsoring of high-level sports event, etc. All those dollars are not going towards your clothing.

So just a couple of guidelines:
1)When buying clothing, make sure that as high a proportion of your money as possible is going to the garment. You do this by buying from small-time producers, local tailors, thrifty shops, second-hand stores, and developing a skill in finding discounts. This forum has millions of good ideas in that direction.

2)You have to see building your wardrobe as a long-term project. And perhaps as a painting: start with a base layer of high-quality, well-fitting basics. A couple of decent blue jeans, shirts, sweaters and jackets in solid colours or subdued patterns. Afterwards, build on that by adding accessories and stand-out pieces. You will learn to combine colours and patterns on the way.

3)For inspiration, do not look at designer ads, odds are you do not look like one of their models. Rather, look at real clothing in real life, this and other iGent forums, and find inspiration from places you like. For example: taking a look outside your window in Europe at around this time in fall will give you all the possibility on colour choice and combination that you might ever need. Step away from only grey/blue/black and learn to be individual in your dress.

4) Become empowered. Learn about how clothing is constructed, and how to recognize quality. Do not give into impulse purchases just because it's possible. Even a $1000 suit at 80% discount will be a $200 liability if it turns out it doesn't suit you. Learn about fabrics, and find out a way for you to - to a certain extent - take control over what you wear. Taking myself as an example, I know a couple of on-line and off-line sources for decent fabrics. I also know and have the opportunity to visit good tailors every once in a while. Try and find out how you can get your clothes made, rather than just being at the mercy of the large brands.

(5) No large conspicuous logos. Ever.

(6) Rather than buying everything from one brand, go specialist. Buy shoes from shoe makers. Their bread and butter is in this, so your are bound to get a better product for your money than buying designer brand shoes. The same is true for ties, accessories, glasses or sunglasses, etc.
 

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Originally Posted by RogerC
Indeed, good luck with your English and with moving to a new country.

As to your question, you'll indeed find that most of the big-name brands receive little love on the forum. It's not difficult to see why: branded clothes tend to sell on design and name, not value for money or quality. Moreover, you probably came through a couple of airports on your way. How much do you think those airport shops cost in rental? Or those huge ad campaigns, sponsoring of high-level sports event, etc. All those dollars are not going towards your clothing.

So just a couple of guidelines:
1)When buying clothing, make sure that as high a proportion of your money as possible is going to the garment. You do this by buying from small-time producers, local tailors, thrifty shops, second-hand stores, and developing a skill in finding discounts. This forum has millions of good ideas in that direction.

2)You have to see building your wardrobe as a long-term project. And perhaps as a painting: start with a base layer of high-quality, well-fitting basics. A couple of decent blue jeans, shirts, sweaters and jackets in solid colours or subdued patterns. Afterwards, build on that by adding accessories and stand-out pieces. You will learn to combine colours and patterns on the way.

3)For inspiration, do not look at designer ads, odds are you do not look like one of their models. Rather, look at real clothing in real life, this and other iGent forums, and find inspiration from places you like. For example: taking a look outside your window in Europe at around this time in fall will give you all the possibility on colour choice and combination that you might ever need. Step away from only grey/blue/black and learn to be individual in your dress.

4) Become empowered. Learn about how clothing is constructed, and how to recognize quality. Do not give into impulse purchases just because it's possible. Even a $1000 suit at 80% discount will be a $200 liability if it turns out it doesn't suit you. Learn about fabrics, and find out a way for you to - to a certain extent - take control over what you wear. Taking myself as an example, I know a couple of on-line and off-line sources for decent fabrics. I also know and have the opportunity to visit good tailors every once in a while. Try and find out how you can get your clothes made, rather than just being at the mercy of the large brands.

(5) No large conspicuous logos. Ever.

(6) Rather than buying everything from one brand, go specialist. Buy shoes from shoe makers. Their bread and butter is in this, so your are bound to get a better product for your money than buying designer brand shoes. The same is true for ties, accessories, glasses or sunglasses, etc.


I am going to blatantly plagiarizer this. Good job.

And High Guy, welcome to the forum... you have passed your first hazing. Listen to these guys. They are good.
 

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