Benjamin Bixby: Polo Ralph Lauren knockoffs (or homage) with a higher price tag?

[agavilanes]

I saw the Benjamin Bixby sale on Gilt today and all the items look like Polo RL or Rugby knockoffs (homage some will say). What's the deal with BB? Are they better quality, better looking, better fitting or just overpriced because of the celebrity of Andre 3000?

 

[MBreinin]

I was actually interested in them UNTIL I heard they were linked to Andre 3000. I just can't abide by '30s style prep wear designed by a rapper.

Mike

 

[Hard2Fit]

That's odd.

 

[JibranK]

Originally Posted by MBreinin

I was actually interested in them UNTIL I heard they were linked to Andre 3000. I just can't abide by '30s style prep wear designed by a rapper.

Mike
Wow. That's pretty sad.

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by JibranK

Wow. That post's pretty sad.

I agree.

 

[MBreinin]

Originally Posted by JibranK

Wow. That's pretty sad.

I hate rap, I really can't explain how much. I prefer my prep wear designed by a Jew from the Bronx. Say what you will.

Mike

 

[DocHolliday]

Better to buy it from the more authentic Mr. Lifshitz?

 

[Hard2Fit]

nb4CE/dum

 

[MBreinin]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Better to buy it from the more authentic Mr. Lifshitz?

Precisely. As I stated above.

Both are equally as "unqualified" to design what is essentially clothing associated with upper class WASPs. However, I just can't stomach Andre 3000. I like some of the clothes, but can't get past the man behind them. I am sure he has a team behind the clothes, in all reality...but whatever. I know it is stupid, but it smacks me as absurd.

Mike

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by MBreinin

Precisely. As I stated above.

Both are equally as "unqualified" to design what is essentially clothing associated with upper class WASPs. However, I just can't stomach Andre 3000. I like some of the clothes, but can't get past the man behind them. I am sure he has a team behind the clothes, in all reality...but whatever. I know it is stupid, but it smacks me as absurd.

Mike

Sigh. "Rappers" are human too, not part of a distinct species forever restricted to FUBU clothes, you know?

Pic of member whnay. and Andre 3000 posted in WAWYT last year:

Originally Posted by whnay.

Please excuse the douche bag smile, caught me at a bad moment.

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

They have a Benjamin Bixby launch party at the Atlanta Barneys?

Originally Posted by texas_jack

Wow, he looks like a totally regular dude.

Originally Posted by whnay.

Really nice guy, very down to earth. He made it a point to talk to everybody. While his line in not my style I was very impressed with the detailing, etc.

 

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Better to buy it from the more authentic Mr. Lifshitz?
I much prefer Weintraub Couture And I love that jacket, whacked. Awesome.

 

[StephenHero]

He seems cool enough.

 

[MBreinin]

Originally Posted by whacked

Sigh. "Rappers" are human too, not part of a distinct species forever restricted to FUBU clothes, you know?

Pic of member whnay. and Andre 3000 posted in WAWYT last year:

Yes, I am aware. I am not stereotyping rappers. My issue is WTF does Andre 3000 know about 1930's Varsity Wear, the inspiration for his line? I don't know, it just sounds stupid to me and far fetched.

Whatever, I am done defending myself on this one. I know I am irrational, but C'est La Vie.

Mike

 

[greekgeek]

Originally Posted by MBreinin

My issue is WTF does Andre 3000 know about 1930's Varsity Wear, the inspiration for his line?
Mike



What were you doing in the 1930's that was so great?

 

[EdenResident]

Originally Posted by MBreinin

Yes, I am aware. I am not stereotyping rappers. My issue is WTF does Andre 3000 know about 1930's Varsity Wear, the inspiration for his line? I don't know, it just sounds stupid to me and far fetched.

Whatever, I am done defending myself on this one. I know I am irrational, but C'est La Vie.

Mike

FAIL.