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I know we had one of these threads for 2019, but I think we skipped 2020. What were your favorite finds of the year/style realizations/items you've been content with for many years going strong in 2021.
I had a wild year so a lot of this clothing was given to me,ill try and give shout outs below.
@gdl203 and No Man Walks Alone gave me two amazing coats (among other generous gifts) that I wear all the time.
Minotaur invisible closure coat
The self-clinging fabric closure could have been gimmicky but it actually works perfectly. Holds similar to velcro but there's no rough side. Has a great unisex vibe and is about as simple as possible showing off the awesome drapey poly rayon that feels like an ultra-fine wool.
Doppiaa wool coat
This is basically made from upholstery fabric, it's awesome and the giant leather buttons are fun. What else is there to say its a perfect green wool coat.
Geller AW18 Charlottensburg Bomber with back embroidery
This was given to me by Robert after the fire, along with a bunch of other much-needed basics. Love the really unique charcoal with brown tones and the gold thick embroidering. Gonna look dope in 10 years when it's beat to hell. I've slept in it twice already crashing at friend's places.
Geller Sample Sale
The Geller sample sale this year got me really excited about clothes again. I finally had some fun weird stuff to wear and enough clothes I didn't feel like I was wearing one of the same 3 outfits every day. I've been to two previous Geller sample sales and I always seemed to panic and make bad choices. This time I knew the seasons that would be there, did a ton of planning and nabbed some stuff ill be wearing for years and years. I was a zen shopping machine. Also picked up some cool stuff for @melonadejello , @troika ,and @Timbaland.
Cloak Fall 2006 Grizzly Shearling in Natural with Cognac Trim
For contentedness I cant leave out my Cloak shearling, this was the only thing my panicked brain thought to save in the fire. So it's very special to me now. I love this piece so much I've emailed with Alexandre about it on a few occasions. 17 of these shearlings were crafted by a midtown NYC leather specialist for Fall 2006. Details include leather lining in the pockets and under the collar. Besides the thread and eyelets the piece is entirely made from leather and shearling. The cognac leather is from Italy, and the shearling is from Spain. The jacket was inspired by 1930's grizzly motorcycle jackets; keeping true to this design the body is done in a pricey but equally warm double layer of outward facing shearling.
Jcrew Roll Necks and JMMs
Two things I immediately wanted after the fire were new JMM shades and another Jcrew rollneck. @kjb sent me the roll neck and it looks good with most everything. The JMM Enzos were a splurge. Anthony at Anthony Aiden Optical in new york did a really subtle tint job on my Enzos with a light pink gradient that Transitions to a dark amethyst gradient in sunlight.
Also pictured Robert Geller AW15 James double breasted coat in khaki. This is one of the few things I rebought after the fire. I love the dramatic longggg double breasted cut. It's so toasty and the collar pops up perfectly. Winter coats I'm huge on slash pockets, you can't keep your hands toasty with flap pockets.
In terms of style realization having to hard reset my wardrobe did have its silver lining. I realized I'm not much for solid blacks anymore. Too much of my old wardrobe was black. Now my wardrobe is mostly earth tones, lots of charcoal/brown/taupe/ochre. It adds a softness to my outfits that suits my personality. The intense black military Cloak jackets of the old wardrobe created a visual contradiction with who I am. I'm also less interested in super tailored clothes, I like the softness added by dropped shoulders and relaxed cuts.
In closing, reflecting on the year, I'm very thankful for the many SF friends I have, they are some of my favorite people that I interact with on a regular basis and I wouldn't know them if it wasn't for coming here to brag about my dumb clothes a decade ago.
I had a wild year so a lot of this clothing was given to me,ill try and give shout outs below.
@gdl203 and No Man Walks Alone gave me two amazing coats (among other generous gifts) that I wear all the time.
Minotaur invisible closure coat
The self-clinging fabric closure could have been gimmicky but it actually works perfectly. Holds similar to velcro but there's no rough side. Has a great unisex vibe and is about as simple as possible showing off the awesome drapey poly rayon that feels like an ultra-fine wool.
Doppiaa wool coat
Geller AW18 Charlottensburg Bomber with back embroidery
Geller Sample Sale
SS20 The Striped Three Pocket Jacket in Birch
I grabbed this from the bottom of a bin at the sample sale, I think it was $40. When it initially came out I didn't think much of it, but I wear it all the time now. Its ultra boxy and cozy and the pockets are great for stuffing. Perfect lazy Saturday jacket for home.
SS19 Kasai Jacket in Carmel Cafe.
The pockets on this thing are made of rip stop nylon and could hold a quart of milk each. The adjustable cuffs look dope.
SS20 The Textured Coat in Astral Aura
Another pull from the bottom of a bin, I think $50? What a score. Its naturally wrinkled in this awesome space purple cotton. The open-top giant patch pockets are so good. When you're running around the city not having to fiddle with pocket flaps and just dumping your change/earpods/credit card in the big open pocket is super convenient.
AW19 The Moonwalker Shirt in Black and Ivory
The moon stuff was obscenely expensive. I can see why. The print is of such a beautiful and high fidelity. The shirt fits perfectly. @kubrick555 and I were after the same shirt and luck had it the 46 was perfect for him and the 48 was perfect for me. While waiting on the stairs for the sale to open we had planned to have a pretend giant fight over the moon stuff.
AW19 The Moon Traveler Coat in Khaki Fuchsia
Such a cool color on this one. Again obscenely high retail and it makes sense. The print is just amazing, and the pattern matching they did throughout the coat is impressive. Its got a giant storm flap on the back and a neat grossgrain piping down the sides. Its fun having wild stuff to wear again.
SS20 Chelsea Boot in Olive
These are so comfy, and the olive color is perfect. I wear them all the time now.
AW19 Yuri Vest in Walnut
Another weird-cool piece. Reminds me of the good bad and ugly poncho for some reason. The subtle striping dye job is impressive and the back is quilted in the coolest way possible.Its super over the top, but the detailing is beautiful so its fun on special occasions.
I grabbed this from the bottom of a bin at the sample sale, I think it was $40. When it initially came out I didn't think much of it, but I wear it all the time now. Its ultra boxy and cozy and the pockets are great for stuffing. Perfect lazy Saturday jacket for home.
SS19 Kasai Jacket in Carmel Cafe.
The pockets on this thing are made of rip stop nylon and could hold a quart of milk each. The adjustable cuffs look dope.
SS20 The Textured Coat in Astral Aura
Another pull from the bottom of a bin, I think $50? What a score. Its naturally wrinkled in this awesome space purple cotton. The open-top giant patch pockets are so good. When you're running around the city not having to fiddle with pocket flaps and just dumping your change/earpods/credit card in the big open pocket is super convenient.
AW19 The Moonwalker Shirt in Black and Ivory
The moon stuff was obscenely expensive. I can see why. The print is of such a beautiful and high fidelity. The shirt fits perfectly. @kubrick555 and I were after the same shirt and luck had it the 46 was perfect for him and the 48 was perfect for me. While waiting on the stairs for the sale to open we had planned to have a pretend giant fight over the moon stuff.
AW19 The Moon Traveler Coat in Khaki Fuchsia
Such a cool color on this one. Again obscenely high retail and it makes sense. The print is just amazing, and the pattern matching they did throughout the coat is impressive. Its got a giant storm flap on the back and a neat grossgrain piping down the sides. Its fun having wild stuff to wear again.
SS20 Chelsea Boot in Olive
These are so comfy, and the olive color is perfect. I wear them all the time now.
AW19 Yuri Vest in Walnut
Another weird-cool piece. Reminds me of the good bad and ugly poncho for some reason. The subtle striping dye job is impressive and the back is quilted in the coolest way possible.Its super over the top, but the detailing is beautiful so its fun on special occasions.
Cloak Fall 2006 Grizzly Shearling in Natural with Cognac Trim
Jcrew Roll Necks and JMMs
Also pictured Robert Geller AW15 James double breasted coat in khaki. This is one of the few things I rebought after the fire. I love the dramatic longggg double breasted cut. It's so toasty and the collar pops up perfectly. Winter coats I'm huge on slash pockets, you can't keep your hands toasty with flap pockets.
In terms of style realization having to hard reset my wardrobe did have its silver lining. I realized I'm not much for solid blacks anymore. Too much of my old wardrobe was black. Now my wardrobe is mostly earth tones, lots of charcoal/brown/taupe/ochre. It adds a softness to my outfits that suits my personality. The intense black military Cloak jackets of the old wardrobe created a visual contradiction with who I am. I'm also less interested in super tailored clothes, I like the softness added by dropped shoulders and relaxed cuts.
In closing, reflecting on the year, I'm very thankful for the many SF friends I have, they are some of my favorite people that I interact with on a regular basis and I wouldn't know them if it wasn't for coming here to brag about my dumb clothes a decade ago.
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