Help Me Find Beautiful Down

[ersatzmoe]

I wear a down Parajumpers Gobi jacket which works pretty well.

I know that Moncler makes gorgeous vests, as do a less popular brand ADD.

Penfield is great for down, and Rogues Gallery has been getting their hands dirty with some corduroy down recently.

 

[MarkI]

I'm probably gonna get **** on, but I love my NF jacket, and to be honest, I think the style forum group think style would love it aswell if it were not for the branding, a classic bomber style just downed up. Warm as ****, and has lasted me 3 years running http://www.thenorthface.com/webapp/w...ariationId=001

 

[BB1]

Originally Posted by jet

This is why you don't juge based on pictures, this is not a luxury item.
So does this explain why we'll likely never see a fit picture of you wearing one?

Originally Posted by jet

That coat will outperform the julius one every day of the week and having everything designer is dumb imho. The devil is in the details which, again, aren't shown in photos. Just because it wouldn't fit you well doesn't mean it won't fit 80% of sw customers who are eu 46-52. No use debating further since you haven't handled the garments.
And I assume you've handled the Julius and DBSS coats in person, right? I don't need to see the CDW in person to determine the arms are huge and that is has ugly sleeping bag like elastic gatherings around the openings. These observations appear to be accurate since you refuse to address these points directly. And what's this whole "performance" angle anyway? That argument is starting to sound eerily similar to the motorcycle enthusiasts whom criticize fashion oriented leathers since they don't provide the proper protection from crashes. I've already had a chance to wear that DBSS coat in 38F degree weather with heavy rain and strong winds (wearing only a t-shirt underneath) and it performed beautifully. Am I supposed to be prepared for -20F weather during my expedition across the arctic tundra? Honestly, these CDW coats are only suitable as an occasional use coat for super cold weather. But as a coat to routinely wear for cold weather in most places the style is just not there and it appears to make the wearer look like a huge balloon man! Here are some additional fit pics I found. I noticed there are scant few fit pictures available of these coats, but plenty of the coats being unworn. Gee, I wonder why? Feel free to provide us with better fit pictures if you feel these are inaccurate....

 

[jet]

Originally Posted by BB1

So does this explain why we'll likely never see a fit picture of you wearing one?

And I assume you've handled the Julius and DBSS coats in person, right?

I don't need to see the CDW in person to determine the arms are huge and that is has ugly sleeping bag like elastic gatherings around the openings. These observations appear to be accurate since you refuse to address these points directly.

And what's this whole "performance" angle anyway? That argument is starting to sound eerily similar to the motorcycle enthusiasts whom criticize fashion oriented leathers since they don't provide the proper protection from crashes. I've already had a chance to wear that DBSS coat in 38F degree weather with heavy rain and strong winds (wearing only a t-shirt underneath) and it performed beautifully. Am I supposed to be prepared for -20F weather during my expedition across the arctic tundra?

Honestly, these CDW coats are only suitable as an occasional use coat for super cold weather. But as a coat to routinely wear for cold weather in most places the style is just not there and it appears to make the wearer look like a huge balloon man!

Here are some additional fit pics I found. I noticed there are scant few fit pictures available of these coats, but plenty of the coats being unworn. Gee, I wonder why? Feel free to provide us with better fit pictures if you feel these are inaccurate....


Contrary to what you might think not all clothing in this world is meant to be tightly saran wrapped on one's body and that model has the same dimensions as you. You seem to act as if this "sleeping bag" argument holds any weight with me but they are made of the same materials so don't be shocked. That's like saying "hey your sweater looks like a blanket!" Not quite sure why anyone would be offended at that I love blankets. The jacket is pure function with great quality/details/simplistic design and fits great on non-xeno like individuals. Julius/DBSS are fashion brands that will be out of business in a few years. Having a bit of style entails incorporatings things more than from two brands in your wardrobe.

 

[ryannn]

Japanese dude wearing the CDW is just swolja, no ****.

 

[brad-t]

Originally Posted by jet

That's like saying "hey your sweater looks like a blanket!" Not quite sure why anyone would be offended at that I love blankets.

so glad i clicked that "view post" link to see this gem

 

[BB1]

Originally Posted by jet

Contrary to what you might think not all clothing in this world is meant to be tightly saran wrapped on one's body and that model has the same dimensions as you.

The DBSS and Julius jackets are not "skin tight". Both add quite a bit of bulk to your body silhouette just like any down jacket would do. I can easily fit a heavy weight sweater under my coat with plenty of room to spare.

Since this style coat has an inherent problem of adding huge amounts of bulk to your body's shape, I feel it is important for the designer to consider this and make an attempt to minimize the worst aspect of this look. Yet, companies such as CDW appear to do nothing in this area. It's as if they're saying "embrace it, it's a classic man!"

Originally Posted by jet

You seem to act as if this "sleeping bag" argument holds any weight with me but they are made of the same materials so don't be shocked. That's like saying "hey your sweater looks like a blanket!" Not quite sure why anyone would be offended at that I love blankets.

Your blanket/sweater analogy is quite weak since blankets don't really provide a shape whereas sweaters and coats do. And it is the grotesque exaggerated shape created by the CDW down coat that I am criticizing. It is not a flattering look on anyone and is at best just functional. Classic or not, there are not very many popular styles that come anywhere close to distorting the body's shape in such an odd manner!

Originally Posted by jet

The jacket is pure function with great quality/details/simplistic design and fits great on non-xeno like individuals.

You'll get no argument from me, provided you live in Fairbanks Alaska, Minnesota, or similar. Obviously all the elastic banding and huge arms that I hate are there to keep you super warm. But for most urban environments it looks bad and the performance likely overkill, including Seattle which is CDW's home town. And I'm not sure how this type of coat would ever be appropriate in Southern California.

For the record, I'm a lot taller and heavier than xeno. Not sure why you keep bringing him up. There are a lot of people on this forum that are about the same size as me, but xeno is in an entirely different category.

Originally Posted by jet

Having a bit of style entails incorporatings things more than from two brands in your wardrobe.

Jet, just when I start to think my own arguments are marsupialed, I read yours and they're even worse! Just because I only provided examples from 2 Japanese brands that does not mean I am advocating having only two brands. Where does this idea come from anyway?? For the record I only own 4 DBSS pieces and 3 Julius pieces. How many Jil Sander pieces do you own anyway?

Sorry if I don't agree with you that looking like the Michelin Tire Man is stylish. The resemblance to most "classic" down coats is uncanny, don't you think?

Originally Posted by jet

Julius/DBSS are fashion brands that will be out of business in a few years.

Wow, you really hate Japanese brands, don't you?! This goes far beyond a mere approval of this CDW coat and a dislike of the specific Japanese coats I posted. Care to explain?

I am not trying to attack CDW, since it sounds like they make a good product if you desire this style of coat and live in a very cold climate. But I am attacking the notion of this type of jacket being a "stylish" and flattering look in an urban environment, especially when it appears in such bulky form.

Again, I'll be waiting for your "stylish" CDW fit pictures to prove me wrong!

 

[shoreman1782]

you guys are wasting a lot of breath on 'diff'rent strokes.'

 

[jet]

Originally Posted by BB1

The DBSS and Julius jackets are not "skin tight". Both add quite a bit of bulk to your body silhouette just like any down jacket would do. I can easily fit a heavy weight sweater under my coat with plenty of room to spare.

Since this style coat has an inherent problem of adding huge amounts of bulk to your body's shape, I feel it is important for the designer to consider this and make an attempt to minimize the worst aspect of this look. Yet, companies such as CDW appear to do nothing in this area. It's as if they're saying "embrace it, it's a classic man!"

By this logic nothing chunky ever looks good, great.

Originally Posted by BB1

Your blanket/sweater analogy is quite weak since blankets don't really provide a shape whereas sweaters and coats do. And it is the grotesque exaggerated shape created by the CDW down coat that I am criticizing. It is not a flattering look on anyone and is at best just functional. Classic or not, there are not very many popular styles that come anywhere close to distorting the body's shape in such an odd manner!

Blanket analogy was spot on.

Originally Posted by BB1

You'll get no argument from me, provided you live in Fairbanks Alaska, Minnesota, or similar. Obviously all the elastic banding and huge arms that I hate are there to keep you super warm. But for most urban environments it looks bad and the performance likely overkill, including Seattle which is CDW's home town. And I'm not sure how this type of coat would ever be appropriate in Southern California.

How long have you lived here?

Originally Posted by BB1

For the record, I'm a lot taller and heavier than xeno. Not sure why you keep bringing him up. There are a lot of people on this forum that are about the same size as me, but xeno is in an entirely different category.

Weren't you the one complaining about not being able to find stuff in little people sizes?

Originally Posted by BB1

Jet, just when I start to think my own arguments are marsupialed, I read yours and they're even worse! Just because I only provided examples from 2 Japanese brands that does not mean I am advocating having only two brands. Where does this idea come from anyway?? For the record I only own 4 DBSS pieces and 3 Julius pieces. How many Jil Sander pieces do you own anyway?

I own about 20 jil sander pieces. About 25 margiela. About 10 dries. About 10 raf simons. About 12 veronique. About 5 apc. About 3 comme. About 2 junya. About 5 ervell. About 5 hm. About 5 stephan schneider. Shall I keep going? Btw I have more than just shades of grey/black

Originally Posted by BB1

Sorry if I don't agree with you that looking like the Michelin Tire Man is stylish. The resemblance to most "classic" down coats is uncanny, don't you think?

It's funny how just because it isn't for you it is inherently bad. Antifit/oversized jacket with fitted pants is often pulled off well, you seem to be quite closed minded.

Originally Posted by BB1

Wow, you really hate Japanese brands, don't you?! This goes far beyond a mere approval of this CDW coat and a dislike of the specific Japanese coats I posted. Care to explain?

Where did you get that idea? I buy junya and comme too, do you know what those are? I like yohji as well are you trying to label me as racist? I think kunk said it best that julius is merely derivative aka copied from the likes of cloak etc.

Originally Posted by BB1

I am not trying to attack CDW, since it sounds like they make a good product if you desire this style of coat and live in a very cold climate. But I am attacking the notion of this type of jacket being a "stylish" and flattering look in an urban environment, especially when it appears in such bulky form.

Again, I'll be waiting for your "stylish" CDW fit pictures to prove me wrong!

Look no further than the sw site friend

You also might want to do a little reading about down and the various counts they offer which directly affects the outerwear's appearance. They also put them in pillows which is what makes them fluffy!

 

[thekunk07]

jet, **** you. i just bought every artisinal MMM piece on yoox. will post a waywt in disco ball halter tonight.

 

[jet]

I've got about 10 more pieces en route will post pics to enlarge epenis.

F artisanal.

 

[MortyGras]

Admittet i don't get the down jacket and the down vest is simply a mystery to me.
Why would anyone even think about wearing such an atrocious piece of clothing is beyond me.

Oh, and BB1 is right.

 

[brad-t]

jet is the king of strawmen

 

[chroMe]

I seen a nice black one by dries van noten but can't find it online anywhere. No. 18 pic on the website.

 

[Flame]

Originally Posted by jet

I own about 20 jil sander pieces. About 25 margiela. About 10 dries. About 10 raf simons. About 12 veronique. About 5 apc. About 3 comme. About 2 junya. About 5 ervell. About 5 hm. About 5 stephan schneider. Shall I keep going? Btw I have more than just shades of grey/black

Owned.

Ok I like the Supreme's N3B down parka. Gonna keep it gangsta with fur collar yo.

I used to rock mine with skinny jeans and Air Jordans, also used it as an overcoat over a suit jacket occasionally.

Good investment to get a fishtail parka as fall/spring layering piece? Wanna use as overcoat as well.