Random Fashion Thoughts (Part 3: Style farmer strikes back) - our general discussion thread

[Benesyed]

I wouldn’t wear that if Galliano paid me to

What do you think of new brioni? It's one of the og crew when Martin was still at Margiela. Definitely a taste of MM there though definitely not the same

 

[RegisDB9]

What do you think of new brioni? It's one of the og crew when Martin was still at Margiela. Definitely a taste of MM there though definitely not the same

I had no idea, just saw their 2018 collection and I can definitely see it

 

[MGoCrimson]

Sales tax incoming on more online purchases

 

[momentoftruth]

for stretch denim, if you have to pick between slightly snug (that will stretch out a bit) or slightly loose (which you can shrink), which pair do you think works out best in the end?

 

[ManofKent]

I've been looking at these Albam pleated trousers - they are wide and cropped. Kinda like Marni but for a fraction of the price. Anyone familiar with that brand? Is it any good?

I've not bought anything from them for a couple of years, but unless they've changed recently, the quality is good both fabric and construction wise. They specialise in well-made 'basics'.

 

[Coldsnap]

for stretch denim, if you have to pick between slightly snug (that will stretch out a bit) or slightly loose (which you can shrink), which pair do you think works out best in the end?

Oddly enough, I got a pair of lightweight Naked & Famous Easy guys in stretch for the summers. I sized them pretty true to size, as I had a theory that stretch denim in a decent quality fabric actually stretches less than 100% cotton. I was correct on this particular pair as it's stay pretty true in measurements. Something about the extra synthetic retains its shape better. So maybe slightly loose?

 

[notwithit]

What are some good Etsy stores for getting basic leather belts/stuff?

I've bought a few beers from @zissou's store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/summitcreekdrygoods

Alright, @RegisDB9 - sorry, but this is a few ideas too many:
Tabi boots, with a 90s style sneaker sole, painted over. Pick at most, 2 of those ideas.

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Also the gross-looking excess glue thing.

 

[momentoftruth]

@Coldsnap yeah I could see that, and it's kinda my natural reaction to go TTS too, but the fit I'm getting is kinda like the brand's fit pic which is fine but I can almost slip them off buttoned-up so I'm considering a size down

 

[GoldenTribe]

for stretch denim, if you have to pick between slightly snug (that will stretch out a bit) or slightly loose (which you can shrink), which pair do you think works out best in the end?

Oddly enough, I got a pair of lightweight Naked & Famous Easy guys in stretch for the summers. I sized them pretty true to size, as I had a theory that stretch denim in a decent quality fabric actually stretches less than 100% cotton. I was correct on this particular pair as it's stay pretty true in measurements. Something about the extra synthetic retains its shape better. So maybe slightly loose?

100% cotton jeans aren't "stretchy" but they stretch out permanently with wear. Elastane-infused jeans are "stretchy" as you put them on but they should return to their original size when you take them off. Stretch-denim tends to be harder to shrink by washing and drying with heat and it may not work.

Pants shouldn't be able fall down on their own.

If you're picking between slightly-small and slightly-large, the small pair will probably be comfortable enough thanks to stretchiness but beware the sausage-casing look. (The model above would look fine, I'm sure, with a waist size one inch smaller.)

 

[sinnedk]

Sales tax incoming on more online purchases

got any more info on this?

 

[momentoftruth]

@sinnedk the Supreme Court ruled yesterday that States can require sales tax to be charged even for out-of-State buyers.

 

[happyriverz]

got any more info on this?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/poli...ory.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.4e426536ab40

States are now free to make out-of-state sellers to collect state sales taxes. Of course it depends on what the state in question decides to do in terms of drafting and/or implementing the applicable laws.

 

[mmmargeologist]

Guarded goods; WH Earl; Dont mourn, Organize!

What are some good Etsy stores for getting basic leather belts/stuff?

 

[lesamourai]

good time to live in a state that doesn't tax clothing

 

[msg]

good time to live in a state that doesn't tax clothing

Canada?