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

[bry2000]

I am quickly concluding that clothing with indigo dye transfer is not for me. Walking around with blue fingertips is ridiculous. Throwing Blue Blue Japan on the list of SF brands I can do without.

 

[hayaoyamaneko]

I asked this a few pages back but I'll ask again as I'm still on the hunt -

Looking for some fall/winter-weight suit/blazer recs - need one for a wedding but I also want to be able to wear it for other occasions. It doesn't have to be too formal (i.e. I probably won't wear a tie).

I'm mostly into Lemaire-style silhouettes these days so I'm hoping for something a little softer. I looked at CDG but the very boxy cuts/short sleeves seemed like it might be a bit extreme for a wedding.

I'm not opposed to (and in some cases would prefer) something used. So far I've looked at (and have liked but haven't found my size/the right price):

Margaret Howell
Eidos
Ami
DVN
Camoshita
Cos

Any other recs?

 

[dieworkwear]

I am quickly concluding that clothing with indigo dye transfer is not for me. Walking around with blue fingertips is ridiculous. Throwing Blue Blue Japan on the list of SF brands I can do without.

Me wearing my new indigo-dyed Blue Blue Japan jacket and having just moved around my house:

 

[bry2000]

Haha. And I thought you never posted pictures of yourself. Nice drape under your wing. Is that Steed?

 

[Parker]

I asked this a few pages back but I'll ask again as I'm still on the hunt - Looking for some fall/winter-weight suit/blazer recs - need one for a wedding but I also want to be able to wear it for other occasions. It doesn't have to be too formal (i.e. I probably won't wear a tie). Any other recs?

Lemaire has a such a specific look and their sport coats have very distinctive details -- low slung gorge, skinny flaps, roomy cut, etc. If you really love the Lemaire look, you may want to just get one of those.

But for other soft (and casual) tailoring, you might look at Barena, Boglioli (K and Dover jackets) and maybe Caruso. Those are my favorite brands for soft type jackets. Dries is great but he doesn't do the soft thing very often. Usually it's narrow structrured shoulders. Also, I would recommend just getting a full suit (which, imo, is better for more formal occasions even if you eschew the tie) and then you can wear the jacket with other trou later.

 

[hayaoyamaneko]

Lemaire has a such a specific look and their sport coats have very distinctive details -- low slung gorge, skinny flaps, roomy cut, etc. If you really love the Lemaire look, you may want to just get one of those.

But for other soft (and casual) tailoring, you might look at Barena, Boglioli (K and Dover jackets) and maybe Caruso. Those are my favorite brands for soft type jackets. Dries is great but he doesn't do the soft thing very often. Usually it's narrow structrured shoulders. Also, I would recommend just getting a full suit (which, imo, is better for more formal occasions even if you eschew the tie) and then you can wear the jacket with other trou later.

cheers. i've had my eye out for lemaire but the blazers are tough to come by second hand/between seasons. will take a look at the others you suggested, thanks.

 

[double00]

vintage 80s-90s armani, but look for the ones with the *mid-century fabrics*. seems like virtually nobody is doing soft but beefy blended fabrics anymore, the ones that look like they might be for upholstery. dobby, boucle, etc all have a great hand and it used to be all about that drape, maybe if the oversized thing continues the mills will figure it out but until then vintage is a good (and cheap!) bet. i've seen some older versace (pre-death) that is just outstanding and has that slouch and even nice deetz like those little baby vents and also the fabulous upholstery fabric.

 

[Parker]

cheers. i've had my eye out for lemaire but the blazers are tough to come by second hand/between seasons. will take a look at the others you suggested, thanks.

You could also go for Uniqlo x Lemaire. Cheep and it has the look!

 

[momentoftruth]

Lemaire has a such a specific look and their sport coats have very distinctive details -- low slung gorge, skinny flaps, roomy cut, etc. If you really love the Lemaire look, you may want to just get one of those.

But for other soft (and casual) tailoring, you might look at Barena, Boglioli (K and Dover jackets) and maybe Caruso. Those are my favorite brands for soft type jackets. Dries is great but he doesn't do the soft thing very often. Usually it's narrow structrured shoulders. Also, I would recommend just getting a full suit (which, imo, is better for more formal occasions even if you eschew the tie) and then you can wear the jacket with other trou later.

To note that there’s a great deal on Boglioli blazers right now. Check the sales thread for details

 

[Mulan]

Any affiliates here doing preorders with De Bonne Facture?

 

[Spehsmonkey]

Never got a significant amount of blue fingers from any of my Blue Blue Japan pieces.

 

[dieworkwear]

Never got a significant amount of blue fingers from any of my Blue Blue Japan pieces.

Me after taking off my new Blue Blue Japan sweater

 

[Benesyed]

I need a mid weight light grey turtle neck sweater in L/XL to replace my coming soon sweater. Looking for something simple and clean up to 200 bones. Not too fuzzy

 

[FrankCowperwood]

Me after taking off my new Blue Blue Japan sweater

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You certainly Blue Blued yourself.

 

[Maxwellll]

I asked this a few pages back but I'll ask again as I'm still on the hunt -

Looking for some fall/winter-weight suit/blazer recs -

Editions m.r, Officine Generale, The Gigi