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

[bry2000]

I can’t tell if that is a real article or a spoof on those silly Day in the Life articles that some publications (including the NYT and WSJ) deem necessary.

 

[smittycl]

Pleats and cuffs vs. neither?

 

[double00]

Imo ff are somewhat juvenile ive always felt this way

 

[ChetB]

Depends on the context, IMO. Most of my CM stuff is single pleat and cuffs. Most of my non-CM stuff is plain front, no cuffs. Most, but not all.

I think Parker compared cuffed vs. uncuffed to serif vs. non-serif fonts one time. That seemed like a good way to look at it.

 

[ghdvfddzgzdzg]

you needed to include the full writeup

A one-of-a-kind piece and global exclusive, Roger Dubuis' Swiss-made 'Excalibur Aventador S' watch is designed in partnership with Lamborghini and combines both brands' unwavering commitment to technical innovation. This model has a black DLC-coated titanium case that allows you to observe the 103SQ calibre automatic movement from every angle – it's the first to have a 90° double sprung balance with a differential. Included in the purchase of this timepiece is an invitation for a unique experience. The buyer will be flown to Geneva, where they will enjoy a stay in a five-star hotel. They will be presented with their watch at the Roger Dubuis manufacture before being taken on a professional driving experience through the Jura Mountains in a Lamborghini Aventador S, mixing the supercar and high-end horology worlds.

edit: also someone bought it already

 

[mmmargeologist]

I can’t tell if that is a real article or a spoof on those silly Day in the Life articles that some publications (including the NYT and WSJ) deem necessary.

It’s parody level

 

[double00]

Anyone else in here start their morning with transcendental meditation?

https://www.businessinsider.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-hsbc-executive-melania-edwards-2018-10

To be fair sounds more like observational meditation which is quite mainstream afaik

The funnier part is all the pics of melania are copyright melania. Nice!

 

[mmmargeologist]

To be fair sounds more like observational meditation which is quite mainstream afaik

Ah good point. None of that hipster ****.

 

[happyriverz]

To be fair sounds more like observational meditation which is quite mainstream afaik

The funnier part is all the pics of melania are copyright melania. Nice!

I never knew that you can call "constantly checking emails and responding to them" by so many different things!

This article is laughable -- i'm a lawyer that works with bankers, and all they do is check and respond to emails.

 

[Alexidb]

Can anyone recomend a decadent/luxurious/silken pair of rag wool socks? I’m looking for something soft and bulky. Preferably under $40.

 

[dieworkwear]

Can anyone recomend a decadent/luxurious/silken pair of rag wool socks? I’m looking for something soft and bulky. Preferably under $40.

Sorry, but you really need to spend at least $1,000 for respectable ragg wool socks.

I get by on less cause I build my own.

 

[Alexidb]

Sorry, but you really need to spend at least $1,000 for respectable ragg wool socks.

I get by on less cause I build my own.

I know you get by on less ‘cause you’re stockpiling short pile cashmere.

 

[dieworkwear]

I know you get by on less ‘cause you’re stockpiling short pile cashmere.

More seriously, I like Wigwam's Cypress socks for rag wool. Anonymous Ism also sometimes has some. They're a little softer, from what I've owned, but variation in the yarn isn't as pronounced.

 

[troika]

Need some real help from y'all...I'm gonna get eloped this year, with a real ceremony and whatnot to come next year. We decided that in lieu of a wedding ring, I should get a vintage/fun ring that I like and when we do the real ceremony, we can do a wedding ring exchange in earnest.

I need your help to locate a vintage or vintage styled signet or biker ring. Squared off edges, Silver or white gold preferred, size 10ish (and ability to be resized within reason), hopefully less than $500. Not looking for overt native American or military references.

I've looked at etsy but can't figure out if I trust any of em or even what to look for besides a metals quality stamp. I browsed some of the shops that I know carry vintage and posted some below. Where else can I look? Stag in Austin has some, but they're all very traditional Mexican biker ring types.

Esqueleto in Oakland/LA-
Almost exactly what I'm looking for. I like the size and emblem, but it's $2k more than my budget right now.
https://shopesqueleto.com/rings/1196-men-s-gold-signet.html

Reliquary SF-
This one is ok but a bit small, both in finger size and in overall emblem.
http://www.reliquarysf.com/gold-horse-head-signet-ring.html

This one from etsy seems nice, but the finger size is small by 3 sizes (from what I understand 1-2 size resize is allowed). Is there a way to polish off the existing initials and have it re-engraved?

 

[FrankCowperwood]

@Alexidb have a look at American Trench’s socks.