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

[smittycl]

Resale aside, the prices for Attolini make it out of reach for most ppl in the world

Definitely 1%er clothes and way out of my league.

 

[cashchie]

For starters, resale on Supreme items is 10x. Resale on Attolini drops is 0.1x, assuming you can even get a bid. People seem to be allocating their time properly.

Nothing Supreme released this week has got even close to the 10x resale prices.

 

[clee1982]

Okay, that was funny! Was having an existential meltdown after shopping pricey and wonderfully constructed CM all day only to see people clamoring over logo t-shirts and such.

I forgot to mention all the Barbour I saw down there. That was encouraging! Casual wear I can support.

What do you think about wax cotton though i would think tech fabric just works better with less maintenance.

 

[smittycl]

What do you think about wax cotton though i would think tech fabric just works better with less maintenance.

I only like technical fabric for athletics/hiking/water sports etc. I never wear it casually. The waxed cotton is nice and will keep you dry unless it’s seriously raining. Stuff looks good when it ages as well.

Although, to be honest, I think my Barbour has a wool/poly blend for the outer fabric. Didn’t know it when I bought it.

 

[smittycl]

Nothing Supreme released this week has got even close to the 10x resale prices.

I guess calling folks focused on resale “losers” earlier was a bit harsh. Just something that never crosses my mind.

I started sending old stuff to Tailored Consignment and that’s worked fairly well.

Was at the Met on Friday and stopped by Gentleman’s Resale, a consignment store on the Upper East Side. They had lots of consigned Cuccinelli but were asking quite a bit. Surprised to see a consigned sweater marked $400.

 

[smittycl]

Article in the Times this morning about folks reverting to buying goods that last. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/17/business/buying-to-last-back-to-a-bygone-era.html

 

[MGoCrimson]

I wear my Supreme way more than my Attolini

 

[smittycl]

I own zero Attolini. Would call it aspirational. Tried on a sport coat and found it amazing.

I think I’m too strident a CM guy. Does wearing a wool baseball cap from Norse Projects with my suit count as streetwear? How about my Billy Reid/K-Swiss shoes?

 

[bry2000]

I stand by my prediction. You are in the first stage of transformation: affirming your CM-ness while spending time and posting on the SWD board.

Edit: put away the baseball cap and get a proper hat to wear with a suit. That is CM-me talking.

 

[smittycl]

I stand by my prediction. You are in the first stage of transformation: affirming your CM-ness while spending time and posting on the SWD board.

Edit: put away the baseball cap and get a proper hat to wear with a suit. That is CM-me talking.

I have a nice fedora for very cold weather but like the wool baseball cap.

Not sure about the transformation thing. Retired Army guy and only became a CM fan in the last decade. Have worn my share of casual and (a shitpile of) technical clothing and now seriously appreciate fine tailoring. Am currently bopping about NYC mostly in Zegna, Gran Sasso and C&J.

 

[Darkside]

I stand by my prediction. You are in the first stage of transformation: affirming your CM-ness while spending time and posting on the SWD board.

Edit: put away the baseball cap and get a proper hat to wear with a suit. That is CM-me talking.

This is what happened to me.

In related news, the newest Patriot Act (Netflix show by Hasan Minajh) episode is actually about Supreme.

 

[bry2000]

It’s what happened to you. It’s what happened to me. I will enjoy watching Smitty’s journey documented here over the next couple of years.

 

[smittycl]

It’s what happened to you. It’s what happened to me. I will enjoy watching Smitty’s journey documented here over the next couple of years.

 

[Benesyed]

Still love Fabio quarnta

 

[Parker]

That would be a good outfit for the Bay Area right now.