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

[hendrix]

I don't think these are opening ceremony - i bought them from a regular shoe store and there's no OC branding or anything

 

[LA Guy]

I don't think these are opening ceremony - i bought them from a regular shoe store and there's no OC branding or anything

Hmm. Are they silk? Pretty sure that ours are. My wife’s are all junked up, but more of a violet color, mine are champagne. Hers are around. I’m not sure if mine are here or at the storage unit. Hers are basically gardening shoes now, but I’m going to see if I can get a pic tomorrow.

iirc, definitely had OC co-branding. Yours are cool though. Wish I had a pair like that in a more durable fabric.

 

[hendrix]

it's not silk but some type of satin

there was also a silver/gray paisley pair of old schools that I remember seeing in store that I wish I'd bought.

found a pic

 

[Patek]

Staying with my Japanese she trend this year, tempted to get these for summer.

HEEL HOLD SLIP-ON

HEEL HOLD SLIP-ON 大阪のセレクトショップMcFlyとのコラボレーションアイテム。アッパーの革にアフリカに生息するKUDU(クードゥー)レザーを用いた足当たりソフトな一足です。野生の傷や荒々しい風合いが一点一点異なって現れているインパクトのあるモデル。こちらはクードゥー/ナチュラルスエード カラー。綺麗なスエード面のアッパーと、裏面の荒々しい風合いのコントラストが魅力的です。 - TOKYO SANDALの定番的存在のヒールホールドスリッポン。 折り返したかかと部分のデザインは、かかとをよりホールドさせ、型崩れも防止します。ベルトにてサイズ調整も可能。...

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But I'm actually drawn to this pair.

HEEL HOLD SLIP-ON

HEEL HOLD SLIP-ON 大阪のセレクトショップMcFlyとのコラボレーションアイテム。アッパーの革にアフリカに生息するKUDU(クードゥー)レザーを用いた足当たりソフトな一足です。野生の傷や荒々しい風合いが一点一点異なって現れているインパクトのあるモデル。こちらはクードゥー/ナチュラル x ダークブラウン カラーとなります。 - TOKYO SANDALの定番的存在のヒールホールドスリッポン。 折り返したかかと部分のデザインは、かかとをよりホールドさせ、型崩れも防止します。ベルトにてサイズ調整も可能。 夏シーズン以外にも、季節に関係なく着用出来るサンダルです。...

thebootsshoponline.com

I didn't get any input here on Tokyo Sandals but I did fi d a cool construction video.

 

[Jonas251]

VANS AUTHENTIC ARE THE BEST VANS

 

[mhip]

I grew up in Vans' hometown, so I've had a ton.
My favorite thing they've made in a long time is the Ultra Range. Originally made as a super comfy shoe for surfers.
It's become my go-to workout shoe.

 

[malcb33]

Staying with my Japanese she trend this year, tempted to get these for summer.

HEEL HOLD SLIP-ON

HEEL HOLD SLIP-ON 大阪のセレクトショップMcFlyとのコラボレーションアイテム。アッパーの革にアフリカに生息するKUDU(クードゥー)レザーを用いた足当たりソフトな一足です。野生の傷や荒々しい風合いが一点一点異なって現れているインパクトのあるモデル。こちらはクードゥー/ナチュラルスエード カラー。綺麗なスエード面のアッパーと、裏面の荒々しい風合いのコントラストが魅力的です。 - TOKYO SANDALの定番的存在のヒールホールドスリッポン。 折り返したかかと部分のデザインは、かかとをよりホールドさせ、型崩れも防止します。ベルトにてサイズ調整も可能。...

thebootsshoponline.com

But I'm actually drawn to this pair.

HEEL HOLD SLIP-ON

HEEL HOLD SLIP-ON 大阪のセレクトショップMcFlyとのコラボレーションアイテム。アッパーの革にアフリカに生息するKUDU(クードゥー)レザーを用いた足当たりソフトな一足です。野生の傷や荒々しい風合いが一点一点異なって現れているインパクトのあるモデル。こちらはクードゥー/ナチュラル x ダークブラウン カラーとなります。 - TOKYO SANDALの定番的存在のヒールホールドスリッポン。 折り返したかかと部分のデザインは、かかとをよりホールドさせ、型崩れも防止します。ベルトにてサイズ調整も可能。 夏シーズン以外にも、季節に関係なく着用出来るサンダルです。...

thebootsshoponline.com

Those are nice, but look quite similar to Aurora’s

 

[whorishconsumer]

I have been on the hunt for a thick leather belt but have had zero luck. The only brand of which I'm aware that makes thicker belts, and belts adjacent to a style I'm going for, is Cucinelli, although I can't find any current offerings that quite match my vision.

I'm looking for a calfskin-or-similar belt, again thick, ideally with some level of complexity in the rendering, whether that be braiding, twisting or just unevenness in the surface, and finished with a fat, brass buckle (not cowboy-size, just not dainty). Ideally it would be cherry or burgundy in color. I don't want a bridle belt and and I'm not looking for a fully-woven belt - just a belt with some intricacy to it. Barring everything else, though, it should be thick.

This doesn't quite hit the mark but gives some sense of what I'm thinking:

Suggestions and links welcome.

 

[imatlas]

Have you checked out affiliate vendor Equus Leather?

 

[LA Guy]

I have been on the hunt for a thick leather belt but have had zero luck. The only brand of which I'm aware that makes thicker belts, and belts adjacent to a style I'm going for, is Cucinelli, although I can't find any current offerings that quite match my vision.

I'm looking for a calfskin-or-similar belt, again thick, ideally with some level of complexity in the rendering, whether that be braiding, twisting or just unevenness in the surface, and finished with a fat, brass buckle (not cowboy-size, just not dainty). Ideally it would be cherry or burgundy in color. I don't want a bridle belt and and I'm not looking for a fully-woven belt - just a belt with some intricacy to it. Barring everything else, though, it should be thick.

This doesn't quite hit the mark but gives some sense of what I'm thinking:

Suggestions and links welcome.

Thick, or wide? Thick as in, you could use it to pull a truck, or wide in that you can barely fit it through your belt loops?

 

[whorishconsumer]

Thick, or wide? Thick as in, you could use it to pull a truck, or wide in that you can barely fit it through your belt loops?

Thick as in caliper.

 

[Patek]

Saddleback has what they call their "tow belt". I have had it on my motorcycle riding jeans for about 7 years and that thing has not stretched a cm.

Extremely heavy duty.

Leather Tow Belt

This leather belt was designed to last for 100 years. So it wasn't hard to back it with a 100 Year Warranty. They'll fight over it when you're dead.

saddlebackleather.com

 

[whorishconsumer]

Have you checked out affiliate vendor Equus Leather?

They be bridle. Although it looks like they've expanded their options. Not seeing anything that meets my vision, however.

 

[dieworkwear]

Thick as in caliper.

Don't Mourn Organize makes belts from saddle, bridle, and harness leather. These come in different thicknesses. As you may know, saddle, bridle, and harness leather come from their use in saddlery. Bridle leather was traditionally used for bridle reins; harness leather for harnesses; saddle leather for saddles.

Scott over at Don't Mourn Organize uses very thick leathers. I can't remember his standard harness thickness, but I had mine shaved down to 0.25" in terms of thickness. That makes it much thicker than most belts on the market, but still comfortable to wear. You can get it thicker, if you want. You can also get it in different colors, but I went with natural and just allowed the belt to tan naturally.

One application of Obeneaf's LP:

Then with a bit of wear:

Scott offers different decorative stitching patterns, as well. I had this one below made a few years ago. The belt is made with two layers of leather for even more heft, and then sewn together using a "Clint stitch" pattern. The stitching pattern is named after a Clint Eastwood belt.

Sugar Cane also makes studded belts. Self Edge has a bunch of stuff like this. Bryceland's also works with a custom belt maker for mid-century styled, thick leather belts.

 

[LA Guy]

I have been on the hunt for a thick leather belt but have had zero luck. The only brand of which I'm aware that makes thicker belts, and belts adjacent to a style I'm going for, is Cucinelli, although I can't find any current offerings that quite match my vision.

I'm looking for a calfskin-or-similar belt, again thick, ideally with some level of complexity in the rendering, whether that be braiding, twisting or just unevenness in the surface, and finished with a fat, brass buckle (not cowboy-size, just not dainty). Ideally it would be cherry or burgundy in color. I don't want a bridle belt and and I'm not looking for a fully-woven belt - just a belt with some intricacy to it. Barring everything else, though, it should be thick.

This doesn't quite hit the mark but gives some sense of what I'm thinking:

Suggestions and links welcome.

Equus does a laced leather belt that is a bit different from the western style whip stitched belt:

Equus Leather

Looking for Equus Leather? Us too.

www.equusleather.co.uk

You can get it done in harness you don't kje bridle leather, I think, and you have your choice of buckles. I'm replacing the seriously thin strap for my Bottega Veneta belt with one of their straps.

ESDE also makes cool belts from a much more pliable leather, in your color and length of choice. Super cool buckle options. I'm sorta spent out right now, but I'll probably get one of their belts with the TACIT madee buckle in the summer:

Belts Archives - ESDE

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