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

[the kidcrash]

I do the same to an extent, but IG has made me a bit lazy lately. It’s an easier format but it’s harder to find some of the deeper cuts through IG alone.

i like IG for basically just that reason, very easy to find stuff and pleasant for scrolling on the subway or w.e

since you have such a specific pant style in mind (which is an advantage over aimless shoppin) try searching around when youve some time - stumbling thru japanese store blogs and sites is a great learning experience and, like proxying, it gets easier as you do it. Knowing some basic katakana helps too I spose.

To start, maybe try Cotyle, Transistor, Arknets, Eminent, Reggie Shop, acoustics, Rusk. from there, you can google brands that sound interesting, find more stockists, skim the stores' tagged brands on IG, check y!jp and so on. it's a timekiller but worth it. Plus, a surprising number of stores in japan let you buy direct without a proxy nowadays. not a ton of them but more than when i was first getting into it in college

if you do want any more specific direction tho feel free to dm =D

 

[jtwo]

Memory is a little fuzzy because it was a few years ago but when I got my pair it was £500

Can confirm, also more for certain types of denim.

 

[hoodog]

Whoa. Thats a lot for a pair of Levi's.

 

[Fuuma]

@Baron The only denim I'm currently wearing more than once a month is a pair of vintage Levi 501 (bought in person), is it easy to find a cheap raw-ish (non distressed or too pale) pair of vintage 501? Should I try ebay or is it easier on etsy or whatever?

 

[Baron]

@Baron The only denim I'm currently wearing more than once a month is a pair of vintage Levi 501 (bought in person), is it easy to find a cheap raw-ish (non distressed or too pale) pair of vintage 501? Should I try ebay or is it easier on etsy or whatever?

Try eBay. I’ve found some that are medium dark, not distressed. I guess it depends what you’re going for.

 

[Krish the Fish]

Whoa. Thats a lot for a pair of Levi's.

Hand made pattern, and handmade from start to finish. Plus higher quality denim that you’d find on your Main Street pair. Still a very high sticker price for a pair of jeans and the most expensive pair I’ve ever paid for, but I think the quality makes it worth it for me. And have been contemplating shooting off an email to order another pair, soon

 

[Cheshire symposium]

Hand made pattern, and handmade from start to finish. Plus higher quality denim that you’d find on your Main Street pair. Still a very high sticker price for a pair of jeans and the most expensive pair I’ve ever paid for, but I think the quality makes it worth it for me. And have been contemplating shooting off an email to order another pair, soon

I have several Wil Whiting’s shirts at £550 each, which will give me a cold sweat at night if I think about it too much. I always purchased jeans from Blackhorse Lane Ateliers; for £200 - £300 you can pick up some good quality denim with seriously good stitching and construction. However I a am thinking about giving Lot 1 a go, in particular to get access to a larger range of denim fitted to my own pattern.

 

[Krish the Fish]

I have several Wil Whiting’s shirts at £550 each, which will give me a cold sweat at night if I think about it too much. I always purchased jeans from Blackhorse Lane Ateliers; for £200 - £300 you can pick up some good quality denim with seriously good stitching and construction. However I a am thinking about giving Lot 1 a go, in particular to get access to a larger range of denim fitted to my own pattern.

I have yet to venture into bespoke, but shirts are going to be my first dip into the water if you will in a few years when I am next in London. Wil was high on my list to try, as is Budd, though price and minimums might push me toward Budd for my first order. I’ve done very high end RTW shirts that still treat me well but would like to move into the bespoke realm here in a few years

 

[zissou]

I bet it would be a fun experience to have a pair of Lot 1s made for you. Once you wear a pair of jeans tailor made for you, you’ll realize just how poorly all of your other trousers fit.

 

[Fuuma]

Try eBay. I’ve found some that are medium dark, not distressed. I guess it depends what you’re going for.

Relaxed fit with dress shirt tucked in and sweater, basically everyday wear

 

[bry2000]

I bet it would be a fun experience to have a pair of Lot 1s made for you. Once you wear a pair of jeans tailor made for you, you’ll realize just how poorly all of your other trousers fit.

Similarly once you have had a bad crop of bespoke suits and shirts made for you, you realize how easy, convenient, and what great value RTW is.

 

[Baron]

Relaxed fit with dress shirt tucked in and sweater, basically everyday wear

Yeah the fit it great. I do limit my search to "made in the USA" versions. The fit of 501's changes over time, and the non selvedge made in usa pairs from the 80's and 90's fit the way I like.

 

[Cheshire symposium]

I have yet to venture into bespoke, but shirts are going to be my first dip into the water if you will in a few years when I am next in London. Wil was high on my list to try, as is Budd, though price and minimums might push me toward Budd for my first order. I’ve done very high end RTW shirts that still treat me well but would like to move into the bespoke realm here in a few years

One of the issues with Wil is the number of fittings he likes to do. I did around 6 or 7 before we got to the first 4 shirts. So if you don’t live in London or frequently visit (which I don’t) it could be a long and expensive (with all the travel costs) process. Last time I corresponded with him, he was living in Germany with his girlfriend and newborn, so I don't know what the ongoing position is going to be. Got to say though, the results are very good, but it’s a hell of a lot of dough for a shirt.

 

[Krish the Fish]

I bet it would be a fun experience to have a pair of Lot 1s made for you. Once you wear a pair of jeans tailor made for you, you’ll realize just how poorly all of your other trousers fit.

It was great. I think now having worn them and comparing them to my previous favorite pairs of jeans, having them the exact way I want with input from a master cutter (previously from Edward Sexton) makes such a difference. Next time I’m there I’ll take in my favorite jeans (John Elliott Cast 2 in Coast light wash) and tell them what I love and what I would change, and see how we can make me my perfect pair of jeans. Right now my Lot No. 1 is my perfect raw denim/dark jeans, especially after the first wash; I think making my ideal light wash would give me two pairs of denim I could reorder for the rest of my life

 

[zissou]

Similarly once you have had a bad crop of bespoke suits and shirts made for you, you realize how easy, convenient, and what great value RTW is.

Well, I guess if they were a bad crop, then they weren’t actually tailor made for you. Sounds like a terrible experience.

It was great. I think now having worn them and comparing them to my previous favorite pairs of jeans, having them the exact way I want with input from a master cutter (previously from Edward Sexton) makes such a difference. Next time I’m there I’ll take in my favorite jeans (John Elliott Cast 2 in Coast light wash) and tell them what I love and what I would change, and see how we can make me my perfect pair of jeans. Right now my Lot No. 1 is my perfect raw denim/dark jeans, especially after the first wash; I think making my ideal light wash would give me two pairs of denim I could reorder for the rest of my life

Sounds like fun. I’ve taken a couple of patternmaking classes and made a jeans pattern for myself. Now that I have it, it takes me about 25-30 hours to make a perfect pair of jeans. If I didn’t have so many pairs of pants in my closet, I’d venture into other trousers.