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

[hoodog]

Well, guys, I did it. I spent two years earning a 4.0 and preparing a portfolio that got me admitted to my design program. I can officially call myself an outdoor apparel design student. Looking forward to two more years of studio courses!

Whoa, congrats!!

 

[shopcanoeclub]

@zissou man, so cool. Really stoked for you. Please share photos/updates along the way!

 

[cyc wid it]

@dieworkwear was that awful Belgian tassel loafer pic you posted on Twitter taken from Stylefarm somewhere?

 

[dieworkwear]

@dieworkwear was that awful Belgian tassel loafer pic you posted on Twitter taken from Stylefarm somewhere?

From an Asian "sartorial" store.

 

[cyc wid it]

Also, how are the nephews taking this Alden embezzlement news? I'm afraid to check the thread.

PPS - I've waited years for gun allocations and we never get any of the fun ones here in California.

 

[kaizerpi]

Bronson Mfg. probably has something you’d like.

Maybe Lost Monarch or go for a pre-order from Hertling! https://www.hertlingusa.com/collections/crowdfunding

 

[Maxwellll]

What are some currently available brands with a vibe similar to A.P.C. and Officine Generale?

AMI Paris, A Kind Of Guise, Editions M.R, Drapeau Noir, A Days March, Lemaire, Magaret Howell, Massimo Alba, Oliver Spencer, probably some more I am forgetting but those are good setting off point

 

[Philby]

Sorry to annoy, but can somebody advise - I was awaiting End Clothing's mid-season sale and the earlier code for that, which should be around now, but nothing has materialised so far. Do you reckon they might have changed it from last year? Hoping to pull the trigger on something and still waiting.

 

[MythReindeer]

Bronson Mfg. probably has something you’d like.

lol their gurkhas are among those I'm trying to avoid. They do have some chinos that I've looked at, though I'm not sure that I'm ready to go quite as wide as many of their pants are. Then again, I went to high school in the 90s so I've been here before.

 

[Spehsmonkey]

lol their gurkhas are among those I'm trying to avoid. They do have some chinos that I've looked at, though I'm not sure that I'm ready to go quite as wide as many of their pants are. Then again, I went to high school in the 90s so I've been here before.

The fit on their ghurkas is excellent, though. So many people describe an 8" leg opening as a "classic fit," but that sort of slim-straight fit is so far from what I imagine as "classic"—i.e. like the trousers guys wore in classic movies. If it's that classic straight leg look you want, Bronson is a good bet (assuming the chinos are anything like the ghurkas, that is). I have other repro ghurkas that are much more balloon-y, which I really like, but I suspect is not as easy to wear for most people.

 

[zissou]

Whoa, congrats!!

@zissou man, so cool. Really stoked for you. Please share photos/updates along the way!

Thanks, guys! It’s pretty damn satisfying, especially since I’m doing this all mid-career.

 

[sinnedk]

Also, how are the nephews taking this Alden embezzlement news? I'm afraid to check the thread.

PPS - I've waited years for gun allocations and we never get any of the fun ones here in California.

1. what alden embezzlement?
2. gun allocations?

 

[zissou]

$30 million by the CFO. God damn. Sounds like Aero Leather but much worse.

 

[Peter1]

I'm trying not to buy gurkha pants. I'm looking for a reasonably causal, machine washable chino with a high rise and straight-ish cut, maybe a bit fuller. Something I can wear with boots, sweaters and sweatshirts, casual shirts, and maybe a tucked oxford button down if needed.

The trimmer two Casatlantic chinos seem in the right ballpark, but they're currently sold out in my size. I'd also prefer to stay closer to $100 than $200 if possible. Does anyone have suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Look up The Quartermaster, based in Prato, Italy. They do an amazing repro chino. Not sure if you can find a stockist but that is what you want...

 

[dieworkwear]

I'm trying not to buy gurkha pants. I'm looking for a reasonably causal, machine washable chino with a high rise and straight-ish cut, maybe a bit fuller. Something I can wear with boots, sweaters and sweatshirts, casual shirts, and maybe a tucked oxford button down if needed.

The trimmer two Casatlantic chinos seem in the right ballpark, but they're currently sold out in my size. I'd also prefer to stay closer to $100 than $200 if possible. Does anyone have suggestions? Thanks in advance!

What about The Armoury's sport chino?

(Whoops, nm, just looked at the price. It's above $300)