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

[double00]

@double00 yeah maybe but I feel like there’s a difference between “this concept sounds like crap, also I’ve never listened to it”, and the actual reasons I wrote.

counterpoint : concept matters .

i also generally don't listen to webcasts as i find them inefficient and would rather skim a transcribed interview in a fraction of the time . i find it somewhat offensive as a prospective listener to see 1 hr + running time and you listen to the first 10 minutes and it's ghastly unprofessional broadcasting . i did try that savas pod but hung up b/c it wasn't good . the archived DWW one was blessedly only like 15 minutes so i gave it a go . was not disappointed when he uncorked the ' fashion is social language ' stuff haha 😍

 

[troika]

Ok question that sparked some convos...

What brand would you wear, if you had to wear only one brand's clothing, for the next 5 years.

This hypothetical excludes footwear and undergarments, and it leaves enough room with the timeline to experiment.

I've seen this question as a lifetime commitment and have it be head to toe, but then the answer is just always ralph.

 

[mmmargeologist]

I would wear No Man Walks Alone

 

[RegisDB9]

There’s no point in me participating but for comedic purposes: Amiri

 

[LeBeef]

Document

 

[Salad]

Stoffa and I don't even own any. I just like silhouette and color palette. Seems very easy to wear and styles don't change much from season to season. Timeless relaxed elegance.

 

[double00]

before i got married i crashed my old lady's bachelorette party they were playing a game called ' that guy ' , the category was ' brand whore ' and i was like yep polo

i'd go margiela now tho whaddup 5 zip is a classic plus i love the whole ethos

 

[Daniel Hakimi]

I'm writing an article about dressing with intentionality, and using the idea of a writer making intentional choices about a character. I'd like to contrast the role of the writer from the role of, say, a costume designer.

Does anybody have good examples of literary passages that describe a character's attire, and what that attire says about the character?

 

[shopcanoeclub]

@troika if we’re talking full access to the brand and all that, then Margaret Howell

 

[nahneun]

I'm writing an article about dressing with intentionality, and using the idea of a writer making intentional choices about a character. I'd like to contrast the role of the writer from the role of, say, a costume designer.

Does anybody have good examples of literary passages that describe a character's attire, and what that attire says about the character?

wow this sounds like it’s already shaping up to be an absolutely insufferable piece.
where’s your motherfucking sprezz?!

 

[gdl203]

Document

Same

 

[LA Guy]

Ok question that sparked some convos...

What brand would you wear, if you had to wear only one brand's clothing, for the next 5 years.

This hypothetical excludes footwear and undergarments, and it leaves enough room with the timeline to experiment.

I've seen this question as a lifetime commitment and have it be head to toe, but then the answer is just always ralph.

Yeah, if I I had to pick just one brand, I think that Ralph Lauren ia broad enough to suit all of my needs, though I have not bought any Ralph for a few years now.

 

[BlakeRVA]

Ok question that sparked some convos...

What brand would you wear, if you had to wear only one brand's clothing, for the next 5 years.

This hypothetical excludes footwear and undergarments, and it leaves enough room with the timeline to experiment.

I've seen this question as a lifetime commitment and have it be head to toe, but then the answer is just always ralph.

If I had unlimited money, I would choose Jil Sander because:
1. They have a broad offering that would cover almost every occasion
2. Their aesthetic is minimal, but feels contemporary and hip
3. The fabrics and cuts are great

If I were to choose a more “realistic” option, I’d probably choose Evan Kinori. For many of the same reasons as Jil Sander, but I feel almost all of Evan Kinori pieces pair well together.

If I were starting from scratch and didn’t want to spend $$$$ to have a variety of outfits, I’d probably choose Engineered Garments. They have a broad offering, lots of fun and tame pieces, and a variety of casual and semi-formal options.

 

[nahneun]

I just want a closet full of devoa washi tees

 

[Baron]

Same

I feel like Kaptain Sunshine is a bit more broad than Document for year around wear but those are definitely the two brands I considered for this. I think I just tend to like a higher percentage of KS stuff than Document and they seem to hit a few more marks for me.