Random fashion thoughts

[g transistor]



I almost never bother with even checking DC information because its only real purpose is proof that the recipient actually received the parcel. You can kind of track its whereabouts until that happens, but it's almost always outdated, even when there's additional information provided.
Most people don't understand that there's a difference between a tracking number and DC number, which is understandable since the USPS doesn't go out of its way to let patrons know this. Still, it's a pain if you sell a decent amount online because that means more emails with from people who aren't getting sufficient information when they look up the DC number and subsequently are convinced you've conned them out of like 14 bucks.

I just thought that DC was USPS's lazy version of tracking. Their "arrived at (insert city)" has always been decent enough for me to gauge when it would be delivered, but I've noticed lately that their DC has gotten worse for updating. It sucks cause USPS is my favorite to use for shipping, UPS and Fedex are expensive and nowhere near as fast.

Anyways, RFT: I don't know why young dudes like brogues so much. When I'm on campus and I see a dude wearing brogues, it ends up being the most try-hard looking thing ever. I guess that's an extension of the whole "dress your age" philosophy.

 

[jet]

Recommend me a nice printer for my imac where I can do photos too if I want thanks gents.

 

[LA Guy]

I was introduced to the Alfred Sargent Lombard as an alternative to Tricker's country boots today:

Look like terrific shitstompers.

 

[Krish the Fish]



Recommend me a nice printer for my imac where I can do photos too if I want thanks gents.

I've had nothing but good things to say about my HP Photosmart Premium. Can do photos and documents. I do recommend if you print a lot of b&w pages (documents, spreadsheets, etc.) to get the XL black print cartridge, and if you print a lot of photos (or color documents) get the XL color ones too.

edit: I believe the current version is the c310a.

 

[jet]

Welcome to the AS club fok.

Thanks krish, am looking at epson and canon as I tend to not like hp but will check it out.

 

[Krish the Fish]

Yep no problem. I've actually never had any other printer but HPs... maybe I've just had great luck but none of my printers have died on me; they just got too old.

good luck on your search.

I was going to say something about winter coats, but decided it would be more prudent to go to the winter coat thread instead. I've already come to the conclusion that if I were to get a down jacket (à la Moncler), it would probably look best with denim. However since I plan on wearing a lot of heavy twill chinos this winter, perhaps it might be wiser for me to get a Toj peacoat instead. I've searched around the usual haunts online to find something maybe a little more versatile, but I'm thinking a down vest & Toj peacoat this season, and pick up a down jacket next.

(I know that Moncler's not one of the forum darlings, nor is it particularly edgy or envelope-pushing in its styling or cut. Just using it as a well-known example)

 

[Razele]

Man you guys catch on late, I had some Alfred's ages ago

 

[jet]

we talkin bout shitkickers dawg not mc wear

krish crescent down works fucamoncler

 

[LA Guy]

I always thought of AS as source for more dressy boots and shoes.

 

[jet]

right nobody explores the country boots

holy **** i ******* want these for streetwear **** aldens

 

[cyc wid it]

Vass are super nice, and the price reflects that.

 

[Razele]



we talkin bout shitkickers dawg not mc wear

krish crescent down works fucamoncler

Eh they are the same man, they are nice shoes/boots accross the line

The construction is really nice and probably best in thier price range, the lasts are really nice IMO

RE MC: No one really looked at AS on there either until awhile ago man

Vass are awesome and I'm going to order some next year, probably copy Fuumski Boot

Edit: Vass arent really that expensive, at least the prices I get arent that bad, roughly similar to C+J USA retail, way better then Alden IMO

 

[jet]

I don't really care about AS non-boots personally, but I will say the boots are dope.

Never cared for any vass lasts just can't get behind any of them and the problem with F is the vertical height between the vamp and the toe which the alden barrie had down for a chunky shoe. That wingtip I posted is nice but it's almost confused in purpose.

Personally if I were going full mc I would be full British rake or whatever the **** the only lasts I feel could support this are made by lobb and c&j though they are on different levels obviously. As far as clothing, there would be lots of patterns, odd jackets and shirts/ties would all have either some soft orange, green, blue, purple, yellow colors about them along with texture, no muddled earth tones or bright colors. I would be dandy as **** in other words none of this neapolitan bullshit.

 

[nicelynice]

I dont get supreme

those vass shoes are ******* great

 

[Razele]



I don't really care about AS non-boots personally, but I will say the boots are dope.
Never cared for any vass lasts just can't get behind any of them and the problem with F is the vertical height between the vamp and the toe which the alden barrie had down for a chunky shoe. That wingtip I posted is nice but it's almost confused in purpose.
Personally if I were going full mc I would be full British rake or whatever the **** the only lasts I feel could support this are made by lobb and c&j though they are on different levels obviously. As far as clothing, there would be lots of patterns, odd jackets and shirts/ties would all have either some soft orange, green, blue, purple, yellow colors about them along with texture, no muddled earth tones or bright colors. I would be dandy as **** in other words none of this neapolitan bullshit.

Re: F last, I think I like the U last better, which is the more rounded one IIRC. Double / Single monks on that last were amazing IMO.

Im probably going to sell most of my margiela sport coats and start getting MTM from the same guys phatguido goes through in Melbourne. FIrst suit will be a navy one for my wedding next year. I'll wear with C+J and Vass MTO easy. I'm more navy / grey / charcoal suiting, lots of flannel, blue / navy knitted ties, rep ties, some printed ties, pretty much classic english (I live in Australia anyway lol). Im pretty restrained with streetwear and same for MC, I dont really like italian soft tailoring anyway, much more like structured english. That goes back to being Australian and Im suprised your the same way (Most americans like the soft stuff becuase of trad influences)