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Should I or shouldn't I buy... (clothing item)?

jplicks

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I found what seems to be a great deal on the much coveted Kaptain Sunshine Traveler in my size on YJP: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n1077467123

Considering kopping, but the relatively low price makes me feel like there must be a catch. Are there fake travelers floating around? Something else I'm missing? Or is the cost of this coat just much lower in Japan? Also, how much do folks with more proxy experience estimate shipping would cost?

Apologies if this isn't the right thread to ask proxy questions in, I'm new around here and happy to take it whenever makes sense!
Update on this: ultimately I decided not to go for it, simply because the gray was too light in color. I'm pretty sure I want a darker one, ideally black. If anyone has a lead on a 38 let me know!
 

PeteyPajamapant

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I'm looking for a thin brown dress belt with a roundish buckle. Does anyone have any suggestions for brands that have somewhat high quality leather belts? Something around $150?
 

hoodog

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Alternative to NBs?

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Very tempted, not many Forestiere options out there. Aside from the high-ish price, thoughts on the style? I feel the french BoBo connotations aren't really understood in the US and no one would recognize the style.
 

Fuuma

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Very tempted, not many Forestiere options out there. Aside from the high-ish price, thoughts on the style? I feel the french BoBo connotations aren't really understood in the US and no one would recognize the style.
The associations aren't with bobos....

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gettoasty

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JustinW

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Rather mundane question that I am overthinking but I need some recommendations on 5 pocket travel pants. I will be traveling in winter and shamelessly borrowing from this outfit:

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Pants options I’m looking at are:





 

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I have a few S & M I like, I also have some of these that I really like:

 

yorkshire pud

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Rather mundane question that I am overthinking but I need some recommendations on 5 pocket travel pants. I will be traveling in winter and shamelessly borrowing from this outfit:

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Pants options I’m looking at are:


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I would recommend Spoke (they do a five pocket). The size range and returns policy are both fantastic so you can get perfect pants and the pricing is very reasonable for the service.

The quality is far superior to store bought brands like PRL and Levi's (They are a British company and the manufacturing is done in Portugal)

 

hysteria

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I would recommend Spoke (they do a five pocket). The size range and returns policy are both fantastic so you can get perfect pants and the pricing is very reasonable for the service.

The quality is far superior to store bought brands like PRL and Levi's (They are a British company and the manufacturing is done in Portugal)


Which of their items have you tried? Chinos, jeans, 5-pocket?
I am looking at their 5-pocket but the jeans also look interesting. Haven't really found a jean maker that I really like yet for the price.
 

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