The Official Dieworkwear Appreciation Thread

[UrbanComposition]

They're not quite the same, but I am a big fan of Taylor Stitch's Camp Pant, having gotten a pair in moleskin last year. They have a few corduroy options this season.

I have their new cords in navy and quite like them. Really soft right out of the bag.

 

[vida]

Derek,

Not sure if this is the appropriate place - do you have any recommendations for 5-pocket cords?

With WFH, I am putting more of my wardrobe budget into casual items, and while there is plenty of discussion on denim I haven't found many places that talk about non-denim casual trousers...I have been wearing J Crew 770s for the past couple of years, but they always wear through in a 1-2 years and I'm trying to buy better/buy less often with my wardrobe these days

Sid Mashburn.

 

[abkain]

I've been looking for a new pair myself. The ones that come to my mind have already been mentioned -- Sid Mashburn, Todd Snyder, Whythe, and J. Crew. As K. Nights noted, the Todd Snyder ones look very slim, which is what prevented me from ordering. I have a pair from Ralph Lauren's Polo line that I like. They make a bunch every season (with and without the pony logo). I think mine was like $80. They're kind of a slim-straight cut that's comparable to 3sixteen's SL-100x. But I don't know the name of the model or if they still make them in this cut. I bought mine about five years ago.

Dunhill had a nice black cord trouser last season (on Mr. Porter at least). A little slim and a touch lower rise than I prefer but they definitely feel plush and not too skinny.

 

[OccultaVexillum]

not sure if OG was mentioned but I will likely end up buying these:

Home | Officine Générale

www.officinegenerale.com

Home | Officine Générale

www.officinegenerale.com

 

[asaa1000]

Anyone have experience with Descente Allterrain - specifically the down jackets? Any thoughts on similar brands?

 

[dieworkwear]

Anyone have experience with Descente Allterrain - specifically the down jackets? Any thoughts on similar brands?

I don't, but Reggie Casual is a YouTuber who covers Japanese fashion. He has a video about them. The brand seems cool.

 

[mhip]

I don't, but Reggie Casual is a YouTuber who covers Japanese fashion. He has a video about them. The brand seems cool.

That was my ski wear back in the day...
Is he pronouncing that right?
I always thought it was day-sahnt.
Maybe it was my error all these years.

 

[dieworkwear]

That was my ski wear back in the day...
Is he pronouncing that right?
I always thought it was day-sahnt.
Maybe it was my error all these years.

Yea, I believe it's day-sahnte. I assume most English speakers will just say Descent though.

 

[mhip]

Yea, I believe it's day-sahnte. I assume most English speakers will just say Descent though.

In the flyover states, for sure...

 

[FlyingHorker]

What's everyone's favourite mid-layer (outerwear) jackets?

I could never get into most chore coats, have lived off of various coloured safari and field jackets. I don't like the Valstar type bombers either.

With that said, I've always wanted one of those Blue Blue Japan patchwork chore coats.

Was thinking of buying a navy cord trucker jacket more realistically.

 

[Journeyman]

Anyone have experience with Descente Allterrain - specifically the down jackets? Any thoughts on similar brands?

I don't have a down jacket, but I do have a Descente Gore-Tex jacket with a zip-in Polartec liner than I bought in Tokyo in 1995.

Twenty-five years later, it's still going strong and I still wear it every winter. So I'd happily recommend Descente, based on my experience.

 

[gettoasty]

@dieworkwear Did you cover this already? YTD what has your reporting told you about laundering clothes during a pandemic? Are people taking their suits to the dry cleaner now? Are knits being washed more often than before? I always wash cold as I was under the impression and through experience that it helped preserve size and color of garments. To err of the safe side, washing everything in hot water nowadays seems to be common.

 

[dieworkwear]

@dieworkwear Did you cover this already? YTD what has your reporting told you about laundering clothes during a pandemic? Are people taking their suits to the dry cleaner now? Are knits being washed more often than before? I always wash cold as I was under the impression and through experience that it helped preserve size and color of garments. To err of the safe side, washing everything in hot water nowadays seems to be common.

Do you mean if you normally rely on laundromats? Or do you mean cleaning suits, sport coats, and knitwear more often?

I can't imagine people are cleaning their "outside" clothes more often, as most people are staying home more. If you have a laundry machine at home, I imagine things are the same. Tailored clothes and knitwear doesn't have to be cleaned often, so you just launder cotton items.

If you don't have a laundry machine at home, I wrote this at the beginning of the lockdown. This was when people weren't sure how the virus was transmitted and I got some emails about what to do if you're not comfortable going to the laundromat.

Tiny Laundry Solutions for Tiny Living Spaces

I was supposed to jump on a flight to Mexico later this week to attend a friend’s wedding. I had...

putthison.com

The NYT also published something.

How Should I Do Laundry Now? (Published 2020)

The new coronavirus has made many people stressed about clothes and cleanliness, especially those living in cities.

www.nytimes.com

 

[gettoasty]

I was more curious in general, for example, temperature will start cooling in the Bay Area. I will probably grab a knit when I go out to get groceries. Where before I don't typically launder the garment as frequently, in pandemic is the expectation to wash after use immediately? Certainly, there is some part of the larger demographic that is still going about normal life, adhering to social distancing and such. Subsequently, I can imagine their dress has not changed a whole lot.

Members here probably have enough suits and other tailored clothing to rotate through.

 

[Nbarbar]

Anyone have experience with Descente Allterrain - specifically the down jackets? Any thoughts on similar brands?

I've bought them before in Tokyo. The stores are incredible and well worth visiting when you are in Japan. I would say its a mixture of Burton AK, All-Birds and Mackintosh in a good way. Technical, modern but timeless.

Quality is excellent too, far better than Moncler etc.