The What Are You Wearing Today (WAYWT) Discussion Thread, Part II

[fuye]

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is it normal that that lapel has " ripples"?

 

[Ragechester]

Dries cotton/linen
RLPL linen
Emile Lafaurie linen
Jil Sander

Really nice fit, I think that a chunky braided welt espadrille/creeper/ or derby in a lighter color would complement all of the linen so well

 

[Master-Classter]



is it normal that that lapel has " ripples"?

If you're referring to an overall shape to the lapels in that they're not pressed flat as a whole, then that's probably just because it's a soft fabric like linen in which case it's fine becuase it's supposed to be a little sloppy casual like that.

What I suspect you're referring to is the 'dot's along the edges, which is called by many "pick-stitching". In the old days when things were made by hand you'd actually be able to see the handwork by a tailor/seamstress having sewn together the lapel, the two layers of fabric, the canvas in between and I'm not sure but maybe felt or another layer behind it, as a sign of the work and perhaps out of necessity becuase there was no other way to hide it. With modern machines, we can use much thinner threads and even techniques like invisible sewing where the thread is barely even visible above the top layer (or hell, just glue/fuse it together), but as a nod to the old ways, as a personal stylistic preference by the designer (company or commissioner) it's still seen in ready to wear (or made to measure) items and that's what we're looking at here. So it's a fun little detail that acknowledges the history (like functional cuffs made by machine), it adds something to look at, and distinguishes the lapel line from the rest of the garment instead of one visual color blob. It's not necessary to show it nowadays, just like how functional/surgeon cuffs were at one point functional but today they really aren't, and yet we still stick to the tradition of having them, even if they're not useful and what was a sign of handwork is now just machine made.

 

[Caveat]

 

[Lacker]

Hello there, long time lurker on SF, and seeing a few of my fellow french mates posting here, i've decided it was time to participate too !

There is a lot of diversity and quality in this thread, it's very inspiring and mind opening, thanks for that !
I hope to bring an helpful contribution !




Visvim - L'homme Rouge - Jomers - Paraboot

For curious people, here are a few of my previous fits: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138847346@N08/albums/72157664316183709

 

[troika]



Wait a minute... I like these odds.

Edit: I'm in. LA Guy isn't allowed to win these things right? I'd say Troika's on location stuff is going to be hard to beat though.

Ya but your fit is waaay more interesting

Also, cotton dockers is killin it in every single fit lately (for the past 2 years)

 

[eazye]



Really nice fit, I think that a chunky braided welt espadrille/creeper/ or derby in a lighter color would complement all of the linen so well 

Thanks! I've actually been on the hunt for a pair of those striped espadrilles Dries put out. No luck so far though.

 

[MGoCrimson]



Thanks! I've actually been on the hunt for a pair of those striped espadrilles Dries put out. No luck so far though.

You might be able to find something similar by Castaner

 

[eazye]



You might be able to find something similar by Castaner

I was actually looking at those too, from NMWA. The price is definitely helping sway me in that direction.

 

[akclothpooper]

Nice fit @Lacker, I like how you're wearing those QloXLemaire pants rumpled in the fit really adds to it though it strays from the usual way people opt for Lemaire @Cotton Dockers, love the needles sneakers too.

 

[flowcharts]

@Lacker I like that fit and the album too, excited to see more fits from you in the future.

Geller
Uniforms for the Dedicated
Geller (dip dye is still really hard to photograph, need to hem these a bit still too)
S2A

I was going to write out a long narrative about running into @OccultaVexillum aka Tony Two-Shirts, but it's Friday. If anyone wants to take a swing at that one....

 

[rjbman]

feedback welcome

 

[ManofKent]



Sorry, a bit blurry.


PRL
PRL
Jack/Knife Outfitters
Red Wing

^ You should totally do a US/UK buddy movie with MoK, set in the 70's.

Nah, it's got to be with Parker.

Maybe an international crime fighting group? Both of these are due a re-make:

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[hendrix]



feedback welcome

May as well put on blue chucks too I reckon, but I like it

 

[troika]



feedback welcome

Is that the story mfg time jacket?