*** Visvim thread: Dissertation on a Japanese Holy Spirit ***

[mythage]

Thanks, I grabbed a black one

 

[cyc wid it]

Send help, I'm tempted to get FBT.

 

[whorishconsumer]

Send help, I'm tempted to get FBT.

You and me both.

Where's John? We can form a trio.

 

[MGoCrimson]

Buy all the things before tariffpocalypse

 

[Neorotic]

Send help, I'm tempted to get FBT.

You and me both.

Where's John? We can form a trio.

I'd say out of all the new clothes/shoes I've purchased in the past 3-4 months, both pairs of FBTs I've snagged are by far my favorite items.

 

[Samer]

"Custom" Rolands with vintage indigo fabric in place of the silly multi-colored headdress patch. Kinda weird/kinda cool result but thought I'd share.

Happy Friday.

 

[whorishconsumer]

In re the cork footbed, can anyone provide insight into how well this breaks in and how quickly? Specifically, I am referring to the contoured footbed which is present in at least the UTE. There's a heel cup and arch mound, neither of which exactly align with my feet. I'd need for this to flatten out for it to be suitable.

 

[keykoo]

"Custom" Rolands with vintage indigo fabric in place of the silly multi-colored headdress patch. Kinda weird/kinda cool result but thought I'd share.

Happy Friday.

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Did you do that yourself or get a custom job from Visvim?

 

[keykoo]

LA store is having a SS19 preview this weekend. I don't think its open to the public though...

 

[Samer]

Did you do that yourself or get a custom job from Visvim?

Just took the shoes and fabric to a cobbler and he did it for me for 20 bucks.

 

[LostInTheFunhouse]

There’s not been much talk of AW18 on here so I’ll kick it off, just received the Sanjuro Benny Jacket which was released last Saturday. I’ve been after something like this for a while and it’s almost exactly what I wanted. I plan on taking it to the tailors for a slight alteration but overall very pleased. Will follow up with some pictures shortly. Also curious to hear if anyone else picked up something from the first release?

 

[Emixam]

sanjuro benny is really nice indeed, especially in the olive color. Surprised I could fit in a 3 in this, will try to kop when it hits the 2nd hand market, I don't need really need it now especially at that price. The Coach jacket is very good too, cut is very generous, but price is too expensive.

 

[keykoo]

The only thing I really want from this season is the uneven dye cardigan from the look books.

I got to check out the preview today and saw some pretty cool outerwear, but a the theme of the season seems to be oversized and doesn’t suit my body shape well.

 

[IJReilly]

So, I've admired Visvim for a long time, but it's never really been sold anywhere around here so I actually haven't seen anything in person. However, that might change now that there will be a free trade agreement between the EU and Japan.

Just one question: why is it so expensive? I've seen 500 euro t-shirts online. Is everything handmade in Japan? Is it the quality of the materials? My observation is that Japanese brands tend to be super expensive in Europe compared to Japan (sometimes more than double). Is this also true for Visvim?

 

[badeggcat]

There is a drastic mark up in prices outside Japan. Even in Japan itself, the price point is generally higher than most Japanese brands with international recognition like Yohji and CdG. Those two do have a different aesthetics but I can’t think of another similar Japanese brand that is as recognisable. Prices have also been creeping up over the years.

Not everything is made in Japan, eg. the footwear are mostly made in China. My personal opinion is that you’re paying for the branding, design and packaging. Unlike something like Kapital’s boro pieces, you’re not going to look at it and wonder how many man hours went into the production.